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world Scmp World 2026-04-01

China Vows to Be 'Harbour of Stability' Amid Global Uncertainty

Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed China's commitment to global stability as CEOs from major companies attended the China Development Forum.


Against a backdrop of war and global uncertainty, Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a clear message at the recent China Development Forum: China is committed to being a “harbour of stability” for the world. The forum, which drew CEOs from global companies such as Siemens, Nestlé and Apple, signalled to the world that while the United States flails, China offers reliability and steady governance. Even before the US-Israeli war on Iran, however, my inbox was already telling me that something was....

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