China remains a secure investment destination despite recent geopolitical tensions, Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong has told diplomats and business chambers at a high-profile meeting, while underscoring the city’s strategic role in building international ties.
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Cui Jianchun, commissioner of the foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong, on Wednesday met about 60 envoys, commerce chamber representatives and members of the international media for a one-hour sharing session on the Communist Party’s fourth plenum.
The fourth plenum concluded on October 23, with the core agenda centring around formulating a blueprint for the country’s 15th five-year plan, which will guide national development from 2026 to 2030.
Cui said the session in Hong Kong aimed to enhance foreign consuls and businesses’ understanding of the five-year plan, in a bid to identify new opportunities for cooperation.
“The Chinese economy will offer the world more development opportunities, a favourable business environment, vast stages for innovation and conditions for green growth,” he told attendees.
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He spoke about the country’s efforts to achieve greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology, building a robust domestic market, deepening reforms and opening the door wider, while mentioning challenges related to international trade, without giving further details.
“China remains an ideal, secure and promising destination for investment,” he said, adding that “to invest in China is to invest in the future”.