Oct 11 – Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining met with Jean-Christophe Deslarzes, chairman of the board of directors of Adecco Group.

Chen noted that, as a global leader in human resources consulting, the Adecco Group's core business aligns closely with Shanghai's functional positioning, offering ample opportunities for collaboration. He expressed that Shanghai will enhance policy support and service provision to create a brighter future for global companies.

Deslarzes highlighted Shanghai's pivotal role in Adecco's global operations. He conveyed his eagerness to seize the opportunities in digitalization and green development, cultivate the Chinese market, and deepen practical cooperation in a wider range of fields.

Oct 12 – Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining met with Zhang Lei, founder and CEO of Hillhouse Capital, along with multinational entrepreneurs and overseas investors.

Chen emphasized that Shanghai will strive to create a world-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationally aligned. The city plans to accelerate the development of regulatory and legal frameworks aligned with high-level openness, aiming to transform business needs into targeted, actionable policies through enhanced communication. Chen stated his confidence that this effort would help global enterprises and institutions achieve faster and better growth in Shanghai.

The attending entrepreneurs and investors expressed confidence in the future of China and Shanghai. They emphasized a commitment to long-term strategic investments and seizing opportunities in the Chinese market. The representatives also highlighted their focus on integrating digital, intelligent, and green transformations, leveraging their strengths to explore cooperation opportunities and expand collaboration for mutual benefit.