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Boao Forum for Asia 2023

Boao Forum for Asia 2023
Latest news and updates on the Boao Forum for Asia; the annual gathering of government leaders, business titans and entrepreneurs in the Hainan town which is often billed as China’s answer to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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China economy

China Briefing | Can China’s red carpet for foreign investors calm nerves?

In recent days China’s leaders have been going all out to reassure investors that it is committed to reform and opening up. There are reasons to believe Beijing is serious this time, having realised the crucial role the private sector must play to revitalise the economy.

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China economy

Editorial | Boao vow by Li Qiang comes at right time for China and world

China-Australia relations

China’s appetite for Australia trade ‘never went away’, mining tycoon says

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China economy

‘Faster, more efficient’ plan needed for countries in debt distress: IMF chief

International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva spoke about global debt restructuring at the Boao Forum for Asia on Thursday following a report that a record number of countries are all in sovereign default.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva delivering a speech at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

China must ‘reflect’ on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, top regulator says

Lu Lei, deputy head of China’s foreign exchange regulator, says authorities must become more vigilant of risks in the financial sector following the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

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Boao Forum for Asia

US-China ties ‘most worrying’: Singapore leader Lee Hsien Loong tells Boao Forum

‘Big powers have a heavy responsibility’, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong tells annual forum, as Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim calls for ‘spirited collaboration’.

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Hong Kong economy

Head of state assets watchdog in call for closer cooperation with Hong Kong

Zhang Yuzhuo, chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, says body is willing to enhance cooperation mechanism with city.

Chief Executive John Lee arrives in Hainan province to begin a three-day visit. Photo: Facebook/John KC Lee
China economy

Decoupling, trade rifts blasted as China urges global economies to ‘join hands’

Speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia, China’s Premier Li Qiang lashed out at trade protectionism and supply chain decoupling, while touting the Chinese economy’s ‘strong’ growth momentum.

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China economy

Southeast Asia-led trade pact offers China ‘great opportunities’ amid US feud

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership offers China an opportunity to capitalise on diversification trends and tap Southeast Asia’s growing middle class, economists and business executives say.

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China economy

Can China and Asean reap the rewards of more agriculture collaboration?

China and the 10-nation Asean bloc are looking to enhance agricultural ties, including in technology and training, with Hainan positioned as a possible ‘gateway’ for more trade, diplomats say.

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China’s agricultural trade with Asean reached US$61 billion last year. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

‘We have to have a plan B’: China supply chain mulled at Boao Forum for Asia

With China looking to reconnect with the business world, this week’s Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan offers a glimpse at how authorities are hoping foreign investors and businesses can reinvigorate China’s economy.

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A panel discussion themed on “New Landscape of Industrial and Supply Chain” is held during the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 in Boao, south China’s Hainan Province. Photo: Xinhua
Singapore

Malaysia, Singapore to showcase ‘proactive’ diplomacy as leaders visit China

Singapore will be keen to show its continued geopolitically neutral stance, while Malaysia is expected to prioritise economic issues, push for more investment.

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China-Singapore relations

Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong kicks off China visit, set to meet Xi

It’s Lee’s first mainland visit since the pandemic began; in CCTV interview he describes China-Singapore relations as ‘very good’.

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China's border reopening

China sets stage for a rush of post-Covid international events

Numerous sports and trade events are expected to return to China this year after being postponed, scaled down or held online since the coronavirus pandemic began.

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Mascots for the 2022 Asian Games are seen in Hangzhou. The event will be held in September and October after it was postponed last year. Photo: AFP
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