China Pledges Open Markets and Cooperation at Boao Forum, Urges Asian Unity
• China urges Asian neighbors to take responsibility for regional peace and security, oppose bloc confrontation • Promises continued economic cooperation, open markets and investment access • Zhao Leji says China will reduce restrictions on foreign investment, treat foreign firms equally • Leaders from several Asian and African countries speak at Boao Forum opening ceremony • This year's forum not attended by Xi Jinping or Premier Li Keqiang like previous years