Julian Ventura, Mexican ambassador to China.[Photo/Provided to english.gov.cn]
The report on the work of the government is extremely useful to those following the development of China’s policies. Premier Li presented the government´s report card on the past year’s performance and clearly set out the priorities and policy guidance for the year ahead. Taking into account that China is our number two trading partner as well as its importance as an engine for global growth, I was especially interested in the economic aspects of the report.
China is undoubtedly going through a period of important social and economic changes and the government has done a good job prioritizing those issues that it considers fundamental to achieving sustainable economic growth and social development. There is a clear set of short, medium and long term objectives that guided government action throughout the year, resulting in the progressive implementation of reforms that reflect the new macroeconomic outlook.
In the framework of their respective national contexts, Mexico and China are implementing significant structural reforms in key sectors. Reform is never easy and both governments recognize this fact in their approach to public policy. We therefore closely follow China’s reform agenda as well as its approach toward common challenges in the areas of technology, innovation, renewable energies, and environmental protection, all areas in which there is great potential for cooperation under the comprehensive strategic partnership established by our Presidents in June, 2013.
China is focused on the improvement of its population’s well-being and we all acknowledge its impressive achievements over three decades of reform. China’s development also has a positive impact in the global context. Through the establishment of solid, collaborative relationships with other countries, including Mexico, we are strengthening actions toward common problems and finding new opportunities for cooperation.
-- Julian Ventura,
Mexican ambassador to China
