China is working to reassure top U.S. corporate leaders about its strong business potential amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and a slowing domestic economy.
On Sunday, Vice Premier He Lifeng met with executives from major companies including Apple, Pfizer, Mastercard, and Cargill, as well as leaders from Eli Lilly, Medtronic, and Corning, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce.
In his discussions, He emphasized that China is committed to enhancing its business environment and welcoming greater foreign investment. “China will continue to improve the business environment and welcome more investment by multinational companies in China, sharing opportunities for development,” he said, describing the nation’s economy as “highly resilient” and “full of vitality.”
The meetings come as Beijing seeks to boost domestic consumption and counterbalance the effects of U.S. tariffs imposed amid escalating tensions. Many foreign CEOs are in Beijing for a business forum on Sunday and Monday, with some expected to meet President Xi Jinping later this week.
In a further bid to attract investment, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade extended an invitation to Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss deepening supply-chain cooperation. This initiative is part of broader efforts to mitigate the impact of a 20% tariff imposed by the Trump administration, which has strained relations and raised concerns over issues ranging from trade practices to illicit drug flows.
At the recent China Development Forum, Premier Li Qiang called on nations to open their markets to help combat “rising instability and uncertainty,” promising more active macroeconomic policies to support growth. U.S. Senator Steve Daines also met with Li, alongside senior executives from U.S. companies, to share their views on the business climate in China.
Despite the challenges posed by U.S. tariffs, some CEOs remain optimistic about China’s long-term prospects. “Definitely, we have confidence for China's development. We have been invested consistently for decades in China, and we will continue for decades to come,” Corning CEO Wendell Weeks told Global Times. Similarly, executives from American direct-selling firm Amway, while monitoring the tariff impacts, stressed their focus on the future of the Chinese market.
As China continues its efforts to attract foreign capital and bolster economic growth, these high-level engagements underscore the nation’s strategy to present itself as a stable and promising destination for global business investment.
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Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has confirmed it carried out a third targeted attack against the Crimean Bridge, also known as the Kerch Bridge, early Tuesday morning, marking a new escalation in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture early Monday, causing no reported injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued, officials confirmed.
Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times — including twice in the head — during a campaign event in Bogotá.
A sweeping travel ban ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump will go into effect early Monday, barring entry to citizens from 12 countries and imposing partial restrictions on travelers from seven others. The move, set to begin at 12:01 a.m. ET, has drawn strong reactions both at home and abroad.
Russia’s Defense Ministry stated Sunday that it is still awaiting official confirmation from Ukraine regarding a planned exchange of prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers, which was scheduled to begin Saturday.
Russia announced that its self-imposed moratorium on deploying intermediate- and shorter-range missiles is coming to an end, accusing the United States and its allies of failing to reciprocate Moscow’s restraint.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing exchanged congratulatory messages on Sunday to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation and mutual support.
A new artificial intelligence analysis has dated many of the Dead Sea Scrolls as significantly older than previously believed, potentially reshaping the timeline of early Jewish history and biblical authorship.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing exchanged congratulatory messages on Sunday to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation and mutual support.
The final match of the European Chovqan Championship, organized by the International Chovqan Federation, was held in Poland from June 5 to 7, 2025. In a historic victory, the Azerbaijan national team was crowned European champion for the first time.
A new artificial intelligence analysis has dated many of the Dead Sea Scrolls as significantly older than previously believed, potentially reshaping the timeline of early Jewish history and biblical authorship.
President Donald Trump is preparing to extend the federal deadline for TikTok’s U.S. ban for a third time, as the June 19 cutoff approaches with no finalized deal in sight, according to government officials.
The Caspian coast transformed into a hub for gaming, tech, and pop culture this weekend as GameSummit 2025 kicked off in Baku, bringing together developers, esports players, cosplayers, and tech enthusiasts for the region’s largest gaming and innovation festival.
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