China-Boao Forum/Top Legislator/Future
China-Boao Forum/Top Legislator/Future
Dateline : March 26, 2026
Location : China
Duration : 1'55
Boao Town, Qionghai City, Hainan Province, south China - March 26, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Venue of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026
2. Various of Zhao Leji, chairman of National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, speaking at plenary; attendees
3. Boao Forum for Asia Chairman Ban Ki-moon speaking at plenary
4. Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at plenary
5. Speaker of Azerbaijan's National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova speaking at plenary
6. Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Jagath Wickremerathne speaking at plenary
7. South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok speaking at plenary via video link
8. Various of attendees; guest speaking
China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Thursday called for staying the course and jointly creating a better future at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026.
Zhao, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, made the remarks in a keynote speech at the plenary of the annual conference, which drew more than 1,600 participants from over 60 countries and regions.
Noting that this year marks the 25th anniversary of the BFA, Zhao said the forum has grown into a shining example in promoting exchanges and mutual learning, solidarity and coordination, and common development among countries in Asia and the wider world.
Zhao called for rejecting conflict and confrontation, and building a better future of peace and tranquility. Efforts should also be made to reject isolation and exclusion, and build a better future of win-win cooperation.
He also stressed the importance of rejecting hegemonic and bullying practices and building a better future of fairness and justice, as well as avoiding suspicion and distrust and building a better future of mutual respect and trust.
In his speech, Zhao underscored China's unwavering goal to grow its economy and improve people's livelihoods, and in that process, promote the common development of all countries.
Highlighting the recent approval of the outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), Zhao pledged that the country will promote high-quality development, further expand high-standard opening up, and share opportunities with the rest of the world.
According to the top legislator, China will continue to expand domestic demand and share the dividends of its supersized market, and stay committed to innovation-driven development and continue to generate growth momentum.
China will also stay committed to free trade and continue to deepen cooperation with other countries, and adhere to all-round law-based governance and keep improving its business environment, according to Zhao.
Boao Forum for Asia Chairman Ban Ki-moon, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Speaker of Azerbaijan's National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova, and Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Jagath Wickremerathne delivered speeches at the event, and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok delivered a speech via the video link.
They said that China's development has brought opportunities to Asia and the world, and that the China-proposed vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity and four global initiatives on development, security, civilization and governance are of great significance.
All parties should uphold multilateralism, openness and inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation to jointly promote world peace, development, and prosperity, they said.
Founded in 2001, the BFA is a non-governmental and non-profit international organization committed to promoting regional economic integration and bringing Asian countries closer to their development goals.
Running from March 24 to 27, this year's conference is themed "Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation."
ID : 8472040
Published : 2026-03-26 20:12
Last Modified : 2026-03-26 23:06:32
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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