On March 5, the second session of the 14th National People's Congress opened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. China's premier Li Qiang made a work report. Overseas Chinese and Chinese all over the world pay attention to the work report in different ways, focusing on the expected goals of economic growth, high-level opening up, overseas Chinese affairs, etc., and also feel the care and attention of their ancestral (home) countries to overseas Chinese and Chinese.
On March 5, the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress opened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo by China News Service reporter Han Haidan.
This year's ** work report begins with a clear meaning, outlining the main expected goals for development in 2024 with 6 data. Wu Hao, president of the Russian Federation of Overseas Chinese and Chinese Youth, started the live broadcast at 4 a.m. local time. "Against the backdrop of insufficient momentum for world economic growth and frequent regional hotspot issues, China's economy will achieve 5The growth rate of 2% is not easy, which lays the foundation for the economic growth target of about 5% in 2024 and strengthens the confidence of overseas Chinese and Chinese people who are optimistic about China's economic development. He said.
Cao Yanling, chairman of the European Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations, was deeply impressed by the content of the work report on "expanding high-level opening up and promoting mutual benefit and win-win results". "China has always adhered to the promotion of high-level opening-up, which has brought benefits to global enterprises, including overseas Chinese enterprises. At present, some hometowns of overseas Chinese are carrying out special reform projects to facilitate the investment of overseas Chinese and ethnic Chinese, further optimizing the business environment, and building a broad stage for overseas Chinese to return to China to invest and start businesses. She said that with the continuous opening of international economic and trade exchange and cooperation channels, the willingness of foreign-funded enterprises to invest in the Chinese market will become stronger and stronger.
In this year's work report, the strengthening and improvement of overseas Chinese affairs was mentioned again, and overseas Chinese also appeared again in the words of thanks, which fully affirmed the unique advantages and important role of overseas Chinese, reflected China's importance to overseas Chinese affairs, and cared for overseas Chinese and their relatives, providing important guidance for the future work of overseas Chinese affairs. Tian Fei, president of the Australia-China People's Friendship and Exchange Association in Australia, said that the two sessions are not only a window for the world to observe China, but also a sense of concern and attention for overseas Chinese.
* The work report pointed out that we should vigorously promote the construction of a modern industrial system and accelerate the development of new quality productive forces. Cao Shoukang, Chairman of the Montreal Chinese Federation of Canada, said: "The key to new quality productivity is 'new' and 'quality', and comprehensive innovation and high-quality development are the last word. China's continuous technological innovation and industrial upgrading have continuously improved the level of productivity, which will provide a driving force and bring stability to the world economy. ”
In 2023, China's exports of electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products will increase by nearly 30%, which will inject vitality into the global economy and bring opportunities for the career development of overseas Chinese. Nan Gengxu, Executive Chairman of the Botswana China Friendship Association, said that a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is reshaping the global economic structure, and China has carried out the "artificial intelligence +" action to build an internationally competitive digital industrial cluster, which not only meets its own development needs, but also conforms to the trend of cooperation in the international community.
Through the work report, we understand the latest achievements and related policies in China's economy, science and technology, culture and other aspects, and the affordable measures have injected confidence into overseas Chinese. As stated in the report, 'China's development will surely break through the wind and waves, and the future is promising'. Le Taowen, a tenured professor at Weber State University in Utah, said.
*: China News Network.
Reporter: Xu Wenxin.