Chinese Premier Li Qiang is doubling down on tech-driven growth, calling innovation the 'rocket fuel' for China's economy 🚀. At a high-level symposium with experts and entrepreneurs, Li emphasized that despite global economic turbulence, China's 'long-term upward trend remains unshaken' 💪.
'Think of our economy like a smartphone – it needs constant updates to stay ahead,' Li said, referencing booming sectors like AI and green tech. Fresh data backs his optimism: retail sales surged 5.5% year-on-year in early 2024, outpacing last year's figures 📊.
Key moves ahead:
- 💡 Turbocharging policy implementation
- 💡 Empowering market players (especially tech startups)
- 💡 Solving systemic economic 'glitches'
While acknowledging external challenges, Li urged entrepreneurs to 'level up their innovation game' 🎮 and experts to share 'pro gamer strategies' for sustainable growth. With 1.4 billion consumers and a booming digital economy, China's betting big on homegrown tech to power through 2024 🌐.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com