Boao Forum expected to pool more wisdom for development

Will this year's Boao Forum for Asia be able to generate a stronger consensus for the economic integration of Asia and globalization?

This is a question many were asking as the annual forum opened on Tuesday with the theme of a shared future, concerted action and common development.

As it provides an opportunity for politicians, business leaders, economists and think tanks to brainstorm on the major issues of economic development, what the forum can achieve before it closes on Friday will bear close attention.