The China Development Forum 2025, which concluded on March 24 in Beijing, demonstrated China's commitment to fostering a stable and open business environment by bringing together global business and political leaders to discuss China's economic future.
A total of 79 foreign and 62 Chinese entrepreneurs were invited, including six from companies that set up operations in the Hongqiao International Central Business District.
Executives from global multinationals attending the forum praised China's consistent openness, noting that it will drive new industrialization, sustainable growth, and digital innovation. They emphasized China's growing technological capabilities and market-driven efficiency as key factors in increasing opportunities for international enterprises, reinforcing the view that China remains an attractive investment destination.
China's economic trajectory remains one of the most compelling stories of the 21st century. By deepening reforms and expanding high-standard opening-up, it continues to attract global enterprises.
Among the attendees from the Hongqiao International Central Business District were top executives including Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management at Bosch; Bill Thomas, CEO of KPMG; Judy Marks, CEO of Otis; Morten Wierod, CEO of ABB Group; Li Xiande, chairman of Jinko Solar; and Zhang Lei, chairman of Envision Group.
