Asia's rise in focus as Boao Forum for Asia marks 25 years
24 March 2026

Asia's rise in focus as Boao Forum for Asia marks 25 years

The Beijing Hour

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The Chinese president has called on Xiongan New Area to create a market-oriented and law-based business environment that is up to international standards (01:04). The Boao Forum for Asia has opened its annual conference in southern China, highlighting Asia's resilient economy and its continued role as the world's leading growth engine (11:16). Beijing has expressed strong protest after an intruder broke into its embassy in Tokyo (33:07).