Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao encouraged overseas Chinese business
people to optimize their investment structure and raise the
standard of their investments on the Chinese mainland.
Wen made the remarks on Wednesday afternoon when he met deputies
to the opening ceremony of the China Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs
Association.
Wen congratulated the association on its establishment, and
wished the overseas Chinese entrepreneurs who attended the opening
ceremony well in their business activities.
He said overseas Chinese had actively participated in the
mainland's reform and opening-up and modernization. "They have
played a unique role in the process and made outstanding
contributions."
The government would continue to push forward reform and opening
to the outside world, he said. This was also the common wish of all
Chinese people, including scores of millions of overseas
compatriots, he said.
Wen said the association should adhere to the principles of
"strengthening bonds of friendship, providing services and
promoting cooperation and development".
It should sincerely serve overseas Chinese business people and
actively report their opinions and requirements, while acting as a
nexus between the government and overseas Chinese business people,
Wen added.
He also urged governments at all levels to create a favorable
investment environment and protect their interests.
(Xinhua News Agency January 17, 2008)
