China will further open up its financial sector to international investors and will encourage foreign financial institutions to invest for the long term in the country, Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting with members of the International Advisory Council of the National Financial Regulatory Administration in Beijing. The vice premier outlined the current economic and trade situation between China and the United States to the council. He said China is fully implementing the spirit of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee to expand the high-level opening up of the financial sector in accordance with the 15th Five-Year Plan. Members of the advisory council, which is made up of financial professionals and experts from around the world, said that they are optimistic about China's economic and financial development prospects and would recommend investing in the Chinese market for the long term. Shotlist: Beijing, China - Oct 28, 2025: 1. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng (R) shaking hands with Sir Howard Davies (L), member of International Advisory Council of National Financial Regulatory Administration; 2. He, members of advisory council, posing for group photo; 3. Various of meeting in progress; He speaking, attendees; 4. Various of meeting in progress; Davies speaking, attendees; 5. Various of meeting in progress, attendees. [Resriction - No access Chinese mainland]