Hongqiao forum takes aim at global issues

Press Release and International Symposium on World Openness Report 2024

The World Openness Report 2024 and the latest World Openness Index are being released during the event. The World Openness Report, written by authoritative think tanks, is aimed at promoting an open world economy.

Industrial Development and Sustainable Cities: Innovative and Inclusive Synergy Strategy

Representatives from governments, international organizations, businesses and academic institutions exchange and share positive practices from the global community in the pursuit of industrial innovation and development. They explore opportunities and challenges brought about by the development of urbanization and industrialization.

Sustainable Trade Amid Climate Change

Representatives from government, industry and academic institutions worldwide exchange information and ideas on the application and challenges of green technology in international trade and discuss how to promote environmental sustainability through technological innovation.

Sustainable Development of Global South and China-Africa Cooperation

Significant achievements and successful practices of Global South Cooperation and China-Africa Cooperation are shared, along with exchanging ideas on the primary challenges and obstacles encountered in South-South Cooperation. Participants will collaborate on finding solutions to enhance South-South Cooperation and advance the sustainable development of the Global South.

High-standard Opening-up of Financial Sector Promoting High-Quality Development of Trade and Investment

Representatives from domestic and foreign governments, regulatory agencies, financial institutions, global companies and academic institutions engage in discussions on multiple topics, including advancing trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, as well as promoting cross-border utilization of the Chinese yuan.

China and 30 Years of the WTO: History and Evolution

Government officials, prominent experts and scholars in the field of international trade and business are invited to assess the evolution of the multilateral trading system since the establishment of the WTO. Participants are invited to offer recommendations for advancing construction of an open global economy and fostering a community with a shared future for humanity.

Deepening Cooperation on Industrial and Supply Chains for High-Quality Development of Enterprises

This sub-forum is aimed at promoting the quality development of industrial and supply chains.

International Cooperation in Protecting IPR and Fighting against IPR Infringement and Counterfeiting

Representatives from international organizations, embassies in China, Chinese and foreign businesses, law enforcement, judicial institutions and industry associations are invited to exchange experiences and discuss best practices to foster mutual understanding and consensus in enhancing global governance.

International Cooperation on Standards for High-Quality Development of the Manufacturing Industry

Heavyweight guests deliver keynote speeches on promoting high-quality development of the manufacturing industry through international standard cooperation. By analyzing how the integration of global manufacturing and standardization trends influences international cooperation and drives the effective allocation and utilization of global manufacturing resources, key optimizations and upgrades for new developments can be formulated.

Global Drug Safety Governance and China's Drug Regulatory Innovation (Public and closed meetings)

Representatives from governments, businesses, academic institutions and research institutions in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors are invited to exchange ideas on the latest policies, interpret China's pharmaceutical and cosmetics registration and supervision requirements, share insights on scientific management and international advancements in drug supervision and assist businesses in expanding their presence in the Chinese market.

Artificial Intelligence Empowering New Industrialization

This sub-forum is focused on discussing how artificial intelligence enhances the competitiveness of manufacturing businesses and the use of large-scale models to facilitate industrialization. It delves into the roles of research and development in AI applications that support new industrialization, and encourages industries to embrace AI to promote the quality development of society as a whole.

New Energy Storage Driving Future Energy Transformation

Representatives from governments, academic institutions and businesses are invited to exchange opinions on how new energy storage technologies support construction of a new power system, as well as innovation and market potential of new energy storage technologies, and how they align with carbon neutrality strategies.

The Future ofGlobal New Energy Vehicles

Industry heavyweights and professionals from government and academic institutions in the field of new energy vehicles review the development journey of new energy vehicles, anticipate future trends and explore technological breakthroughs and international standards in various new energy power sources, as well as advancements in individual vehicle intelligence and integrated vehicle-road-cloud development. They also discuss the global open environment and policy empowerment conducive to the healthy and sustainable development of the new energy vehicle industry.

Digital Finance Boosting Global Economic and Trade Development

This subforum invites representatives from governments, businesses, financial institutions, academic institutions and media outlets to discuss how to promote international cooperation in the digital economy through the development of digital finance and empower global economic and trade development.

Gathering Global Quality Consumption Resources & Promoting Consumption Upgrading

Closely aligned with the China's strategic initiatives to boost domestic demand and stimulate consumption, this sub-forum is aimed at exploring methods for enhancing growth of the consumer market in the current landscape by exchanging innovative perspectives and showcasing successful industry cases, all geared towards achieving a quality upgrade.

Globalization and Youth Development: Creating a Shared Better Future

Featuring two roundtable sessions for government officials, business leaders and academic experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges confronting young individuals and groups. Topics include the evolving landscape of economic globalization and its effects on youth development, as well as strategies to motivate youth involvement in innovation, scientific advancement and entrepreneurship.

A Shared Silver Economy: New Opportunities in an Aging Society

This event is an examination of strategies to seize opportunities in an era marked by the aging of the global population. Collaboration, exchange, mutual learning, innovation, empowerment and policy reinforcement will all be discussed.

Pudong and the World: High-Standard Institutional Opening-Up for New Development Opportunities

Advancing high-level openness is a key priority for Pudong. This sub-forum invites renowned scholars and experts from around the world, leaders of international economic organizations and executives of globally esteemed enterprises to exchange strategies for effectively, expeditiously and proactively aligning with international high-standard economic and trade regulations such as CPTPP and DEPA while promoting high-level institutional opening-up.

Improving Capacity of the Hongqiao International Opening-Up Hub and Fully Fostering New Quality Productive Forces

Global experts and business representatives convene to share insights on the development of the Hongqiao International Opening-Up Hub, emphasizing scientific and technological innovation, industrial advancement, transition of development modes and institutional innovation.

Toward Sustainable Prosperity: New Outlook for US Businesses in China (closed-door roundtable)

Executives from globally recognized US-funded enterprises engage in discussions with Chinese government departments to explore development strategies in China and offer suggestions for fostering an equitable and mutually beneficial open market environment.

"Invest in China" - Special Event Presenting Pilot Free Trade Zones

This sub-forum offers insights into industries cultivating new high-quality productive forces within the nine free trade pilot zones along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, encompassing Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Hubei, Hunan, Chongqing, Sichuan and Yunnan.