China's efforts to advance high-level opening-up, a key message at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), has truly inspired multinational corporations and further solidifies their confidence in the market, said Ian Shih, president of Rockwell Automation (China) Co Ltd on Wednesday.

"China has long been an important part of our global business strategy," Shih said. "For nearly four decades, Rockwell Automation has witnessed and participated in China's remarkable economic growth. The country's continued efforts to promote high-level opening-up and improve its business environment will further unleash innovation, create broader opportunities for multinational enterprises operating in China, and contribute to the prosperity of the world economy."

"The CIIE is an important platform for Rockwell Automation's long-term engagement in the regional market. Having participated five times, we've seen firsthand how this high-level opening-up platform continues to expand our cross-industry collaboration network, enabling us to connect with a broad ecosystem of partners. Together, we are converting innovations from concepts in mind to actual results that can be duplicated, taking a core position in the development of new-quality productive forces," he added.

He also praised China's focus on cultivating and expanding new growth drivers in areas such as digitalization, green development and intelligent manufacturing, which is closely aligned with Rockwell Automation's vision and strategy.

"Industrial innovation driven by digital intelligence has become a core engine for the development of new-quality productive forces. As a chain leader in the production services sector, Rockwell Automation applies its digital and intelligent technologies across emerging industries including new energy, next-generation information technology, new materials, biomanufacturing, green and environmental protection, and high-end equipment. By leveraging diverse real-scenario applications and use cases, we help drive technological advancement, enhance total factor productivity, and reshape industrial ecosystems and value networks, contributing to the high-quality development of the China market," he said.

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