The Peking University Shenzhen Forum 2025 (PKU Shenzhen Forum 2025), initiated by the Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS), was held Saturday at the Wuzhou Guest House in Futian District.
The forum was attended by more than 1,000 participants, who delved into the macro economy, discussed scientific and technological innovations, analyzed global circumstances, and offered valuable insights into China’s reform and development.
In his welcoming speech, Hai Wen, founding dean of PHBS, vice chairman of the Peking University Council, and former vice president of Peking University, said, “To deepen reform and constantly innovate has been the cornerstone of China’s successful development for more than 40 years, and it will be the fundamental driving force for breaking through difficulties and continuing growth in the future.”
Zhang Jin, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, vice president of Peking University, and chancellor of the Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, delivered a keynote speech titled “AI for Science: The Path of China’s AI Development.”
Zhang explained that “AI for Science” is an emerging research field that leverages AI to accelerate and enhance scientific discovery.
Academician Li Yang of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences noted that China’s macroeconomic policy “toolbox” has shown effectiveness in the first two months of the year, with the economy performing well overall and making steady progress.
Looking ahead, Li said it is necessary to earnestly implement the Central Government’s directives by adopting a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy.
Wang Yiming, vice chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, said China is at a crucial point in shifting from old to new economic drivers and urgently needs to develop new quality productive forces to promote high-quality economic growth.
Peking University professor Wang Yizhou, a prominent scholar of international relations, stated that the current “uncertain new normal” in global affairs presents both opportunities and challenges for China.
The PKU Shenzhen Forum, established in 2007, was originally an academic forum of the Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School. Since moving off campus 2021, it has broadened its discussions beyond its original focus on economics and finance to include topics such as technology and international relations.