Who's who of business world to attend high-profile forum in Beijing

The China Development Forum 2017 will be held in Beijing from Saturday to Monday. This will be the first major high-profile conference held after the conclusion of the two sessions, namely the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Senior government officials, leaders from global corporations and institutions and renowned scholars will gather to discuss major issues under the theme of "China and the World: Economic Transformation through Structural Reforms".

Let's take a look at some of the business leaders expected to attend the forum.

Tim Cook, CEO, Apple Inc

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook waves during an Apple media event in San Francisco, California, US Sept7, 2016. [Photo/Agencies]