The Mayor of Dalian, Xia Deren, echoed Mr Schneider's enthusiasm. Dalian is an energetic city which enjoys a beautiful natural environment, pleasant climate, perfect facilities and harmonious social environment.
Hosting the Forum in Dalian and welcoming its distinguished participants will make a great contribution to the city's global recognition.
Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, and Vice-Premier Zeng Peiyan of the People's Republic of China, inaugurated the Beijing headquarters of the Community of Global Growth Companies on 13 June 2006.
The World Economic Forum recognized China's promise many years ago, inviting the first Chinese delegation to its Annual Meeting in 1979.
The Forum held its first China Business Summit in 1981. It should come as no surprise that we once again turn to China to help realize what is a key strategic step for the Forum, said Professor Schwab.
More than 300 companies from the new Global Growth Community will attend the World Economic Forum on Growth in Dalian, which will host more than 1,200 participants.
The World Economic Forum is already working with the authorities of a second Chinese city, Tianjin, to host the meeting in 2008.
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