Han Zheng meets U.S. business community and Elon Musk

Han Zheng meets U.S. business community and Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla.

Vice-President Han Zheng on Sunday encouraged the U.S. business community to continue investing in China and actively act as a bridge to foster healthy, stable, and sustainable bilateral relations.

During a meeting in Washington with representatives from the US-China Business Council, the American Chamber of Commerce, and other business leaders, Han emphasized the importance of economic ties. He was in the U.S. capital as President Xi Jinping’s special representative for the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

Han referred to the recent phone conversation between Xi and Trump, highlighting the broad mutual interests and significant potential for cooperation between the two nations.

He stressed that fostering a positive and stable bilateral relationship is in the best interest of both Chinese and American people and aligns with global expectations.

Han commended the American business community for its consistent support of China-U.S. relations and its active role in economic and trade cooperation, as well as its contributions to China’s reform and opening-up initiatives.

Reaffirming China’s commitment to reform and opening up, Han pledged continuous improvements to the business environment and expressed hope for increased investment and engagement from American companies.

Representatives from the U.S. business community voiced optimism following the recent Xi-Trump conversation, viewing it as a positive signal for future cooperation.

They underscored the importance of collaboration between the U.S. and China, as the world’s leading economies, and stressed the need for mutually beneficial partnerships and stable coexistence.

American business leaders expressed confidence in China’s economic potential, citing significant opportunities for development and investment. They called for enhanced dialogue to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen economic cooperation.

Later on Sunday, Han met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, extending a warm invitation to U.S. companies, including Tesla, to leverage opportunities in China and contribute to the growth of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.

Musk affirmed Tesla’s commitment to expanding investment cooperation with China, expressing the company’s willingness to play an active role in enhancing economic and trade exchanges between the two nations.