Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the second China-Portugal strategic dialogue at the foreign ministers' level with Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel in Beijing on Tuesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China and Portugal have a good tradition of mutual respect and support, and the two sides have properly settled the Macao issue with political wisdom, setting a good example of resolving issues left over from history through friendly consultation.
Last year, China and Portugal jointly celebrated the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Leaders of the two countries exchanged congratulatory messages and spoke highly of the successful development of bilateral relations, according to Wang.
"This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the establishment of the United Nations. In a volatile and turbulent world, unity and cooperation are the only correct choice for all countries. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of China-Portugal comprehensive strategic partnership. China is ready to work with Portugal to build a more stable, fruitful and dynamic China-Portugal relationship while working to strengthen mutual trust and complementarity with Portugal as a strategic partner," said Wang.
Wang also said that Chinese-style modernization features mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, which will provide greater opportunities for Portugal and other countries in the world. The two sides should actively expand cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, continue to give play to Macao's role as a bridge, and push for greater development of bilateral relations, he said.
Rangel said that he was glad to see the success of the practice of "one country, two systems" in Macao. Portugal attaches great importance to Portugal-China relations and firmly adheres to the one-China policy.
The Portuguese foreign minister said that Chinese investment has played an important role in Portugal's economic and social development.
Portugal welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest in the country and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in the fields of economy, trade, energy, health, finance, infrastructure and green transformation, he said.
Chinese foreign minister holds strategic dialogue with Portuguese counterpart
Chinese foreign minister holds strategic dialogue with Portuguese counterpart
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
