【正确答案】 The purpose of the Western Forum of China is to exchange the information, pool wisdom, and to promote cooperation for common development. The Forum will build a bridge for the world to know the western region and for this region to go to the world. It will also serve as a platform for communication between western and eastern China and within the region itself. The Forum has come into being with the launching of the Western Development Program and will continue as development advances. I believe all of you—innovative and visionary scholars, business people, and political figures—will share with us your valuable ideas concerning the development of this region. I am sure your contribution will make the Forum shine with wisdom.