From January to July this year, paid-in FDI in China was RMB 672.19 billion (excluding banking, securities and insurance), a year-on-year increase of 25.5%, or 30.9% in US dollar terms. Paid-in FDI maintained a good momentum since the second half of last year, showing the steadily growing confidence and expectation of foreign investors. According to reports from American, European, Japanese and other foreign chambers of commerce, nearly 2/3 of American enterprises, 59% EU enterprises and 36.6% Japanese enterprises are planning to invest more in China.

However, we have also noticed that there are still uncertainties in using foreign investment and the situation is still complex. Going ahead, in accordance with the arrangement of CPC Central Committee and the State Council, we will continue to take active measures to expand opening-up, improve business environment and strengthen service to help foreign investors and foreign-invested enterprises develop better in China. Thank you.