China's high-level opening-up benefits the world "- Interview with De Witt, Chairman of the China Economic and Trade Commission in Belgium

The sustained growth of the Chinese economy is crucial for the global economy, "said Bernard DeWitt, Chairman of the Belgian China Economic and Trade Commission, in a recent interview with our reporter." By 2024, China's economic growth will achieve the expected target, with the total economic output exceeding 130 trillion yuan. I firmly believe that a prosperous China will inject stability into the global economy.

DeWitt stated that China's super large market and constantly advancing technology provide a solid foundation for the development of the Chinese economy. China has a good momentum of high-quality development, especially with fruitful achievements in high-tech development, reaching a world leading level in fields such as artificial intelligence. China's performance in the field of innovation is particularly outstanding, and it has become a major innovation country.

DeWitt believes that China has enormous development potential in areas such as domestic consumption, manufacturing development, and green transformation. The Chinese consumer market is huge, and the middle-income group is constantly growing. The demand for high-quality and innovative products from the public continues to grow, bringing business opportunities for Belgian companies engaged in healthcare, consumer goods production, and providing technological solutions. He believes that China's investment in renewable energy can promote green transformation, and the EU can strengthen cooperation with China in these important areas.

DeWitt said that he visits China several times a year and makes new discoveries every time. The Belgian China Economic and Trade Commission recently published a publication with the theme of China's silver economy, introducing new opportunities in the Chinese elderly care market to Belgian companies. He said that the Chinese market is very attractive. China provides opportunities for foreign enterprises through preferential policies in finance, taxation, and other fields, and takes measures such as relaxing foreign investment access restrictions and strengthening intellectual property protection to optimize the business environment. China's promotion of high-level opening up to the outside world is a win-win move, as foreign enterprises conduct business in China and benefit from it. Chinese enterprises that "go global" bring positive impacts to other countries. China's high-level opening-up benefits the world, "he said.

I believe in the power of constructive cooperation. The international community needs to work with China to jointly address global challenges. DeWitt believes that European and Chinese companies are the backbone of addressing global challenges such as climate change. The EU and China implementing more win-win measures in green industry policies and other areas will bring huge opportunities for both sides' enterprises

(Brussels, March 10th)