On the morning of December 10, 2023, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met with International President of Lions Clubs International Patti Hill and her delegation at the Great Hall of the People.

Li Qiang appreciated the enthusiastic dedication and active contribution the Lions Clubs International made to the global and China's charitable and public welfare undertakings, and thanked them for their long-term, strong support for the cause of blindness prevention and treatment in China. Noting that the Chinese nation has a fine tradition of being kind, benevolent, and assisting those in need, Li Qiang said the Chinese government attaches great importance to the development of charitable and public welfare undertakings, and encourages and supports social organizations to play an active role in them. He expressed the hope that the Lions Clubs International will strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the China Disabled Persons' Federation and the China Council of Lions Clubs. The Chinese side is willing to make joint efforts with the Lions Clubs International to contribute more to world peace, development, and human progress.

Patti Hill said the Lions Clubs International thanks China for its contribution to international charitable undertakings. The Lions Clubs International adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to strengthen cooperation and mutual learning with China to jointly promote the development of global and China's charitable and public welfare undertakings.