New York (AP) – Chinese Premier Lee Qian He told a group of American business executives on Thursday that the US and its country need to “work in the same direction” to promote what they call “the world’s most important bilateral partnership.”
Li told about 20 executives and others interested in US-China relationships that their insights are valuable, saying, “The actions you take are very important.”
The journalist was escorted from the room after Li’s brief opening remarks at an event hosted by two nonprofits, the US-China Business Council and the National Committee on US-China Relations.
The latter said the closed door discussion touched on issues of economic, investment and trade and the possibility of greater cooperation on common concerns.
“It is essential for American interests to have an opportunity for business leaders and policy experts to discuss important issues, address concerns and maintain work relations with Chinese leaders,” Commissioner Stephen Orleans said in a statement.
Lee was in New York UN General Assembly” Annual General Meeting of the World Leaders He is Main Chinese delegations On behalf of President Xi Jinping. Li is scheduled to deliver the country’s main speech to Congress on Friday.
Meetings come at a delicate but dynamic time for global relationships Two biggest economies. Trade, Customs, Tiktok ownership, Computer chip, mineral And it combines other controversial points. This goes without saying that there are countless geopolitical, strategic and other issues.
“China-US relations are the most important bilateral partnership in the world,” Li told the business rally on Thursday. “Its steady development requires two governments to work in the same direction.”
XI and US President Donald Trump made a long phone call last week. Trump later They said they were going to meet in person. He is scheduled to visit China next year at the Asia Regional Summit in Korea next month.
