As the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicks off in Shanghai 🏙️, former Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev is pushing back against 'new Cold War' narratives. 'Strong China makes the world stronger,' he declared, spotlighting how global economies benefit from collaboration with the world's largest trading nation.
💡 With U.S.-China decoupling talk making headlines, Plevneliev argues the real story is interdependence: American and European companies rely on China's massive consumer market, while China's affordable, high-quality goods fuel global growth. 'Drawing dividing lines? That’s a lose-lose game,' he warned.
🌱 'Green China makes the world greener. Modern China supports multilateralism and win-win cooperation.'
The leader praised China's tech-driven modernization and poverty reduction – over 800 million lifted from hardship since 1990 📈. Now, he says the focus should be on sustainable innovation: 'Decarbonize, preserve nature, and keep growing – that’s how China stays ambitious.'
As world leaders gather at #CIIE2023, Plevneliev’s message cuts through the noise: global challenges need teamwork, not rivalry. ✨
