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This is where China's second highest government official spoke this week. Li Chang addressed a big business forum here. There were a lot of international CEOs in the room, including Americans like Tim Cook of Apple, and they heard him suggest that China, not the U.S., is the stable country now, the country that plays by the rules, he said.

This is where China's second highest government official spoke this week. Li Chang addressed a big business forum here. There were a lot of international CEOs in the room, including Americans like Tim Cook of Apple, and they heard him suggest that China, not the U.S., is the stable country now, the country that plays by the rules, he said.

This is where China's second highest government official spoke this week. Li Chang addressed a big business forum here. There were a lot of international CEOs in the room, including Americans like Tim Cook of Apple, and they heard him suggest that China, not the U.S., is the stable country now, the country that plays by the rules, he said.

Now, the Chinese premier did not mention Donald Trump or tariffs, but did speak of rising instability in the world and called for open markets. Our colleague Anthony Kuhn is here in Beijing. He's a longtime China watcher. And Anthony, it's great to be face to face with you since we normally talk over thousands of miles on the line.

Now, the Chinese premier did not mention Donald Trump or tariffs, but did speak of rising instability in the world and called for open markets. Our colleague Anthony Kuhn is here in Beijing. He's a longtime China watcher. And Anthony, it's great to be face to face with you since we normally talk over thousands of miles on the line.

Now, the Chinese premier did not mention Donald Trump or tariffs, but did speak of rising instability in the world and called for open markets. Our colleague Anthony Kuhn is here in Beijing. He's a longtime China watcher. And Anthony, it's great to be face to face with you since we normally talk over thousands of miles on the line.

Thank you very much. Glad to be here. What is China doing with remarks like that about about the situation in the world?

Thank you very much. Glad to be here. What is China doing with remarks like that about about the situation in the world?

Thank you very much. Glad to be here. What is China doing with remarks like that about about the situation in the world?

Of course, when we talk with Americans who do business in China, we hear some skepticism about the idea that China is truly that open. They have their own issues with the Chinese market. But you mentioned preparations for a trade war. Is China doing other things to strengthen their economy itself? Yes.

Of course, when we talk with Americans who do business in China, we hear some skepticism about the idea that China is truly that open. They have their own issues with the Chinese market. But you mentioned preparations for a trade war. Is China doing other things to strengthen their economy itself? Yes.

Of course, when we talk with Americans who do business in China, we hear some skepticism about the idea that China is truly that open. They have their own issues with the Chinese market. But you mentioned preparations for a trade war. Is China doing other things to strengthen their economy itself? Yes.

Now, you've done some reporting on trying to get private businesses a little more space in China. The government made an effort, I know, in recent weeks to pass a law that would assure the rights or at least the privileges of private businesses here. Is that opening for real? Is that effort for real?

Now, you've done some reporting on trying to get private businesses a little more space in China. The government made an effort, I know, in recent weeks to pass a law that would assure the rights or at least the privileges of private businesses here. Is that opening for real? Is that effort for real?

Now, you've done some reporting on trying to get private businesses a little more space in China. The government made an effort, I know, in recent weeks to pass a law that would assure the rights or at least the privileges of private businesses here. Is that opening for real? Is that effort for real?

You know, you've lived here, I want people to know, for decades, ever since the early 1980s, which was the beginning of China's opening to the world. You've moved away, but still been pretty nearby in Seoul. And now you're back for an extended visit. What sticks with you?

You know, you've lived here, I want people to know, for decades, ever since the early 1980s, which was the beginning of China's opening to the world. You've moved away, but still been pretty nearby in Seoul. And now you're back for an extended visit. What sticks with you?

You know, you've lived here, I want people to know, for decades, ever since the early 1980s, which was the beginning of China's opening to the world. You've moved away, but still been pretty nearby in Seoul. And now you're back for an extended visit. What sticks with you?

Okay. Anthony, it's a pleasure talking with you. Thank you so much. We'll continue listening for your reporting through the week.