A pivotal January 9 meeting in Beijing brought together China’s influential Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and The Walt Disney Company’s CEO, Robert ‘Bob’ Iger, focusing on mutual economic interests.
Ding Xuexiang articulated that China’s economic vitality directly benefits the world at large. The fruitful conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan yielded critical advancements across industries and significantly aided global economic momentum. The forward-looking plan from the CPC’s 20th Central Committee’s fourth plenary emphasizes high-caliber development, extended high-level openness, and an ever-improving business landscape.
Extending an invitation, he urged Disney and other global enterprises to persist with investments, fortify their Chinese operations, engage in the modernization process, capitalize on available prospects, and realize amplified progress.
In response, Iger conveyed Disney’s complete confidence in China’s growth path and its intention to expand investments, thereby advancing cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.
This interaction arrives at a juncture when China is doubling down on foreign capital attraction, positioning itself as a hub for innovative industries including digital entertainment and cultural exports.