The first organization meeting for the sub-forum of the 7th Hongqiao International Economic Forum (HQF) was held in Beijing on Sept 3.

Representatives from the HQF members, relevant think tanks and media partners were in attendance.

During the meeting, it was announced that renowned scholars, some Nobel Prize and Turing Award laureates, as well as executives from international companies, such as AstraZeneca, Louis Dreyfus Company, 3M, and BHP, have confirmed their attendance or expressed interest in participating in this year's forum.

The HQF, held concurrently with the annual China International Import Expo (CIIE), comprises the main forum, the release of "World Openness Report 2024", and 19 sub-forums across four sections. Additionally, exclusive events such as roundtable meetings for foreign enterprises and promotional activities related to "Investing in China" are also included during the forum.

The first organization meeting for the sub-forum of the 7th Hongqiao International Economic Forum is held in Beijing on Sept 3. [Photo/CIIE Bureau]