Delegates arrive for Boao Forum for Asia 2009
2009-04-17 02:41:44 GMT2009-04-17 10:41:44 (Beijing Time)
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Photo taken on April 16, 2009 shows delegates to the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2009 at a conference venue. ( Xinhuanet Photo/Qiu Xiaomin)
Photo taken on April 16, 2009 shows a delegate to the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2009 talks on the phone at a conference venue. ( Xinhuanet Photo/Qiu Xiaomin)
Photo taken on April 16, 2009 shows delegates to the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2009 in the lobby of the Sofitel Hotel where the conference will be held from April 17 to 19. ( Xinhuanet Photo/Qiu Xiaomin)
Photo taken on April 16, 2009 shows delegates to the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2009 in the lobby of the Sofitel Hotel where the conference will be held from April 17 to 19.
This year's conference theme is "Asia: Managing Beyong Crisis." More than 1,600 delegates are expected to discuss the impact of the international financial crisis on Asia and how the region can weather these challenges as effectively as possible.