China's economy is flexing its muscles again as executives worldwide gather at the 2025 China Development Forum. From surging consumer demand to a thriving innovation ecosystem, the world's second-largest economy is proving hard to resist for business leaders – even in unpredictable times.
What's sparking this confidence? Three words: scale, speed, and strategy. With a middle class projected to hit 800 million by 2030 and tech breakthroughs in AI and green energy reshaping industries, China's market potential sparks FOMO among global investors.
CGTN's Tian Wei grilled business titans at the event, uncovering why many see China as less of a 'risk' and more of a 'requirement'. "You can't future-proof any global business without understanding China's next chapter," shared one Fortune 500 CEO during the forum.
While challenges like supply chain shifts make headlines, veterans point to Beijing's policy stability and infrastructure upgrades as long-term draws. Think fewer factories, more fintech unicorns and carbon-neutral industrial parks.
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