CIIE Update: China Premier Makes Import Pledge; Albanese Speaks.

Li Says China Will Protect Foreign Investors (10:25 a.m.) Li said China "will actively expand imports", a comment that comes despite the slowdown in the Chinese economy, which has hurt demand for goods from around the world. (Bloomberg) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang kicked off the China International Import Expo with a promise to boost imports, while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sounded an optimistic note on ties between the nations following years of friction. [Extracted from the article]