Video | Key Points! Four Numbers to Understand the Boao Asia Forum 2026 Annual Conference

Ask AI · Why do the three major historical coordinates make this year’s forum even more milestone-worthy?

On March 24, the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference arrived as scheduled. Government leaders, business figures, academics, and other participants from multiple Asian and other countries and regions gathered again in Hainan to jointly discuss major plans for the development of Asia and the world.

Four numbers to understand this year’s forum annual conference

The Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference runs from today through the 27th. With a four-day agenda packed with fresh ideas, it’s worth a close look. Use four numbers to quickly get the gist.

“One theme”: The theme of this year’s Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference is “Shaping a Shared Future: New Circumstances, New Opportunities, and New Cooperation”.

“Two dimensions”: Globally, the world economy is currently in a period of deep adjustment and accelerating transformation; while in Asia, as the world economy’s main engine, its role remains steady, and its position as a hub for global development cooperation is even more prominent.

“Three major historical coordinates”: This refers to this year’s forum annual conference coinciding with three milestones— the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the first full year after the Hainan Free Trade Port completed customs clearance procedures, and the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Boao Forum for Asia.

“Four major core topics”: This refers to this year’s forum annual conference focusing on discussions around “grasping the broad trends of the world and guiding the direction of development,” “deepening regional cooperation and unleashing strong momentum,” “promoting transformation and innovation to unlock development potential,” and “strengthening partnership ties to achieve inclusive development,” among others.