Beijing, March 6 (Xinhua) -- 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. A number of overseas Chinese said in an interview with reporters that through the first work report, they heard the good news of China's continuous expansion of opening up and strengthening scientific and technological innovation, and looked forward to taking the express train of China's development.
Mao Yunluan, Director of the Chinese Art Center in the UK, said that in the past year, China has not only promoted the high-quality development of the domestic economy, but also contributed to the recovery of the world economy, which fully demonstrates China's responsibility and responsibility as the world's second largest economy.
In the new year, it is believed that China will drive new quality productivity with scientific and technological innovation, lead the construction of a modern industrial system, strengthen investment in scientific and technological innovation and talent training, deepen the reform of the scientific and technological system, improve the scientific and technological innovation system, and provide more solid support and guarantee for the construction of a modern industrial system. Mao Yunluan said.
Shi Liren, President of the Polish Chinese Chamber of Commerce, paid attention to the content of the protection of the rights and interests of overseas Chinese, and said that in 2023, the protection of the rights and interests of overseas Chinese will be included in the second category of projects in the legislative plan of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, and an important breakthrough has been made in the legislation for the protection of the rights and interests of overseas Chinese. In the future, it is hoped that relevant laws and regulations will be further improved in terms of social security for overseas Chinese, children's education, and empty-nest elderly, and service measures for overseas Chinese will be enhanced and strengthened.
Cao Yanling, President of the European Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations, said that China's high-level opening-up and economic transformation and upgrading have brought unprecedented opportunities. She said, "In 2023, our company will participate in the China International Import Expo for the first time, bringing Danish new concept fish oil to the CIIE site, and establishing contacts with buyers and businessmen from all over the world. In 2023, we will also usher in new development opportunities in the field of new energy. China's prosperity and development have provided more opportunities for overseas Chinese. It is believed that more and more Chinese and foreign enterprises will set their sights on China's consumer market this year and share the dividends of development. ”
In the past year, Tian Fei, president of the Australia-China People's Friendship and Exchange Association in Australia, visited China four times and deeply felt the development of China's economy. He said that against the backdrop of a turbulent international situation and a sluggish recovery of the world economy, China's hard-won achievements have demonstrated the strength, resilience and confidence of China's economy. (ENDS).