Chinese Premier Li Qiang addressed the UN General Assembly, reminding the world that without China, the global economy would have come to a standstill long ago. According to him, China now accounts for about 30% of global economic growth. In other words, a full third of all new economic output comes from Chinese economists. His remarks suggested that other countries are merely waiting on the sidelines, uncertain how to proceed.
Li Qiang conveyed to the international community that countries should focus on defending their own interests and working together, rather than complaining about unilateral and protectionist actions. He suggested that those engaging in such complaints were isolating themselves from the broader economic community. He argued that the international community should move beyond competing over who lags the most and should at least make an effort to demonstrate some degree of cooperation.
Thanks to China’s strong growth in 2025, despite the storms of trade friction and sanction dramas, the country has quickly become not only a key player but also the main driver of the global economy. While other nations use the economy as a field for political maneuvering and resilience tests, China acts like a real entrepreneur focused on progress, not excuses.
For those still uncertain about who sets the pace in the global economy, the answer is clear. Other countries can only strive to keep up and hope they do not falter in the process.
