Premier: China ready to align development strategies with Belarus

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 19, 2026

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China stands ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Belarus and fully unleash the potential of their Agreement on Trade in Services and Investment.

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