Xinhua News Agency, Paris, February 29th: An exclusive interview: China's ability to attract investment will not be restricted by the epidemic—Interview with Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Commerce John Denton
Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Chen Tang Yan
"The new crown pneumonia epidemic has a direct impact on global trade and its supply chain, but after the epidemic is over, China's economy and the global economy will usher in recovery. In the long run, China's ability to attract investment will not be restricted by the epidemic." Secretary-General John Denton said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency recently.
Affected by the epidemic, some Chinese enterprises were temporarily closed, and transportation in some areas was temporarily blocked. In response, Denton said that these measures are clearly necessary to prevent and control the epidemic.
Denton said that after the SARS epidemic ended in 2003, China and the global economy recovered strongly as trade and normal economic activity resumed. "So, we have reason to believe that once the current epidemic is over, the global economy will also recover. We note that, unlike the situation at the time, China is now more integrated as a key partner in the global value chain. Global economy."
Danton believes that China has been committed to investing in technology and sustainable development, which is conducive to future economic development.
In recent years, China's huge investment in green technology and renewable energy has been encouraging. "When the epidemic is brought under control, China's economic activity will steadily resume, and investors will be able to look for business opportunities in these areas and more," Denton said.
"The current epidemic has not weakened the confidence of the International Chamber of Commerce to cooperate with China's banking industry, etc., and we appreciate the Chinese government's efforts to prevent the spread of new crown virus and treat patients. We also call on the global scientific community and businesses," Denton said. Take firm and positive action to support China. "
He said that as a global economic federation, the International Chamber of Commerce is looking for effective ways to make full use of the global network of the International Chamber of Commerce to try to provide assistance to all parties seeking to mitigate the impact of the epidemic. The International Chamber of Commerce is willing to work with China to meet the challenge of the epidemic.
Denton recently issued an open letter to the international chambers of commerce in various countries, saying that the global business community is taking action to support the Chinese government and people's efforts to respond to the new crown pneumonia epidemic. The International Chamber of Commerce will give business circles in China and other countries and regions facing the epidemic challenge. stand by.
The International Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Paris. At present, it has established more than 90 national and regional committees around the world. Its main functions include formulating international commercial rules, resolving trade disputes, and making policy recommendations.