In his address, H.E. Feng Biao, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Czech Republic, emphasized that this year's two sessions and the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period send a clear signal about China's future direction and its willingness to share opportunities with the world. He said China will continue to strive for stability, openness and high-quality development.„These meetings not only set the course for China's future development, but also send a clear signal of our willingness to share opportunities and develop together with the world,“ uvedl.

The Ambassador also recalled that China wants to remain one of the main engines of the world economy. He spoke of further market opening, support for technological innovation and cooperation in telecommunications, biotechnology, the digital sector and the low-carbon economy. „China will remain an important engine of the world economy,“ He said. At the same time, he stressed that Beijing wants to share the benefits of its vast market and the opportunities associated with new technologies.

He also devoted a significant part of his speech to relations with Europe. According to him, China considers Europe a key partner in its modernisation and wants to develop relations based on common interests and mutual benefit. „China will always regard Europe as an important partner and will open its arms to share opportunities and develop together,“ he said. He also recalled the growing trade between China and Europe as well as the increased movement of tourists and new cooperation agreements.

Separately, he also focused on Czech-Chinese relations, which, in his opinion, have a very good basis for further development. He recalled that in the last ten years the volume of trade between China and the Czech Republic has increased by more than 125 percent and that China is consistently the Czech Republic's largest trading partner outside the European Union. „Both countries can better link their economic strengths and seize new opportunities to deepen trade and investment cooperation,“ He said. He mentioned energy transformation, infrastructure and low-carbon economy as promising areas.

In conclusion, Feng Biao said that the Chinese side is ready to further strengthen pragmatic cooperation in all areas. He also recalled the upcoming tenth anniversary of the strategic partnership between China and the Czech Republic. „The Chinese side is ready, together with the Czech side, to further strengthen pragmatic cooperation in all areas,“ dodal.