Since 1995, the Fortune Global Forum has convened world leaders and the heads of global business—the chairmen, presidents, and CEOs of the world’s largest companies—on the dynamic frontiers of international commerce. This year’s conference is in Guangzhou, China from December 6 to 8.
Fortune Global Forums Held In China
1999 Shanghai
2001 Hongkong
2005 Beijing
2013 Chengfu
2017 Guangzhou
Biggest Names at this Forum
First of all, let’s see some of the Biggest Names at Fortune’s Global Forum 2017
Apple CEO Tim Cook, CEO of Tencent Ma Huateng, Alibaba Group Chairman Jack Ma and Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou will be among the participants, according to Alan Murray, chief content officer of Time Inc and editor-in-chief of Fortune magazine.
A total of 388 participating companies, of which 152 Fortune 500 companies, 72 industry leaders, 164 other enterprises. More than 1000 Chinese and foreign representatives will attend this forum.
A higher proportion than ever of CEO and Fortune Global 500, and more than 10,000 representatives from different countries and industries participated the forum.
Topic of Fortune’s Global Forum 2017
Discussions at the forum, which last from Dec 6 to 8, will center on the theme "Openness and Innovation: Shaping the Global Economy" and global business leaders will share their views with their Chinese counterparts on topics including
The latest trends in the technological revolution,
The outlook for the world's economy,
How multinational companies should position themselves at a time when globalization is being challenged.
Participants at the Guangzhou forum are expected to exchange their thoughts on the prospects of the world's second largest economy, the implications of China's rising middle class, rapid urbanization and expanding digital technologies, as well as how the country's Belt and Road Initiative will reshape global trade.
Agenda of 2017 Fortune Global Forum
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Big benefits for foreign investment
in Guangzhou
Recently, Guangdong has issued ten measures to boost foreign investment.
"The policy focuses on key issues like market access, land use, talent support, which are focal points for foreign enterprises," said Director-General of Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province.
The new measures will further the province's opening-up, create a favorable business environment for foreign investment, especially for Fortune 500 companies, enterprises looking to situate their HQ in the province, and leading enterprises in the field of innovation.
It is said that the ten measures took credit for attracting large foreign enterprises like Siemens and Exxon Mobil Corporation in preliminary research. Policy briefing will be conducted for consulate generals in Guangzhou and foreign chambers of commerce in the province.
Detailed measures can be found here ↓↓↓
http://www.gdcom.gov.cn/en/Policies/201712/t20171204_127844.html
Strictest Traffic Control
We have posted article of the strictest traffic control during this forum on Monday. ↓↓↓
Attention! Strictest Traffic Control Starts This Week!
And today, Guangzhou Metro released the latest news, according to activities during the forum needs.
The following stations will be temporarily adjusted
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