Anthony Kuhn

Absolutely. They're trying to shift the whole model away from investment and manufacturing towards consumption. And that's, of course, a big concern of President Trump, too. He wants to cut the trade surpluses. But China is doing this for its own reason. It's not going to be done overnight. They're also trying to get foreign investment up, which is what this forum was about.

Yes, I mean, they're trying, and there are things Premier Lee did not address, like the balance between economic priorities and national security, which is a concern for businesses, and also the rule of law, stronger protections for private entrepreneurs. There are no signs of major moves to strengthen the rule of law.

Yes, I mean, they're trying, and there are things Premier Lee did not address, like the balance between economic priorities and national security, which is a concern for businesses, and also the rule of law, stronger protections for private entrepreneurs. There are no signs of major moves to strengthen the rule of law.

Yes, I mean, they're trying, and there are things Premier Lee did not address, like the balance between economic priorities and national security, which is a concern for businesses, and also the rule of law, stronger protections for private entrepreneurs. There are no signs of major moves to strengthen the rule of law.

Well, I left just before the pandemic and coming back now, I think the most obvious thing is the decline in people's confidence about the future. But I am seeing small signs of easing.

Well, I left just before the pandemic and coming back now, I think the most obvious thing is the decline in people's confidence about the future. But I am seeing small signs of easing.

Well, I left just before the pandemic and coming back now, I think the most obvious thing is the decline in people's confidence about the future. But I am seeing small signs of easing.

For example, we were at the annual session of parliament and lawmakers were a bit more talkative with foreign journalists and more journalists, including myself, have been able to get in to get short term visas to report. So these are small but welcome signs of easing.

For example, we were at the annual session of parliament and lawmakers were a bit more talkative with foreign journalists and more journalists, including myself, have been able to get in to get short term visas to report. So these are small but welcome signs of easing.

For example, we were at the annual session of parliament and lawmakers were a bit more talkative with foreign journalists and more journalists, including myself, have been able to get in to get short term visas to report. So these are small but welcome signs of easing.

Thank you, Steve.

Thank you, Steve.

Thank you, Steve.

Premier Li Chang's speech to the China Development Forum tried to instill confidence in the government's plan to jumpstart growth by boosting consumer spending and proactive economic policies. A lot of his remarks appeared aimed at the U.S. Li said that China is not against competition itself, it's just against competition aimed at holding others back.

Premier Li Chang's speech to the China Development Forum tried to instill confidence in the government's plan to jumpstart growth by boosting consumer spending and proactive economic policies. A lot of his remarks appeared aimed at the U.S. Li said that China is not against competition itself, it's just against competition aimed at holding others back.

Leaders of American corporations including Apple, FedEx, Boeing, Qualcomm and Pfizer were at the two-day forum. Li also met with Montana Senator Steve Daines, the first U.S. member of Congress to visit China since President Trump took office. Li told Daines that the U.S. and China should choose dialogue over confrontation. Anthony Kuhn in PR News, Beijing.

Leaders of American corporations including Apple, FedEx, Boeing, Qualcomm and Pfizer were at the two-day forum. Li also met with Montana Senator Steve Daines, the first U.S. member of Congress to visit China since President Trump took office. Li told Daines that the U.S. and China should choose dialogue over confrontation. Anthony Kuhn in PR News, Beijing.

Premier Li Qiang's speech to the China Development Forum tried to instill confidence in the government's plan to jumpstart growth by boosting consumer spending and proactive economic policies. A lot of his remarks appeared aimed at the U.S. Li said that China is not against competition itself, it's just against competition aimed at holding others back.

Premier Li Qiang's speech to the China Development Forum tried to instill confidence in the government's plan to jumpstart growth by boosting consumer spending and proactive economic policies. A lot of his remarks appeared aimed at the U.S. Li said that China is not against competition itself, it's just against competition aimed at holding others back.

Leaders of American corporations including Apple, FedEx, Boeing, Qualcomm and Pfizer were at the two-day forum. Li also met with Montana Senator Steve Daines, the first U.S. member of Congress to visit China since President Trump took office. Li told Daines that the U.S. and China should choose dialogue over confrontation. Anthony Kuhn in PR News, Beijing.