China’s premier says US relations at ‘an important juncture’
(VOVWORLD) - Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on Sunday said that China and the US should prioritise dialogue over confrontation and opt for mutually beneficial cooperation instead of a zero-sum game.
 Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with US Senator Steve Daines and some American business people, in Beijing, on March 23, on the sidelines of the China Development Forum 2025. Photo: Xinhua/VNA |
His comments came during a meeting with US Senator Steve Daines in Beijing. The meeting was attended by prominent US business executives who were in Beijing to attend the China Development Forum 2025.
Noting that the development of China-US relations has reached a new important juncture, Li said he hopes that the US will work with China to promote the stable and sustainable development of relations and address issues such as trade imbalances.
Daines' visit is the first by a US politician since President Donald Trump took office in January. The meeting involved several American business leaders, including FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam, Boeing Senior Vice President Brendan Nelson, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla.
Relations have been deteriorating between the world’s two largest economies. Tensions escalated in recent months after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs, posing a threat to China’s trade prospects.