US companies positive on long-term opportunities in China

Dow Wilson, president and CEO of Varian Medical Systems, an American company launched in Palo Alto in 1948, expressed his full confidence in China's development after attending the opening ceremony of the second CIIE, reinforcing China's commitment on open world economy and shared opportunities.

"I am also deeply encouraged, especially under the current global environment full of uncertainties. President Xi's remarks sent a very positive and stable signal, which definitely further built up our confidence as a multinational company. We now have a more positive outlook in China's economic development and market potentials," Wilson said.

Chinese market is also essential for California-headquartered Agilent Technologies, which was previously part of Hewlett Packard and is now becoming a listed company focusing on life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemistry markets.