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Chinese Premier Li Qiang Criticizes Protectionism, Emphasizes Openness and Innovation for Market Creation
Critique of Protectionism and Emphasis on Openness
Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated at the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2026 in Beijing on March 22, 2026, that although markets have become a scarce resource, they can be continuously created. He noted that similar situations have occurred many times throughout history, and protectionism is by no means a cure-all. According to Premier Li, every time the global economy has emerged from difficulties and moved toward prosperity, it has not relied on competing for existing markets, but on creating new ones through openness and technological progress.
Call for Expanding Free Trade and Sharing Market Opportunities
Premier Li emphasized that we should continue to uphold the spirit of openness and exploration. He urged the expansion of free trade, active promotion of innovation, and working together to create new blue oceans and share new market opportunities. This statement suggests that China will continue to strengthen global economic cooperation and maintain open policies for mutual benefit.
*Source: YouTube: CGTN (2026-03-22)*
