Shanghai mayor meets Barclays chief executive

Yesterday afternoon, Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng met with Wei Jun, chief executive officer of Barclays Bank in the city's VIP room.　　Han said Shanghai welcomes the participation of various Chinese and foreign financial institutions in the construction of Shanghai International Financial Center. Zheng said that he congratulated Barclays on becoming a sponsor of the UK Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, and that the design model and design concept of the UK pavilion had been well received, and that the UK pavilion would become one of the most popular exhibitions during the exhibition next year. He said that the preparations for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo are progressing smoothly, with 239 countries and international organizations confirming their participation.　　It is hoped that at the opening of the Expo next year, friends from all over the world will be able to participate with joy. Han said that since last year, we have been facing the test of the international economic and financial crisis, Shanghai in accordance with the unified deployment of the country to take a series of positive and effective response measures, the first half of this year's economic performance is better than expected, we have confidence to ensure a stable and rapid economic development in Shanghai　　At present, Shanghai is implementing the national strategy to speed up the construction of international financial Center, welcome all kinds of Chinese and foreign financial enterprises to participate together, the Shanghai municipal government will fully support all kinds of financial institutions in Shanghai to expand their business. Wei Jun said Asia has become the fastest growing region in Barclays and has great potential for growth. Barclays will take an active part in the Shanghai World Expo and will develop in China and in Shanghai for a long time. He said that Shanghai is a symbol of China's specialization and globalization, and its great achievements are impressive, and it is believed that it will become the world's leading international financial center City in the future, and Barclays will also be positive in helping.