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In an era marked by rapid global economic shifts and rising uncertainties, the concept of "China Opportunity 2.0" has emerged as a symbol of new possibilities for international trade and innovation.全球经济格局快速变革、不确定性持续攀升的当下,“中国机遇 2.0” 这一概念应运而生,成为国际贸易与创新发展全新机遇的象征。While some China doomsters have expressed "anxiety" over China's advances in technology and industrial innovation, even promoting the narrative of a so-called "China Shock 2.0" that groundlessly frames China's development as a "threat" to the global economy, the reality is that "China Opportunity 2.0", as Chinese Premier Li Qiang said last week, represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects. Speaking at the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum in Northeast China's coastal city of Dalian, Li underscored China's potential to offer high-return investment prospects and its fostering of mutually beneficial technological collaboration worldwide.部分唱衰中国的人士对中国技术与产业创新进步心存 “焦虑”,甚至炒作所谓 “中国冲击 2.0” 论调,毫无依据地将中国发展视作全球经济 “威胁”。但事实正如国务院总理李强上周所言,“中国机遇 2.0” 代表着全方位创新赋能与高回报投资前景。李强在中国东北沿海城市大连举办的第十七届世界经济论坛新领军者年会(夏季达沃斯论坛)上发表讲话,着重指出,中国具备提供高回报投资机遇的潜力,并致力于推动全球互利共赢的技术合作。The ongoing visit to China of David Eby, premier of Canada's British Columbia province, serves as a testament to the substantive appeal of "China Opportunity 2.0". Eby has stressed that the purpose of his trip is to strengthen British Columbia's ties with China as a strategic move to diversify the province's trade relationships.加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省(卑诗省)省长尹大卫正在访华,此次行程充分印证了 “中国机遇 2.0” 实实在在的吸引力。尹大卫强调,此行旨在深化卑诗省与中国的联系,以此作为实现本省贸易多元化的战略举措。"We're seeking to reduce our reliance on the United States and obviously, Asian markets have been a major focus for us," Eby told the media last week before embarking on his first China trip on Saturday. This includes the goal of doubling trade to non-US markets within the next 10 years. "China will be part of that," he added.尹大卫上周六开启首次访华之旅前向媒体表示:“我们希望降低对美国市场的依赖,亚洲市场显然是我们的重点开拓方向。” 卑诗省计划未来十年将对非美市场贸易规模翻一番,他补充道:“中国将是这一布局的重要组成部分。”By targeting key sectors such as forestry products, energy — specifically liquefied natural gas development — and tourism, he is seeking to unlock new avenues for growth and job creation in British Columbia. This aligns with the principles of "China Opportunity 2.0", which emphasizes mutual benefits and shared development.尹大卫此行聚焦林产品、能源(重点为液化天然气开发)、旅游等核心领域,力求为卑诗省开辟全新增长路径、创造就业岗位,这与 “中国机遇 2.0” 倡导互利共赢、共同发展的内核高度契合。The visit follows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to China earlier this year, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years. Carney's visit laid the groundwork for the healthy development of China-Canada relations, with multiple cooperation agreements signed across trade, customs, energy, construction, culture and public security. Eby's trip builds on this momentum, signaling a proactive approach to deepening collaboration and exploring innovative opportunities. According to Canadian media, his itinerary includes Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.此次访华紧随加拿大总理马克・卡尼今年早些时候的对华之行,这是八年来加拿大总理首次访华。卡尼访华为中加关系健康发展奠定基础,双方在经贸、海关、能源、基建、文化、公安等多个领域签署多项合作协议。尹大卫此行延续双边合作向好势头,释放出加方主动深化合作、挖掘创新合作机遇的积极信号。据加拿大媒体消息,尹大卫此行将到访北京、上海、广州三座城市。The strategic sectors targeted for collaboration are indicative of a balanced approach that prioritizes mutual benefits and sustainable growth.双方敲定的重点合作领域,体现出兼顾互利共赢、可持续发展的均衡合作思路。China-Canada relations have experienced ups and downs in recent years, but there are no territorial disputes or clash of fundamental interests between the two countries, and they can become partners for achieving mutual success.近年来中加关系历经起伏,但两国不存在领土争端,核心利益也无根本冲突,完全可以成为互利共赢的合作伙伴。This year marks the 56th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada, as well as the 21st anniversary of the establishment of their strategic partnership. It is an important chance to reflect on the past and think about the future. Eby's visit shows that an objective and rational attitude toward China is conducive to strengthening cooperation with a positive and open spirit. Reinforcing this, Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu recently revealed in a media interview that he plans to meet with his Chinese counterpart this fall.今年是中加建交 56 周年,也是两国建立战略伙伴关系 21 周年,是回望过往、共谋未来的重要契机。尹大卫此次访华印证,以客观理性态度看待中国,秉持积极开放心态,才能持续深化双边合作。加拿大国际贸易部长曼宁德・西杜近日接受媒体采访时也透露,计划于今年秋季与中方贸易主管部门负责人会晤,进一步释放合作信号。Although certain Western policymakers have been drawn into the rhetorical vortex of a purported "China Shock 2.0", the evolving arc of China-Canada ties points to the emergence of a countervailing cohort of countries that chooses to assess the situation objectively and remains open to the considerable potential of "China Opportunity 2.0".尽管部分西方政策制定者深陷所谓 “中国冲击 2.0” 的舆论漩涡,但中加关系持续向好的发展轨迹表明,越来越多国家选择客观研判形势,主动拥抱 “中国机遇 2.0” 蕴藏的巨大潜力,形成与遏制论调相悖的主流声音。As Li put it in his speech at last week's Summer Davos, to overcome the global growth challenge, innovation-driven cooperation is imperative. To this end, countries should forge closer connectivity and collaboration by joining forces and pooling resources to innovate. China possesses a complete industrial system and well-integrated industry clusters, which underpin efficient, reliable production and supply chains for businesses worldwide. By rejecting the notion of a "China Shock 2.0", countries stand to capture the vast opportunities presented by China's dynamic economy and superlarge market.正如李强总理上周在夏季达沃斯论坛演讲中所言,想要破解全球经济增长难题,创新驱动的国际合作必不可少。各国应当携手聚力、整合创新资源,深化互联互通与产业协作。中国拥有完整工业体系与高度集聚的产业集群,能够为全球企业搭建高效稳定的生产供应链。摒弃 “中国冲击 2.0” 的错误论调,各国方能共享中国蓬勃发展的经济与超大规模市场带来的海量机遇。innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/n. 创新;革新diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/n. 多元化;多样化imperative /ɪmˈperətɪv/adj. 必要的;势在必行的vortex /ˈvɔːteks/n. 漩涡;舆论旋涡
Addressing the opening plenary of Summer Davos in northeast China, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country's artificial intelligence sector has experienced "explosive growth."
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has addressed the annual meeting of the Summer Davos in Dalian, saying the country's economy has demonstrated stability, innovation, vitality and integration with the rest of the world (01:03). China's "first secretaries" are helping to revive and inspire the country's rural communities (20:27). A supercomputer in China has outranked its US counterparts as the world's most powerful (44:11).
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian on Tuesday and Wednesday. He will address the Opening Plenary of the event, also known as the "Summer Davos."
In the 1950s, Mao Zedong described the relationship between China and North Korea as “as close as lips and teeth.” Over subsequent decades, the relationship has ebbed and flowed, alternating between close alignment and periods of strain. In recent months, China-NK ties appear to be warming once again. A series of high-level exchanges, including Kim Jong Un's attendance at China's Victory Day parade last September, followed by a trip to North Korea by Chinese Premier Li Qiang the following month, suggest renewed diplomatic momentum. Chinese Foreign Affairs Commission Director and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Pyongyang in mid-April is the latest sign of this trend. What is driving this renewed rapprochement between China and North Korea, and what are the implications for the United States? To explore these questions, we are joined today by Andrew Scobell. Andrew is a Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for Security and Development Policy's Asia Program and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. His work focuses on Chinese foreign and security policy, and he has published extensively on China-North Korea relations. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [01:38] China's Interests on the Korean Peninsula [04:41] A Cooling of Pyongyang-Beijing Relations? [07:48] How Beijing Views Russia-North Korea Ties [11:26] What's Driving Chinese Interest in North Korea [14:57] Assessing Wang Yi's Visit to Pyongyang [18:20] Shifting Stances on Denuclearization [22:09] Implications for the United States [25:48] US-China Shared Interests on the Korean Peninsula
During his latest 5-day official visit, Pedro Sanchez returned to China for the fourth time in just four years, signaling deepening ties between Spain and China. Invited by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, the Spanish prime minister held high-level talks with President Xi Jinping and visited key institutions, including tech giant Xiaomi. Following previous high-profile exchanges, including visits by King Felipe VI of Spain, what's driving this growing momentum between Madrid and Beijing? In a world facing rising uncertainty and shifting geopolitics, what message is Spain sending, especially with its stance on the Iran conflict?
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country is ready to further play a constructive role and contribute to the restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region during a meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi.
All eyes are on Beijing as Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers the 2026 Government Work Report during the Two Sessions. What does the new economic growth target reveal about China's priorities? And as China deepens its commitment to opening up, what opportunities lie ahead for global businesses and trading partners? Host Xu Yawen is joined by Andy Mok, a professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University; Liu Baocheng, director of the Center for International Business Ethics at the University of International Business and Economics; and Dr. Lee Pei May, an assistant professor of political science at the International Islamic University Malaysia, to unpack China's Government Work Report and its new five-year plan.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has held talks with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying China is willing to strengthen cooperation in areas such as clean energy and digital technology.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for openness and cooperation in global economic governance (01:07). The China-proposed Group of Friends of Global Governance has been established at the United Nations with the aim of enhancing exchanges and cooperation in global governance (12:00). China's consumer price index rises 0.7 percent in November, the highest reading since March 2024 (36:27).
With the U.S. absent from two major international summits this month, the G20 in South Africa and the COP30 in Brazil, we got an early look at what the post-American order is starting to look like. In both instances, China moved to fill the void left by the U.S., taking on a much more prominent role. Anika Patel, China analyst at the non-profit climate news site Carbon Brief, reported extensively from COP30 and noted a key difference in Beijing's messaging at the different summits in Johannesburg and Belém. In South Africa, Chinese Premier Li Qiang sought to position Beijing as an emergent global norm-setter, whereas in Brazil, the Chinese delegation explicitly rejected a leadership role. Anika joins Eric & Cobus to discuss China's complicated position at the COP30 summit and why, even though it's the world's leader in climate energy and technology, the country explicitly doesn't want the designation "climate leader."
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed the country's readiness to enhance synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Tonga's national development strategies.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed the country's readiness to work with South Africa to support each other and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed unity, openness and cooperation among the G20 to face global challenges (01:08). Flights on 12 routes between China and Japan have been cancelled under diplomatic tensions (15:06). And negotiations continue on a 28-point U.S. peace plan between Russia and Ukraine, as Europe calls for it to favor Kyiv, and Moscow signals openness to talks without compromising its interests (23:36).
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China is ready to strengthen alignment of development strategies with Italy and forge a more stable and fruitful comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on G20 economies to uphold the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities in dealing with issues concerning climate change and ecology.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged the Group of 20 economies to stay committed to solidarity, firmly uphold free trade and build an open world economy in the face of a sluggish global economic recovery.
In his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country stands ready to work with South Africa to deepen political mutual trust and expand cooperation across various fields.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is capable of taking the joint implementation of the Global Governance Initiative as an opportunity to play a greater role in bringing the world under good governance.
Chinese authorities say Japan's claims of existential threats are an excuse to justify aggression (01:03). Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to stimulate vitality for innovation and transformation (15:37). And a bill requiring the release of files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has cleared the U.S. House with only one objection (25:43).
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed the country's readiness to deepen cooperation with Russia in investment, energy, agriculture and other fields. He made the remarks in his talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow.
① Chinese Premier Li Qiang is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Moscow and deepening China-Russia cooperation—what's at stake for regional growth? (00:53) ② Japanese diplomat in Beijing as Takaichi's remarks weigh on economy—how far could the damage go? (13:12) ③ Hainan new course: What to know about the Special Customs Operation? (23:38) ④ The UN backed US's Gaza peace plan, does it genuinely advance peace, or mainly serve external powers' interests? (34:03) ⑤ Australian poll shows rising worries over US influence and trade tactics—what's driving this shift in sentiment? (43:47)
China is urging Japan to honor its commitments to the four political documents in which Japan acknowledges that Taiwan is Chinese territory (01:03). Chinese Premier Li Qiang is discussing the future of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at a meeting in Russia (12:47). And Hainan Province is making final preparations for independent customs operations that will begin next month (14:20).
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has held separate meetings with foreign leaders who are in Shanghai to attend the eighth China International Import Expo.
A Commerce Ministry spokesperson says Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo and related events and deliver a keynote speech.
At the 30th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country is ready to strengthen strategic communication, align development strategies and expand cooperation with Russia.
International leaders are beginning to arrive in Shanghai for the International Import Expo, where Chinese Premier Li Qiang will deliver a speech (01:01). China will exempt visa requirements for Swedish passport holders, and allow travel agencies to resume services for tourist groups to Canada (11:04). And British police say there is only one suspect in the weekend stabbing attack, and they don't believe the incident is an act of terrorism (27:15).
Addressing the 20th East Asia Summit in Malaysia, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the country stands ready to join various parties in advancing the Global Governance Initiative and contributing to regional peace and development.
During a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China is ready to build a more mature and stable China-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has highlighted the economic resilience and vitality in East Asia, and pledged to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with ASEAN (01:06). China and the United States have reached a basic consensus on arrangements to address each other's trade concerns after talks in Malaysia (09:01). And major industrial firms in China have reported a 3.2 percent rise in profits in the first nine months (38:10).
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During his talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China welcomes more Singaporean enterprises to invest in China and hopes that Singapore will continue to provide support for Chinese enterprises operating in the country.
In a major shift in policy, China has announced that it will no longer seek the special treatment reserved for developing countries under World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreements.Speaking in New York while he was in the U.S. to attend the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Qiang declared that his country would no longer seek the special treatment given to developing countries in WTO agreements. Beijing said the decision aims to strengthen the global trading system amid rising protectionism and tariff wars. It noted is still part of the developing world, the move reflects its growing global economic influence as the world's second-largest economy. Chinese officials said Beijing's decision was voluntary and not meant to suggest that other developing countries should follow suit. “It's China's own decision,” China's top envoy to the WTO, Li Yihong, told reporters in Geneva.Leaders, including WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, welcome China's move, saying it was a key step toward reforming the organisation. The U.S. has demanded that China, India and other larger countries give up the benefits of being a developing country at the WTO and called for reforming the trade body. How will China's decision influence the functioning of the body and how will it affect India's prospects at the WTO?Guest: Abhijit Das, International Trade Policy and WTO Expert, and the former Professor & Head, Center for WTO Studies. Host: Nivedita V Edited by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is on an official visit to Singapore. He says China is willing to work with the country to strengthen the alignment of development strategies and expand cooperation.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has presided over a symposium on the economic situation. Premier Li highlighted the importance of maintaining confidence and facing problems squarely and remaining focused on managing China's own affairs well.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed the country's readiness to strengthen high-level exchanges and strategic communication with North Korea. He met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Thursday.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea and pay an official visit to North Korea from Thursday to Saturday.
On September 23, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a lengthy speech to the UN General Assembly, during which he blasted the UN as a failure. His remarks were a stark contrast from those delivered by Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Li hailed the UN as the world's "most universal, representative, and authoritative intergovernmental organization and plays an irreplaceable, key role in global governance." Given the sea of differences between the two major countries in their views and visions, how can we move forward in an inclusive and cooperative manner? What can members do to revitalize the UN to make sure it can still fulfill its purpose 80 years after its founding?
The US and China are the world's two most powerful countries, but they have very different visions for the global order. Compare the speeches delivered at the UN General Assembly by Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The United States wants a unipolar system based on unilateralism, aggression, and hegemony, whereas China wants a multipolar system based on multilateralism, peaceful development, and sovereign equality, centered in the United Nations. Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCf8XlrKKU Topics 0:00 (CLIP) Highlights of Trump's speech 0:59 Rise of China 2:25 US empire in decline 3:02 Contrasting visions of world order 5:11 Unilateralism vs multilateralism 7:16 (CLIP) China's Premier Li Qiang 8:07 Geopolitical adult in the room 9:20 China opposes new cold war 10:08 (CLIP) Dangers of war 11:07 Compare Li Qiang to Trump 11:36 (CLIP) Trump: "we're the hottest country" 12:24 Fact-checking Trump on US economy 14:07 (CLIP) Trump on stock market 14:34 Inflation 15:35 Electricity prices 16:18 Job growth 16:54 Trump's approval rating 17:55 Trump claims to end 7 wars 18:48 (CLIP) Trump condemns UN 19:54 US sabotages UN, abusing veto 21:50 China upholds international law 22:26 (CLIP) China defends UN & Global South 23:19 Reform of international organizations 23:50 (CLIP) Global Governance Initiative 24:26 80th anniversary 25:30 (CLIP) China on World Anti-Fascist War 26:19 Trump wages war 26:55 (CLIP) Trump wants Nobel Peace Prize 27:14 Trump boasts of attacking Iran 27:40 (CLIP) Trump's war on Iran 28:25 Trump boasts of attacking Venezuela 28:55 (CLIP) Trump's war on Venezuela 29:37 Expanding NATO military spending 29:54 (CLIP) Trump on NATO 30:11 Immigration 31:05 Dementia 31:25 (CLIP) Trump attacks immigrants 32:31 China defends diversity 33:21 (CLIP) China on civilizational respect 33:42 Climate change 34:42 (CLIP) Trump lies about climate change 35:29 China's wind & solar power 36:28 China values science 37:52 (CLIP) China on climate change 38:10 Technology for development 38:31 (CLIP) China on technology 39:03 The future vs the past 39:42 Trump serves fossil fuel corporations 40:27 (CLIP) US as #1 oil & gas producer 41:20 China's vision vs USA's vision 42:37 The emperor has no clothes 43:38 Outro
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China will always work with the United States to jointly promote the stabilization and improvement of bilateral economic and trade ties on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is calling on the world to work together to pursue peace and shared security, reinvigorate cooperation and pursue win-win results, champion dialogue and mutual enlightenment, and respond to challenges with concerted efforts and protect humanity's shared home.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed the country's readiness to work with the United Nations to implement the Global Governance Initiative. He met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country will not seek any new special and differential treatment in the current and future World Trade Organization negotiations.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has proposed the establishment of a global AI cooperation organization.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended a ceremony on Saturday marking the start of construction for a new $167 billion mega dam project in Tibet. The project aims to boost the national economy as well as increase the country's capacity to produce clean energy, but it raises risks to biodiversity and to relations with India. Also in this edition, we look at the success of Barcelona's tourist tax scheme.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed efforts to develop major national projects with high quality. He made the remarks during an inspection tour from Friday to Saturday in Xizang.
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China is willing to work with Egypt to optimize the development of bilateral trade during his official visit to the country.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Hanafy Ali Gebaly, Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives, as part of his official visit to Egypt. He called on the two countries to push for a higher level of cooperation.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and expressed willingness to jointly practice true multilateralism, promote an equal and orderly multipolar world, and foster universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.