'New development stage' embraced by multinational firms

Editor's Note: Despite global uncertainties and the lingering economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, China plans to achieve GDP growth of over 6 percent, create new urban jobs and reduce energy consumption as it enters the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period this year. China Daily spoke to senior executives from multinational corporations to get their views on key macroeconomic policies, potential growth opportunities, and how their businesses can benefit from and contribute to a more prosperous China.

Q1: China has embarked on a "new development stage", according to government officials. Do you anticipate any significant changes to your strategy in the country in the long run as a result of the change?