Chinese Premier Hosts Symposium on Economic Outlook: Who Was Invited?
On the afternoon of April 8, Chinese Premier Li Qiang hosted a symposium with experts and entrepreneurs on the economic situation. Who was invited, and what's the background of those enterprises?
Economists invited:
Zhang Yuyan(张宇燕): Member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, international political economist, and Dean of the School of International Political Economy at the University of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Wu Ge(伍戈): Chief Economist at Changjiang Securities, previously worked for an extended period in the Monetary Policy Department of the People's Bank of China and served as an economist at the International Monetary Fund.
Peng Wensheng(彭文生): Chief Economist and Head of Research Department at China International Capital Corporation (CICC)
Bai Chongen(白重恩): Dean of the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University, Chair Professor of Economics, and Vice Chairman of the 13th Executive Committee of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce
Entrepreneurs:
Gu Jie(顾捷): CEO of Shanghai Fourier Intelligence Co., Ltd. (high-tech and advanced manufacturing )
Zhang Shaoming(张少明): Member of the Economic Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Chairman and Party Secretary of Central Iron & Steel Research Institute. （a state-owned enterprise focused on innovation in the iron and steel industry）
Li Xiande(李仙德): Chairman of Jinko Solar(solar module manufacturer)
Jiang Yingwu(姜英武): Chairman of BBMG Group（manufacturing and sale of building materials）
After the meeting, Premier Li stated that the government has adhered to the principle of "seeking progress while maintaining stability" and has taken proactive measures to implement macroeconomic policies. The focus has been on stabilizing expectations, growth, and employment. Efforts have been made to transform the development mode, adjust the economic structure, improve quality, and increase efficiency. These measures are part of China's supply-side structural reform agenda, which aims to optimize the economic structure and enhance the quality of development. Besides the progress, he acknowledges the increasing complexity, severity, and uncertainty of the external environment and the need to address the problems in the economic operation through hard work. Despite the challenges, Li Qiang expresses confidence in China's strong economic foundation, numerous advantages, and enormous potential. He believes that the long-term positive trend of China's development will not change and that the country has the ability to maintain sustained and healthy economic growth.
Some background info on participating companies：
Fourier Intelligence Co., Ltd. is a Shanghai-based technology company that specializes in developing and manufacturing rehabilitation robotics and exoskeletons. The company was founded in 2015 by Gu Jie, who currently serves as its CEO.
Fourier Intelligence focuses on creating innovative solutions to help patients with mobility impairments caused by neurological disorders, such as stroke and spinal cord injuries, as well as musculoskeletal conditions. The company's products include upper and lower limb rehabilitation robots, gait training systems, and exoskeletons designed to assist patients during therapy and daily living activities.
The company has established partnerships with various hospitals, research institutions, and universities worldwide to advance the field of rehabilitation robotics. Fourier Intelligence has received numerous awards and recognition for its innovative products and contributions to the industry, including the 2019 Red Dot Design Award and the 2020 iF Design Award.
China Iron and Steel Research Technology Group Co., Ltd., also known as CISRI, is a state-owned enterprise that focuses on research, development, and innovation in the iron and steel industry. The company was established in 1952 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
CISRI is the largest comprehensive research and development institution in China's iron and steel industry. The group consists of several subsidiaries and research institutes, including the Central Iron and Steel Research Institute, the Beijing Research Institute of Automation for the Metallurgical Industry, and the Beijing Research Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Technology.
The company's main research areas include:
Iron and steel manufacturing processes and technologies
New materials development, such as high-strength steels and corrosion-resistant alloys
Energy conservation and environmental protection in the iron and steel industry
Automation and digitalization of steel production processes
CISRI has made significant contributions to the modernization and technological advancement of China's iron and steel industry. The company has developed numerous patented technologies, equipment, and processes that have been widely adopted by steel manufacturers across the country. Additionally, CISRI actively participates in international collaborations and technology exchanges to promote the development of the global iron and steel industry.
Jinko Solar Holding Co., Ltd. is a leading global solar module manufacturer, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Shanghai, China. The company specializes in the design, development, production, and distribution of solar panels and related solar energy solutions.
Jinko Solar has a vertically integrated manufacturing process, which includes the production of silicon wafers, solar cells, and solar modules. This allows the company to control the quality and cost of its products throughout the supply chain. The company has a worldwide distribution network and serves customers in more than 100 countries. It has manufacturing facilities in China, Malaysia, and the United States, as well as sales offices across several continents.
BBMG Group, also known as Beijing Building Materials Group Co., Ltd., is a large state-owned enterprise based in Beijing, China. The company was established in 1996 and is the parent company of BBMG Corporation Ltd. BBMG Group is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of building materials, as well as real estate development, property management, and other related businesses.
Key aspects:
Diverse business segments: BBMG Group operates in various business segments, including building materials, real estate development, property management, cement engineering, and financial services. The company's building materials segment is its core business, with a focus on cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates.
Subsidiary companies: BBMG Group has several subsidiary companies, including BBMG Corporation Ltd. (listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange), Beijing Taihangqiao Cement Co., Ltd., and Beijing Jinyu Group Co., Ltd., among others.
Geographical presence: The company has a strong presence in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and has expanded its operations to other parts of China, including Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, and the southwestern and northeastern regions of the country.