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Swiss Firms Plan Investment Boost in China Drug, Finance Sectors

Bloomberg Markets Saturday 31 October 2026, 07:04 UTC By Bloomberg News 1 min read
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Swiss Firms Plan Investment Boost in China Drug, Finance Sectors China said Swiss companies are planning to increase investment in the country in sectors including pharmaceuticals and machinery manufacturing. Business representatives accompanying Swiss President Guy Parmelin also cited finance, watches and the green transition as areas for deeper cooperation with Chinese partners, according to a Commerce Ministry statement Saturday. Parmelin met President Xi Jinping and Commerce Minister...

Swiss Firms Plan Investment Boost in China Drug, Finance Sectors China said Swiss companies are planning to increase investment in the country in sectors including pharmaceuticals and machinery manufacturing. Business representatives accompanying Swiss President Guy Parmelin also cited finance, watches and the green transition as areas for deeper cooperation with Chinese partners, according to a Commerce Ministry statement Saturday. Parmelin met President Xi Jinping and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Friday.
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