Yao Ming, Chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association and Vice President of the All-China Youth Federation

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It is a great pleasure to be invited to the 7 China International Import Expo (CIIE) and Hongqiao International Economic Forum!

The youth is a key pillar in the development of economic globalization, playing a vital role in promoting science and technology innovation and development, fostering connections between cultures, and establishing a new order in global governance.

The voices and actions of the young people are shaping the future world landscape.

Hongqiao International Economic Forum provides a platform for international political, business, and academic actors to exchange ideas on trending global issues. This year marks the first time that Hongqiao International Economic Forum has dedicated a sub-forum to youth topics, which shows that

people are paying extra attention to the younger generations' growing influence on global affairs. At this year's sub-forum "Globalization and Youth Development:Creating a Shared Better Future", leaders from various sectors will gather to focus on the youth perspective, delving into the trend of economic globalization and its impact on youth development, 

and leading young people worldwide to demonstrate their sense of responsibility through concrete actions.

I look forward to having in-depth exchanges with young participants and all the guests from the world during the event,

to jointly explore the opportunities and challenges faced by youth as both groups and individuals.

Let us work together to contribute to the youth development.

Finally, I wish the 7th CIIE and Hongqiao International Economic Forum a great success!  

I look forward to seeing you all at The GALA!

Further reading:

Hongqiao International Economic Forum (hereinafter referred to as HQF) is held in tandem with the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Under the theme of "High-Standard Opening up for Universally Beneficial and Inclusive Economic Globalization", the 7th HQF features the main forum (the opening ceremony of the CIIE and HQF), and 19 parallel sessions under "1+4" sections, i.e. the Press Release and International Symposium on World Openness Report 2024 and parallel sessions under Opening-up for Development, Opening-up for Cooperation, Opening-up for Innovation and Opening-up for Sharing. Meanwhile, closed meetings, including roundtables for foreign-funded enterprises and promotional activities related to "Invest in China", will be organized at the 7th HQF.

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Introduction to CIIE & HQF GALA

The 7th China International Import Expo & Hongqiao International Economic Forum Gala (CIIE&HQF GALA) will continue to be held before the opening ceremony, further enhancing the quality of services provided.

Facilitate networking and meetings. The Hongqiao Forum Secretariat will promptly release guest information to support mutual networking.

Enhance media interaction. Mainstream media will be invited to the event for scheduled interviews and spontaneous on-site interviews with high-profile guests, to enhance visibility. Photography services will also be provided.

Launch the function of message reservation. The information system of the Hongqiao Forum is optimized and upgraded. This system integrates such functions as registration, information inquiry, and guest interaction. It is now operational within the Hongqiao Forum module of the "Import Expo" App and applet.