Boao Youth Forum: Role of youth in globalization

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The 2017 Boao Youth Forum for Asia was held on Wednesday in Hong Kong with focus on young people's role in global economic development and globalization.

The forum's chief, Zhou Wenzhong, said that in the new era the Greater Bay Area will have a significant role to play, particular in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Leung Chun-ying delivers a speech at the forum. /CGTN Photo

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has special position advantages in line with the Belt and Road Initiative. The Initiative is China’s proposal to boosting globalization and will bring immense opportunities. Hong Kong should find its potion and bring into full play its own role in the Greater Bay Area so as to achieve further development.

- Zhou Wenzhong, secretary-general of the Boao Forum for Asia

Zhou Wenzhong. /CGTN Photo

In addition to the main theme, the forum also focused on three other issues: the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, challenges presented by artificial intelligence and the advancement of globalization.

A key message from the event is that new developments will also mean great opportunities for the younger generation.

Panel discussion. /CGTN Photo

Witman Hung, Chairman Emeritus of The Y. Elits Association, co-organizer of the forum, said he believes that Hong Kong still maintains its unique position as a financial center in Asia and is the most international city in China.

He said Hong Kong will be the “super connector” in the Belt and Road Initiative in attracting money from different areas and countries to co-invest in the project.

Witman Hung. /CGTN Photo

The Boao Youth Forum for Asia has been held annually in Hong Kong since 2009.

It’s regarded as one of Asia’s most influential of its kind dedicated to youth.

Every year, it brings together leaders of politics, economics, business and academics to discuss hot issues from the perspectives of young people.