New Zealand Ambassador to China H.E. Grahame Morton Visited CDI
Date: Mar 26, 2024
On March 26, 2024, New Zealand delegation led by H.E. Ambassador Grahame Morton visited CDI. The visit sparked in-depth discussions on various topics, including economic policies concerning the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), development progress of the GBA, and cross border industrial cooperation within the GBA. CDI experts introduced the latest trends of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) located in the Lok Mak Chou Loop sitting on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border. With preferential policy incentives in place, the HSITP will greatly facilitate the cross-border flow of production resources including capitals, talents and data. In the meanwhile, Shenzhen is becoming the forefront of reform and opening-up with the digital upgrading of traditional industries and the expansion of emerging industries. Both sides agree that China and New Zealand should explore cooperation projects in areas such as digital economy, digital trade and artificial intelligence.
Prof. Herrmann-Pillath and GBA Experts Shared Insights on NbS and Designing BiodiverCity
Date: Mar 19, 2024
Nature-based solutions (NbS) refers to actions that effectively address social, economic and environmental challenges through the protection, sustainable management and restoration of natural and modified ecosystems. Since the official introduction of NbS by the World Bank in 2008, it has been increasingly applied on climate action, disaster prevention, food security, water…
Consul General of India to Guangzhou Mr. Shambhu Hakki Visited CDI
Date: Mar 19, 2024
On Mar 19, 2024, Consul General of India to Guangzhou Mr. Shambhu Hakki visited CDI. Discussion focused on China’s macro-economic outlook, Guangdong’s economic development, and Sino-India trade relations. Given the growing trade activities between China and India, research should be conducted to identify industrial cooperation opportunities and formulate policies and…
Rachel Crump, Consul-General of New Zealand in Guangzhou Visited CDI
Date: Feb 27, 2024
Consul-General of New Zealand in Guangzhou Ms. Rachel Crump visited CDI on February 27, 2024. Discussion surrounded topics such as New Zealand and Guangdong’s trade relation, Shenzhen’s economic development, and the trends of electric vehicles in China. Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President of CDI, provided an overview of BYD’s development since its establishment in Shenzhen…
Professor Fan Gang Met with Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po of Hong Kong
Date: Jan 31, 2024
From 21st to 26th Jan 2024, Prof. Fan Gang, President of China Development Institute, was invited by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to visit Hong Kong and conduct in-depth exchange with government officials, including Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan Mo-po and President of the Legislative Council Mr. Andrew Leung, and various HKSAR departments…