The ninth annual session of China Development Forum was held in Beijing on March 23-24, 2008. The theme of this event was “China towards 2020: Development Goals and Policy Options”. The participants were engaged in frank and sincere dialogue and interaction in a way that met the purpose of the Forum, which is to serve as a channel for dialogue and communication between Chinese and international entrepreneurs, scholars and government officials, help China and the rest of the world know each other better.

Among the participants were senior officials who had just been appointed by a new Chinese Central Government, world-renowned academics and executives, old friends who had participated in the Forum for many times, and many new friends. Carrying on its tradition from the previous eight annual sessions, this year’s event continued to provide an opportunity for the participants to have a full exchange of ideas. Chinese and international experts present at the conference alike shared their penetrating analysis.