I have taken note of the remarks on China's investment environment made by some foreign entrepreneurs in China. To enhance communication with them, I proposed to President Barroso for a joint meeting with representatives of the European entrepreneurs in China after the press conference. Here I want to say that the Chinese Government will unswervingly pursue the opening-up policy and endeavor to create a market environment of fair competition for all market players, foreign and Chinese enterprises alike. China is now seriously and actively engaged in negotiations for China's accession to the Government Procurement Agreement of the World Trade Organization. We treat Chinese and foreign enterprises and their products as equals in procurement and construction projects involving government funds in an open and transparent way. The policy of encouraging indigenous innovation provides the same treatment for all enterprises that operate on Chinese soil, and foreign enterprises will not be excluded. The Chinese Government will further increase the transparency of decision making, regulate administrative conducts and provide timely information on development plans, industry policies, access standards and industry development. We welcome foreign enterprises to take part in China's reform and opening-up process, run businesses according to law and share the opportunities and fruits of China's economic development.

Fourth, the international community should undertake joint responsibilities and consolidate the momentum of world economic recovery. Although the impact of the international financial crisis is waning and the world economy and trade are picking up, we still need to make unremitting efforts for a fairly long time to come if we are to truly prevail over this crisis. In particular, we should improve governance, addressing the root causes of the crisis, and stand firm against trade protectionism in various forms. China stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination with the EU on major international economic and financial issues within the G20 and other major multilateral institutions.

Fifth, climate change concerns the destiny of all mankind, China's interests included. By actively participating in the Copenhagen climate change conference, China has demonstrated to the world its firm commitment to and concrete actions for advancing international cooperation on climate change. We understand that the EU and the international community pay much attention to China's energy conservation and emission reduction efforts. What I want to stress is that China will honor its words with result-oriented actions. No matter how difficult the task is, we will endeavor to meet our voluntary target for controlling greenhouse gas emissions. We want to work with the EU to push for progress in the relevant negotiations on the basis of adhering to the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities".

Sixth, China is committed to upholding the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and peace and stability in the Middle East. China will maintain communication with other relevant parties with a responsible and constructive attitude and play a positive role for the early and proper settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I said at the outset of this meeting that we should aim to sketch out a clearer and more substantive blueprint for the future of China-EU relations. Thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides, we have achieved the set objective, and laid a solid foundation for the 13th China-EU Summit to be held in Europe in the latter half of this year. I look forward to meeting you then.

Thank you.

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