Vice President Han Zheng met with Rio Tinto Group Chairman Bao Damin in Beijing on the 12th. Han Zheng stated that since the beginning of this year, the overall recovery of the Chinese economy has been positive, and it remains the main contributor to world economic growth. We are full of confidence in achieving the expected annual economic growth target. China adheres to the correct direction of economic globalization, will further deepen reform, expand opening up, promote high-quality development, and work together with other countries to address common challenges. The potential for China's economic development is still enormous, and there is still a lot of room for the promotion of new urbanization. We welcome Rio Tinto Group to continue deepening practical cooperation with China, sharing new opportunities brought by China's development, and achieving mutual benefit and win-win results. Bao Damin highly appreciates the achievements of China's economic and social development, and expressed that the group is optimistic about China's economic growth potential. It will adhere to the long-term development strategy in China, continue to increase cooperation in economy, trade, technology, talent, and other areas, and maintain stable and smooth global industrial and supply chains. (Lai Xin She)