Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-05-17 13:36Group 1 - The 2025 Tsinghua Wudaokou Global Financial Forum opened in Shenzhen, focusing on the theme of building an open and inclusive economic and financial system [1] - Experts discussed the challenges and opportunities in international trade and investment amid global changes, emphasizing the need for resilient multilateral cooperation frameworks [1] - Hu Xiaolan highlighted three "rebalancing" aspects in international trade and investment, including cost-effectiveness, global trade adjustments, and currency diversification [1][3] Group 2 - Li Nan pointed out that while global GDP and trade have shown growth, foreign direct investment (FDI) remains stagnant, indicating a low-growth, high-debt global environment [3][5] - Investment protection policies in developed countries have surged by 140% since 2020, reflecting a shift towards national security considerations in trade and investment [5] - The digital economy is projected to grow at an annual rate of 10% to 12%, contrasting with the decline in other investment areas [5] Group 3 - Marshall Mills emphasized the need to eliminate trade barriers and protectionism to unlock potential growth in productivity and the private sector [7] - He suggested that China should increase fiscal spending to boost domestic demand and enhance social security to achieve economic rebalancing [7] - Cui Li stressed the importance of product strength and long-term competitive advantages in navigating the current challenging environment [9] Group 4 - Cui Li also discussed the significance of compliance, resilience, and resource connectivity in adapting to uncertainty [9] - The discussion included insights on how developing countries can achieve sustainable growth amid limited resources and the importance of Chinese investments abroad [9][10]