Forum to gather global insights

The upcoming Boao Forum for Asia annual conference will be a platform for global political and business leaders to share insights on China's economic opening-up, the Belt and Road Initiative and fostering innovation, which will be the fundamental drivers for creation of new growth engines for the world economy, experts say.

Since this year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up, the forum is expected to witness a series of new measures, especially for a further opening of the financial sector, when it is held in South China's island province of Hainan from April 8 to 11.

With a theme of "An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity", participants are also expected to discuss key issues related to globalization, the Belt and Road Initiative and innovation.