Kathmandu— Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation from the Board of Directors of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC) led by its board chair Ryan McInerney at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. During the meeting, Premier Li assured that China will address reasonable concerns of U.S. companies operating in China and maintain a level playing field under the law.

Promoting Bilateral Cooperation

Premier Li emphasized that China is committed to promoting constructive economic and trade cooperation with the United States, noting that mutual benefit and win-win outcomes are at the core of their relationship. He called on both sides to work together to address concerns and implement the results of bilateral consultations.

Opportunities in Chinese Market

Premier Li highlighted China's potential as a market, emphasizing its massive scale and vibrant innovation, particularly in areas like smart consumption and green consumption. He invited U.S. companies to expand their presence and deepen engagement in the Chinese market.

Addressing Differences

Premier Li acknowledged that differences and frictions are normal given the large scale of China-U.S. economic cooperation but stressed that solutions can be found through mutual respect, understanding, and strengthened communication and consultation.

(With inputs from Xinhua)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.