The 8th Hongqiao Forum open registration officially started, the number of elite participants will reach a new high in history.

The 8th China International Import Expo will be held in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th. The 8th Hongqiao International Economic Forum, an important part of the Import Expo, will be held at the same time. Yesterday, registration for the 8th Hongqiao Forum was officially launched. This year's Hongqiao Forum focuses on the theme of "Openness for Innovation Opportunities, Cooperation for a Shared Future" and will conduct discussions on four main topics: "Revitalizing Multilateral Cooperation," "Digital Empowerment," "Green and Sustainable Development," and "A More Open China." Issues such as global governance initiatives, the rise of the Global South, world trade restructuring, AI-driven development, green industries, digital economy, and technological innovation are attracting widespread attention. High-profile guests are expected to attend, including over 400 government and international organization senior representatives, Fortune 500 executives, business leaders, renowned scholars, and nearly 10 top scholars, including Nobel laureates, making it the largest gathering in the history of the forum.