The 5th International Investment Forum of Chinese Society of World Economy was held at JUFE

On May 7th, the 5th International Investment Forum of Chinese Society of World Economy was held at JUFE. The forum was sponsored by Chinese Society of World Economy, and co-organized by Multinational Company Research Center of Nankai University, APEC, Institute for International Economics, and School of International Economic and Trade of JUFE. The theme of the forum was the global value chain and two-way international investment policy coordination. More than 90 experts and scholars have invited to attend.

JUFE’s vice president Jiang Jinfa attended the forum and delivered an opening speech. He briefly introduced the recent development of JUFE and School of International Economic and Trade. According to his words, he hoped that the forum could stimulate some newly-formed academic theories and advanced academic achievements, so as to push forward the research direction of School of International Economic and Trade.

Professor Xian Guoming delivered a speech on behalf of Chinese Society of World Economy. He pointed out that the complicated international economic situation increased the difficulty to invest to abroad. Therefore, we have to deepen the related research to enhance China’s status in the global value chain. Through the discussions on plenty of meaningful and novel issues, he hoped that the current academic research of JUFE could be closer and more practical to the society.

Gong Xiaofeng’s speech focused on the new industrial revolution, the division of global industrial chain and the smart evolution of manufacturing industry. As he said, our government should encourage the innovation of enterprises with international competitiveness.

The forum was divided into four phases and five sub-forums, representatives from government departments, universities and enterprises discussed various issues, including global value chain, the policy of the Belt and the Road and the investment to abroad, regional economic integration, etc.

The two days’ forum not only set up a high-end communication platform, but also achieved numerous cooperation achievements. The communications among scholars, entrepreneurs and government departments will certainly push forward the issues on global value chain and China’s investment to abroad, besides, it can establish a bridge between both the industry and the academic circle with the whole world.