Dalian’s shores are buzzing with big ideas as the Summer Davos forum kicks off, attracting 1,500 global leaders to tackle today’s toughest economic puzzles. From sustainable ocean industries to AI-driven innovation, China is doubling down on its promise to keep ‘opening wider’ to the world – and everyone’s tuning in.
Why it matters: The ‘blue economy’ – think eco-friendly fisheries, green maritime tech, and coastal tourism – isn’t just about saving oceans. It’s becoming China’s next economic power move, blending growth with sustainability. ‘This isn’t a trend, it’s a transformation,’ one delegate told us.
With global markets watching, Chinese officials spotlighted partnerships in green tech and smart manufacturing. ‘Collaboration beats isolation every time,’ noted a panelist during the ‘Groundbreakers’ session, where startups pitched seaweed-based packaging and AI pollution trackers.
Global ripple effect: As supply chains rethink resilience, China’s push for open innovation could reshape everything from EV battery recycling to offshore wind farms. Young entrepreneurs are calling it ‘the Silk Road 2.0’ – digital, green, and hyper-connected.
Next up? Eyes are on new policies to boost cross-border data flows and renewable energy investments. Stay tuned – this coastal brainstorm session might just chart the course for tomorrow’s economy.
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Live: From blue economy to China's opening up at Summer Davos
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