[Commentary] On November 11, the 15th China-EU Investment, Trade and Technology Cooperation Fair (hereinafter referred to as the "European Fair") was held in the China-Europe Center of Chengdu High-tech Zone.

This conference was held for the first time using the innovative model of "online live broadcast + offline participation". More than 200 representatives of enterprises and institutions attended the conference, and more than 100 European companies participated online.

　　At the opening ceremony, the United Nations Development Program Sustainable Development Innovation Demonstration Project and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization Investment and Technology Promotion Office (China·Beijing) Project Western Regional Collaboration Center (Chengdu) were officially unveiled.

　　Bai Yating, the representative of the United Nations Development Program in China, emphasized the importance of the digital economy at the scene.

She said that digital platforms have played an important role in the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic. From expanding the coverage of the health system to securing employment and obtaining basic commodities, they have proven to be the "lifeline" for hundreds of millions of people.

It is estimated that in the next 10 years, the digital economy will account for 25% of global GDP.

　　In an interview with reporters, Jin Xu, president of the China Institute of International Trade, said that under the epidemic, China’s exports and absorption of foreign capital have been consistent with previous market pessimism and performed brilliantly.

　　[Concurrent] Jin Xu, President of China Institute of International Trade

　　First of all, compared with any country in the world, the epidemic in China has been effectively controlled under the strong leadership of the Chinese government to prevent the epidemic from spreading further.

Therefore, China's economy has such good conditions.

In addition, China’s industrial chain is very complete. When the world is in an economic downturn, China’s complete industrial chain, coupled with the strong leadership of the Chinese government and the resilience of enterprises, makes China’s There is a relatively good recovery in foreign trade, and we believe that this state will continue.

　　[Explanation] Jin Xu bluntly said that under the current situation, the epidemic will definitely affect the export of some products, but the epidemic prevention materials will still become a highlight of China's exports.

　　[Concurrent] Jin Xu, President of China Institute of International Trade

　　As for this year as a whole, I think China's foreign trade and China's overall economic situation will be better than we expected.

In addition, especially next year, many organizations around the world have made a prediction that next year, our Chinese economy will become the fastest growing in the world. Among major European countries, it will generally hover between 2% and 3%. The United States may It will reach about 10%, but the fastest growing is still China, which may reach more than 20%.

We look forward to it very much, and we are also willing to cooperate more closely with the world in this process, especially with Europe.

　　[Explanation] Jin Xu said that the China-EU Investment Agreement has entered the final sprint, and both parties have made great efforts to this end, and companies are looking forward to it.

　　[Concurrent] Jin Xu, President of China Institute of International Trade

　　Europe has always been China's largest trading partner (one of), and both sides' imports and exports have shown very strong vitality.

Next year's economy, China will still be the highlight of the world, and it will also become the driving force or locomotive of world economic development.

We believe that the volume of trade between China and Europe, with the mutual political trust between the two sides, and the continuous increase in the integration of the companies of both sides, then China and Europe will continue to play a very important role in China's trade and investment.

　　[Explanation] According to statistics, the European Economic and Trade Fair has been successfully held for 14 sessions, with a total of more than 4,000 European companies and more than 7,600 Chinese companies participating in the conference. It has successfully arranged more than 29,000 business matching negotiations and reached more than 3,100 intentional cooperation agreements. item.

A special exhibition area was set up on the site of this year's European Economic and Trade Fair, and related products involved electronic information, big data, 5G communications, biomedicine and other fields.

　　Reporter He Xi from Chengdu

Editor in charge: [Sun Jingbo]