第八届虹桥国际经济论坛举行——为推动构建开放型世界经济贡献智慧力量

Group 1: Core Themes of the Forum - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is being held in Shanghai, featuring the Hongqiao International Economic Forum, which focuses on "open cooperation to create new opportunities and share a new future" [1] - The flagship report "World Open Report 2025" was released, indicating a global openness index of 0.7545 for 2024, a decrease of 0.05% year-on-year, with developed economies showing a decline of 0.25% and emerging markets increasing by 0.42% [2] - China has significantly improved its openness index from 0.5891 in 1990 to 0.7634 in 2024, marking a nearly 30% increase over 35 years, positioning it as a leader in global openness [2] Group 2: Global Economic Cooperation - Azerbaijan emphasizes the importance of developing economic cooperation with China, highlighting the need for an open, innovative, and people-centered economic model [3] - Jeffrey Sachs from Columbia University calls for countries to abandon zero-sum thinking and support multilateral trade systems, recognizing China's role in promoting global trade networks [3] - The World Trade Organization (WTO) stresses the irreplaceable role of multilateral trade systems and encourages member cooperation to maintain its authority [3] Group 3: Sustainable Development and Global South Cooperation - The forum highlights the importance of "revitalizing multilateral cooperation," focusing on global trade restructuring and enhancing the resilience of supply chains [4] - The UN Industrial Development Organization praises China's efforts in expanding trade with developing countries and providing zero-tariff policies for the least developed nations [4] - The forum discusses the role of initiatives like the Belt and Road and global development initiatives in enhancing infrastructure and sustainable development in Africa [4] Group 4: Innovation and Technological Development - The forum addresses the significance of innovation as a primary driver of development, focusing on trends in technology and sustainable development [6] - Discussions on artificial intelligence emphasize the need for collaboration among governments, academia, and industry to ensure safe and beneficial AI development [6] - China's leadership in electric vehicle technology and advanced manufacturing is recognized as a key driver of global economic growth and clean energy transition [7]