On April 25, Fortune magazine held a special reception and dinner at the Chinese Embassy for the 2013 Fortune Global Forum to be held in Chengdu, China. Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai, Mayor of Chengdu City Ge Honglin, Executive Vice President of Time Warner Carol Melton, Managing Director of Fortune Andy Serwer, executives from some Fortune 500 companies and over 50 guests attended the event.

Ambassador Cui started his remarks by extending his sympathies to the people of Sichuan following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Lushan, Sichuan Province on April 20. Ambassador Cui pointed out that with the unfolding "Go West" strategy, there are enormous opportunities to be explored in China's western region. It is highly relevant for the Fortune Global Forum to take place in Chengdu, an important city in western China. He believed that US businesses would find new opportunities in this "Capital of Success" and the Fortune Global Forum in Chengdu would bring new fortune to all. He wished the Forum a great success.

Mayor Ge Honglin gave a brief overview of Chengdu's economic and social development in recent years and the ongoing rescue and relief efforts in the affected areas. He said that all the preparations for the Fortune Global Forum are well under way and he warmly welcomed people from all sectors to participate in the Forum in June.

The guests present at the event said they look forward to working together to make the Chengdu Forum a unique and successful gathering. They expressed high expectations for the Forum as well as their confidence in China's "Go West" strategy and China's future prospect.

Before the dinner, Ambassador Cui met with Mayor Ge Honglin and Ms. Carol Melton respectively.

Fortune Global Forum is sponsored by Fortune Magazine. So far, 11 conferences have been held. The 12th Fortune Global Forum will take place between June 6 and 8, 2013, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, with the theme "China's New Future".