Joost Vlaanderen, president of Mondelez International China

The speech at the opening ceremony of the 5th CIIE emphasizes the importance of higher-level opening-up and cooperation worldwide. The CIIE offers a fantastic platform and valuable opportunity to enhance economic cooperation and significantly reinforce the confidence of Chinese and foreign investors.

I have been in China since 2018 -- the same year as when the first CIIE was held. In the last four years, CIIE has helped our exhibits become merchandise, and from an exhibitor to an investor. I have witnessed China’s higher-level opening-up with the pursuit of "win-win" collaboration, which is set to bring new vigor to the global economy. This indicates that China wants to open up and share opportunities with the world as always.