【Commentary】On June 6, nearly 8 people from 80 ambassadors to China, 40 chargé d'affaires ad hoc and other senior diplomats from 7 countries walked into Beijing Financial Street to participate in the first "Dialogue with Central Enterprises in the World" activity in 2023 organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the theme of "Digital Innovation and Industrial Bank 'Street' Connects the World".
【Commentary】During the event, the envoys visited the theme exhibition of "Digital Creation of the Future" to fully experience the process and achievements of China's financial industry innovation and development and going international in the new era. The envoys said that the event provided a rare opportunity for countries to get close to China's financial industry.
Ambassador of El Salvador to China Aldo Álvarez
I had the opportunity to be here and I was very impressed here. Because not only are there huge (digital) facilities here, but I've also seen technological innovation in the financial sector here.
【During the same period】Argentine Embassy in China staff Marco
I think it's very good to have this kind of event because for us, diplomats have a good understanding of China's financial environment, how banks operate, and use it to improve our work.
The Ambassador of El Salvador said that after participating in this event, his confidence in China's economic development has become firmer, and his desire to cooperate with China in the field of digital finance has become stronger.
Ambassador of El Salvador to China Aldo Álvarez
In fact, I think our economic interaction is escalating and getting stronger. And, now I think we can bring the financial sector into our collaboration, which is a good start. El Salvador is transitioning to a digital economy, for example in the areas of digital banking, digital transactions, digital currencies and life. What is certain is that cooperation between El Salvador and China is unlimited.
【During the same period】 First Secretary of the Embassy of Guinea in China Kaba
Guinea and China have a very good economic partnership and we have the largest bauxite reserves, so we are also a major supplier of bauxite to China. My hope is that we will continue to work together and hope that young people in Guinea and young people in China can get to know each other better.
【During the same period】CEO of Standard Bank Investment Consulting (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Du Ande
Digitalization is critical, and I think we can always learn from each other in the digital space. We're actually working with ICBC on digital banking, and it's reducing the cost of services, which is important in my home country [South Africa], where people aren't rich but pay for services. Digitalization is essential for the future, there is no doubt about it.
It is reported that the event was sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs Management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang attended the event and interacted with the envoys, while Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong, Chairman of ICBC Chen Siqing, and Mayor of Xicheng District of Beijing Liu Dongwei attended the event and delivered speeches.
Reporting by Chi Hanyu and Xie Yanbing from Beijing
Responsible Editor: [Ye Pan]