Chinese Premier Li Qiang brought global minds together this Friday at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, hosting foreign experts for a lively pre-Spring Festival symposium. With Lunar New Year celebrations just days away, the event highlighted China's commitment to international collaboration in 2026.
🎉 Festival Vibes Meet Innovation: Premier Li personally greeted Friendship Award winners and other experts, thanking them for contributing to China's modernization. 'You're building bridges between China and the world,' he said, while gathering fresh ideas to shape policy.
🤝 50+ nations represented in the room
💡 Focus on tech, education & cultural exchange
🌐 'Your work helps write China's development story' – Premier Li
The symposium comes as China strengthens global partnerships in AI research and green energy solutions. Many attendees praised the government's streamlined visa policies for skilled professionals introduced last year.
