Looking at the Chinese economy from the outside: the Chinese market is not an "optional" but a "must"

　　What do foreign chambers of commerce and international organizations think about the Chinese economy this year?

During a recent visit, the reporter found that with the accelerated recovery of China's economy in the first year, resilience and vitality have become increasingly apparent. Many foreign chambers of commerce and international institutions have continued to improve their expectations for China's economic growth. They are answering with practical actions, "Why am I optimistic about China?"

　　German Chamber of Commerce in China: German companies continue to expand investment in China

　　Germany is the country with the largest investment in China among EU countries, with nearly 5,000 German companies investing in China.

When the reporter came to the office of the German Chamber of Commerce in Beijing in Beijing, the busy scene was beyond the reporter's expectation.

　　The meeting had just ended, and the reporter met Yan Si, the head of North China and Northeast China of the German Chamber of Commerce in China.

　　Yan Si, Executive Director of the North China and Northeast Region of the German Chamber of Commerce in China: The local government of Tangshan came to negotiate. They are going to attract investment in Germany and will visit our member companies.

As early as January of this year, we have hosted several visiting local groups.

　　Zhang Xuemei, person in charge of the Tangshan Municipal Bureau of Commerce: I would like to promote Tangshan's investment environment to more German companies, so I said that I will go abroad immediately after the visit, and convey such a voice again in Germany.

　　Just after the Spring Festival, this two-way cooperation scene has already begun.

On the one hand, China is actively building a platform for communication and cooperation; on the other hand, German companies focus on the Chinese market and continue to be optimistic about the prospects and development potential of the Chinese market.

　　Yan Si, executive director of North China and Northeast China, German Chamber of Commerce in China: German companies will look for new growth points for investment in China in the New Year. In addition to China's first-tier cities, second- and third-tier cities are also showing investment potential.

In addition, there is still broad room for cooperation in the fields of upgrading the industrial chain and supply chain, and promoting energy green transformation.

　　Yan Si also showed reporters a newly compiled "German Business Confidence Survey Report".

The report shows that 77% of member companies are confident in China's economic growth, and high-tech industries such as electronics, automobiles, and chemicals have become popular choices for German companies to expand investment.

　　Yan Si, executive director of the North China and Northeast Region of the German Chamber of Commerce in China: We have seen that entering 2023, many German companies' projects in China are accelerating.

I believe that this good momentum will continue throughout the year.

　　AmCham China: The Chinese market is not an "optional" but a "must"

　　As the Chinese market becomes more and more open, the areas for US companies to invest in China have expanded.

The president of the American Chamber of Commerce in China recently stated that the Chinese market is not an "optional" but a "must".

The Chamber of Commerce will work with member companies to seize new development opportunities.

　　Speaking of new feelings and changes in 2023, the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in China told reporters that on the first working day after the Spring Festival holiday, the chamber of commerce will hold a work meeting as soon as possible, and the key word to be discussed is "China's opportunities in 2023". .

　　Michael He, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in China: China's economy will start off very well in 2023, especially consumer spending, such as hotels, catering, and tourism, will increase significantly.

The business of many of our member companies in China is related to this, and 2023 can be said to be a year worth looking forward to.

　　Michael He, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, said that the Chamber of Commerce has a full schedule for 2023. In addition to taking member companies to various parts of China to investigate investment opportunities and find new opportunities in various industries, at the same time, it will also organize more Chinese companies. US business interaction.

　　Michael He, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in China: China's economic growth ranks among the best in the world, which is one of the reasons why many companies are willing to continue investing in China.

At the same time, China's high-end manufacturing industry is developing rapidly, China's position in the global supply chain is becoming more and more important, and the importance of Chinese consumers is also increasing.

Recently, many companies have set up their R&D centers in China, because China has a large number of talents and an innovative industrial ecology.

　　Michael He also said that for American companies, the Chinese market is not "optional" but "must".

China is an important export destination for U.S. agricultural products, medical care, and information technology and communication technology products. China's financial opening is accelerating, and it is also full of development opportunities for foreign capital.

OECD: China is the stabilizer of world economic growth

　　Recently, many international institutions have raised their forecasts for China's economic growth in 2023.

The representative of the Economic Development and Cooperation Organization in China said in an interview with a reporter from the Headquarters that the international community expects the Chinese economy to generate strong development momentum, and the growth of the Chinese economy will play a stabilizing role in the growth of the world and regional economies.

　　Entering 2023, the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund have successively raised their expectations for China's economic growth.

In addition, some large international financial institutions have also raised their forecasts for China's economic growth in 2023: Morgan Stanley raised it from 5% to 5.7%, and Goldman Sachs raised it from 4.5% to 5.5%.

　　Hai Bo, representative of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in China, said that China's economy is already recovering in an all-round way, which will inject impetus into the global economic recovery.

　　Hai Bo, Representative of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in China: China has a super-large-scale market and is constantly promoting opening up and cooperation.

The international community is also looking forward to the strong growth momentum of the Chinese economy.

The growth of China's economy will act as a stabilizer for world and regional economic growth.

　　Haibo said that in 2023, there is a policy basis for the sound development of China's economy. China has launched specific measures in expanding domestic demand, promoting consumption, stabilizing foreign investment and foreign trade.

　　Hai Bo, Representative of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in China: Consumption is becoming the first driving force of China's economy, and China's corresponding policies to promote consumption are also advancing. At the same time, the Central Economic Work Conference also proposed greater efforts to attract and utilize foreign capital and expand market access. , all of which will contribute to China's economic growth.