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      Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 opens in China's Hainan

      2025-03-25 13:00 Last Updated At:03-26 00:37

      The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) 2025 Annual Conference opened in the town of Boao, south China's Hainan Province on Tuesday, with discussions revolving around four main topics including global trends, growth, outlooks and new drivers.

      At the first press conference held on Tuesday morning, BFA Secretary General Zhang Jun said this year's event will focus on four subject areas: building trust and promoting cooperation in a fast-changing world; re-balancing globalization for inclusive development; accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals for more effective responses to global challenges; and strengthening AI application and governance for innovation-driven development.

      With the theme "Asia in the changing World: Towards a shared Future", the four-day event 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.

      "The theme of this year's conference is closely related to the major issues and challenges of our time, which will help us to better grasp the direction of progress in the changing situation. Through the conference, we hope to send a strong signal to the international community to maintain confidence, overcome difficulties, cooperate in solidarity and create a better future," Zhang said at the press conference.

      Two annual reports titled "Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress" and "Addressing Climate Change: Asia Going Green" were also released at the press conference.

      The "Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress" report pointed out that despite the increasing uncertainty of global economic growth, Asia will still be the main engine of the world economy; at the same time, Asia will continue to maintain its position at the core of the global value chain, and China will remain the center of the global manufacturing industry and global value chain.

      In terms of green transformation and sustainable development, Asia has made remarkable progress in the field of new green technologies, and is expected to become a global leader in advanced battery materials, biodegradable plastics, tidal energy, green hydrogen and other fields, and play a leading role in promoting the global green transformation.

      "The Asian economy, with its new potential and development space, has become an important force and cornerstone in stabilizing and supporting the world economy. The new generation of free trade agreements, represented by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEPA), is advancing steadily and releasing huge market dividends. The deepening of the digital economy and green economy is driving trade in services as a new highlight for regional economic integration in Asia," said Zhang.

      Speaking at the press conference, Zhang Yuyan, director of the Institute of World Economics and Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, called for stronger confidence in Asia's future development.

      "Analysis shows that Asia's annual economic growth will reach 4.5 percent in 2025. In addition to the growth, we will also see the rise of Asia's share in global economy from 48.1 percent last year to this year's 48.6 percent in purchasing power parity terms. So we have every reason to remain confident about Asia's growth and future," said Zhang.

      The Boao Forum for Asia 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 for Asia Annual Conference 2025 opens in China's Hainan

      Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 opens in China's Hainan

      Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 opens in China's Hainan

      Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 opens in China's Hainan

      Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 opens in China's Hainan

      Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 opens in China's Hainan

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      Israel envoy denies discussions with UN on enabling Gaza aid deliveries

      2025-05-16 23:13 Last Updated At:23:37

      Permanent representative of Israel to the United Nations (UN) Danny Danon on Thursday denied that any discussions had occurred between Israel and the UN regarding delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.

      Danon made these remarks at the UN headquarters in response to a query from a China Central Television (CCTV) reporter about the ongoing failure to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

      Israel blocked the entry of goods and supplies into Gaza on March 2, following the end of the first phase of a January ceasefire deal with Hamas. It resumed attacks on Gaza on March 18.

      With no food, no supplies, and no relief in sight, Gazans have been enduring a relentless fight for survival.

      In response to mounting international condemnation, Israel has proposed that its military take over the distribution of aid - a move widely criticized by the international community.

      Briefing a Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher noted that the UN has met for over 12 times with the Israeli authorities regarding the latter's proposed aid distribution model, yet no solution had been found.

      Danon, however, stated that no discussions have taken place in recent weeks regarding the issue.

      "I don't know about that. Actually I listened to Mr. Fletcher's remarks at the Security Council the other day, and I can tell you that he visited Israel but he had no discussion about that fund because it was way back and in the last few weeks there was no dialogue about that. I would expect UN officials to engage when they want to speak about issues they know how to reach us, they know how to reach the U.S. mission. We are here to engage," he said.

      "They got some information from the media, I assume. But I think they should look into that and to realize that if they want to be involved, that is the way to be involved," he added, reiterating that the UN has not reached out.

      In response to Danon's denial, the United Nations reaffirmed its position, standing by the public statement released by Fletcher.

      "I heard what he said, and we stand by what Mr. Fletcher has said," Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for UN Secretary-General noted later on the day, commenting on Danon's statement.

      "Mr. Fletcher gave the details," he continued.

      Israel envoy denies discussions with UN on enabling Gaza aid deliveries

      Israel envoy denies discussions with UN on enabling Gaza aid deliveries

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