Boao sound bites

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

It is evident that the global economy requires a new development paradigm, and in this context, Asia is leading the way toward a new era of sustainable development and it is expected to contribute 60 percent of global GDP growth this year. Asia’s economic achievements are a testament to the region’s resilience, innovation, and determination, while challenges lie ahead.

Nauruan President David Adeang

No nation can thrive in isolation, neither should any nation be isolated from economic and financial engagement with the rest of the world. We appreciate and applaud President Xi Jinping’s openness and the vision for promoting economic globalization and creating new prospects for growth and development, which is vital for small countries such as Nauru.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena

Economic growth of China is economic growth of the world. Economic growth of the world will have to address the emergence of a new order, which comes with realities of what we can and what we have achieved in areas such as renewable energy, climate change, and the blue economy. Sri Lanka has taken a new turn of advanced development with the assistance of China, which we appreciate.

Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit

We recognize the role of the Boao forum and China in providing development alternatives for other countries on the basis of mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation. The Global Development Initiative proposed by China has created necessary conditions to stimulate economic growth without harming the environment.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Cambodia’s president of the Supreme Privy Council to the King

China’s emphasis on technological and industrial innovation, notably through the development of new quality productive forces, as well as on environment and sustainability, shows that China favors quality rather than absolute growth. China has shouldered a heavy responsibility in supporting the growth of all nations, from Asia to Africa and Latin America.

Daren Tang, director-general of the World Intellectual Property Organization

Asia has become the world’s most powerful IP engine. We have 70 percent of all IP applications coming from Asia, up from 50 percent 20 years ago. These developments show that Asia has emerged as a major driver of ideas and innovation and that the global IP landscape has become much more diversified, with gamechanging ideas emerging from all parts of the world.

Mathias Cormann,

secretary-general of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Globalization and increasing global trade have been a central pillar of Asia’s economic success, delivering significant benefits to its people. Indeed, globalization and increased global trade have delivered increased incomes and living standards across Asia and all around the world, helping to lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty.