The annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia is held on April 8, 2018. Organizers have released three reports on Asia's economy. The Asian annual report shows the competitiveness of 37 Asian economies. Singapore, China's Hong Kong SAR and South Korea top the list. China came in at No.9. Its GDP grew by 6.9% last year, beating expectations. The report also reveals how emerging economies are playing an increasingly important role in the Asia-Pacific economic revival.