Beijing, April 30 (Xinhua) - The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) said on Thursday it would not hold its annual conference this year due to the impact of COVID-19 . P>
"The raging COVID-19 pandemic worldwide is threatening human health and the global economy in response to international efforts to contain the disease and prioritize . the health and safety of all participants, the Board of Directors of the Forum made the difficult decision not holding the annual conference this year, "he said in a statement p>
The BFA said it would continue the preparation of three major thematic conferences scheduled in the second half of 2020 and organize a Being s activities online to discuss the impact pandemic and explore solutions for recovery p>
. Founded in 2001, the BFA is a non-profit international organization and non-governmental organization committed to the promotion of regional and unite economic integration of Asian countries closer to their development goals. End p> Follow China.org.cn on Twitter and Facebook to join the conversation.ChinaNews application downloads
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