Chinese Premier Li Qiang and World Bank President Ajay Banga shook hands on Monday in Beijing, pledging to deepen cooperation on global challenges like climate change, healthcare, and rural revitalization. The meeting marks a renewed push for shared development goals as China reaffirms its role as a key partner for international institutions. 🌱✨
What’s on the agenda?
Premier Li emphasized China's status as the largest developing country and highlighted over 40 years of collaboration with the World Bank. 'China is ready to strengthen partnership in knowledge-sharing, healthcare, and rural development,' he said, aligning with the Global Development Initiative. 💡
Reforms & Representation
Li also voiced support for the World Bank's reform plans, urging a focus on poverty reduction and increased input from developing nations. 'We need fairer global governance,' he noted, signaling China’s push for a louder voice in shaping policies affecting emerging economies. 📈
Economic Stability Promised
Amid global uncertainty, Li reassured that China’s economic fundamentals remain strong. The country plans to introduce pro-growth policies, deepen market reforms, and foster a 'world-class business environment' to attract global partners. 🤝
World Bank Applauds China’s Model
Banga praised China’s 'fruitful' collaboration with the bank, calling it a cooperation model for other nations. He highlighted joint projects in green energy and healthcare, saying the World Bank is 'all in' to support China’s high-quality development. 🌏💬
