The China Development Forum 2025, held in Beijing from March 23–24, brought together global thought leaders to examine the driving forces behind China’s economic resilience. As international businesses navigate shifting market dynamics, experts emphasized three critical factors for success in the Chinese mainland: technological innovation, consumer market scale, and policy stability.
Analysts noted that China’s expanding middle class – projected to reach 1.2 billion by 2030 – continues to attract cross-border investment in sectors like green energy and AI. A senior economist highlighted: “No other market combines this level of infrastructure maturity with rapid digital adoption.”
The forum also addressed evolving regulatory frameworks, with panelists underscoring the importance of long-term partnerships with domestic firms. As supply chains diversify across Asia, participants agreed that companies demonstrating technological transfer commitments will likely gain preferential market access.
