HANGZHOU, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday addressed the launching ceremony of the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The following are some highlights of his remarks:
-- Every major technological innovation in history brought about a more open world. Today, with accelerated digitization, the trend of economic globalization is unstoppable. Against this backdrop, mutual distrust and beggar-thy-neighbor approach will only be discarded by the times, and only through mutual trust, mutual benefit and open cooperation can we win the future.
-- The international community should enhance North-South cooperation in the field of digital trade, and provide more support to developing countries in terms of technology, infrastructure and personnel training. Development needs to have both speed and a human touch if we are to realize global prosperity and better life for all.
-- For many years, China has been steadfastly promoting economic globalization. We honor our commitments, strengthen cooperation, uphold equality and pursue win-win outcomes. This way, we achieve development at home and benefit the wider world at the same time. In the digital era, China will continue to embrace the world, deepen economic and trade cooperation with all parties, and jointly promote global economic recovery and growth.
-- Companies are an important force in driving digital trade. We warmly welcome more rigorous investment from companies of all countries and their long-term commitment in the Chinese market. We will fully implement national treatment for foreign-invested enterprises, resolve their reasonable concerns, and enable them to run and grow their business with confidence. ■
