China News Agency, Boao, April 21 (Reporter Wu Kan) Xu Rongmao, Chairman of the China Federation of Overseas Chinese Businessmen and Chairman of the Shimao Group’s Board of Directors, said in an exclusive interview with China News Agency "Focus on China" recently that Chinese businessmen should Seize the opportunity, take the correct direction, and take the initiative to transform the resource advantage of Chinese businessmen into a powerful driving force to participate in high-level opening up and promote high-quality development.

  In Xu Rongmao's view, Chinese business enterprises should be based on the domestic cycle, further tap the potential of domestic demand, promote industrial transformation and upgrading, and at the same time seize opportunities for global market restructuring, and participate in a higher level of open economy.

  He said that Chinese businessmen have the advantages of connecting China and foreign countries and the ability to make good use of both domestic and international markets and resources. They should fully grasp the trends and needs of the international market, and increase the development of the international market while preventing risks; and at the same time actively participate. The construction of domestic free trade zones and free trade ports, and participation in major national development strategies such as the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

  Talking about how Chinese businessmen can help the construction of the "Belt and Road", he said that Chinese businessmen should seize the international opportunities brought about by the construction of the "Belt and Road", and promote cooperation projects to blossom in more countries and regions; Chinese businessmen can also use their talents and connections A wide range and integration of Chinese and foreign advantages provide various resources for Chinese companies going global; Chinese businessmen understand Chinese and foreign languages, are familiar with Chinese and foreign cultures, and play an irreplaceable role in promoting exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations.

  "Chinese businessmen are also an indispensable force in the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port." Xu Rongmao suggested that Chinese businessmen grasp the general trend of Hainan's development, seize the vast opportunities in the free trade port construction, and actively participate in advantageous industries such as tourism, health care, consumption, exhibitions, and so on, while making full use of them. The advantages of resources and contacts provide the free trade port with excellent talents, funds and projects.

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