US companies urged to deepen China investment as Premier Li pledges fair competition
( September 3, 2026, 06:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US companies were encouraged to expand investment and deepen their presence in China, as Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged to address their reasonable concerns and maintain a fair competitive environment. Li made the comments during a meeting with a US-China Business Council board delegation in Beijing on Tuesday, according to a Chinese government statement published the same day. Li said some conflicts and friction were normal given the scale of China-US trade and economic ties, but solutions could be found through mutual respect, understanding and stronger communication and consultation. He called on Washington to take concrete steps to address Chinese concerns and jointly implement the results of bilateral trade talks.Statement follows (in Chinese)....
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