第八届进博会｜开放·创新·合作——聆听“虹桥声音”

Group 1: Core Themes of the Forum - The eighth Hongqiao International Economic Forum emphasizes the importance of building an open world economy through collaboration and innovation [1] - The theme of the forum is "Open Cooperation Creates New Opportunities, Sharing a New Future" with multiple sub-forums focusing on open cooperation, innovation, development, and sharing [1] Group 2: Global Market Insights - The World Open Index for 2024 is projected to be 0.7545, a decrease of 0.05% year-on-year and a decline of 0.34% compared to 2019, indicating a scarcity of market resources [2] - China's Open Index has increased by 29.6% from 0.5891 in 1990 to 0.7634 in 2024, showcasing its growing market potential [2] Group 3: China's Role in Global Trade - China is recognized as the second-largest consumer market globally, with over 800 million people expected to join the middle-income group in the next decade, presenting significant market opportunities [2] - The commitment to high-level opening up is reiterated, with China's market expected to provide predictable development opportunities amid global economic uncertainties [2][3] Group 4: Technological Innovation - The new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation is reshaping the global landscape for open innovation [4] - Qualcomm's AI acceleration plan aims to integrate AI experiences into smartphones and various terminals, driving the industry towards a new stage of intelligence [4] Group 5: Intellectual Property Protection - Protecting intellectual property is recognized as essential for fostering collaborative innovation, with ongoing efforts to strengthen international cooperation against infringement [5] Group 6: Infrastructure and Trade Connectivity - The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway's capacity has been enhanced, and the Baku International Sea Port's throughput has reached 25 million tons, facilitating trade between China and Europe [6] - China's commitment to expanding high-level openness is seen as a source of confidence for global economic development [6] Group 7: Sustainable Agricultural Development - Accelerating sustainable agricultural development is highlighted as a critical task, with initiatives like hybrid rice technology and smallholder capacity building providing new momentum for global southern countries [7]