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GMS Summit: China Pushes for Stronger Regional Cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged stronger cooperation among Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) members at the 8th GMS summit, focusing on innovation, infrastructure, and visa facilitation.
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- What visa policies did China announce to facilitate economic integration?
- China announced new visa policies including the issuance of "Lancang-Mekong" visas and five-year multiple-entry visas for qualified businesspeople from the five Mekong countries. These measures aim to facilitate economic integration and people-to-people exchange.
- What was the main focus of the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) summit?
- The 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) summit, held in Kunming, China, saw Chinese Premier Li Qiang call for increased cooperation among member states. He emphasized the importance of leveraging economic complementarities and deepening practical cooperation in various fields.
- What was the overall outcome and commitment from the participating states at the summit?
- The summit concluded with a shared commitment to promoting coordinated development with Lancang-Mekong cooperation and other regional mechanisms. Foreign dignitaries praised China's role in GMS economic cooperation, and member states focused on innovation, expanding practical cooperation, and safeguarding free trade.
- What key initiatives did Chinese Premier Li Qiang propose to enhance regional cooperation?
- Premier Li Qiang proposed advancing higher-level and broader opening, building a highly efficient and dynamic market. He also suggested high-quality Belt and Road Initiative construction and accelerated signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
- What areas of cooperation did Premier Li Qiang highlight for innovation-driven development?
- Innovation-driven development was a key theme, with Li Qiang urging cooperation in areas such as new energy batteries, automobiles, and photovoltaics, as well as emerging sectors like clean energy and smart cities. He also highlighted the need for enhanced infrastructure connectivity.