During the discussions, Ding Xuexiang pointed out that China’s economy is intrinsically linked to the world economy. He elaborated on the triumphs of the 14th Five-Year Plan, which delivered major breakthroughs in various fields and played a pivotal role in worldwide progress. Looking ahead, the blueprint from the 20th CPC Central Committee’s Fourth Plenary Session prioritizes advancing high-quality growth, broadening high-standard openness, and enhancing the business climate.

‘We invite companies like Disney from all nations to keep investing in China, bolster their foothold here, join our modernization efforts, seize China’s opportunities, and attain new successes,’ Ding remarked.

Responding positively, Iger affirmed Disney’s strong faith in China’s trajectory and vowed to ramp up investments to foster deeper US-China exchanges and collaboration.

The meeting reflects China’s strategic push to integrate foreign enterprises into its ambitious development agenda, potentially paving the way for expanded Disney projects in the world’s second-largest economy.