Robert Goldstein, the chairman and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS), the parent company of Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd, was among the prominent figures from the United States business sector who met with China’s Premier Li Qiang. This significant meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The gathering included around 20 representatives from various sectors who were part of an engaging discussion with Premier Li. In this meeting,
Premier Li articulated the necessity for the U.S. and China to “work in the same direction” to bolster what he described as “the most important bilateral partnership in the world”. His remarks underscored the critical importance of the U.S.-China relationship and highlighted the role of economic and trade cooperation between the two giants. According to reports, Premier Li emphasized the complementary nature of the industries in both countries, suggesting that enhanced cooperation would benefit not just China and the United States, but also have a ripple effect on the global economy.
Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Premier Li paid special attention to the insights of the U.S. business representatives, emphasizing that “the actions that you take are crucial”. The session was attended by representatives from influential bodies like the U.S.-China Business Council, the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Council on Foreign Relations. Additionally, U.S. scholars and business leaders were present, reflecting a broad engagement with American business communities.
During the discussions, Premier Li expressed China’s willingness to work collaboratively with the United States to foster a steady recovery of economic and trade relations. He reiterated China’s commitment to ensuring these relations are based on “equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit”. His statements indicated China’s openness to strengthen ties and stimulate economic activities that could advance the interests of both countries.
US Executives Lend Support to Economic Dialogue
Key personalities from major corporations also attended the meeting. Notable figures included Thomas Donilon, chairman of the BlackRock Investment Institute; Peng Zhao, the chief executive of Citadel Securities; Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Inc; Ryan McInerney, CEO of Visa Inc; and Rajesh Subramaniam, CEO of FedEx Corp. These leaders underscore the diverse interest and participation in nurturing US-China relationships across different business sectors.
Moreover, the Chinese Premier reassured the U.S. delegates of China’s intention to “make every possible effort to ensure greater certainty for the growth of foreign companies”, as quoted by financial news outlet Bloomberg. He promised to create opportunities for foreign businesses, signaling positive intentions towards facilitating international business endeavors. This assurance comes amidst a changing global environment, demonstrating China's commitment to maintaining robust international business relations inherent to their economic strategy.
Source: LVS boss among U.S. business leaders in meeting with China Premier Li Qiang, GGRAsia, September 26, 2025.
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Sep 29 2025
Sep 29 2025
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