Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 Concludes
The Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 has come to a close in Beijing, China, with a theme event focused on international economic and trade resilience cooperation amid global transformations. The conference, which took place on November 3, 2025, brought together guests from around the world to share their views on the global investment landscape and development trends.
Global Economic Cooperation
The conference highlighted the importance of global economic cooperation in promoting growth and creating jobs. According to Axel van Trotsenburg, the World Bank’s Senior Managing Director, the World Bank will take actions such as investing in infrastructure construction, supporting policy and regulatory reforms, reducing non-tariff barriers, and deepening regional integration to boost economic growth. The ultimate goal of the World Bank is to help countries build an economy that can promote growth and create jobs.
Financial Innovation and Empowerment
The development of international economy and trade cannot be separated from the interconnection of financial rules and innovation empowerment. Miao Jianmin, Chairman of China Merchants Group Limited and Chairman of China Merchants Bank Company Limited, stated that global financial power must progress with the real economy, technological advancement, and social development to build a more inclusive financial system. This system should provide strong support and innovative tools for enterprises in global business operations.
Supporting Developing Countries
Particular attention should be paid to the needs of developing countries, promoting their integration into the global value chain through investment and economic and trade cooperation. Zhang Xiangchen, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization, noted that this can be achieved by investing in these countries and promoting economic and trade cooperation.
Balancing Financial Stability and Growth
Zhou Xiaochuan, former governor of the People’s Bank of China, emphasized the importance of balancing financial stability, economic growth, and employment growth when paying attention to inflation. Developing countries and emerging markets should also pay attention to external balance, he added.
Conference Highlights
The conference was a huge success, with 38 high-quality theme events held, gathering over 400 participants from 30-plus countries and regions. The conference featured five overseas sub-venues covering Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, with a number of key institutions unveiled, multiple international cooperation agreements signed, 100-plus important achievements released, and 300-plus high-quality enterprises having deep negotiations with over 100 investment institutions.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 was a significant event that brought together experts and leaders from around the world to discuss global economic cooperation, financial innovation, and empowerment. The conference highlighted the importance of supporting developing countries, balancing financial stability and growth, and promoting international economic and trade resilience cooperation. The outcomes of the conference are expected to have a positive impact on global economic development and cooperation in the years to come.
