Boao forum sub-forums kick off highlighting trade, economy, regional cooperation

Robert Koopman (first from left), former chief economist of the World Trade Organization, speaks at a sub-forum focusing on new global trade patterns amid tariff wars during the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026, on March 24. [Photo by Zhang Wei/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 launched a series of sub-forums addressing new global trade patterns amid tariff wars, high-quality development of China's economy, and regional policy coordination on March 24. The form in Hainan province runs from March 24 to 27.