【正确答案】 This forum directly served the overall objective of the Expo and focused on the theme of new trends and changes in economic development at home and abroad. Based on the philosophy of inclusive development, it aimed at making economic globalization more open, inclusive, balanced and beneficial for all, building an open world economy and prompting global trade growth.
The Forum consisted of an opening ceremony, also the opening session of the CUE, three parallel forums, International Business Media and Think Tank Forum, themed on "spurring new vitality of global trade and creating an open and win-win scenario". The three parallel forums focused on the topics of "trade and opening" "trade and innovation" and "trade and investment". Discussions were held around the promotion of trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, the construction of an open world economy, and the boosting of trade innovation growth with trade in services, the digital economy and e-commerce. Moreover, new impetus of economic growth, constructive interaction between trade and investment and sustainable development were also among the topics.
The three forums attracted more than 2,400 visitors, including delegations at national and regional levels, international organizations, exhibitors, purchasers and other business representatives.