With life gradually returning to normal in Wuhan, the city is working to regain its economic strength, by seeking foreign investment. Zhao Yunfei reports.

  Wuhan is welcoming foreign investors back to the town after the pandemic. Nicolas Poirot, CEO of Air Liquide China, says he's glad to see the city regaining its vibe. He says his local branch has gone through some difficult times.

  NICOLAS POIROT CEO, Air Liquide China "(We had) to make sure that we would be able to follow every one of our employees all the time. If they needed support, and (we need to figure out) how can we support them remotely. Because some of our plants had to operate. We could not stop the plant at any time."

  During the pandemic, Air Liquide had been offering oxygen to local hospitals. It also provided industrial gas to the construction of Huoshenshan and Leishenshan, the two new hospitals designated for COVID-19 patients.

  Despite the pandemic affecting the city, Poirot says, he chose to stay.

  NICOLAS POIROT CEO, Air Liquide China "The opportunities we see here have not changed. Because we don't invest for ourselves, we invest because our customers invest here. We see our high tech and electronic customers are still accelerating their projects here in Wuhan."

  Sitting in central China and along the Yangtze River economic belt, Wuhan commits to creating a friendly environment for foreign companies.

  Wuhan's top leader says the pandemic has strengthened the city's solidarity.

  WANG ZHONGLIN Secretary, Wuhan Committee, Communist Party of China "The heroic city is ready to take off again. We warmly welcome foreign companies to continue to invest in Wuhan."

  Wuhan desperately needs to recover its economy as it enters the post-pandemic era. With its message of openness, it hopes to rebuild trust with the rest of the world.

  Source: CGTN