Top executives from leading international companies will gather in Beijing for the annual China Development Forum. The event, scheduled for March 23-24 at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, will attract CEOs from Qualcomm, FedEx, Siemens, BMW, Saudi Aramco, Rio Tinto, Nestlé, Mercedes-Benz, AstraZeneca, Estée Lauder, Citadel, Standard Chartered, KPMG, and Deutsche Bank.
The forum will also see participation from top executives in the mining, engineering, and healthcare sectors. The draft agenda, subject to potential changes, indicates a higher representation of European CEOs compared to previous years.
Foreign direct investment in mainland China reached 171.21 billion yuan ($23.87 billion) in the first two months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Commerce. This signifies continued interest from international businesses in the Chinese market.
6 Comments
Matzomaster
I hope this forum will lead to concrete actions for tackling global challenges.
Karamba
Boycott these companies that are complicit in China's human rights violations!
Rotfront
Shameful that they are ignoring human rights abuses in China to make a profit.
Matzomaster
This event gives me hope for a more prosperous and sustainable future.
Karamba
This is just greenwashing their way into the Chinese market.
Coccinella
This forum will provide a platform for collaboration and innovation.