Time: Mar 23-26, 2017

Theme: Globalization & Free Trade: the Asian Perspectives

Leading Chinese Attendee: Zhang Gaoli

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: 1,082 journalists from 195 media groups in 31 countries and regions

Time: Mar 22-25, 2016

Theme: Asia's New Future: New Dynamics, New Vision

Leading Chinese Attendee: Li Keqiang

Time: Mar 26-29, 2015

Theme: Asia's New Future: Towards a Community of Common Destiny

Leading Chinese Attendee: Xi Jinping

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: 2,786 political, business and media representatives and scholars from 49 countries and regions

Time: Apr 8-12, 2014

Theme: Asia's New Future: Identifying New Growth Drivers

Leading Chinese Attendee: Li Keqiang

Time: Apr 6-8, 2013

Theme: Asia Seeking Development for All: Restructuring, Responsibility & Cooperation

Leading Chinese Attendee: Xi Jinping

Time: Apr 1-3, 2012

Theme: Asia in the Changing World: Moving Toward Sound & Sustainable Development

Leading Chinese Attendee: Li Keqiang

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 2,000 representatives from 39 countries and regions

Time: Apr 14-16, 2011

Theme: Inclusive Development: Common Agenda and New Challenges

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: 2,474 representatives

Time: Apr 9-11, 2010

Theme: Green Recovery: Asia's Realistic Choice for Sustainable Growth

Leading Chinese Attendee: Xi Jinping

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 2,000 government officials, business representatives and scholars from 32 countries and regions

Time: Apr 17-19, 2009

Theme: Asia: Managing Beyond Crisis

Leading Chinese Attendee: Wen Jiabao

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,800 representatives

Time: Apr 11-13, 2008

Theme: Green Asia: Moving Towards Win-Win Through Changes

Leading Chinese Attendee: Hu Jintao

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,700 representatives

Time: Apr 20-22, 2007

Theme: Asia Winning in Today’s Global Economy—Innovation and Sustainable Development

Leading Chinese Attendee: Wu Bangguo

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: 1,410 representatives from 36 countries and regions

Time: Apr 21-23, 2006

Theme: Asia Searching for Win-Win: The New Opportunities of Asia: Driving Growth to the Next Level

Leading Chinese Attendee: Zeng Qinghong

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 850 representatives from 40 countries and regions

Time: Apr 22-24, 2005

Theme: Asia Searching for Win-Win: New Role of Asia

Leading Chinese Attendee: Jia Qinglin

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,200 political, business representatives and scholars from over 40 countries and regions

Time: Apr 24-25, 2004

Theme: Asia Searching for Win-Win: An Asia Open to the World

Leading Chinese Attendee: Hu Jintao

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,000 political, business representatives and scholars from 35 countries and regions

Time: Nov 2-3, 2003

Theme: Asia Searching for Win-Win: Development through Cooperation

Leading Chinese Attendee: Wen Jiabao

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,200 representatives from over 30 countries and regions

Time: Apr 12-13, 2002

Theme: Asian Economic Cooperation and Development: New Century, New Challenge, New Asia.

Leading Chinese Attendee: Zhu Rongji

Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,900 representatives from 48 countries and regions