China will continue contributing its development capacity to global economic growth, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun at a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday.
Guo made the statement in response to a question about China's role in the global economy amid rising instability and uncertainty in the international trade environment.
The inquiry referred to comments by World Economic Forum President Borge Brende, who called for a return to the concept of win-win cooperation rather than adhering to outdated zero-sum thinking, at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or the Summer Davos Forum, held from June 24 to 26 in Tianjin. "The 16th Summer Davos Forum has been successfully held in Tianjin. Premier Li Qiang attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech, met with guests from various countries, and held discussions with business representatives, fully demonstrating confidence in sustained steady growth of China's economy and strongly releasing the country's commitment to contributing its dynamism to the world economy through deeper integration into the global market," said Guo. "China remains steadfast in embracing universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and advocates resolving disputes and differences through equal consultation, safeguarding common interests in mutually beneficial cooperation, and achieving shared success by expanding opportunities for growth. China will continue to build itself into a major player in development, consumption, and innovation, contributing what it can from its own development to the needs of the world economy. Enterprises of all countries are welcome to invest in China and deepen their presence in the Chinese market, advancing together with China. We look forward to working with all parties to pursue things in line with universal justice, explore new opportunities, and achieve win-win outcomes, together creating a brighter future," he said.
China to keep fueling global economic growth: spokesman
China to keep fueling global economic growth: spokesman
China to keep fueling global economic growth: spokesman
A major port in northern Venezuela came under U.S. airstrikes in the early hours of January 3, which caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, destroyed critical medical supplies in a warehouse, and severely impacted centuries-old cultural heritage sites, according to local residents.
The La Guaira Port, a vital hub for imports that support daily life in the region, was heavily damaged during the attack.
Large quantities of medical supplies stored at the port were destroyed. A historic cultural building dating back for some 300 years was also badly damaged by the bombardment.
Residents living near the port recalled the terrifying scenes as explosions shook nearby neighborhoods.
Humberto Bolivar, who lives in a community separated from the port by only a main road, said the blast waves shattered his home's windows, while stray shrapnel struck the water tank on his roof. According to reports, three missiles were fired at the port that night.
Bolivar said that beyond material losses, he is most concerned about the psychological impact on his children, who remain too frightened to leave their home days after the attack.
"The United States invaded our country. The children were frightened. This is not good for them, because it leaves some children with psychological trauma. They do not want to go to school or leave the house, because they are afraid that something worse might happen. We truly do not want this to happen to our country," he said.
Apart from civilian facilities, local cultural heritage site was also affected.
The La Guaira state government building, a structure with nearly 300 years of history and once served as the site of Venezuela's first national customs office, was struck by the force of the explosions.
Windows of the building were shattered, and furniture scattered across the floor.
"As people of La Guaira, we feel deep pain. Our cultural heritage has been bombed. We are living in constant anxiety and suffering, and life can no longer be the same as it was before," said a local named Henry Cumares.
The U.S. side has claimed the airstrikes targeted warehouses allegedly used to store narcotics. However, locals refuted such accusation.
"According to what Donald Trump said, they bombed this place using the excuse that the warehouses here were used to store drugs at the port. But based on the video released by our governor, these warehouses that were burned contained medicine for kidney patients and foods. Many people depend on these supplies to survive. I think the bombing is extremely despicable," said a local resident named Alejandro Capriles.
US strike hits Venezuelan port, wrecking medical supplies, heritage building
