Chinese

Vice-Premier Wang Yang said that China will further expand market access,improve foreign investment policies and protect the legitimate rights of foreign investors.

Multinationals

have made great contributions to China’s economic development and improving people’s lives, said Wang at a meeting with representatives from foreign companies during the 19th China International Fair for Investment and Trade(CIFIT) held in Xiamen on Aug 8.

Opening up has

benefited social and economic development in China, so this will continue, Wang said.

China remains an

ideal investment destination due to its plentiful human resources and solid infrastructure, he said, while encouraging foreign investors to adapt to the current economic climate, known as the "new normal."

He also promised

to continue to create a fairer and more stable and transparent investment environment.

Representatives

from foreign companies, including Coca Cola, Toyota, Dell and IBM, said they remained upbeat about China's economy and will increase investment in the country, and hope that China will further expand market access, improve the business environment and create more favorable conditions for them.