In a significant move to strengthen economic ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended a warm welcome to more Dutch companies looking to invest in China during a meeting with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, in Beijing.
At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister Rutte embarked on a working visit to China from March 26 to 27. President Xi highlighted the Netherlands as a pivotal gateway for China-Europe cooperation, emphasizing China's commitment to fostering an open and pragmatic partnership for comprehensive collaboration.
President Xi announced that China plans to expand the import of high-quality products from the Netherlands. He also expressed the hope for a fair and transparent business environment for Chinese enterprises operating in the Netherlands, underscoring the mutual benefits of increased economic cooperation.
The discussions delved into various sectors, with President Xi urging collaboration in artificial intelligence, green transformation, and the silver-haired economy. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of continuing traditional cooperation in agriculture, water conservancy, and energy sectors.
Beyond economic ties, President Xi stressed the importance of facilitating personnel exchanges and promoting educational, cultural, and people-to-people interactions between the two nations. He highlighted China's readiness to enhance coordination with the Netherlands in multilateral settings such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, aiming to jointly address global challenges like climate change and biodiversity.
This visit marks a pivotal step in deepening the China-Netherlands partnership, with both nations poised to collaborate more closely on economic and global issues of mutual interest.
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President Xi welcomes more Dutch companies to invest in China
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