Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that emerging markets and developing economies are accelerating their openness, enhancing regional economic cooperation, and promoting inclusive globalization, which injects new momentum into global development [1][2] - The 2024 World Openness Index is projected to be 0.7545, a decrease of 0.05% year-on-year, down 0.34% from 2019, and down 5.39% from 2008, while showing a growth of 7.08% since 1990 [1] - Developed economies have an openness index of 0.7859, which is a decline of 0.25% year-on-year, whereas the openness index for emerging markets and developing economies is 0.7125, reflecting an increase of 0.42% [1] Group 2 - China has shown significant progress in 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, ranking among the top globally [2] - The report highlights China's initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative, hosting the China International Import Expo, establishing free trade pilot zones, and improving global governance reforms as key practices in its openness [2] - The report emphasizes that global open cooperation is essential for world peace and development, advocating for a balance between openness and security governance as a critical issue for all nations to address collaboratively [2]