Chinese premier meets WorldSkills International president, CEO

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Sep 23, 2026

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with President of WorldSkills International Francis Hourant and CEO of the WorldSkills International David Hoey on Tuesday in Shanghai, as the 48th WorldSkills Competition got underway.

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