The coastal town of Boao in Qionghai is now a renowned destination for conventions and tourism.[HUANG YIMING/CHINA DAILY]

BOAO FORUM EVENTS

• Hainan intangible cultural heritage exhibition (April 8-11).

• Televised competition for residents. Winners get the chance to take part in the forum as citizen representatives.

• Signing of an agreement between the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council and Hainan's government, on the use of the office's overseas resources to build Hainan into an international tourist island.

• Signing of an agreement to build the Boao public diplomacy base by the China Public Diplomacy Association, the Foreign Affairs Office of Hainan province and Qionghai city government.

• South China Sea development seminar.

• Press conference by the Hainan provincial government.

• Reception dinner by the Hainan provincial government.

• Panel discussions with Hainan government officials.

• Roundtable conference for Chinese entrepreneurs.

• Promotional fair by Lecheng township in Qionghai city.

• Hainan tour for foreign media.

• Study tours for forum delegates.

• Charity tours for spouses of delegates and other VIP guests.