On November 1, 2024, the 21st Beijing Forum kicked off at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, with the theme "Harmony of Civilizations and Shared Prosperity: Inheritance and Mutual Learning." Focusing on "The Era of Innovation and Human Advancement," the event gathered global experts to discuss critical global challenges and the impact of innovation. Explore the opening ceremony through the 30 images presented below.

Written by: Niki Qiu

Edited by: Zhang Jiang