A sophomore at Southwestern University of Finance & Economics, Jin Zhoujian is often busy with leisure pursuits, working as the university's chorus leader and playing basketball.
"The opportunity is here," said Zhong Zhihui, a 36-year-old overseas returned student who has chosen Chengdu to continue his career.
The electronic information industry is likely to be the first to see a windfall from the Fortune Global Forum, said Xiang Qihan, CEO of Yonyou Software Co Ltd, a major producer of management software in the Asian-Pacific region.
The decision to hold this year's 2013 Fortune Global Forum in Chengdu has piqued the interest of many foreign companies that had previously been shy about investing in the Sichuan capital.
Tap4Fun is one of the few Chinese game developers that makes products for a global audience, said Charlie Moseley, creative director of the company.
In many Chinese cities, life is hectic and fast paced, but Chengdu is a rare exception.
Featuring well-preserved architecture of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, Huanglongxi is one of China's top 10 water towns.
Chengdu is the birthplace of Happy Farmhouse tourism, one of the city's signature forms of entertainment.
More than 600 participants have confirmed their attendance at the 2013 Fortune Global Forum, said Wu Hongjian, a senior official of the State Council Information Office, on May 30.
Former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson will give an opening address on economic reform in China on the second day of the Fortune Global Forum on June 7.
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