Global firms wait with anticipation

Updated: 2013-03-08 10:39

(China Daily)

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Putting people and the environment first is China's plan to ensure continued economic growth that ultimately aims to achieve sustainable development. To achieve this goal, China needs to strengthen the implementation of innovative technologies, low-carbon development, universal healthcare coverage and innovation capabilities.

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The most pressing challenges China faces today include environmental pollution, clean and safe energy supply, adequate healthcare and food security. A key question is how the nation can continue to grow economically in a profitable yet sustainable way, as well as to rebalance the economy.

The new Chinese leadership stressed that in response to changes in both domestic and international economic developments, China should speed up the creation of a new growth model and ensure that development is based on improved quality and performance. A new target for economic growth has been set as doubling 2010 GDP and people's incomes by 2020. The new leadership also stressed the need for sustainable development with a focus on innovation and environmental protection.

We are very confident about China's future economic development in a sustainable and steady manner. The Chinese government has clearly stated that it will focus on quality growth during the 12th Five-Year Plan, and has set clear targets for agriculture, healthcare and energy efficiency.

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We would wish to have foreign enterprises on the same level as domestic companies, especially in restricted businesses such as seed production and animal vaccines, as well as in terms of subsidies and access to markets.

We would wish to strengthen the enforcement of IPR laws and measures to encourage innovation.

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a: Strengthen dialogue with multinational companies; b: As global experts in healthcare, crop protection and high-tech materials, we would wish to be involved even more actively during the drawing up of industrial policies and in R&D projects; c: Strengthen enforcement of IPR laws and measures to encourage innovation; d: Bayer will continuously strengthen its role as a leader in corporate citizenship, by contributing to sustainable development in China through innovative solutions and initiatives.

These include high-quality products, advanced technical standards and our cooperation with government, social groups and leading academic institutes.

Global firms wait with anticipation

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Over the past 10 years, China has made tremendous achievements in economic growth and social development.

We have seen a clear trend that the country will focus more on a faster shift away from the "export- and investment-driven" growth model to a more balanced approach, including a major focus on driving domestic consumption.

We are also glad to see that China will put more emphasis on living standards - health care, education, rural development, social insurance and environmental protection - and will attach great importance to food safety.

As a leading beverage company, Coca-Cola is committed to upholding the highest safety standards and providing world-class products to the Chinese market.

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