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Global business leaders give unanimous vote of confidence in China's economy

2025-03-24 22:03 Last Updated At:03-25 14:37

Global business leaders attending this year's China Development Forum have unanimously given a vote of confidence in the long-term growth potential of the Chinese economy, pledging to continue investing in the promising market.

Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainties, the two-day forum served as a platform for the world's leading entrepreneurs and representatives from international organizations to discuss China's role in global trade and economic growth.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang struck an optimistic tone in his keynote address to the opening ceremony of the forum, emphasizing China's economic resilience and commitment to multilateral cooperation.

His remarks were met with extensive approval from the international attendees.

"The thing he talked about is going forward in the long run, the Chinese government has a lot of tool boxes, has a lot of ample space in the tool box to reinvest, to re-boost the economy. That gives us a high level of confidence there," said Lu Haiqing, global vice president of IHG Hotels and Resorts.

"He talked about many things. I like very much the importance that they gave to cooperation. Because for us individual markets in developing countries, [operating] without international cooperation is very difficult," said Dilma Rousseff, president of New Development Bank.

Similar sentiments were echoed by other CEOs from all over the world.

"Our long-term confidence in China is reflected in our continued investment. Over the past five years, we have invested more than 4.3 billion RMB. As a representative of Thai business community, we strongly believe that China is the future," said Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group, a leading Thai enterprise in the beverage and food industry.

"We are providing technology for the green transition. What is China doing is very aligned with our global strategy," said Kim Fausing, CEO of Danfoss, a world-leading refrigeration industry giant.

Wendell Weeks, CEO of American multinational technology company Corning emphasized pragmatism over geopolitics when he said, "I am a simple technologist. I don't do politics, I invent things."

The forum saw notable American participation, including Apple CEO Tim Cook and U.S. Senator Steve Daines. The U.S. delegation was the largest at the forum, with 27 companies represented.

"So many U.S. CEOs coming to China shows there is a great desire to continue to have a vibrant relationship, and continue to find ways for the two countries to work together," said Sean Stein, president of U.S.-China Business Council.

Global business leaders give unanimous vote of confidence in China's economy

Global business leaders give unanimous vote of confidence in China's economy

Global business leaders give unanimous vote of confidence in China's economy

Global business leaders give unanimous vote of confidence in China's economy

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China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia

2025-05-17 22:01 Last Updated At:22:37

A Chinese medical team left China on Saturday heading for Ethiopia, where they will offer technological assistance and support to talent development in the country's healthcare sector over the next 12 months.

The 14-member team includes experts in clinical medicine, medical technology, hospital administration, and logistical support.

Mainly selected from the First Hospital Affiliated to the Army Medical University (AMU) in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the team members possess extensive experience in medical practice and management.

During the mission, the experts will help the country's military hospitals to enhance medical service capacity, promote the application of new technologies, strengthen hospital operations, train professional personnel, and support the establishment of healthcare management systems, thereby contributing to the improvement of local medical services.

"I feel deeply honored by this mission, and I'm fully aware of the responsibility it carries. We are committed to carrying forward the spirit of China's overseas medical teams, which features tenacity, dedication, commitment to saving lives, and love that knows no borders, and will apply our skills for the benefit of the Ethiopian military and civilians," said team member Guo Hao from the AMU.

Since 2015, the AMU hospital has dispatched 11 batches totaling more than 100 medical experts to Ethiopia.

Their efforts gave strong support to achieving notable progress in medical facility construction, and technological and talent development in the country's healthcare sector.

China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia

China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia

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