Highlights of the 8th Hongqiao Forum
This week, at the 8th Hongqiao Forum during the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on the Chinese mainland, a roundtable titled Experts’ Views on World Openness brought together global leaders to discuss how high-standard opening-up can shape our shared future.
A Diverse Panel of Global Voices
Hosted by Wang Guan, the session featured:
- Zhu Min, former deputy managing director of the IMF
- Kishore Mahbubani, veteran diplomat and former Singaporean permanent representative to the UN
- Hamid Rashid, former head of the UN Global Economic Monitoring Branch
- Zhang Yuyan, academician at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Key Insights: Cooperation, Innovation, Growth
Panelists emphasized that expanding market access and lowering trade barriers can:
- Boost international cooperation across G20 nations
- Drive technological innovation by connecting startups with new markets
- Support sustainable economic growth amid global challenges
Looking Ahead
As the CIIE wraps up on November 10, 2025, experts agree that high-standard opening-up is not just a trade slogan but a catalyst for long-term collaboration. Young entrepreneurs, policymakers, and changemakers have a clear invitation: seize the opportunities created by a more open world economy.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
