According to reports, Premier Li Qiang met with the visiting President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the afternoon of June 12. During the talks, Li expressed China's willingness to deepen market connectivity and industrial collaboration with Europe, injecting new momentum into the development of both sides.

Li Qiang emphasized that China looks forward to closer cooperation with the European Central Bank in areas such as the reform of the international monetary system. He introduced that China is implementing a more proactive and strong macroeconomic policy this year, increasing counter-cyclical adjustments, and expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption through various means, with ample capacity to respond to challenges posed by external adverse factors.

In addition, Li Qiang reiterated that China will continue to firmly promote its policy of opening up to the outside world and is willing to share the opportunities brought by China's development with countries around the globe. This meeting highlighted the importance of China-Europe cooperation in the financial sector and reflected the joint responsibility of both parties in global economic governance.