China just told execs from Apple, Citadel, and Qualcomm that Beijing is still down to do business even with 'unexpected shocks' to trade

During the China Development Forum 2025, Premier Li Qiang emphasized the significance of keeping markets open despite increasing trade tensions with the US. He highlighted the global trend of economic fragmentation and urged countries to collaborate rather than impose tariffs and restrictions. Li warned that measures like decoupling could worsen crises, advocating for resource sharing and a cooperative approach among nations and businesses. Key executives, including CEOs from Apple and Qualcomm, were present at the event.

Today, global economic fragmentation is intensifying, and instability and uncertainty are on the rise. It's even more important for each of our countries to open up their markets more.

Decoupling and breaking the chain will only aggravate the crisis, and suppression and containment will ultimately harm everyone.

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