[Explanation] On April 21, the Boao Forum for Asia 2021 Annual Conference concluded.

Li Baodong, Secretary-General of the Boao Forum for Asia, said at the closing press conference that the current annual meeting was held under the special background of a century of change and a century of epidemics.

The guests at the conference discussed many hot topics and achieved positive results.

  [Concurrent] Li Baodong, Secretary General of Boao Forum for Asia

  The leaders of the participating countries and representatives of politics, business and academia also expressed important opinions on the three key words of the annual conference theme: "Great Changes in the World", "Global Governance", and "Belt and Road Cooperation".

The meeting achieved important and positive results, gathered a consensus on working together to overcome the epidemic and strengthened global governance, voiced calls for upholding multilateralism, strengthening communication and coordination, and exploring the direction of restoring the world economy and promoting common development.

All parties generally believe that strengthening global governance and international cooperation is more important than ever.

  [Explanation] As a traditional event of the Forum’s annual meeting, this China-US Entrepreneur Dialogue has received widespread attention.

Li Baodong said that the lineup of guests for the dialogue was strong and the discussion was enthusiastic.

  [Concurrent] Li Baodong, Secretary General of Boao Forum for Asia

  The guests at the meeting not only pointed out some difficulties and problems in the Sino-US economic and trade relations, but also deeply realized the current achievements and the huge potential of Sino-US trade. They all believed that the prospects of Sino-US economic and trade cooperation are very broad. The foundation of cooperation is solid.

The focus is to discuss how to resolve Sino-US trade frictions, tap the potential of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, and promote the healthy development of economic and trade relations between the two countries.

Everyone made an assessment of the big situation, and they all thought that this kind of dialogue and discussion was very constructive.

  [Explanation] This annual meeting also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the founding of the forum.

In the past 20 years, the forum has witnessed the extraordinary journey that China, Asia and the world have gone through.

In 2021, the forum will continue to hold a series of important events around hot topics such as technological innovation and green finance, and play an important role in promoting the development of Asia and the world.

  Cheng Yu reports from Boao, Hainan

Editor in charge: [Wang Kai]