Financial Street Forum 2025 Highlights International Collaboration and Economic Resilience

Financial Street Forum 2025 Concludes with Valuable Outcomes

The Financial Street Forum 2025 concluded on Thursday with impactful discussions centered on international collaboration aimed at boosting economic and trade resilience in a rapidly changing global environment. Participants from both domestic and international spheres gathered to share insights on the global investment landscape and development trends, thereby reinvigorating cooperation in financial, economic, and trade matters across regions.

During the event, Dr. Axel van Trotsenburg, Senior Managing Director of the World Bank, highlighted the organization's mission to assist countries in fostering economies that promote growth and job creation. He emphasized the necessity of investments in infrastructure, support for political and regulatory reforms, and the reduction of non-tariff trade barriers to stimulate economic growth.

Additionally, Miao Jianmin, Chairman of China Merchants Group Limited and China Merchants Bank Company Limited, underscored the need for the evolution of international economic development and trade to harmonize with updated financial regulations and innovation capabilities. He argued that a cohesive global financial landscape must evolve alongside the real economy, technological advancement, and social progress to create a more inclusive financial system that supports firms with robust resources and innovative tools for international operations.

Zhang Xiangchen, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization, pointed out the critical need to cater to the requirements of developing nations by bolstering their integration within the global value chain through targeted investments and collaborative economic and trade strategies.

Former Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Zhou Xiaochuan, also added that central banks must strike a balance between financial stability and growing inflation while ensuring that developing and emerging economies maintain their external economic equilibrium.

The forum featured 38 high-profile thematic events attended by over 400 participants from more than 30 countries, including government officials, representatives from international organizations, financial institutions, experts, and academics, as highlighted by Yin Yong, Mayor of Beijing, during the closing ceremony. The conference shone a light on the significant role of financial policy as a vital indicator of market health, and it hosted five international sub-events focused on Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

According to Yin, a series of key institutions were introduced, several international cooperation agreements were signed, more than 100 important achievements were unveiled, and over 300 prominent companies engaged in in-depth dialogues with more than 100 investment institutions throughout the forum.

This year's Financial Street Forum has set a firm foundation for ongoing international collaborative efforts in finance and trade, showcasing the potential for positive growth amid global economic fluctuations. The exchange of ideas and resources during the conference is expected to lead to enhanced collaboration and development projects worldwide, reaffirming the importance of unity in facing economic challenges.