The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, aka the Summer Davos, is being held in Dalian from June 23 to 25, attracting guests from home and abroad to the coastal city in Liaoning province.
Located at 122 degrees east longitude and 39 degrees north latitude, the modern marine metropolis of Dalian enjoys the status of a central city in coastal China and serves as an international comprehensive transportation hub. This city, which grew around its ports and thrives by the sea, is one of the country's earliest cities to open up to the world.
Dalian has been home to the annual meeting since its launch in 2007, hosting the annual meeting in alternate years, alongside Tianjin. This year marks the ninth time that Dalian has hosted the Summer Davos forum.
Focusing on the theme of "Innovating at Scale", participants from around the world, including those from political, business and academic circles, as well as international organizations, will hold a series of discussions to explore new paths for cooperation and development during the three-day event, contributing fresh insights to global economic growth. Participation has reached a record high in the history of Summer Davos.
Dalian has become a vital partner of the forum due to its unique position as a bridge between East and West, its distinctive cultural charm, appealing urban environment, well-developed infrastructure and solid industrial capabilities. These qualities and advantages make it an ideal platform for showcasing innovation and fostering collaboration, experts said.
