The two-day China Development Forum (CDF) 2025 kicked off in Beijing on Sunday, with high-level discussions focusing on topics ranging from macroeconomic policies to technological innovation and global supply chain collaboration.
Themed "Unleashing Development Momentum for Stable Growth of Global Economy", the forum features 12 symposiums and several closed-door sessions, attracting over 100 foreign guests to participate.
The first day of the forum saw more than a dozen events, including seminars on macroeconomic policies and economic growth, healthcare reform, technological innovation, and the challenges and opportunities of demographic changes.
One of the highlights was the opening seminar on macroeconomic policies and economic growth, which outlined China's policy priorities for 2025. Participants discussed the implementation of proactive fiscal measures and the importance of international coordination in foster global economic recovery.
A notable feature of this year's forum is the use of AI-powered transcription tools to streamline reporting and summarize key discussions. According to reporters covering the event, the AI assistant significantly improved the speed and quality of their coverage and helped them distill key insights from the sessions.
The second day of the forum will focus on open cooperation, artificial intelligence, and consumer trends, with over ten additional seminars and roundtables planned, according to the event schedule.
The China Development Forum, sponsored by the Development Research Center of the State Council and organized by the China Development Research Foundation, has become a key platform for dialog and cooperation between China and the rest of the world since its inception in 2000.
China Development Forum 2025 focuses on economic growth, technological innovation
China Development Forum 2025 focuses on economic growth, technological innovation
China Development Forum 2025 focuses on economic growth, technological innovation
China Development Forum 2025 focuses on economic growth, technological innovation
The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) has become more indispensable than ever in today's fast-evolving global landscape, according to Tan Kong Yam, an Emeritus Professor of Economics with the School of Social Sciences, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.
The Boao Forum for Asia 2025 Annual Conference opened on Tuesday in the town of Boao in south China's Hainan Province.
With the theme "Asia in the Changing World: Towards a Shared Future", the four-day forum has attracted nearly 2,000 attendees from more than 60 countries and regions to participate in more than 50 events and many bilateral events, according to the press conference.
"We are currently living through an era of profound global changes, marked by rising geopolitical tension, economic fragmentation, the climate crisis and disruptive technological shift all occurring simultaneously. In such a complex environment, dialog platforms like the Boao Forum for Asia has not diminished in importance, rather they have become even more indispensable than ever before," said Tan.
The BFA provides a distinctive Asian perspective for improving global governance, as well as more opportunities for developing countries and Global South countries to voice their opinions, said Tan.
"Boao has a unique positioning as a high-level dialog platform. Centered on Asia, Boao distinguishes itself from other international forums typically dominated by the West. It provides a valuable opportunity for developing countries, especially those in Asia and the Global South, to make their voices heard. Boao Forum is critical for promoting regional cooperation, especially in key areas such as infrastructure, trade, green development and the digital economy. The forum is a platform for soft power. In an increasingly multi-polar world, Boao helps build trust through dialogs," he said.
Tan also highlighted that Chinese economy shows remarkable resilience, marked by advancements across various sectors, including artificial intelligence.
"The overall outlook for China's economy continues to show strong resilience. Key sectors such as the advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and clean energy are receiving robust policy support. The roll-out of the digital renminbi and the development of smart logistics also indicate that China is actively positioning itself for future economic trends. In recent years, China's progress in the field of artificial intelligence has been remarkable. A particular note is the breakthrough achieved by DeepSeek, which stands as a concentrated expression of China's innovation capacity in AI. It is a result of the synergy between China's national technology strategy, vast market scale, institutional advantages and global outreach. It not only signals China's growing global competitiveness in AI, but also position China as a potential driver of the next global productivity revolution," he said.
The BFA was founded in 2001 and offers a platform for dialogue between leaders from government, business, academia and other organizations to discuss economic, social and environmental issues, promote economic cooperation and support the sustainable development of Asia's economy.
Boao Forum more indispensable in current rapidly-changing world: economist
