He Lifeng met with Du Songan, chairperson of Citigroup, and Schwartz, CEO of Carlyle Investment Group

On May 23rd, He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with Du Songan, Chairperson of Citigroup, and Schwartz, CEO of Carlyle Investment Group, respectively, in the Great Hall of the People on the morning of May 23rd. He Lifeng said that China's current economic operation continues to rebound and the development potential of the primary, secondary and tertiary industries is being released. High-quality development is being solidly advanced, showing strong resilience and vitality. China is making efforts to build a unified national market, unswervingly expanding high-level opening up, continuously benchmarking international high-standard economic and trade rules, continuously optimizing the business environment, and vigorously encouraging foreign investment, providing broad space for the long-term and stable development of multinational companies in China. Welcome foreign Financial Institution Groups, including Citi and Carlyle, to invest in China to jointly participate in the construction of China's capital markets, deepen cooperation with China, and share development opportunities. Du Songan said that Citi will continue to deepen the Chinese market and is willing to further strengthen investment cooperation with China, and actively lay out relevant new business in China in the fields of securities, futures, and financial derivatives. Schwartz said that Carlyle is optimistic about the development prospects of China's economy and is willing to commit to long-term cooperation with China and continuously expand the new layout of investment in China.