On the sidelines of the 2026 Summer Davos, also known as the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, in Dalian, Liaoning Province, on June 24, Li spoke to Beijing Review reporter Peng Jiawei about innovation at scale and why Chinese manufacturers must move beyond exports to build deeper roots in overseas markets
The core question is no longer just about creating a single "wow effect" technology, but about how to ensure the opportunities from AI and other breakthroughs are more widely shared
Gears are among humanity's oldest inventions. One turns, the next follows. If any single gear jams, the whole machine stops. Global supply chains work the same way. They are woven together, and smooth operation depends on each link meshing with the next
From electric vehicles turning heads on European streets to bubble tea shops multiplying across Southeast Asia and quirky plush toys igniting a collecting frenzy worldwide, Chinese brands have gained global popularity, emerging as symbols of innovation, design and quality
