Xinhua, Yangon :
The 14th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) kicked off here on Saturday, gathering more than 2,000 overseas Chinese business leaders to discuss plan of business expansion.
Under the theme of “An Opening Economy in Myanmar, A New Epoch in History,” the four-day convention is hosted by Myanmar Chinese Chamber of Commerce with Wu Jiyuan (U Myint Shwe) as general chair.
With strong support of the Myanmar government, the WCEC is aimed at pushing the regional economic development in line with the world’s changing economy and bridging world’s Chinese entrepreneurs for cooperation.
It is also set to make use of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative to jointly explore the future development trend and space of Chinese businessmen as well as the world and Myanmar’s economy.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Myanmar First Vice President U Myint Swe expressed delight at seeing the overseas Chinese entrepreneurs in Myanmar making linkages with business contacts in various countries around the world and contributing to the economic development of Myanmar.
Noting that Myanmar is participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, U Myint Swe said the strategic location of Myanmar will contribute to the success of the initiative.
The vice president welcomed investments in the country’s special economic zones under implementation, while expecting extensive investments also in other industrial development sectors.
He believed that the opportunity for Myanmar to host the 14th WCEC will result not only in close friendly relations between Myanmar and China, but also bring numerous new opportunities for overseas Chinese entrepreneurs and business persons to expand their investments in Myanmar.
The WCEC will also create a good environment for the promotion of people-to-people contact and interaction between the peoples of Myanmar and China, he said, adding that through such interaction, mutual understanding and respect as well as friendship can be built up step by step for the establishment of a sustainable, economic and social community.
The 14th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) kicked off here on Saturday, gathering more than 2,000 overseas Chinese business leaders to discuss plan of business expansion.
Under the theme of “An Opening Economy in Myanmar, A New Epoch in History,” the four-day convention is hosted by Myanmar Chinese Chamber of Commerce with Wu Jiyuan (U Myint Shwe) as general chair.
With strong support of the Myanmar government, the WCEC is aimed at pushing the regional economic development in line with the world’s changing economy and bridging world’s Chinese entrepreneurs for cooperation.
It is also set to make use of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative to jointly explore the future development trend and space of Chinese businessmen as well as the world and Myanmar’s economy.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Myanmar First Vice President U Myint Swe expressed delight at seeing the overseas Chinese entrepreneurs in Myanmar making linkages with business contacts in various countries around the world and contributing to the economic development of Myanmar.
Noting that Myanmar is participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, U Myint Swe said the strategic location of Myanmar will contribute to the success of the initiative.
The vice president welcomed investments in the country’s special economic zones under implementation, while expecting extensive investments also in other industrial development sectors.
He believed that the opportunity for Myanmar to host the 14th WCEC will result not only in close friendly relations between Myanmar and China, but also bring numerous new opportunities for overseas Chinese entrepreneurs and business persons to expand their investments in Myanmar.
The WCEC will also create a good environment for the promotion of people-to-people contact and interaction between the peoples of Myanmar and China, he said, adding that through such interaction, mutual understanding and respect as well as friendship can be built up step by step for the establishment of a sustainable, economic and social community.
