It is a pleasure to send greetings to all the participants in this 2nd CEO roundtable for domestic and foreign business leaders in China.

Your focus on strengthening international cooperation and sustainable development is very timely. In the midst of the global financial crisis, the call for sustainable business practices is stronger than ever. Through such a commitment, companies in all industries can help restore confidence and trust in markets while delivering broader social and environmental benefits.

In recent years, many Chinese companies have incorporated the tenets of business responsibility into their core strategies and operations. This is very encouraging, and shows the leadership we need. My hope is that more Chinese companies will respond to this call-to-action. Together, we can lay the foundation for a sustainable and prosperous future in this country and around the world.

In that spirit, please accept my best wishes for a productive meeting.