Key meeting supports foreign-funded enterprises in Foshan

　　On January 28, the Exchange Meeting of Representatives from Foreign-funded Enterprises in Foshan was held. Leaders in relevant departments met with representatives of foreign-funded enterprises to coordinate and solve their problems under the influence of pandemic, and listened to their opinions and suggestions on business environment, industrial development, and talent introduction in Foshan.

　　Li Zhenghua, Standing Member of the CPC Foshan Municipal Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department, introduced the social and economic development of Foshan in 2020 and the current situation of epidemic prevention and control at the meeting.

Li Zhenghua

　　The participants discussed and exchanged views on the resumption of work and production of foreign-funded enterprises and the optimization of Foshan’s international business environment, especially on COVID-19 vaccination, the procedures for foreigners to visit China, and the creation of the business environment in Foshan, etc.

　　"Andritz has branches in Beijing, Shanghai and other places in China, but is headquartered in Foshan on account of the friendly interaction and cooperation with Foshan government," said Thomas Schmitz, President of Anderitz China. He hoped that employees working on overseas projects can apply to take COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.

Thomas Schmitz

　　Marco Bertola, General Manager of Guangdong Fosber Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., suggested that relevant departments in Foshan could hold regular exchange meetings for enterprise representatives, promote technological exchanges, and facilitate the application of industrial Internet in Foshan’s manufacturing industries.

Marco Bertola

　　Li Zhenghua responded to the questions raised by the enterprises. He said that Foshan will strengthen the coordination and assistance in dealing with the problems faced by foreign-funded enterprises, and create a better business environment. He hoped that foreign-funded enterprises could understand and support the epidemic prevention and control policies, abide by laws and regulations, and jointly contribute to the high-quality development of Foshan.

　　(Source:Foshan China,Foshan Daily,Annie)