Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged that China will continue to champion free trade and work with other countries to grow the global economy, pushing back against mounting trade tensions.⁣ ⁣ Speaking at the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2026 in Beijing, Li said China's trade activities are conducted within international rules.⁣ ⁣ He added that China was ready to work with all partners toward "optimized and balanced" trade development.⁣ ⁣ Li noted that China's development would not pose a threat to the world, but would instead continue to provide certainties.⁣ ⁣ #China #LiQiang #FreeTrade #GlobalTrade #Economy #Tariffs #Geopolitics