Mr. Kim Hak-Su (left), UNESCAP Executive Secretary, and Mr. Zhang Xiaoqiang, Vice-Chairman of China's National Development and Reform Commission, talk to a participant at the Asia-Pacific Business Forum, held from 24-26 April 2004 at the Shanghai International Conference Centre. Mr. Kim told the gathering that increased cooperation between the public and private actors is imperative if the tremendous growth in the region is to benefit the poor. Mr. Zhang told the gathering "China needs the world, and the world needs China." (24 April 2004)