The Beijing Hour China pledges greater role as peace hopes clash with troop buildup in Middle East
Mar 25, 2026
Tianyu/Tianlu — news presenters guiding headlines. Chen Tong — field reporter at Boao Forum covering trade and AI cooperation. They discuss trade tensions and Asia’s push for economic integration. They cover China’s diplomatic push for calm in the Middle East amid rising troop movements. They highlight energy and regional supply impacts and China’s tech and ecological initiatives.
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Boao Forum Highlights Trade And AI Coordination
- Trade tensions are a central topic at the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia as delegates focus on AI, regional cooperation, and green financing gaps.
- Chen Tong reports panels stressed Asia-wide coordination, CAFTA 3.0 upgrades, and APEC's AI initiative as practical steps.
AI As The Smart Economy's Growth Engine
- Chinese entrepreneurs pitch the smart economy as a growth engine driven by AI, robotics, LLMs and AI agents powering startups and manufacturing upgrades.
- Wang Xiaogang says AI enables small teams to tackle projects that once required thousands, boosting productivity.
China Pledges Mediation In Middle East
- China positions itself as a constructive mediator urging dialogue to resolve Middle East hotspots and pushing for ceasefire and regional stability.
- Wang Yi and Lin Jian emphasised impartiality, opposing sovereignty violations while continuing diplomatic mediation.