Premier Wen Jiabao also stressed that it's an arduous long-term task to cope with the international financial crisis. The Chinese government's major policies are focused more on ensuring the healthy development of the national economy and strengthening the economy's overall competitiveness. He also called on governments worldwide to fight against protectionism in trade and investment.
Wen Jiabao, Chinese Premier, said, "The Chinese government has been actively involved with the globalization process and will never resort to trade and investment protectionism. We mean what we say. Amidst the spread of the global financial crisis, we dispatched many delegations to procure goods and expand cooperation in Europe and the US. We have kept out promises and we look forward to concerted actions worldwide."
And indeed, China itself is a focus at the forum.
Some business leaders attending the forum are optimistic about China's economic prospects.
Rafael Gil-Tienda, Asian Chairman Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., said, "China continues to grow, and that has resulted in more focus and more attention on the opportunities here, which by and large, are being modified and being put on a more stable basis."
Discussions at the summit will also focus on many other aspects. Opportunities in a green economy, driving economic growth through science and technology, new business models are some of the hot topics.
The initial Summer Davos meeting was held in Dalian in September 2007. And the second Summer Davos meeting was held in Tianjin in September last year.
(CCTV September 11, 2009)
