Oct 12 — MOFCOM minister Raimondo met Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique to
discuss Danone’s China operations and China‑EU/China‑France trade ties. Raimondo
reiterated China’s commitment to high‑level opening, an expanding and upgrading
consumer market, and welcomed Danone to increase investment and R&D in China to
supply more high‑quality products; he said the second China‑EU trade and
investment consultations produced consensus outcomes that have stabilized market
expectations and urged Danone to play a constructive role in bilateral economic
ties.