Officials emphasise ‘openness and fairness’ as Beijing presents itself as a stabilising force in the world

Chinese Premier Li Qiang was speaking at the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum's annual conference in China, often dubbed "Summer Davos."

Amid tariff wars and global conflicts, premier says China will continue to build as a consumption-driven economy, defend free trade and multilateralism.

Officials emphasise ‘openness and fairness’ as Beijing presents itself as a stabilising force in the world

The World Economic Forum event was held in an atmosphere of global tension, but attendees did see some hope in China’s tech advancements.