Shanghai Hosts the 2025 Bund Summit
At the historic waterfront of Shanghai’s Bund, the 2025 Bund Summit convened global financial leaders to chart a roadmap for China’s financial future. Experts spoke to CGTN reporter Li Mengyuan, highlighting how China’s financial market anchors stability and fuels global growth.
China as a Global Stabilizer
Panelists underscored China’s emerging role as a stabilizer in volatile markets. They noted that robust trade ties and open capital flows helped cushion global shocks, reinforcing confidence among investors from the EU, the United States and beyond.
Real Economy on the Rise
Speakers pointed to China’s real economy—which encompasses manufacturing, services and infrastructure—as a key driver for advancing toward a developed economy. An expert in a fireside chat noted that ongoing reforms in financial regulation and digital finance highlight this potential.
Looking Ahead
Attendees emphasized three priorities:
- Deepening market openness
- Accelerating green finance initiatives
- Embracing fintech and digital assets
As the next wave of global growth unfolds, the Bund Summit’s blueprint sets a course for more interconnected markets and sustainable finance.
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Bund Summit: Charting the blueprint for China's financial future
cgtn.com
