【中国那些事儿】“中国仍是全球GDP重要驱动力”——欧洲商界看好中国消费市场长期潜力

Group 1 - China's consumer market has shown a stable performance in 2023, with retail sales reaching 12.47 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.6%, and a growth rate acceleration of 1.1 percentage points compared to the previous year [1] - The robust performance of the consumer market has attracted foreign companies, particularly from Europe, who see significant opportunities driven by China's large market size, strong manufacturing investment appeal, and improving innovation capabilities [1] - The CEO of Philips noted that consumer confidence and spending are rising in China, indicating a positive outlook for economic recovery [3] Group 2 - The agricultural company Louis Dreyfus expressed optimism about the diverse demand factors and growth potential in China's consumer market, which presents numerous opportunities for multinational companies [3] - Despite global economic uncertainties, there is a belief that China's ongoing medical reforms and rapidly developing digital ecosystem will create new opportunities for sustainable business growth [3] - The president of Dassault Systèmes highlighted that the demand driven by digital transformation in China is providing new growth opportunities, with the company establishing innovation centers in multiple cities [3][4] Group 3 - The automotive industry is significantly represented among foreign manufacturing enterprises in China, with 12 out of 30 major foreign companies involved in the sector, particularly in the electric vehicle market [6] - Foreign automotive companies are increasing investments in China's new energy vehicle sector, reflecting the country's position at the forefront of innovation in various fields [6] - Investment sources for China are diversifying, with double-digit growth from countries like the UK, South Korea, the Netherlands, and Japan, alongside increasing investments from Belt and Road Initiative countries [6]