Gong Zheng (right), mayor of Shanghai, meets Brian McNamara, chief executive officer of Haleon, on June 28. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaifabu]

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng welcomed UK-based health company Haleon to bring more new products, technologies and services to the Chinese market through the sixth China International Import Expo during his meeting with Brian McNamara, chief executive officer of the company, on June 28.

Gong said that Shanghai remains one of the most popular investment destinations for foreign businesses and a preferred location for multinational companies to establish their global industrial chains.

He added that Shanghai prioritizes development of the biomedical industry and hopes Haleon will strengthen cooperation with scientific research institutes and enterprises in Shanghai, in an effort to promote the innovative development of the health industry.

McNamara said that Haleon has participated in the past five editions of the CIIE and will again attend this year’s expo. 

According to McNamara, China has been and will continue to be an important market for Haleon, while Shanghai is a cornerstone for its business growth in China. 

Source: WeChat account: shanghaifabu

By Zhao Guangmei