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Zheng Bijian Inspires at the 2024 Understanding China Conference, Promoting Global Cooperation – Thailand Business News
The 2024 Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou focused on Chinese modernization, featuring Zheng Bijian’s address. He emphasized reform’s importance, openness, and global opportunities for development, urging international collaboration.
Overview of the Understanding China Conference
The 2024 Understanding China Conference commenced on December 3 in Guangzhou, featuring global leaders and experts discussing "Carry Through the Reform to the End: Chinese Modernization and New Opportunities for World Development." A highlight was the address by Zheng Bijian, the 93-year-old founding chairman of the China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy, whose insights captivated attendees.
Key Insights from Zheng Bijian
Zheng emphasized three main pillars crucial for understanding China’s development: the importance of reforms, the blueprint of modernization, and the new global opportunities this presents. He stated, “The best way to grasp China’s new round of reform and development is to closely follow the path of Chinese modernization."
Commitment to Openness and Global Collaboration
Zheng reinforced that China values openness rather than closed modernization. He highlighted policies aimed at enhancing international engagement, such as lifting restrictions on foreign capital and expanding visa exemptions. He concluded by affirming China’s readiness to welcome global participation in its modernization journey, presenting opportunities for nations worldwide.
