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Instead of trumpeting China’s tech advances, Premier Li Qiang struck an uncharacteristically somber tone during a nationwide address on policy plans.
I’ve heard him speak in person several times over the years, including his first and only press conference as premier in 2023, and he’s as motivational as Chinese politicians can be. But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.
