The keynote speech delivered by President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of China International Import Expo 2020 was inspirational. High-quality development, dual circulation, innovation and opening-up in a higher level, are the key words which have demonstrated China's determination in creating a better and more open international business environment and in encouraging innovation in all industries, despite of the global pandemic and uncertain geopolitical situation.

Saint-Gobain is very pleased to participate in the world-class China International Import Expo for the second consecutive year. This is a key event for our company, as it gives us the opportunity to share our expertise and our latest innovation, promote our green and high-quality solutions, and more importantly, strengthen our cooperation with our Chinese partners and customers.

China is the most important market in Saint-Gobain's global business map. We have been present here for almost 40 years, with today more than one hundred industrial and commercial sites throughout the country, supported by over 10,000 employees. We will continue to push the boundaries of technology and energize the transformation of industry to make the world a better home.