【China Development Forum 2026】Zheng Zhiwen Invited Again to Attend: Cultural Tourism and Experience as Core Consumption Modes to Drive Quality Economic Growth

The China Development High-Level Forum 2026 Annual Conference opened in Beijing, hosted by the Development Research Center of the State Council and organized by the China Development Research Foundation. It serves as an important platform for high-level government officials, global business leaders, international organizations, and scholars from China and abroad to exchange ideas.

This year’s forum is themed “China in the ‘14th Five-Year Plan’: High-Quality Development and Co-Creating New Opportunities.” Grace Hotel Group CEO and Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group Vice Chairman and Executive Director Zheng Zhiwen were once again invited to attend the 2026 China Development High-Level Forum.

Zheng Zhiwen stated that cultural tourism and experience-centered consumption models are key drivers of high-quality economic growth. Grace Hotel Group will continue to offer culturally rich accommodation experiences, building an international cultural exchange platform to promote diverse cultural heritage and interaction worldwide.

She also mentioned that Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group combines exquisite craftsmanship with contemporary design to create works that embody Chinese cultural heritage and resonance, inspiring public recognition and pride in Chinese culture, and advancing consumption toward higher quality and deeper development.

Grace Hotel Group said that China has always been one of the most resilient and growth-potential markets in the global business landscape, thanks to strong local demand and the continued recovery of inbound tourism. The group also notes that China’s inbound and outbound tourism markets are evolving, with increasing demand for high-quality, experience-oriented travel and accommodation services across cities of all sizes nationwide. Therefore, the group will continue to expand its footprint, uphold its original intention, promote local cultural exploration journeys, create platforms for international cultural exchange, and offer more culturally rich experiences to global travelers.

Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group stated that it understands the market’s shift from product-driven to emotion-driven. Its iconic product lines feature exquisite pieces imbued with beautiful cultural meanings, highly popular among consumers. This year, the brand further expanded into fashion accessories, naturally integrating Chinese aesthetics into modern lifestyle scenarios.

Additionally, Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group launched its first high-end jewelry collection last year, inspired by Chinese classical philosophy and architecture. This broke the long-standing dominance of Western brands in the high-end jewelry sector, enhancing China’s cultural influence on the international stage and strengthening cultural confidence and national pride.