It is the most prestigious and premier forum for leaders in government, business and academia in Asia and other continents to share visions on the most pressing issues in this dynamic region and the world.
A senior Chinese diplomat called on emerging economies to have a greater voice in global economic governance.
China, the world's biggest cigarette market, may suffer slower economic growth because of cancer and other chronic diseases that are hurting the labor force.
Former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming on Sunday described Jeremy Lin's success in the NBA as "a bit out of my expectation," when asked to comment on the buzz surrounding the New York Knicks American-born player of Chinese heritage.
Li Keqiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening plenary of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2012 in Boao, Hainan province.
Nepal has extended a warm welcome to more Chinese hydropower companies to invest in projects worth $400 billion.
Whether the slowing of China's economy is permanent or temporary, the Chinese authorities have a great deal of work to do in laying the groundwork for strong economic performance in the medium and long term.