Chinese officials and executives highlighted plans to ease market access and expand services sectors at a business conference ahead of an APEC trade meeting in Suzhou.
Government officials and business executives said on Thursday that China will remain a prime long-term destination for global investors. They cited the country's vast consumer market, deeper opening-up, and advances in digital and green technologies.
Li Chenggang, China international trade representative and vice-minister of commerce, spoke at the conference. He said the nation will continue easing market access beyond the negative list for foreign investors. China will also expand opening-up in services such as telecommunications, healthcare, and education.
Executives from 3M, Technimark, and Hyundai Motor Group outlined increased investment plans. High-tech industries accounted for 32.3 percent of foreign direct investment in China in 2025, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
The 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting is scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Suzhou, Jiangsu province.
