Hey there! 🌟 Have you ever heard of the Boao Forum for Asia? It’s like a big meeting where leaders and experts from different countries in Asia get together to talk about important things. This year, in 2025, they met in a place called Boao, which is in the Hainan Province of the Chinese mainland.
The main theme for this year’s forum was “Asia in the Changing World: Towards a Shared Future.” That’s a fancy way of saying that people are thinking about how to work together to make the future better for everyone! 😊
Frank-Juergen Richter, who’s the chairman of an international think tank called Horasis, said that innovation (that’s coming up with new ideas!) and working together are super important to help countries grow and solve problems. He thinks that when countries in Asia cooperate, they can make amazing things happen!
Carl Fey, a professor from Norway, mentioned that teamwork is especially important when some countries aren’t cooperating as much. He believes that collaborating is the best way to face challenges.
Lord Gerry Grimstone, who used to be a minister in the UK, reminded everyone that trade wars (that’s when countries make it hard for each other to trade goods) aren’t good for anyone. He said that global trade helps people and economies grow.
Did you know that the Chinese mainland’s opening up has helped Asia work together more closely? Jiang Ying, who works at Deloitte China, said that China is making it easier for global businesses to work there by improving the business environment. This helps the economy in Asia get even stronger! 💪
Denis Depoux, the global managing director of Roland Berger, mentioned that China’s visa-free policies are making it super convenient for foreign businesses to operate there.
All in all, the Boao Forum 2025 sent a strong message: when countries are open and work together, everyone benefits! Isn’t that awesome? Let’s all think about how teamwork can make the world a better place! 🌍❤️
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Boao Forum 2025 sends strong message of openness, cooperation in Asia
cgtn.com
