Li Qiang wants to regain the trust of the business community in Boao

By
Jörn Petring

China’s new Premier Li Qiang has once again appealed for trust from international companies and investors at the Boao Economic Forum. “No matter what changes take place in the world, we will always adhere to reform and opening up,” Li said in his opening speech on the tropical island of Hainan on Thursday. He promised “a series of new measures in expanding market access and optimizing the business environment”. China stands for stability and is “an important pillar for the global economy in uncertain times”, Li said. It was also his first major speech since he took office.