The 2025 China Venture Capital Forum, the 25th edition of the event, was held in Shanghai on Sept 13 under the theme "New Venture Capital, New Industries, New Models".  

Hao Mingjin, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and chairman of the Central Committee of the China National Democratic Construction Association (CNDCA), attended the forum and delivered remarks. Qin Boyong, vice-chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and executive vice-chairwoman of the CNDCA Central Committee, delivered a keynote speech. 

In his speech, Hao called for full implementation of the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee. He emphasized that efforts should be made to apply the new development philosophy, foster new quality productive forces suited to local conditions, further stimulate venture capital vitality and accelerate the establishment of a science-technology finance system to support China's drive for greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology. 

In her keynote speech, Qin underscored the significance of advancing high-quality venture capital development and deepening the integration of technological and industrial innovation. She urged seizing opportunities arising from national policies, innovation in technology and industry, and capital market development, while focusing on serving national strategies, improving the venture capital ecosystem and nurturing versatile talent to drive growth. 

The forum also featured the release of the Annual Report on the Development of China's Venture Capital (2025), jointly issued by Sun Dongsheng, vice-chairman of the CNDCA Central Committee, and Tu Guangshao, founding council chairman of the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.