China's premier says policies are buoying economy, warns against tariffs

Foreign executives stress need for large fiscal stimulus effort at import expo

Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks at an import expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5. He vowed that "no matter how the international situation changes, China will not deviate from its chosen path" of opening up. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

November 5, 2024 14:03 JST

SHANGHAI -- Incremental policies are helping to revive China's economy, Premier Li Qiang said at a trade fair on Tuesday, while insisting that a commitment to openness must be shared by all countries.

In his opening speech at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, Li said that economic stimulus measures introduced since late September have been "well received."