CCTV *** international sources said that in 2023, China will continue to promote high-quality development, and the economy will rebound. They are full of confidence in China's future development potential and believe that China will bring more opportunities and impetus to global development.
First Deputy Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Denisov: As the world's second largest economy, China is a world leader in many fields. China's economic growth contributes about one-third to global growth, which is of great significance to global development.
Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Economic and Trade Committee, De Witt: China's economy has maintained reasonable growth and has great development potential. Against the backdrop of various crises and challenges in the world today, China adheres to its own development path and attaches great importance to high-tech development and education. I have been to some cities in China, and I have personally felt that these cities are open to communicating with Europe and the world and building friendly relations.
Michael Bosch, Head of the International Department of the Brandenburg Automobile Association in Berlin, Germany: China's economy continues to be stable and improving, and I went to China in March 2023, and I was deeply impressed by China's digitalization and modernization. China actively promotes green and low-carbon development, and is a global leader in the low-carbon transformation of automobile manufacturing. China's recent announcement of a trial visa waiver policy for many countries, including Germany, reflects China's determination to adhere to openness. We are confident in the future and in German-Chinese cooperation.
Hidetoshi Tashiro, Chief Economist of Japan Unlimited Contract Co., Ltd.: I went to Shanghai in November 2023 and saw that the penetration rate of new energy vehicles on the street is very high, and the development results of China's new energy industry are amazing. I also visited Chinese companies that develop artificial intelligence technology, and they develop chips with independent intellectual property rights, and China has formed a new development model.
International sources pointed out that an open and confident China is pushing forward economic globalization, and a series of major initiatives put forward and put into practice by China will effectively promote the construction of an open and inclusive world of common prosperity.
Shakir Lamai, Chief Executive Officer, Asian Institute of Ecological Civilization Research and Development, Pakistan: **The chairman said that to promote Chinese-style modernization, China pays attention to balanced, green and harmonious development. China respects the development models of other countries and promotes global development while developing itself, which is a powerful measure to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Kevin, Exhibitor of the 6th China International Import Expo and Operator of Baobab Products Factory in Kenya: As a Kenyan SME entrepreneur, participating in the CIIE in 2023 has broadened my horizons. Holding such a large-scale exhibition in China can help countries in Africa and other continents to promote their products in the international market and do business at a higher level. We showcased our baobab products and connected with the best exhibitors and potential buyers.
Eduardo Regalado, Scholar, Cuban Center for International Political Studies: In 2023, China's economy will show great resilience in the face of internal and external challenges. Over the past decade, the Belt and Road Initiative has benefited a wide range of countries, including Asian, African and Latin American countries.
Sooud Saadi, Member of the Iraqi National Assembly: China adheres to the path of peaceful development and seeks win-win cooperation, which is also one of the distinctive features of China's modernization. The three global initiatives proposed by China explain the solutions to global development problems from the three dimensions of development, security and civilization. China is committed to uniting all countries to achieve universal development on the basis of dialogue and consensus, and its ideas are becoming more and more recognized and influential around the world.
*: CCTV.