Execs voice confidence in China's consumer market

Editor's Note: With strong policy support, unremitting technological innovation and industrial upgrading, China's economic recovery continued to gather steam in the third quarter, with its GDP expanding by 4.9 percent from a year earlier, leading to a 5.2-percent year-on-year growth in the first nine months. China Daily presents a series of Q&As with top multinational corporation executives, discussing their perspectives on the Chinese economy and how they will position future business in China.

Q1 Given the complex current global economic and geopolitical situations, how do you position the Chinese market in your overall global business radar? What's your outlook for China's economy and your company's operations in the country for this year and next?

TAN: China's position and influence in the global business community have become increasingly important. With the development of the economy and improvement of national strength, China has taken a leading role in many areas, such as its achievements in scientific and technological innovation.