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Chinese Leader Addresses Major Asian Economic Summit

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:22 AM

China's top legislative official spoke at the Boao Forum, a prominent international economic conference. The leader discussed global conflicts and China's economic plans without naming specific countries or conflicts.

BEIJING, March 26 – Zhao Leji, who serves as China’s highest-ranking legislative official and holds the third most powerful position in the Communist Party, delivered remarks Thursday at the Boao Forum, a major international conference often called Asia’s equivalent to the Davos meetings held in Switzerland.

The summit also featured Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as a speaker, while South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok delivered his remarks through video after canceling his in-person attendance due to ongoing conflict in Iran.

During his address, Zhao highlighted growing global tensions without singling out any specific nations. “Geopolitical conflicts and regional wars keep emerging. Unilateralism and power politics are posing greater threats,” he stated.

The Chinese official called on nations worldwide to work through their disagreements using “political settlement” and “peaceful means,” though he avoided referencing any particular disputes or conflicts.

Turning to economic matters, Zhao outlined China’s plans to boost domestic consumer spending while maintaining the country’s role in supporting worldwide economic growth. He emphasized that China remains committed to keeping its economy – the world’s second largest – accessible to international businesses.

Zhao also reinforced a commitment made earlier this week by Premier Li Qiang at the China Development Forum, promising that foreign companies operating in China will receive “national treatment” – meaning they’ll be treated the same as domestic firms.

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