China News Agency, Beijing, March 11, title: Through the release of information during the two sessions, foreign companies in China "see opportunities"
China News Agency reporter Liu Liang
The two sessions are the weathervane for the outside world to understand the trend of China's economic and social development.
In interviews with reporters from China News Agency, a number of executives from foreign companies said that by understanding the information disclosed at this meeting, they have become more confident and determined to invest in the Chinese market.
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Expand market access, implement national treatment for foreign-funded enterprises, do a good job in service work for foreign-funded enterprises, and promote the construction of landmark foreign-funded projects... This year's government work report proposes that greater efforts will be made to attract and utilize foreign capital.
Denis Depoux, co-president of Roland Berger's global management committee, analyzed that this year, due to major changes in global policies and the business environment, the market has shown higher expectations for China.
The information disclosed at the two sessions of the National People's Congress has brought stability in an uncertain environment, which is very important for restoring and enhancing business confidence.
Dai Pu said that in the past three years, the epidemic has brought certain difficulties to the economic activities of many companies, and it has also triggered discussions on China's positioning in the global market.
In the short term, this year's investment data in China will be affected to some extent.
However, in the medium and long term, especially under the macroeconomic situation where the global economy continues to slow down, China's expected GDP growth rate is still higher than that of many economies in the world. China's economic recovery can provide balance for multinational companies. Provide support for global business development.
He said: "In January this year, we conducted in-depth exchanges with the management of several European multinational companies. It is clear that China is still a very important market for many foreign-funded companies, and the Chinese market is gradually becoming a market. An important source of innovation that can strengthen and supplement the overall global competitiveness of many companies."
In the view of Yann Bozec, President of Taipei Siqi Asia Pacific and President and CEO of Coach China, the confidence in China comes from the introduction of measures to boost the consumer market.
"We deeply feel that with the introduction of various policies to boost the economy and promote consumption, the Chinese economy is recovering rapidly, and consumer confidence and vitality are constantly improving." Yang Baoyan said that the Ministry of Commerce of China has designated this year as the "Consumption Boost Year". , which is more like a "reassurance pill" for enterprises.
"In recent years, we have also seen the orderly implementation and promotion of a series of favorable policies for enterprises, which has injected momentum into the market development. This year's government work report proposes to attract and utilize foreign capital with greater efforts, which further encourages us to continue to expand our business in China. market investment.” Yang Baoyan said.
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"China's goals of attracting and utilizing foreign capital more vigorously and steadily expanding institutional opening-up are important development opportunities for us. The rapidly growing demand of Chinese consumers for high-quality and personalized products will bring foreign-funded enterprises Huge room for development.” said Xue Wei, managing director of Beiersdorf Group Northeast Asia.
Xue Wei said that at present, the group has established the world's second largest innovation research center after the headquarters in Shanghai, which not only reflects China's support for the promotion of foreign-funded landmark projects, but also demonstrates the group's determination to continue to deepen the Chinese market.
Bruno Chevot, President of Danone China, North Asia and Oceania, said that since the beginning of this year, various policies have been introduced in China to optimize the business environment, expand opening up, and promote high-quality development. Accelerate the progress, the market has huge potential.
"I believe these policy goals will continue to help companies better capture market opportunities, investment opportunities and growth opportunities."
Akihiro Fukaishi, chairman and president of Epson (China) Co., Ltd., has truly felt China's attitude of openness and cooperation and its determination to support foreign-funded enterprises from the information disclosed by the National People's Congress.
He said that in the future, Epson will continue to cultivate the Chinese market and carry out more comprehensive and in-depth cooperation with the Chinese market.
Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Nestlé Group and chairman and CEO of Nestlé Greater China, said that China has continued to release positive signals in terms of high-quality development and high-level opening up, which has given many foreign companies in China a boost of confidence. Needle".
"Since the optimization and adjustment of the epidemic prevention and control policy, China's economic activities have become more active. We have seen the unlimited potential of the market, and we look forward to taking advantage of this opportunity to usher in a new year of full speed ahead with our colleagues." Zhang Xiqiang said.
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