At UNGA, PM urges collaborative approach in expanding convergence of interests, promote inclusive economic globalisation
\n NEW YORK
\nWithout naming the United States, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang has warned Washington of the dangers of imposing civilisational superiority, unilateralism and tariff on the world.
\nIn his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Li Qiang said: \u201cA major cause of the current global economic doldrums is the rise in unilateral and protectionist measures, such as tariff hikes and erection of walls and barriers. Ultimately everyone will be worse off\u201d.
\nLi Qiang urged for collaborative approach in expanding convergence of interests and promote inclusive economic globalisation.
\nHe equally stressed for the interaction among civilisations by saying that obsession with so-called \u201ccivilisational superiority\u201d or ideology-based circles only breeds more division and confrontation.
\n\u201cWe Chinese people often say, \u2018a single flower does not make spring; one hundred flowers in full blossom bring spring to the garden\u2019,\u201d Li Qiang told the august gathering.
\nLi Qiang equally highlighted China\u2019s flagship Belt and Road initiative with over 150 countries and Beijing\u2019s role in international cooperation on sci-tech innovation, sharing technologies like 5G and AI to promote global development.
\nHe reminded the Trump administration that, \u201cChina has consistently opened its door wider to the world. It has lowered its overall tariff level to 7.3% and remained the world\u2019s second largest importer for 16 consecutive years\u201d.
\nThese remarks were made at a time when in mid-September President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jingping had exchanged views over a telephonic conversation about the new tariff imposed on Beijing.
\nXi had apprised President Trump that: \u201cThe US side should refrain from imposing unilateral trade restrictions so as not to disrupt the outcomes of multiple rounds of consultation between the two sides. The US side needs to provide an open, fair and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese investors\u201d.
\nChina seems to be creating a parallel platform or the so-called non-discriminatory environment for the world.
\nAt Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tianjin Summit, President Xi had proposed Global Governance Initiative. It highlighted, \u201cThe principles of adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating the people-centred approach and focusing on taking real actions\u201d.
\nHe had earlier outlined the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilisation Initiative and established the International Organisation for Mediation together with over 30 countries.
\nMeanwhile, China has emerged as an economic giant. The key to its success lies in innovation and resilience.
\nIn the first half of the current year, China\u2019s GDP has grown by 5.3% year-on-year, and the annual target of 5% is expected to be achieved.
\nFrom Deepseek model to robot marathons, China has shocked the world in almost every field. The advancement in agricultural machinery has enabled Chinese rice and wheat growers to produce up to \u201c600 kilogrammes of crops per minute\u201d.
\nDeep-ocean drilling vessels Mengxiang is enabled to drill up to 11,000 metres to explore the hidden treasures of the oceans.
\nIn the Taklimakan Desert, Shenditake 1 Well has reached a depth of 10,910 metres, making it the Asia\u2019s deepest vertical well.
\nThe aviation and space industry is also booming. China has delivered 22, C919, passenger aircrafts and Tianzhou-9 spacecraft has completed a space delivery in just three hours.
\nThe Fuxing CR450 train operates at a speed of 400 kilometres per hour. It has reduced the travel time from Beijing to Shanghai to just two and a half hours.
\nPakistan is also benefitting from his \u201cIron brother\u201d. In their recent visits to China, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has signed a number of memoranda of understandings.
\nDuring PM\u2019s recent visit, China agreed to launch a high-speed train in Pakistan as well. The project may cost $9.85 billion.
\nAddressing a reception in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, Consul General Yang Yundong said that both countries are working to build an even closer China-Pakistan Community.
\n\u201cThe \u200call-weather strategic cooperative partnership\u200c between China and Pakistan has gained stronger momentum, richer substance, and brighter prospects\u201d, remarked Yang Yundong.
\nA testament to this statement is the \u200cChina-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)\u200c which is accelerating its transition to a \u200c\u201c2.0 upgraded version.
\nYang Yundong said.\u201d\u200cChina is willing to take CPEC as a guiding framework, focusing on three key areas \u2014\u200c industry, agriculture, and mining, advance mutually beneficial cooperation in \u200cindustrial parks, connectivity, and high-tech sectors\u200c. We will also facilitate the export of more high-quality Pakistani products to China\u201d.
\nHe further said that, \u201cChina will also strengthen \u200ccounterterrorism and security cooperation\u200c with Pakistan, supporting \u200cPakistan\u2019s counterterrorism capacity building\u200c, to create a \u200cfavourable environment\u200c for Pakistan\u2019s development and China-Pakistan cooperation\u201d.
\nEverything aside, China\u2019s support in the recent Pakistan-India war is enough to remind Pakistan that a friend in need is a friend indeed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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