The 2023 annual meeting of the Boao Forum for Asia will be held in Boao, Hainan, from March 28 to 31, and the opening ceremony will be held on March 30. On the 27th, Mao Ning, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that China expects all participants to use the Boao Forum for Asia as an international exchange platform to seek peaceful development and win-win cooperation, and contribute to the "Boao Plan" for improving global governance and enhancing the well-being of people around the world. At the regular press conference on the same day, a reporter asked, "China has released the news that Chinese and foreign leaders will attend the 2023 annual meeting of the Boao Forum for Asia.". What is China's expectation for this year's annual meeting? Mao Ning said that at present, the international and regional development environment is facing complex changes. The theme of this annual conference is "An Uncertain World: Uniting and Cooperating to Meet Challenges, Opening and Inclusive to Promote Development", reflecting the common aspiration of the international community for peace, cooperation, and development. "China is the host country of the Forum. We look forward to participating delegates using the Boao Forum for Asia as an international exchange platform to jointly pursue peaceful development and win-win cooperation, and contribute to the 'Boao Plan' to improve global governance and enhance the well-being of people around the world," she said. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore, Prime Minister Anwar of Malaysia, and Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain will pay an official visit to China in conjunction with their attendance at the annual meeting. A reporter asked: What are China's expectations for the visit of the leaders of the three countries to China? How does China view the current relations with the three countries? Mao Ning said that the leaders of the three countries will visit Beijing after attending the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia annual meeting in Hainan. Chinese leaders will hold meetings and talks with the leaders of the three countries to exchange in-depth views on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of common concern. Mao Ning said that Prime Minister Li Xianlong is one of the most visited foreign leaders in China, and this time he is coming to China again after four years. "China and Singapore are friendly, close neighbors and important partners, and their practical cooperation is at the forefront of the region. China looks forward to promoting the upgrading of China Singapore relations and the development of bilateral cooperation towards higher quality through this visit." "This visit is the first visit by Prime Minister Anwar to China since taking office." Maoning said that Malaysia is an important developing country and emerging economy in the region, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Malaysia, Next year, the two countries will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. China looks forward to promoting China Malaysia relations towards the general direction of jointly building a community of shared future through this visit. Maoning said that Prime Minister Sanchez is visiting China for the first time, and Spain is an important partner of China within the EU. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the West. "We hope to plan for the future development of bilateral relations through this visit and promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the West to a new level." (Xinhua News Agency)