The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA; Chinese: 博鳌亚洲论坛; pinyin: Bó'áo Yàzhōu Lùntán), initiated by 25 Asian countries and Australia (increased to 28 in 2006), is a non-profit organisation that hosts high-level forums for leaders from government, business and academia in Asia and other continents to share their vision on the most pressing issues in this region and the world at large. BFA is modelled on the World Economic Forum held annually in Davos, Switzerland. Its fixed address is in Bo'ao, Hainan province, China, although the Secretariat is based in Beijing. The forum, sometimes known as the “Asian Davos”, takes its name from the town of Boao, located in China's southern Hainan province, which has been the permanent venue for its annual conference since 2002.[1]
The Forum is committed to promoting regional economic integration and bringing Asian countries even closer to their development goals. Initiated in 1998 by Fidel V. Ramos, former President of the Philippines, Bob Hawke, former Prime Minister of Australia, and Morihiro Hosokawa, former Prime Minister of Japan, the Boao Forum for Asia was formally inaugurated in February 2001. The founding of the BFA was driven by the People's Republic of China and founded by 26 Asian and Australasian states on 27 February 2001. The organisation held its first meeting from 12 to 13 April 2002.
Discussions at the BFA focus on economics, integration, cooperation, society and the environment. In the past the forum also addressed China's entry into the World Trade Organization, as well as Southeast Asia's economic crisis during the 1990s. The geopolitical strategy 'China's peaceful rise' was a topic of discussion for the forum in 2004. In addition to its annual meeting, the BFA also sponsors other forums and meetings related to Asian issues.
The 2009 forum was held in Boao, Hainan, from 17 to 19 April 2009. The theme was "Asia: Managing Beyond Crisis".[4]
2010
The 2010 forum was held in Boao, Hainan, from 9–11 April 2010. The theme was "Green Recovery: Asia’s Realistic Choice for Sustainable Growth".[5]
2011
Boao Forum for Asia 2011
The Energy, Resources & Sustainable Development Conference for the organisation was held in Perth, Western Australia, Australia between the 11 and 12 July 2011.[6][7] The conferences brought together business, industry and political leaders in the region to discuss energy and resource security, development and trade.[6]Australian Foreign MinisterKevin Rudd stated China will invest US 1 trillion dollars abroad and Australia is in a good position to attract capital to develop new mines, infrastructure to service China's insatiable appetite for energy and resources.[8][9] Rudd also indicated while Chinese capital is essential for Australia's economic future, China needs to do more in relaxing foreign investment rules for Australian companies such as restrictions on types of businesses, equity restrictions and branch or representative office caps.[10][11]
The 2014 forum was held in Hainan, from 8–11 April 2014, with the official opening address from Chinese premier Li Keqiang on 10 April.[16] The theme of the forum was "Asia's New Future: Identifying New Growth Drivers".[17]
Indian business tycoon Ratan Tata was appointed as a member of the Board of Boao Forum. The post is a rare distinction for an Indian in the Chinese government-backed influential body.[18]
The 2016 forum was held in Hainan, from 22 to 25 March 2016. Participants at the annual conference focused on Asia's New future: New Dynamics, New Vision and took part in panel discussions. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made the keynote speech at the opening of the annual conference.[20]
2017
The 2017 forum was held from 23 to 26 March 2017. Keynote speech was made by Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli at the opening plenary of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2017.[21] The theme for the conference was "Globalization and Free Trade: The Asian Perspectives".
2018
The Boao Forum for Asia 2018 was held between 8 and 11 April at Hainan Province, China. The theme of this year forum was "An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity".[22] China's paramount leaderXi Jinping gave the opening speech at the opening ceremony.[23] He said China will open up market including lowering tariffs on imported autos amid increasing trade tensions between US and China.[24]
2019
The 2019 forum was held in Hainan, from 26 to 29 March 2019. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made the keynote speech at the opening of the annual conference.
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^China's Xi announces plans to 'open' China, including lowering tariffs on imported autos 2018-04-09
^. XubhuaNet. April 30, 2020. Archived from the original on May 13, 2020.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Boao Forum for Asia news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Boao Forum for Asia BFA Chinese 博鳌亚洲论坛 pinyin Bo ao Yazhōu Luntan initiated by 25 Asian countries and Australia increased to 28 in 2006 is a non profit organisation that hosts high level forums for leaders from government business and academia in Asia and other continents to share their vision on the most pressing issues in this region and the world at large BFA is modelled on the World Economic Forum held annually in Davos Switzerland Its fixed address is in Bo ao Hainan province China although the Secretariat is based in Beijing The forum sometimes known as the Asian Davos takes its name from the town of Boao located in China s southern Hainan province which has been the permanent venue for its annual conference since 2002 1 Boao Forum for Asia博鳌亚洲论坛Formation2001TypeNon profit organizationLegal statusForumHeadquartersBo ao Hainan China Beijing Secretariat Region servedAsiaChairmanBan Ki moonSecretary GeneralLi BaodongWebsiteenglish boaoforum orgThe Forum is committed to promoting regional economic integration and bringing Asian countries even closer to their development goals Initiated in 1998 by Fidel V Ramos former President of the Philippines Bob Hawke former Prime Minister of Australia and Morihiro Hosokawa former Prime Minister of Japan the Boao Forum for Asia was formally inaugurated in February 2001 The founding of the BFA was driven by the People s Republic of China and founded by 26 Asian and Australasian states on 27 February 2001 The organisation held its first meeting from 12 to 13 April 2002 Discussions at the BFA focus on economics integration cooperation society and the environment In the past the forum also addressed China s entry into the World Trade Organization as well as Southeast Asia s economic crisis during the 1990s The geopolitical strategy China s peaceful rise was a topic of discussion for the forum in 2004 In addition to its annual meeting the BFA also sponsors other forums and meetings related to Asian issues Contents 1 2008 2 2009 3 2010 4 2011 5 2013 6 2014 7 2015 8 2016 9 2017 10 2018 11 2019 12 2020 13 See also 14 References 15 External links2008 EditThe Boao Forum For Asia Annual Conference 2008 was held on 10 13 April 2008 It was attended by heads of government from countries including Australia Pakistan Norway and Kazakhstan It also saw the historic meeting of Taiwan s Republic of China s Vice President elect Vincent Siew with People s Republic of China paramount leader Hu Jintao 2 3 2009 EditThe 2009 forum was held in Boao Hainan from 17 to 19 April 2009 The theme was Asia Managing Beyond Crisis 4 2010 EditThe 2010 forum was held in Boao Hainan from 9 11 April 2010 The theme was Green Recovery Asia s Realistic Choice for Sustainable Growth 5 2011 Edit Boao Forum for Asia 2011 The Energy Resources amp Sustainable Development Conference for the organisation was held in Perth Western Australia Australia between the 11 and 12 July 2011 6 7 The conferences brought together business industry and political leaders in the region to discuss energy and resource security development and trade 6 Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd stated China will invest US 1 trillion dollars abroad and Australia is in a good position to attract capital to develop new mines infrastructure to service China s insatiable appetite for energy and resources 8 9 Rudd also indicated while Chinese capital is essential for Australia s economic future China needs to do more in relaxing foreign investment rules for Australian companies such as restrictions on types of businesses equity restrictions and branch or representative office caps 10 11 2013 EditThis year forum was held from 6 to 8 April in Hainan Province 12 Bill Gates George Soros and Christine Lagarde attended 13 China s paramount leader Xi Jinping delivered the keynote address 14 This year focus was on Restructuring 15 2014 EditThe 2014 forum was held in Hainan from 8 11 April 2014 with the official opening address from Chinese premier Li Keqiang on 10 April 16 The theme of the forum was Asia s New Future Identifying New Growth Drivers 17 Indian business tycoon Ratan Tata was appointed as a member of the Board of Boao Forum The post is a rare distinction for an Indian in the Chinese government backed influential body 18 2015 EditLeaders or deputies from 16 countries including Armenia Australia Austria China Indonesia Kazakhstan Malaysia Nepal the Netherlands Qatar Russia Sri Lanka Sweden Thailand Uganda and Zambia attended the forum held from 26 to 29 March The theme of this year forum is community of shared destiny 19 2016 EditThe 2016 forum was held in Hainan from 22 to 25 March 2016 Participants at the annual conference focused on Asia s New future New Dynamics New Vision and took part in panel discussions Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made the keynote speech at the opening of the annual conference 20 2017 EditThe 2017 forum was held from 23 to 26 March 2017 Keynote speech was made by Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli at the opening plenary of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2017 21 The theme for the conference was Globalization and Free Trade The Asian Perspectives 2018 EditThe Boao Forum for Asia 2018 was held between 8 and 11 April at Hainan Province China The theme of this year forum was An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity 22 China s paramount leader Xi Jinping gave the opening speech at the opening ceremony 23 He said China will open up market including lowering tariffs on imported autos amid increasing trade tensions between US and China 24 2019 EditThe 2019 forum was held in Hainan from 26 to 29 March 2019 Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made the keynote speech at the opening of the annual conference 2020 EditThe 2020 Forum was cancelled due to COVID 19 25 See also EditWorld Economic ForumReferences Edit Lavers Georgina Global integration Dubai to host Boao Forum for Asia Archived 2015 07 13 at the Wayback Machine Vision June 2014 2008 Boao Forum for Asia to Kick Off in China CRI News 2008 04 12 extracted 2018 04 17 Taiwan VP elect says China agrees to official talks REUTERS 2008 04 14 extracted 2018 04 17 Boao Forum for Asia 2009 People s Daily Online 2010 Boao Forum For Asia cctv com a b O Brien Amanda July 13 2011 Keep China close says Kerry Stokes The Australian Retrieved 13 July 2011 Lady Zhong Press officer of the Secretariat of Boao Forum for Asia Boao Forum Latest Reports BFA Retrieved 13 July 2011 AAP July 11 2011 Rudd says China offers big opportunities AAP news smh com au Retrieved 13 July 2011 Business Spectator Pty Ltd 13 Jul 2011 Australia key to China investment report Business Spectator Pty Ltd Retrieved 13 July 2011 O Brien Amanda July 12 2011 Rudd hits back at China over protectionism The Australian Retrieved 13 July 2011 Emery Kate 13 July 2011 Integrate with China or dip out The West Australian www smh com au Retrieved 13 July 2011 Boao Forum for Asia annual conference 2013 Xinhau Net 2013 04 08 Retrieved 2018 04 17 Bill Gates Soros and Lagarde Confirm Attendance at Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2013 Boao Forum for Asia Archived from the original on 2 April 2013 Retrieved 2 April 2013 Xi s speech at Boao draws positive comments chinadaily com cn 2013 04 08 Retrieved 2013 05 24 http www chinadaily com cn business 2013 04 05 content 16377814 htm 2013 Boao Forum to focus on restructuring China Daily 2013 04 05 Retrieved 2018 04 17 Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2014 in Chinese Archived 2014 04 09 at the Wayback Machine boaoforum org April 8 2014 Boao Forum Information Centre Jan 9 2014 Archived from the original on December 25 2019 Retrieved April 10 2018 Business Standard Ratan Tata member of China backed Boao Forum April 11 2014 Boao Forum for Asia 2015 China Daily 2018 04 23 Boao Forum for Asia 2016 China org cn 2018 04 23 Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli s keynote speech at opening plenary of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2017 Xinhuanet com 2017 03 27 Boao Forum for Asia 2018 home page 2018 04 17 Archived from the original on 2019 11 27 Retrieved 2018 04 17 President Xi addresses opening ceremony of BFA annual conference 2018 2018 04 17 Archived from the original on 2019 11 25 Retrieved 2018 04 17 China s Xi announces plans to open China including lowering tariffs on imported autos 2018 04 09 Boao Forum for Asia cancels 2020 annual conference due to COVID 19 impact XubhuaNet April 30 2020 Archived from the original on May 13 2020 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Boao Forum for Asia Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Boao Forum for Asia amp oldid 1098096327, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
