Premier Li Qiang
Coverage of Premier Li Qiang in the Nexus archive.
- China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
China denies claims of industrial overcapacity, rejecting U.S. and EU criticisms as unfounded. The U.S. is set to release findings on excess capacity in 16 economies, including China, which could lead to new tariffs. China's Ministry of Commerce and Premier Li Qiang argue that the situation represents a 'China Opportunity 2.0' rather than a threat.
- China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
China defended against accusations of industrial overcapacity, citing its trade surplus and rejecting U.S. claims of 'China shock 2.0.' The U.S. is set to release findings on 16 economies' manufacturing capacity, which could lead to new tariffs, while China argues such measures are unfounded and unilateral.
- China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
China denied accusations of industrial overcapacity in response to U.S. and European trade measures, asserting its surplus trade results from global demand, not deliberate dumping. The U.S. is investigating 16 countries, including China, for excess capacity, which could lead to new tariffs, while recent U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods over forced labor and the EU's steel and e-commerce import restrictions have drawn Chinese protests.
- Meet Yu Donglai, founder of China’s viral supermarket chain and guest of Premier Li Qiang
Yu Donglai, founder of the viral supermarket chain Pangdonglai, attended a high-level economic symposium chaired by Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The retailer, based in Xuchang, Henan province, has not expanded beyond the province despite China's consumption slowdown and competition from e-commerce platforms.