China News Service, September 22. On the 22nd, the Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference. Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Shu Jueting said that from January to August this year, China's actual use of foreign capital was 138.4 billion US dollars, an increase of 20.2%; EU investment in China increased by 123.7% (including data on investment through free ports).

This fully shows that foreign investors including the EU continue to be optimistic about the Chinese market and hope to continue to deepen investment and cooperation in China.

  Shu Jueting said that at present, the world economy is facing multiple challenges, unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, and the global consensus on opening up has weakened.

China has always supported economic globalization, unswervingly promoted high-level opening up, accelerated the construction of a new development pattern, and provided more market opportunities, investment opportunities and growth opportunities for companies from all over the world.

  Shu Jueting also said that China and the EU are each other's important economic and trade partners and should adhere to promoting practical cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win results.

It is in the interests of the businesses and people of both sides that China and the EU maintain close economic ties and positive interactions.

China is willing to, together with the EU, continue to strengthen communication on economic and trade policies, maintain the security and stability of industrial and supply chains, promote trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, support genuine multilateralism, and jointly make positive contributions to global economic recovery.

(Zhongxin Finance)