CHANGSHA — The first Global Economic Development and Security Forum (GEDS) of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) is held from Oct 18 to 20 in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province.

The three-day event has attracted more than 2,600 attendees across the world, according to the organizers.

Attendees hold in-depth discussions on topics such as the risks, shortcomings, and uncertainties facing globalization, and offer solutions for sustainable development of Asia and the world.