Senior Chinese official meets Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio

BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs, met with Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, in Beijing on Wednesday.

He said that with 2026 marking the first year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the Chinese economy has maintained good momentum characterized by continued innovation, optimization and sound growth.

Under the strategic consensus of the two heads of state, China-U.S. economic and trade consultations have produced a series of mutually beneficial, balanced and positive outcomes, which are conducive to the stability and development of both countries and the global economy, He said.

Dalio expressed optimism about China's economic development prospects and opportunities, and said he is willing to continue playing an active role in advancing U.S.-China economic and trade cooperation.