On April 1, 2026, Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that despite the turbulence in the world, China will always move forward steadily and become a definitive cornerstone and stable harbor for global development.

At the regular press conference on that day, a reporter asked and pointed out that the 2026 Annual Conference of the China Development Forum and the 2026 Annual Conference of the Boao Forum for Asia, which were held successively in March this year, were regarded by the media as important windows for observing the Chinese market. The spokesperson was asked for his comments on this.

Mao Ning responded that the two forums were successfully held in Beijing and Hainan, sending a clear signal to the international community that China will fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, and focus on promoting high-quality development.

Mao Ning further elaborated on China's policy path: according to the strategic objectives set out in the "15th Five Year Plan", China will adhere to free trade, continuously deepen foreign cooperation, steadily expand institutional opening, jointly build the "the Belt and Road" with high quality, promote global trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and maintain and develop an open world economy.

China will always be the cornerstone of global development and a stable harbor, "Mao Ning concluded.Editor/Yang Meiling