北京時間2020年5月8日上午，博鰲亞洲論壇成功舉辦《亞洲經濟展望與一體化進程2020報告》線上發佈會暨“疫情下亞洲發展前景與挑戰研討會”。博鰲亞洲論壇秘書長李保東主持會議，並致開幕辭和結束語。
李保東表示，在當前情勢下研究亞洲相關議題意義重大，論壇著手開展了系列研究，完成了六本旗艦報告。他強調，研討會致力於激發各方共同努力，為推動亞洲和全球復甦創造條件。最後談到應對疫情挑戰，李保東表示，國際合作是解決問題的重要途徑，互相指責和政治化反而會分裂國際社會，破壞國際努力。
本次首發會和研討會的語言為英文，在此分享李保東演講的中英文版本，以饗讀者。
博鰲亞洲論壇李保東秘書長在2020論壇旗艦報告
線上首發會暨疫情下亞洲發展前景與挑戰研討會上的
開幕辭和結束語
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發佈會開始，博鰲亞洲論壇秘書長李保東首先感謝博鰲亞洲論壇副理事長、中方首席代表周小川與博鰲亞洲論壇理事、新加坡前副總理黃根成，對博鰲亞洲論壇工作的悉心指導，感謝國際貨幣基金組織、泛美開發銀行等多家國際機構負責人，歐盟、泰國等多國駐華大使，東道國政府、論壇會員和多國業界、學術界高層代表，在全球疫情下出席此次線上活動。
李保東秘書長指出，新冠疫情全球大爆發，令世界各國猝不及防，對社會經濟帶來嚴重影響，全球正在面臨大蕭條以來最嚴重的經濟衰退。糧食短缺、生產停滯、失業率攀升持續都可能給世界各國帶來深刻的社會和政治影響。在此關鍵時刻，更需要團結一致和全球領導力。我們高度讚賞二十國集團特別峰會積極採取措施，通過國際合作共同應對疫情挑戰。
李保東秘書長提出，亞洲作為全球經濟增長引擎，面臨著商品、投資、人員流動受阻引起的前所未有的挑戰。亞洲經濟能否快速恢復，區內一體化能否持續，亞洲在抗疫期間及疫情後世界秩序重構中發揮什麼作用，都是引人深思的問題。
帶著對有關問題的思考，博鰲亞洲論壇著手開展了系列研究，完成了六本旗艦報告，內容涉及亞洲經濟前景與一體化、衛生健康、金融發展、區域貿易協定、科技創新、減貧與發展等方面。後五本報告將結合論壇今年其他重大活動陸續發佈，例如在青島舉辦的全球健康論壇、在珠海舉辦的經濟發展與安全論壇以及準備在澳門舉辦的科技創新論壇。
李保東秘書長強調，促進對話與合作、推動亞洲發展是博鰲亞洲論壇的宗旨。此次報告發佈會暨研討會旨在匯聚全球政、商、學界專家和媒體代表，對當前亞洲及世界面臨的共同挑戰進行討論，激發各方共同努力，為推動亞洲和全球復甦創造條件。
李保東現場展示了《亞洲經濟展望與一體化進程2020報告》中、英文版報告，指出報告深入闡述了亞洲恢復增長勢頭和實現可持續復甦面臨的機遇與挑戰，亞洲及世界各國需要在疫情防控和經濟政策協調上加強合作，為建立一個包容的、可持續發展的人類命運共同體而努力。
研討會結束時，李保東秘書長強調，全球疫情下，貧困人口和難民仍是最脆弱的人群，需要國際社會予以特別關注。各國需要在抗擊疫情和重啟經濟活動方面找到平衡，國際合作是解決問題的重要途徑，互相指責和政治化反而會分裂國際社會，破壞國際努力。
李保東秘書長再次感謝所有嘉賓的參與和貢獻，重申在全球疫情的特殊時期，博鰲亞洲論壇致力於促進所有利益相關者之間的對話，以打贏疫情防控阻擊戰，推動實現亞洲和全球經濟復甦。
Remarks by BFA Secretary General Mr. Li Baodong
at the Launch of the BFA 2020 Flagship Report
& Symposium on Asian Development Prospects
and Challenges under the Pandemic
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At the beginning of the event, BFA Secretary General Mr. Li Baodong expressed his gratitude towards BFA Vice Chairman Mr. Zhou Xiaochuan, BFA Director and Former Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Wong Kan Seng for their guidance on the work of the BFA. He then thanked heads of the IMF, IDB and other international organizations, the ambassadors of EU and the Kingdom of Thailand, representatives from the BFA host country government, BFA members, industry, academia and media to attend this event online.
As pointed out by Mr. Li Baodong, the sudden outbreak of the coronavirus has caught the world off guard, taking a heavy toll on society and the economy, and the world is facing the worst economic downturn since the great depression. Worsening food shortage, production shutdowns and increasing unemployment may have severe impacts on society and politics in many countries around the world. This moment called for solidarity and global leadership. We applaud the G20 special summit for taking measures to address the challenges of the pandemic through enhanced international cooperation.
Mr. Li Baodong mentioned that, as the engine for global economic growth, Asia is facing unprecedented challenges due to disruptions in flows of trade, investment and people amid the outbreak of the coronavirus. Whether Asia economies can recover quickly? Would regional economic integration continue? What role could Asia play in shaping a post-pandemic world order? These are inviting questions for all of us.
Mr. Li Baodong said that bearing these questions in mind, the BFA undertook research and studies, which led to the production of six flagship reports, covering the areas of economic outlook and integration, health, financial development, regional trade agreements, technological innovation, and poverty reduction and development. The latter five reports will be published in succession with other major events of the BFA, such as the Global Health Forum which is scheduled to be held in Qingdao, the Global Economy Development and Security Forum in Zhuhai, and the Technology and Innovation Forum in Macau.
Mr. Li Baodong emphasized that, strengthening dialogue and cooperation for the development of Asia is the mission for the Boao Forum for Asia. The purpose of this event is to bring together leaders and experts of politics, business, academic, and the media communities and civil societies from around the world, in the hope that the discussion can provide inspirations for joint efforts in creating conditions for quick and sound recovery in Asia and the World.
Mr. Li Baodong presented the hard-copies of the Chinese and English versions of the Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress 2020 report to all guests and audiences and referred to the Report’s discussions regarding the potential opportunities and challenges for Asia to restore growth momentum and achieve sustainable recovery. Mr. Li emphasized that strengthened cooperation is essential, in pandemic prevention and policy coordination, to establish an inclusive and sustainable community with the shared future for mankind.
By closing the event, Mr. Li stressed that, amid the global pandemic, the poor and the refugees are the most vulnerable group of all and they deserve special attention from the international community. Although difficult, all countries need to strike the right balance between virus containment and reopening the economy. International cooperation is an essential path to achieving these goals. Finger pointing and politicization will only divide the international community and put the international joint efforts in jeopardy.
Mr. Li thanked the participation and contribution by all guests again and reiterated that the BFA is committed to facilitating dialogues among all stakeholders, for the successful battle against the COVID-19 pandemic and promote the realization of a sustainable recovery in Asian and beyond.
