In a significant move to bolster bilateral economic relations, China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade Franck Riester in Paris on Monday. The discussions focused on enhancing trade cooperation and exploring new avenues for collaboration between the two nations.
Highlighting the progress made over 60 years of diplomatic relations, Wang emphasized that the scale and quality of economic and trade cooperation between China and France have continuously improved. \"The Chinese government is promoting high-quality development, accelerating the development of new quality productive forces, and actively creating a level playing field for both domestic and foreign enterprises,\" Wang stated. This approach aims to provide greater market opportunities for French and other European businesses in China.
Franck Riester echoed these sentiments, expressing France's unwavering support for free trade. He assured that France is committed to listening to the demands of Chinese companies operating in France and is dedicated to maintaining a level playing field for them.
Beyond ministerial talks, Wang engaged with a group of French multinational entrepreneurs during his visit. He reiterated that openness is a cornerstone of contemporary China and affirmed the government's commitment to improving the business environment. \"We are dedicated to providing service guarantees for the investment and operation of foreign enterprises,\" Wang added.
The French business community remains optimistic about China's economic prospects and business environment. Many French companies expressed their intention to continue long-term investments and development in China, confident in the mutual benefits of strengthened economic ties.
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