He Lifeng Meets with Multinational Corporation Executives

People’s Financial News, March 21 — On the evening of March 21, He Lifeng, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with representatives from well-known multinational companies including HSBC, UBS, Louis Dreyfus, Siemens Healthineers, Schneider Electric, Rio Tinto, Prudential, Yinhua, Standard Chartered, Shuzan Anno, Tencel, and others at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. He Lifeng stated that China’s economy is currently stable and progressing, moving towards new and better development. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China will unswervingly expand high-level opening-up and promote high-quality development, which will create broader market opportunities for multinational companies. He welcomed multinational companies to increase their investment in China and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation. Representatives from multinational companies expressed confidence in China’s economy and willingness to continue deepening their presence in the Chinese market and expanding their investments in China. (Xinhua News Agency)