A prominent gathering of foreign business leaders is set to take place in Beijing later this month, as dozens of top CEOs converge for the annual China Development Forum. Scheduled for March 23-24 at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the event will serve as a platform for high-level discussions on China’s economic future and foreign investment.
Notable attendees include executives from major global companies such as Qualcomm, FedEx, Siemens, BMW, Saudi Aramco, Rio Tinto, and Citadel. The forum is expected to feature meetings between some CEOs and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a draft agenda and sources familiar with the matter.
The forum comes at a critical moment for China, as the country navigates escalating geopolitical tensions and seeks to bolster domestic consumption in the face of renewed U.S. tariff pressure. Beijing has been eager to attract foreign investment, aiming to rejuvenate its economy while managing the complexities of its international relationships.
This year’s forum sees a notable increase in European CEO participation, reflecting a shift in global business dynamics and the ongoing importance of China as a key player in the global economic landscape.
For further insights on China’s economic strategies and the role of foreign investment, updates from the China Development Forum will be closely watched by policymakers and global markets.
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