China’s Premier Li Qiang urged nations to open up their markets despite growing economic fragmentation, during the China Development Forum in Beijing. This call comes as the world anticipates potential new tariffs from US President Donald Trump on Chinese goods. Top executives from global companies such as Apple, Qualcomm, Pfizer, and Saudi Aramco attended the forum. US Senator Steve Daines met with Chinese officials, marking one of the few public exchanges between the two nations since Trump’s return to the White House. Premier Li emphasized the mutual benefits of cooperation between China and the US and advocated for steady, sustainable development in their relations. — news from The Economic Times
