The 2026 Financial Street Forum annual conference entered its third day on Wednesday, hosting over a dozen thematic sessions and unveiling a series of achievements in venture capital, capital market services, and digital finance.
A key highlight of the day was the venture capital development conference, a major event under the broader investment conference, which featured in-depth discussions on integrating industry and finance and cultivating "patient capital" to support long-term economic development.
To better support small and medium-sized innovative enterprises, the "Beijing Stock Exchange and National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ) Enterprise Service Zone" was officially established. The newly launched zone aims to create a one-stop capital market service and matchmaking platform for emerging businesses.
Additionally, the forum announced several digital finance developments. These included the rollout of new systems related to the People's Bank of China's digital currency (e-CNY) and the unveiling of the e-CNY smart contract ecosystem service framework, marking further advancements in the country's digital financial infrastructure.
The Financial Street Forum, launched in 2012 as a platform for global exchange and cooperation in finance, has grown into a major source of updates on China's financial policies, offering a window into the financial sector's priorities in the world's second-largest economy.
This year's annual conference runs from Monday to Thursday.
Major achievements unveiled as 2026 Financial Street Forum enters third day
