Li Qiang Attends Opening Ceremony of the 140th China Import and Export Fair and Delivers Keynote Speech

Li Qiang said China is willing to walk hand in hand with other developing countries on the path to modernization.

Li Qiang pointed out that the Canton Fair has weathered changes and upheavals in the international landscape while continually displaying fresh vitality, offering simple yet profound lessons. First, connecting markets is not a tool for strategic rivalry, but an effective way to create additional growth. China is committed to promoting the continued integration and joint growth of domestic and international markets and building an open world economy. Second, international trade is not merely numbers on a ledger, but a choice made independently to improve well-being. As a “super seller” and “super buyer,” China brings others more of the effects of “benefiting neighbors” and “enriching neighbors.” Third, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes are not one-sided concessions, but mutual empowerment that enables each side to succeed. China will always be a trustworthy and dependable friend to developing countries, and is willing to accompany and work steadfastly alongside the wider developing world on the path to modernization.

Huang Kunming and Wu Zhenglong participated in the above activities.

Huang Kunming and Wu Zhenglong participated in the above activities.

Li Qiang attended the opening ceremony of the 140th China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou and delivered a keynote speech.

CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): Premier Li Qiang attended the opening ceremony of the 140th China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou on October 14 and delivered a keynote speech.

More than 700 representatives from nearly 90 countries and regions attended the opening ceremony.

In a video address, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said China has made tremendous achievements in development and offers rare opportunities to the world. The Canton Fair is an important platform connecting China and the world. She expressed the hope that all parties would work together to build an open, rules-based global trading system. More than 700 representatives from various sectors in nearly 90 countries and regions attended the opening ceremony.

Li Qiang emphasized that China will promote high-quality development, expand opening up, share market opportunities, and uphold the international economic and trade order.

Li Qiang emphasized that China will continue to promote high-quality development, expand high-standard opening up, share more market opportunities, broaden mutually beneficial cooperation, and firmly uphold the international economic and trade order, adding more momentum to the world economy.

Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Canton Fair on its 70th anniversary, commending its achievements and reaffirming China's determination to expand opening up.

Li Qiang said this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Canton Fair's founding. President Xi Jinping sent a special congratulatory letter, fully affirming the fair's achievements and reiterating China's firm determination to expand high-standard opening up. An increasingly open China that continues to innovate and honors its word brings new opportunities, provides fresh momentum and injects certainty into the world.

Li Qiang said China is committed to integrating domestic and international markets, promoting well-being as both a major seller and buyer, and pursuing modernization together with developing countries.

Li Qiang pointed out that the Canton Fair has weathered changes and upheavals in the international landscape while continually displaying fresh vitality, offering simple yet profound lessons. First, connecting markets is not a tool for strategic rivalry, but an effective way to create additional growth. China is committed to promoting the continued integration and joint growth of domestic and international markets and building an open world economy. Second, international trade is not merely numbers on a ledger, but a choice made independently to improve well-being. As a “super seller” and “super buyer,” China brings others more of the effects of “benefiting neighbors” and “enriching neighbors.” Third, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes are not one-sided concessions, but mutual empowerment that enables each side to succeed. China will always be a trustworthy and dependable friend to developing countries, and is willing to accompany and work steadfastly alongside the wider developing world on the path to modernization.

In a video address, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised China's development and the Canton Fair's role, and called for an open, rules-based global trading system.

In a video address, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said China has made tremendous achievements in development and offers rare opportunities to the world. The Canton Fair is an important platform connecting China and the world. She expressed the hope that all parties would work together to build an open, rules-based global trading system. More than 700 representatives from various sectors in nearly 90 countries and regions attended the opening ceremony.

Li Qiang toured the Canton Fair's company exhibition halls after the opening ceremony.

After the opening ceremony, Li Qiang toured the Canton Fair's enterprise pavilions.