Chinese Premier Li Qiang inaugurated the China Development Forum 2024 in Beijing, emphasizing the theme of "The Continuous Development of China." This theme underscores the importance of sustained, stable, and high-quality economic growth.

Premier Li highlighted China's successful achievement of its economic and social development goals in 2023, emphasizing the economy's resilience, potential, and vitality. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting enterprises and fostering a market-oriented business environment.

To promote high-quality development, China will implement measures such as macro-policy adjustments, domestic demand expansion, urbanization, and equipment renewal. The government will also prioritize scientific and technological innovation, green transformation, and risk mitigation.

Premier Li emphasized the importance of creating a world-class business environment and advancing institutional opening up. China aims to share its development opportunities with the world and collaborate with international partners to achieve common prosperity.

The forum's opening ceremony was attended by experts, entrepreneurs, government officials, and representatives from international organizations. The Development Research Center of the State Council hosted the event.