Keynote Speech by H.E. Li Qiang
Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China
At the Opening Plenary of
The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023

Boao, March 30, 2023

Your Excellencies Heads of Government,
Your Excellencies Heads of International Organizations,
Your Excellencies Members of the Board of Directors of the Boao  Forum for Asia,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Friends,

It gives me great pleasure to join you in the beautiful Hainan island for the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023. Let me begin by extending, on behalf of the Chinese government, warm congratulations on the opening of the Annual Conference, a hearty welcome to all participating guests, and sincere appreciation to you all for your longstanding care and support for China’s development.

The theme of this year’s Annual Conference, “An Uncertain World: Solidarity and Cooperation for Development amid Challenges