金融为桥，链接全球经贸新机遇——“金融助力全球经贸发展”分论坛即将举办

Core Insights - The eighth Hongqiao International Economic Forum's sub-forum titled "Finance Empowering Global Economic and Trade Development" will be held on November 5 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, focusing on how finance can better empower global trade and economic development [1] - The forum aims to explore new opportunities and challenges in financial cooperation, seeking new paths and solutions to support global economic and trade development amidst significant changes in the global economic landscape [1] - The event is organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, with the Bank of China and China Economic Information Service as the co-organizers [4] Agenda Overview - The forum will include several key segments: opening remarks, special guest speeches, a signing session, keynote speeches, and a panel discussion [6][7] - Confirmed attendees include notable figures such as Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former Prime Minister of France, and Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Economics, among others from various sectors [2][12]