The 2026 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges was recently held in Tianjin. Hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the forum centered on the theme “Sharing High-Quality Development, Building a Sustainable Future.” Peng Qinghua, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote address. The forum brought together more than 300 participants, including 66 legislators from 52 countries, regions, and international organizations, as well as deputies to the NPC and local people’s congresses.
Professor Tang Lixin of NEU, a deputy to the 14th NPC, attended the “European Legislators” Forum as a representative from Liaoning Province. He delivered an invited keynote speech in English titled “Connection, Communication, Channeling, Collaboration and Circulation (5C) for a Better World,” exploring how the 5C framework can help build a better world amid the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and industrial transformation.
Tang Lixin stated that artificial intelligence and industrial transformation are profoundly reshaping the world. He emphasized the importance of adopting broader perspectives and innovative approaches to navigate global uncertainty and complexity, promote high-quality development, and improve the well-being of people worldwide. As an NPC deputy from Liaoning Province, he also expressed his hope that Liaoning would embrace the world and that the world would see Liaoning. Tang Lixin’s speech resonated strongly with the European legislators in attendance and received widespread acclaim. It enhanced Liaoning’s international profile and influence, further strengthened friendly exchanges between China and the international community, and generated positive international momentum for advancing China’s high-standard opening-up.
