Overview

• Li Qiang links the global economic slowdown to unilateral, protectionist measures such as tariff hikes and new barriers.
• He cautions that a revival of Cold War–style thinking is eroding institutions built over eight decades.
• He portrays China as a defender of peace and security, citing participation in talks on Ukraine and the Israel–Palestine conflict.
• He urges coordinated governance of advanced technologies, emphasizing artificial intelligence and biotechnology under a “technology for good” approach.
• He reaffirms climate goals by highlighting investment in renewable energy and targets set for 2035.