Foreign ambassadors to China, who attended an event organized by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) on Tuesday, shared their perspectives with China Global Television Network (CGTN) on the country's Private Sector Promotion Law which came into effect in May.
The Private Sector Promotion Law, enacted in late April, aims to optimize the development environment for the private sector, ensure fair market competition, and promote the growth of both the private sector of the economy and private entrepreneurs.
This legislation marks a milestone in the development of the private sector, which contributes more than 60 percent of China's GDP.
The CCG held the event to brief foreign diplomats in China on the law. Ambassadors from Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates attended it.
"They explain in great detail the significance, the importance of this new law on the private economy, the protection of private enterprises and to give them the confidence that they need to flourish even more in China. So I think, as I said also I think there is a great deal of evidence that Chinese private enterprises have played a remarkable role in China's prosperity and economic growth," said Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil-ur-Rahman Hashmi.
Nepalese Ambassador to China Krishna Prasad Oli spoke highly of the law, calling it a progressive step taken by the Chinese government.
"This is my first time to participate in this type of event, in this event, particularly in law, understanding this law. I think it is a very progressive step that the government of China has taken. Of course, this law is promulgated, and I think is being enforced also. There are [is] wide room for improvement and as it is being implemented, problem will be understood and then the law will be improved gradually in future," he said.
Foreign ambassadors share perspectives on China's private sector promotion law
Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Italy and Greece on Saturday to protest against U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, with protesters in Rome, Milan and Athens condemning Washington's actions and calling for respect for Venezuelan sovereignty.
In Rome, more than 1,000 demonstrators marched toward the area near the U.S. Embassy, calling on Washington to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Police blocked roads around the embassy to prevent protesters from approaching the building, but demonstrators continued to denounce U.S. actions.
"First of all, we oppose U.S. imperialist aggression. This kind of behavior is shameful. The U.S. is attacking a sovereign country, and as [U.S. President Donald] Trump himself has said, this is for oil interests," said protester Giovanni Barbera.
Saturday's rally marked the second large-scale protest in Rome this month against U.S. military operations in Venezuela, following an earlier one on on Jan 3.
Participants included members of multiple political parties, labor unions and social organizations. The protesters held banners reading "Stop imperialist interference" and "Free Maduro," urging the international community to respect Venezuela's sovereignty and the will of its people, and condemning the U.S. for violating international law.
"We are protesting the way the U.S. handles international politics. Since the events of January 3, we have seen violations of international law, and we are very concerned about how the global situation is developing," said protester Stefano De Angelis.
Organizers said solidarity rallies in support of Venezuela were held in 30 Italian cities on the same day.
Meanwhile, similar protests were also staged in Greece. About 200 people gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Athens, voicing support for Venezuela and opposition to U.S. military actions.
"We oppose U.S. imperialism and its attack on Venezuela. At the same time, the U.S. is also threatening Cuba, Mexico and Greenland. We must stand up against this behavior," said Greek protester Argiro Sirmakezi.
Protesters rally in Italy, Greece against U.S. military operation in Venezuela
