During a recent press conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that despite global challenges, China continues to be a prime destination for foreign investment. He highlighted that the steady demand for Chinese manufacturing products on the world stage reinforces the nation’s pivotal role in international trade.
Amidst a turbulent global economic landscape, China’s connections with the world remain strong. In the first five months of this year, the country introduced 101 new international air cargo routes and increased its weekly flights by over 195. Furthermore, from January to April, China recorded a 3.7% year-over-year increase in port cargo throughput, totaling 5.755 billion tonnes, while container throughput rose by 7.9% to exceed 110 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
Lin noted that in the initial months of this year, China’s trade in goods grew by 2.4%, with a significant acceleration of 4.3 percentage points in April compared to the first quarter. He reiterated that the resilience of China’s economy, particularly in trade, showcases its vitality and indicates that the Chinese market will continually attract foreign investment.
Rejecting notions of unilateralism and protectionism, Lin asserted that such barriers will not deter China’s commitment to open cooperation with other nations for mutual growth.
Source: news.cgtn.com
