Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont, Chairman of CP Group, Attends the 38th International Business Leaders’ Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai

On October 11th, the 38th International Business Leaders’ Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai was held. Mr. Chen Jining, Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the CPC, and Mr. Zhu Zhongming, Deputy Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the CPC and Mayor of Shanghai, met with 42 prominent international business leaders from 14 countries at the World Meeting Hall. Centered on the theme "Promoting the Innovative Development of Shanghai’s Service Industry," they listened to the insights and expertise from these global leaders, with the aim of transforming international wisdom into a "Shanghai solution" for expanding and upgrading the city's service industry. Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont, Chairman of CP Group, attended the meeting as an official member of the International Business Leaders’ Advisory Council.

▲Mr. Chen Jining (center, front row), Mr. Zhu Zhongming (eighth from left, front row), Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont (ninth from left, second row), and other attendees took a group photo.

In his address, Mr. Chen Jining, speaking on behalf of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, expressed gratitude to the participating entrepreneurs for their long-term support for Shanghai’s development. He noted that President Xi Jinping attached great importance to the development of the service industry and issued significant directives. China’s 15th Five-Year Plan called for the in-depth implementation of initiatives to expand the capacity and enhance the quality of the service industry. The innovative development of the service industry was a key component of Shanghai’s “Five Centers” construction and served as a vital pillar for the city’s economic transformation and upgrading. Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan period, we would thoroughly implement the arrangements made by the central committee, further elevate the “Shanghai Service” brand, and strive for new, greater breakthroughs in the high-quality and efficient development of the service industry.

Mr. Chen Jining expressed his hope that the entrepreneurs would engage in in-depth exchanges and share valuable insights centered on the theme of "Promoting the Innovative Development of Shanghai’s Service Industry," working together to drive transformation and upgrading, share development opportunities, and create a better future.

▲Mr. Chen Jining delivered a speech.

In his keynote address, Mr. Zhu Zhongming stated that Shanghai was making great strides toward becoming an international center for economy, finance, trade, shipping, and technological innovation, as well as a modern socialist international metropolis with global influence. The city’s service industry’s scale led the nation, its structure shifted toward new and superior forms, and its opening-up accelerated and intensified. The service industry had become a vital pillar for high-quality economic development and the enhancement of the urban energy level.

Mr. Zhu Zhongming stated that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Shanghai would prioritize demand-driven development, breakthroughs in reform, technological empowerment, and open cooperation, vigorously promote the high-quality and efficient development of its service industry, and comprehensively enhance the global reach and international competitiveness of "Shanghai Service". He believed that the insights and recommendations offered by the Advisory Council members and guests would help broaden perspectives and expand thinking. He hoped to engage in extensive and in-depth exchanges with all attendees and welcomed international enterprises to invest and thrive in Shanghai.

▲Mr. Zhu Zhongming delivered a keynote report.

▲Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont (center) took a photo at the meeting with Mr. Yang Xiaoping (right), Senior Vice Chaiman of CP Group and CEO of CP Group China, and Mr. Luo Jiashun (left), Senior Vice Chairman CP Group.

Prior to the meeting, on October 10th, Mr. Zhu Zhongming met with Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont and three other entrepreneur representatives who came to Shanghai to attend the Advisory Council.

Mr. Zhu Zhongming expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Advisory Council for their long-term care and support for Shanghai’s economic and social development. He noted that Shanghai served as a primary hub for major national strategies, acting as a vital link between China and the rest of the world, as well as a window through which the world could observe China. Guided by the strategic vision of President Xi Jinping, the city was currently accelerating its transformation into a modern, socialist, international metropolis with global influence. The annual Advisory Council served as a crucial platform for Shanghai to gather international wisdom and valuable experiences. He expressed his hope that international entrepreneurs would offer insightful perspectives regarding Shanghai’s "Five Centers" construction and modernization construction. He encouraged international enterprises to deepen their cooperation with Shanghai for mutual success, expand their investments in the city, actively contribute to the transformation and upgrading of its industries, and engage deeply in sectors such as green and low-carbon development, urban construction, and biomedicine. Furthermore, he welcomed continued active participation by international firms in the China International Import Expo and encouraged these firms to bring more new products, technologies, and services to China, with Shanghai as a key entry point. He emphasized that the city was committed to fostering a first-class business environment, one that was market-oriented, governed by the rule of law, and international, and providing robust support in terms of policy, talent, and resources to help all types of enterprises achieve greater success and development in Shanghai.

▲Mr. Zhu Zhongming (right) met with Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont.

During the meeting, Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont and three other entrepreneur representatives noted that the Advisory Council served as a vital dialogue platform for connecting with the world and collectively discussing development. They expressed their honor in being able to offer insights and recommendations for Shanghai’s development through this council. The achievements in Shanghai’s economic and social development had left a deep impression on everyone. As one of the world’s premier innovation hubs, the city’s vibrant innovative energy was palpable during every visit, which further strengthened their confidence and resolve to pursue long-term development in China and Shanghai. Looking ahead, they were willing to remain firmly rooted in China and Shanghai, continue to increase investment and deepen cooperation, integrate more effectively into Shanghai’s innovation ecosystem, bring in cutting-edge technologies, high-caliber talent, and premium resources, collaborate with partners in China and Shanghai to explore global markets and share development opportunities, and ensure that the fruits of innovation benefit the broader public.

▲The meeting.

Mr. Yang Xiaoping, Mr. Luo Jiashun and others from CP Group also attended the activities mentioned above.