The annual session of the China Development Forum 2017 is hosted by the Development Research Center of the State Council of China on March 18-20.[photo.chinadaily.com.cn]

The annual session of the China Development Forum 2017, organized by the China Development Research Foundation, was hosted by the Development Research Center of the State Council of China on March 18-20, 2017 at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.

The theme of this year’s forum was “China and the World: Economic Transformation through Structural Reforms”. The meeting addressed key topical issues concerning China’s place in the world at this time of profound global uncertainties, which stretch to the economy and industry, international relations, public policy, sustainable development, health and welfare, finance, and technology and innovation.

Premier Li Keqiang attended the forum. He met with representatives from overseas and exchanged views with them on reform and development of the Chinese economy in the 13th Five-Year Plan. Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli addressed the opening ceremony. DRC President Li Wei served as president of the forum, and delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony.