CCTV News: A total of more than 750 foreign representatives attended the 2025 Annual Meeting of the China Development Forum. Many multinational companies said that China is still one of their most important investment destinations.
A total of 86 formal representatives of multinational enterprises from 21 countries attended the forum for this annual meeting. Among them, there are the largest number of companies from the United States, with a total of 27 companies. Representatives of multinational companies said that the China Development Forum has become the most important platform for the Chinese government to enter high-level exchanges and cooperation with leaders in international business and academic circles, and they can learn about the latest information on China's economic and social development here.
Michael Nelson, Amway's global CEO and director of the U.S.-China Trade National Committee, said that the forum was very rich and it was the interaction between government officials, ministers and business circles, discussing how they benefit China in the opportunities of development and how they can benefit together on a global scale.
Judy, chairman, CEO and president of Otis Global, said she was inspired and they heard the promise of economic growth, the commitment to improving consumption, and the commitment to continuously improve people's lives. This is exciting because it is also the area they want to do and want to work with.
At the same time, the number of multinational companies participating in the conference for the first time in 2025 also hit a new high. The multinational companies participating in the conference have become more diverse, covering leading companies in the fields of finance, insurance, medicine and health, energy and minerals, food consumption and other fields. Many multinational companies have stated that China plays an important role in the world economy and that the high-quality development of China's economy will continue to provide huge market opportunities for multinational companies.
Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals Chairman and CEO Dai Wenrui said that he believes China is working hard to develop the economy and clearly stated that it wants to attract global investment. China's economy is becoming more open and they have high expectations for the Chinese market.
