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The statement came as Li had a discussion with more than 60 foreign experts working in China prior to the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 16 this year.
This year marks the fortieth anniversary of China's policy of reform and opening up.
"We will reaffirm our commitment to this important policy on this important anniversary," he told the foreign experts at the Great Hall of the People in downtown Beijing.
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Stressing that China needs to continue to open its doors to the outside world to introduce foreign expertise and technology, Li said the country will provide more convenience for foreign experts working in China, as this is also part of the country's opening-up efforts.
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China announced on Jan. 4 easier visa permits for foreign professionals and high-skilled workers.
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Li said China welcomes foreign experts' valuable contribution and ideas, expecting them to take an active part in China's future development.
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The three experts were Edmund Strother Phelps, Nobel laureate and dean of New Huadu Business School of Minjiang University; Juergen Fleischer, Academician of German Academy of Science and Engineering (ACATECH) and professor at Tongji University; John Hopcroft, Turing Award Recipient and Foreign Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Li said China's economy expanded 6.9 percent in 2017 as it picked up pace for the first time in seven years.
The economy contributed over 30 percent to the world economy growth and consumption growth contributed nearly 60 percent to the country's growth, he said.
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