There are more than 30 countries waiting to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, in addition to its 57 founding members, the bank's president said.
Emerging technologies and media platforms could add up to communication tools to promote holistic tourism by telling Chinese stories to the world.
The keynote speech delivered by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the opening ceremony of the 2016 annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia has put forth a new vision for promoting regional development and revitalizing Asia, overseas observers said Thursday.
A leading Chinese healthcare company plans to save the long-distance trips by those seeking advanced medical services abroad by bringing in some of the best foreign doctors, medicines and equipment home.
The New Development Bank will sell its first bond by the second quarter of this year, the bank's vice-president said.
Economists and business leaders from Asia and beyond at the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia are closely following China's efforts and progress in economic structural reforms, saying that these are more important than the growth speed.
The US can take its time deciding whether to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, said Jin Liqun, president of the China-initiated bank on Friday.
The New Development Bank (NDB) will sell its first bond, denominated in renminbi, in the second quarter of this year, with a size of $460-767 million.
By removing systematic blocks and adopting new technology, China will be able to expand access to financial services to all people, according to experts at the Boao Forum conference.
Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday highlighted global cooperation as he reassured entrepreneurs attending Boao Forum for Asia that China's market will stay open.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with members of the Boao Forum for Asia board of directors, hailing the forum as a platform for countries to open their minds and conduct discussions for innovation and industrial revolution.
The 2016 Boao Forum for Asia will be held in South China's Hainan province from March 22 to 25. Participants at the annual conference will focus on Asia's New future: New Dynamics, New Vision and take part in panel discussions.
The forum, a non-government and non-profit organization, is a platform for leaders in government, business and academia from Asia and beyond to share their visions on the most pressing issues in this dynamic region and the world at large.
