Themed "Multilateralism: More Exchanges, Greater Inclusiveness and Cooperation", the 2023 Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF) officially kicked off Guangzhou, the capital city of South China's Guangdong province, on December 4.

More than 130 guests from political, academic, and business circles in over 40 countries attended the Forum. This impressive gathering included over 30 former heads of state, heads of government, and leaders of international organizations. Additionally, there were over 60 internationally-renowned experts and scholars, as well as representatives of diplomatic missions.

The Forum was founded in 2014 and is now jointly organized by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Australia-China Friendship and Exchange Association, the People's Government of Guangdong Province, and the World Leadership Alliance - Club de Madrid.