The 2024 Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit was held yesterday (13th), with a total of 170 foreign representatives from 40 countries and regions attending.
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International participants said that China, as the world's second largest economy, has accelerated the cultivation of new quality productive forces since the beginning of this year, creating new opportunities for world economic growth.
Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank and former President of Brazil: Driven by the acceleration of the development of new quality productive forces, the driving force of China's economy is changing. The rapid expansion of fixed asset investment and the strong growth of high-tech investment are encouraging positive signs, and China's economy is showing strong resilience and sustainability.
Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator in China: China is well positioned to meet the expected economic growth targets for this year, and that's exactly what I've seen as the UN Coordinator in China, which is undergoing significant changes in many areas.
Edward Ellison-White, Executive Committee Chair, Board of Governors of the World Trade Centers Association: China is one of the most important entities in global trade, and we have 30 World Trade Centers in China to ensure that all of our members can connect with China as much as possible and share in the opportunities that China's economic growth brings.
Kolhan Kurdoglu, President of the Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China: China is a dynamic economy, especially in the fields of big data, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles, and China is at the forefront of the world. I believe that one-third of the world's economic growth this year will still come from China.
18 overseas business associations in China
All delegates were present
Not long ago, the world-renowned management consulting firm A.T. Kearney released a report on the Global Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index, showing that China rose from seventh last year to third place, and among emerging markets, China ranked first. At this summit, all 18 overseas business associations in China sent representatives to participate in the summit, and voted of confidence in China's economy with practical actions.
Tang Yadong, Secretary General of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China: I conducted a survey of our member companies, and the vast majority of companies in China are profitable and are increasing their investment in China.
President of the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Anthony Fung: China is our largest market, accounting for more than a quarter of our total trade, and China's economy continues to pick up and improve this year, which has given our member companies firm confidence in expanding their investment in China.
Julian Fisher, President, British Chamber of Commerce in China: For a lot of big multinationals, they will continue to invest in China because it's a very important market for them, and there's a huge opportunity in energy, education, healthcare, and so on.
Multinational Companies: China is one of the best investment destinations
Multinational companies attending the meeting said that China has a complete industrial system, a super-large market, long-term positive economic fundamentals and other comprehensive advantages, and China is still one of the best investment destinations in their eyes.
Ma Xinrong, President of Business Management, Suzano Asia: We have been in China for 40 years, and we are increasing our investment every year, thanks to the growth of China's economy, and China's modernization will bring us more investment opportunities.
Sebiso Malay, Head of Brand South Africa China: China has a large consumer base and a very active economy, it is a huge market, and it is a very important market for South Africa, because if you have the opportunity to succeed in China, you have the potential to succeed globally.