Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates a global trend of "overall tightening, increasing differentiation, and momentum transformation" in world openness, with a slight decrease in the World Openness Index for 2024 compared to previous years [1][3] - The report highlights that traditional open regions like Europe and North America are experiencing significant reductions in openness, while emerging markets and developing economies show a year-on-year increase in their openness index [1][3] - China's openness index is projected to rise by 0.5% in 2024, reflecting the strong vitality of its unique path to openness, with a nearly 30% increase in the index from 1990 to 2024, ranking among the fastest globally [3][5] Group 2 - The report emphasizes China's various initiatives, such as the Belt and Road Initiative and Free Trade Zones, which demonstrate that increased openness leads to development, and vice versa [5][9] - As of July this year, over 1.27 million foreign-invested enterprises have been established in China, with total investment exceeding $3 trillion, and foreign direct investment returns in China averaging around 9% over the past five years, ranking among the highest globally [7][9] - A report from the China-Germany Chamber of Commerce indicates that 92% of surveyed companies plan to continue operations in China, with over half intending to increase investments in the next two years, showcasing the positive interaction between multinational companies and China [7][9]

Core Insights - The "World Open Report 2025" indicates that China continues to lead in global openness, with its openness index rising from 0.5891 in 1990 to 0.7634 in 2024, marking an increase of nearly 30% over 35 years [1] - In contrast, the global openness index has slightly decreased by 0.05% year-on-year in 2024, and has declined by 0.34% since 2019 and 5.39% since 2008, highlighting China's unique position in expanding openness amid a tightening global environment [2] Summary by Sections - **China's Openness Index**: The openness index for China has shown significant growth, with increases of 12.44% since 2008 and 1.44% since 2019, positioning it first among major economies in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 0.5% [2] - **Expert Commentary**: Liao Fan, Director of the Institute of World Economics and Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, emphasizes that this growth reflects China's strong commitment to high-level openness and the resilience of its unique path, providing stability and certainty to the global openness landscape [2] - **Report Credibility**: The report, compiled by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum Research Center, has enhanced its global influence and credibility by including a chapter led by a Nobel Prize-winning economist [2]

Core Insights - The "World Open Report 2025" was released during the 8th Hongqiao International Economic Forum, focusing on promoting an open world economy [1][8] - The report consists of three main parts: global openness status, key global openness issues, and successful practices in global openness [1][3] Summary by Sections Global Openness Status - The 2024 World Openness Index is 0.7545, showing a slight decrease of 0.05% year-on-year, a decline of 0.34% compared to 2019, and a 5.39% drop from 2008 [5][6] - China's openness index has significantly improved from 0.5891 in 1990 to 0.7634 in 2024, marking a 29.6% increase, placing it among the top globally [5][6] Key Global Openness Issues - The report addresses cutting-edge topics such as cross-border data flow, global supply chain value chains, and industrialization in the Global South [1][3] Successful Practices in Global Openness - The report has expanded its data coverage to 35 years, from 1990 to 2024, providing a solid foundation for predicting long-term economic trends [3] - Since its first release in 2021, the report has gained increasing influence and serves as a platform for international dialogue, emphasizing the need for collaborative global governance [8]

Core Insights - The 8th China International Import Expo and Hongqiao International Economic Forum opened on November 5, 2023, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai [1] - The "World Openness Report 2025" was released during a key sub-forum, highlighting a complex landscape of global openness characterized by "overall tightening, increasing differentiation, and energy transition" [1] Summary by Categories - **Global Openness Index** - The global openness index is projected to decline by 0.05% year-on-year in 2024, a decrease of 0.34% compared to 2019, and a drop of 5.39% from 2008, indicating that the level of global openness remains in a contraction phase [1] - **Emerging Markets and Developing Economies** - In contrast, the openness index for emerging markets and developing economies increased by 0.42% year-on-year, positioning them as a crucial force in maintaining global openness [1]

Core Points - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2025, with over 50 countries and international organizations confirmed to participate [1] - The exhibition area for the business exhibition has exceeded 330,000 square meters, with 170 companies and 27 institutions being "full attendance" participants [1] - Sweden and the UAE will serve as the guest countries for the national comprehensive exhibition, with Kyrgyzstan participating for the first time [1] Group 1 - The business exhibition will feature a dedicated area for products from the least developed countries, expanding the existing African product section [1] - New partnerships with foreign provinces and cities have been established, with Saskatchewan, Canada, and Almaty, Kazakhstan, making their debut [1] - A "cross-border e-commerce selection platform" will be launched to support exhibitors through special promotions, professional matchmaking, and live streaming [1] Group 2 - The 8th Hongqiao Forum will continue to release the "World Open Report" and the latest "World Open Index," organizing several forum activities around themes such as "revitalizing multilateral cooperation" and "green and sustainable development" [1] - Supporting activities including policy interpretation, industry seminars, investment promotion, and product launches are being widely solicited [2] - A new "Charming Friendly Cities" display area will be added to the cultural exchange activities [2]