Recently, China Construction Bank (CCB) organized a Sino-French cross-border capital market cooperation and exchange event at the China Cultural Center in Paris. Wang Dong, Minister-Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in France, and Arnaud Mellili, Asia-Pacific Investment Director of Paris Region Entreprises, attended and delivered speeches. Representatives from major French financial institutions, renowned multinational corporations, and some Chinese enterprises in France gathered to explore new opportunities and drivers for Sino-French cooperation in the new era.
In his speech, Wang Dong highlighted the deepening economic and trade ties between China and France, with growing potential in green development, technological innovation, and other fields. Against the backdrop of China’s continuous efforts to enhance institutional openness and accelerate the liberalization of its service and financial sectors, he emphasized the vast opportunities for Chinese and foreign financial institutions to collaborate and contribute to an open global economy. He welcomed further cooperation between the financial sectors of both countries to share the benefits of China’s market development. Wang noted that CCB and other Chinese financial institutions have operated steadily in France, strengthening Chinese enterprises’ global competitiveness while providing robust financial support for French businesses expanding in China. He expressed hope that CCB would leverage its global network and comprehensive financial services to enhance cross-border financial capabilities and make more professional contributions to Sino-French cooperation.
Arnaud Mellili, Asia-Pacific Investment Director of Paris Region Entreprises, praised CCB’s local presence and services, which reflect the stability, professionalism, and openness of China’s leading financial institutions. He looked forward to deepening collaboration with CCB to create more opportunities for Sino-French enterprises in green development, digital economy, and cross-border investment, while fostering a dynamic platform for international investors.
During the event, Professor Jason from NEOMA Business School delivered a keynote speech on Sino-French economic trends, industrial restructuring, and cross-border capital allocation. She emphasized that China’s long-term economic fundamentals remain strong, and capital cooperation between China and France in green finance, healthcare, and technological innovation will enter a new phase, setting an important example for global industrial and supply chain stability.
A representative from CCB’s Paris branch stated that this year marks the 10th anniversary of its establishment in Europe. Over the past decade, the branch has aligned with China’s high-level opening-up policies, continuously improving its service capabilities in project financing, green finance, cross-border RMB services, and capital market solutions. It has become a bridge for Sino-French financial cooperation. Moving forward, the Paris branch will continue supporting Chinese enterprises going global and French businesses entering China, facilitating efficient resource allocation and promoting financial openness. It aims to strengthen market connectivity between the two countries and contribute to the dual-circulation development strategy and deeper Sino-French economic ties.
During the event, CCB’s business representatives introduced China’s latest financial market opening measures, key channels for foreign investment in China’s capital markets, and the bank’s integrated services in panda bond issuance, RMB asset allocation, and cross-border financing. Attendees, including French banks, enterprises, and Chinese firms, acknowledged China’s steady and transparent market-opening policies, expressing confidence in the professionalism and openness demonstrated by major Chinese financial institutions in international markets.
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