As we all know, the past year has been a challenging one, as China has been grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the adversity, China has displayed remarkable resilience and has shown the world what can be achieved through determination, innovation and collaboration. China will remain a key growth driver of global economy.

China's vast market and ongoing economic reforms will keep providing ample opportunities for foreign and domestic companies alike. This year, BCG celebrates more than 30 years of operation in China. As the first leading consulting firm licensed to be present in China, BCG has brought to life innovative, transformational ideas with a lasting impact on our clients and partner ecosystems and we are committed to making greater impact over the next 30 years in China.

As China's economy becomes more innovative, talent-intensive, consumption-driven and green, four powerful forces have emerged that are profoundly shaping our path forward.

The first is sustainability, which entails pursuing a high-quality development model and a greener, more balanced and more resilient economy. The second is digitalization. The third is talent development. The fourth is supply chain optimization.