BOAO Forum

China's LeEco bets on a connected future

Co-founder and vice-chairman Liu Hong on the fast-growing firm’s global ambition to build an integrated media and telecommunications ecosystem.
May 10, 2016

China’s Rupert Murdoch eyes foreign sports

After spending a record amount on the broadcasting rights for China’s top football division, Li Ruigang is looking overseas, where he already owns a stake in Manchester City.
March 23, 2016

China's SOE revamp could lead to problems

Chen Zhiwu, a member on the international advisory board of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, says diversified ownership could increase corruption.
April 12, 2014

China's missed opportunity to lead world dialogue

The Boao Forum had some bright moments of sparkling real debate, but because so many politicians are fearful of commitment, it fell short of offering a dialogue on how to begin to change the world.
April 04, 2012

Europe's problem is our problem

The sovereign debt problem in Europe isn't isolated. It should serve as a wake-up call to the world, argue panellists at the Boao Forum.
April 02, 2012