Summary
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 17th Summer Davos Forum in Dalian from June 23 to 24 and deliver a special address at the opening ceremony. During the forum, Premier Li will meet with foreign guests attending the event and hold talks with representatives from the business community. Also attending the forum are Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Bah of Guinea, Prime Minister Bektenov of Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok of South Korea, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene of Mongolia, and Prime Minister Spajić of Montenegro.
The forum brings together more than 1,700 representatives from over 90 countries and regions, spanning politics, business, academia, and media. It is a key event for China's home-ground diplomacy, showcasing its openness and cooperation. Specific agenda items and outcomes will be announced after the forum.
Commentary
For small and medium-sized business owners in New Zealand, this Davos forum does not directly involve bilateral agreements between China and New Zealand, but China’s high-profile hosting and invitation of multiple national leaders signals a continued commitment to economic openness. You may follow discussions on topics like the digital economy and green transformation, which could lead to new market access opportunities or cooperation projects. For example, if the forum emphasises cross-border e-commerce facilitation, New Zealand exporters of specialty foods and health products could position themselves in the Chinese market early.
Additionally, the scale of more than 1,700 representatives indicates that global business attention is focused on China. You can leverage media coverage and business networking activities during the forum to explore cooperation possibilities with Chinese enterprises, such as participating in sideline events online or consulting industry trends. Note that forum outcomes may influence foreign trade policy in the second half of the year; it is advisable to track subsequent joint statements or action plans to adjust export strategies.
Keywords: Li Qiang, Summer Davos Forum, Dalian, Chinese Premier, multinational leaders, business representatives, international cooperation, more than 1,700 representatives
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in New Zealand
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