The China Development Forum 2025 kicked off on March 23, bringing together global leaders, business executives, and experts to discuss this year’s theme: “Unleashing Development Momentum for Stable Global Growth.”
With 12 symposiums and several closed-door sessions, the forum covers a wide array of topics, including healthcare, consumption, artificial intelligence, and sustainable supply chains.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang addressed the forum, reaffirming China’s commitment to openness and global collaboration. He announced plans to further expand market access in various sectors for foreign investors.
Dr. John Quelch, Executive Vice Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University, highlighted the importance of confidence when investing in China. “Premier Li’s clear and persuasive speech strengthens trust in China’s economic management,” he said. “Investing in China is not only a strategic business move but also a contribution to global prosperity.”
Zhu Min, Vice Chairman of the China Centre for International Economic Exchanges, outlined key insights into the global industrial landscape. He noted that the global industrial chain is entering a period of instability and emphasized the need for nations to work together to build cooperative industrial chains that go beyond traditional profit motives. “China should continue developing an open and shared industrial chain, which is essential for the stability of the global economy,” Zhu stated.
Jeremy Weir, Chairman of Trafigura Group, praised China’s achievements in supply chain management. He attributed China’s success to a combination of government support, a favorable business environment, long-term strategic planning, and world-class logistics infrastructure. “These strengths have enabled China to play a critical role in ensuring global supply chain resilience,” Weir commented.
Amid rising external instability and uncertainty, China remains steadfast in its pursuit of high-quality development. Han Wenxiu, Executive Deputy Director of the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs, emphasized that China’s stable and sustained growth serves as a stabilizing force for the global economy, helping to counterbalance external uncertainties.
Participants at the forum collectively agreed that the China Development Forum continues to expand its influence on the global stage. As China emerges as a key hub for global investment, it is increasingly clear that investing in China is investing in the future.
