Global challenges focus of forum

Experts hail ideas put forward by China as meet kicks off in Boao

The concept of building a community of shared future for mankind is the way forward for the world to tackle complex challenges through joint dialogues and construction, mutual respect and benefits, experts said ahead of the Boao Forum for Asia, or BFA, annual conference.

The concept of building a community of shared future for mankind, raised by Chinese President Xi Jinping a decade ago, highlights common security and prosperity for all countries on the same planet.

"The idea to work for 'a community of shared future for mankind' put forward by President Xi through the Global Security, Development and Civilization initiatives is a way forward to address the challenges faced by the world today," said Zafar Uddin Mahmood, policy adviser to the secretary-general of BFA.