The press center of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 started operation on Monday.

The BFA Annual Conference 2024 will be held in Boao of south China's Hainan Province from March 26 to 29.

This year's annual conference, under the theme of "Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities," will have four major sections: world economy, sci-tech innovation, social development, and international cooperation, covering more than 40 sub-forum activities.

The press center is put into official operation on Monday afternoon, with all preparations for the upcoming forum completed.

A large number of guests, such as current and former foreign dignitaries and heads of international organizations, have confirmed their attendance.

The total number of receptions is expected to reach 5,000 people, including nearly 1,200 accredited journalists.