The China-France Roundtable sends positive signals that French companies strengthen their confidence in investing in China
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On April 8, the Ministry of Commerce held two roundtable meetings for French enterprises on "Investment in China" in Paris, France. 25 French enterprises participated in the meeting, including BNP Paribas, Sanofi, Veolia, Air Liquide, Valeo, Michelin, Pernod Ricard, Arkema, EDF, Total, and Suez. The Prospective and Innovation Foundation of France, the EU-China Investment Association, and other business associations also attended the meeting. Jiangsu and Sichuan provinces made investment presentations.
China stressed that the trend of sustained improvement and long-term growth in China's economy remains unchanged, which still serves as the largest engine for global development. China boasts a market of exceptionally large size and fast-growing demand, and emerging sectors such as intelligent manufacturing, green energy, and the digital economy are brimming with business opportunities. China will remain a popular destination for global investment. China will open its door even wider and press ahead with the implementation of the 24 measures for foreign investment to optimize the business environment. French enterprises are welcome to invest in China and share in the opportunities for development in China. During the conference, officials responsible from the Department of Foreign Investment Administration of the Ministry of Commerce gave individual responses to French enterprises' questions regarding China's business environment and market access.
Attending French companies expressed that via this roundtable they got to further understand China's business environment and foreign investment policies and measures. It has strengthened their confidence to invest and develop in China. They hope to continue understanding China, grasp the opportunity to invest in China, and look for more opportunities to develop in China.