fredag 28. mars 2025

US building walls while China erecting windmills

Dozens of foreign CEOs are gathering in Beijing this week for the annual China Development Forum (CDF). Against the backdrop of heightened global uncertainty, Beijing is sending its message to the world: As the US pursues protectionist “America First” policies, the world’s second-largest economy is open for business.

The Chinese government has, on several occasions, iterated its determination to open up the Chinese economy. Its latest government work report, released in March, maps clear policies for high-standard opening up and optimizing the business environment for foreign investors.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, again, urged for opening up at the CDF. “In today’s increasingly fragmented world with rising instability and uncertainty, it is more necessary for countries to open up their markets and enterprises… to resist risks and challenges,” Li said.