China News Service, Beijing, August 4 (Huang Yuqin) In response to a small number of politicians in some countries advocating the so-called "de-sinicization" of the industrial chain, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin quoted detailed data in a regular press conference on August 4 in response and pointed out that China There has not been and will not be the case of large-scale withdrawal of foreign capital and relocation of the industrial chain and supply chain, and it is emphasized that China's door to foreign cooperation will be open to all countries.
A reporter asked, recently, a small number of politicians in some countries advocated the "de-sinicization" of the industrial chain, claiming to give companies "moving fees" to leave China. What do you think of this?
Wang Wenbin said that since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, China has taken the lead in controlling the epidemic and fully promoting the resumption of work and production. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, China's economy achieved 3.2% growth in the second quarter, making it the first major economy to turn from negative to positive. In July, the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) of China's manufacturing industry was 51.1, staying above the line of prosperity for five consecutive months. China has not and will not experience large-scale withdrawal of foreign capital and relocation of industrial supply chains. On the contrary, due to the stable expectations of China's economic recovery, the continuously optimized business environment, the ultra-large-scale market advantage and the potential for domestic demand, many foreign-funded enterprises are accelerating their deployment in China and actively expanding the Chinese market.
Wang Wenbin pointed out that a recent questionnaire survey conducted by the Ministry of Commerce of China showed that 99.1% of foreign-funded enterprises indicated that they would continue to invest and operate in China. The US-China Business Council’s recent survey of more than 150 companies also shows that China’s measures to further open up and optimize the business environment in recent years have created convenience for foreign companies’ production and operation in China, and US companies are still optimistic about the Chinese market. Compared with previous years, the third China International Import Expo which is under preparation has more well-known companies signing up for the exhibition. The average exhibition area of the world’s top 500 and leading companies in the industry will increase by 14% compared with the second one. This fully demonstrates that global companies have shown great interest in China. Confidence in economic growth and future development prospects.
He emphasized that China will continue to unswervingly expand its opening up, and China's door to foreign cooperation will be open to all countries. We believe that the cake of win-win cooperation between China and other countries will grow bigger and bigger. (Finish)