Post-COVID Revival: China’s Global Engagement in 2023 🌍
After three years of pandemic restrictions, 2023 marked a year of reconnection for China. With mega-events like the Belt and Road Forum and China-Central Asia Summit, the country showcased its commitment to global partnerships—racking up $97.2B in international deals 💼. President Xi Jinping emphasized in his New Year address: ‘China has embraced the world as a responsible major power.’
Business Boom: Foreign Firms Bet on China 📊
From tech collaborations to smoother travel for overseas execs, China introduced 24 measures in 2023 to attract foreign investment. The result? Over 80% of 700 surveyed foreign companies rated China’s business environment positively, with 90% predicting stable or rising profits over the next five years 📈.
Economic Resilience: 5.2% Growth Defies Global Slump 💪
While many economies struggled post-pandemic, China’s GDP grew by 5.2% year-on-year in early 2023. President Xi hailed the nation’s ‘resilient and dynamic’ recovery, fueled by high-level opening-up policies and innovation-driven strategies. The message is clear: China’s playing the long game 🌐.
