Chinese Premier Li Qiang promoted a "China Opportunity 2.0" vision during the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos on June 24, 2026 [1].

The address seeks to counter international concerns regarding "China Shock 2.0," a narrative suggesting that heavily subsidized Chinese exports are flooding global markets and destabilizing foreign industries.

Speaking in Dalian, Li Qiang positioned China as an open partner capable of driving future global growth. He pushed back against the idea that the nation's rise in high-tech sectors constitutes a global risk. "China’s technological advancements are an opportunity for the world, not a threat," Li said [2].

The Premier used the forum to invite more international capital into the Chinese market to sustain economic momentum. He emphasized that the country remains a viable destination for global business interests. "We are open for business and invite foreign investment," Li said [3].

Li also addressed the growing geopolitical tensions between major economic powers, specifically targeting the trend of economic isolation. He argued that cooperation is more beneficial than the creation of competing economic spheres. "We reject bloc confrontation and decoupling," Li said [4].

By framing the current era as "Opportunity 2.0," the Premier attempted to shift the conversation from trade deficits and subsidies toward mutual growth. The speech targeted global business leaders attending the Summer Davos, aiming to reassure them that China remains a cooperative partner despite ongoing trade disputes and regulatory scrutiny.

“"China’s technological advancements are an opportunity for the world, not a threat."”

Li Qiang's rhetoric represents a strategic effort to rebrand China's economic expansion at a time when Western nations are increasingly implementing tariffs to counter subsidized exports. By pivoting from a defensive posture to an invitational one, Beijing is attempting to maintain foreign direct investment and prevent a full-scale economic decoupling that could stifle its own long-term growth targets.