2024 - Events
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Shenzhen and Hong Kong are the “Twin Stars” of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Hong Kong is a highly advanced international financial center, while Shenzhen has comprehensive science and technology ecosystem. How can these two cities leverage their unique strengths to foster development and cultivate new quality productive forces? The two cities are presented with a shared prospect and opportunity amidst this new developmental stage.
On August 16, 2024, China Development Institute, One Country Two Systems Research Institute, and the Shenzhen Think Tank Alliance co-hosted the "2024 Shenzhen Hong Kong Cooperation Forum". The forum gathered experts and scholars from both Shenzhen and Hong Kong to discuss how to use technological innovation as a breakthrough to build Shenzhen and Hong Kong into a metropolis with greater international influence.
Date: August 16, 2024
Hosts: China Development Institute, One Country Two Systems Research Institute, Shenzhen Think Tank Alliance
Venue: China Development Institute
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In March 2007, Z/Yen and the City Of London released the first edition of the Global Financial Centres Index(GFCI), which provides evaluations of competitiveness and rankings for the major financial centers around the world. In July 2016, China Development Institute (CDI) and Z/Yen established a strategic partnership for research into financial centres. We continue our collaboration in producing the GFCI.
The GFCI is updated every March and September and receives considerable attention from the global financial community. The index serves as a valuable reference for policy and investment decisions.
The 36th edition of the index will be formally launched at the GFCI 36 Launch Symposium to be held in Busan, South Korea. International speakers are convened to share insights on various topics such as the topics on digital technology, green development, maritime industry to promote the sustainable development and global cooperation of international financial centers.
Date: September 24, 2024
Host: China Development Institute, Z/Yen Group, Busan Finance Center
Venue: Nurimaru APEC House in Busan, South Korea
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Date and time: Thursday August 8, 2024 09:30-12:20 (Beijing Time)
Host: China Development Institute (CDI) and New Zealand China Council (NZCC)
This year, CDI and NZCC think tank dialogue series continues with a focus on supply chain relationship between China and New Zealand, and challenges and opportunities for both countries.
The recent report released by NZCC on NZ’s import relationship with China revealed that China remains NZ’s top supplier of goods, including in emerging areas like green technology, greatly contributes to NZ’s decarbonization effort, and does not pose any systemic risk to NZ’s economy.
In this edition of CDI-NZCC dialogue, government, industry and think tank representatives will shed light on the future and challenges of bilateral trade relations, specifically green tech and renewable energy supply chain cooperation, and on Southern Link and how it can benefit New Zealand, China and Latin America.
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Z/Yen Group, in partnership with the China Development Institute, is holding a special webclave (online conclave, a private, invitation-only meeting) to bring together representatives of financial centres across the world to discuss areas of common interest and in particular the Future Of Financial Centres and Impact Of Digitisation.
The meeting is an opportunity for financial centres to share information on:
- The Impact Of Digitisation – how are digital products and services developing in your financial centre
- Future Financial Centre strategies - what is your current focus for developing your financial centre?
Date and time: 15:00-17:00 Beijing Time (GMT+8) on Thursday, 18 July 2024
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Date and time: Thursday June 27, 2024 20:00-21:30 (Beijing Time GMT+8)
Host: China Development Institute
In recent years, the relationship between China and Latin America has evolved significantly, showcasing immense potential for future growth and cooperation. China's investment focus in Latin America has also gradually extended from traditional infrastructure projects to key minerals, clean energy, biomedicine, cross-border e-commerce and other fields. As we look to the future, it’s crucial to maintain a balanced partnership between both sides. While the potential for growth and cooperation is immense, there are challenges and risks that need to be addressed to ensure the longevity and stability of this relationship.
On the occasion of 10th Anniversary of China-CELAC forum in 2024, the China-Latin America Webinar organized by the China Development Institute will convene experts to discuss dynamics, opportunities, and potential risks that arise from the investment and trade ties between China and Latin America.
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- How are the opportunities and risks of economic cooperation between China and Latin America evolving; and how should they be addressed properly?
- How do you view the current changes of China's investment focus in Latin America? Which emerging industries are more likely to foster tangible cooperation?
- Tips and suggestions for Chinese companies that wish to operate in Latin America.
* Available in Chinese and English with Simultaneous Interpretation
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuc-mqrzguGNIhfYT1hYpU9GmMGG9Rzpx7
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Date and time: Thursday June 20, 2024 15:00-17:00 (Beijing Time GMT+8)
Host: China Development Institute
Since the turn of the millennium, digitalization has been one of the fastest-growing economic forces globally, enabling a wide range of economic activities for numerous business ventures. In recent years, Central Asian countries have embarked on the pathway towards digitalization with respective action plans. Meanwhile, China is also making progress in the digital economy. Cooperation in the digital economy is becoming a promising area for China and Central Asia to jointly build the Silk Road Economic Belt and promote the industrial upgrading and transformation within the region.
In this edition of the China-Central Asia Webinar organized by the China Development Institute, experts from China and Central Asia will come together to discuss how to further promote regional digitalization to achieve sustained economic growth for both parties.
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- How do you view the potentials for digital cooperation between China and Central Asia?
- What are the main obstacles and suggested solutions in terms of China and Central Asia’s joint effort towards enhancing regional digital connectivity?
- Among the wide range of topics within the digital sphere, what are the potential areas to foster tangible cooperation projects?
* Available in Chinese and English with Simultaneous Interpretation
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpfuqtrD4qHde6P332gpi3caE45QhwRfRT
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Date and time: Wednesday May 29, 2024 15:00-17:00 (Beijing Time GMT+8)
Host: China Development Institute
Ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations 60 years ago, bilateral trade between China and France has grown rapidly. Today, France is China's third-largest trading partner in the EU and the third-largest source of actual investment, while China is France's largest trading partner in Asia and seventh in the globe. The economic complementarity of the two countries provides a huge potential for China-France cooperation.
As we know, presently, the global economy is facing downward challenges. In face of the current complicated situation, how China and France can further coordinate and jointly build a more resilient supply chain to achieve mutually beneficial relations is the keen concern to both countries. Despite the obstacles that have arisen, opportunities can still be found to sustain economic ties between China and France.
The upcoming China-France Webinar - How to Build Resilient Economic and Trade Relation to be held on May 29, 2024 15:00-17:00 (Beijing Time GMT+8) by China Development Institute aims to provide a platform for exchanges on the way how China and France could address the cooperation and challenges ahead.
Focus for debate:
- How do you view the future potentials for trade& investment between China and France?
- How could China and France both promote high-level opening-up and better address issues relating to market access, investment rules and regulations, etc.?
- How do China and France complement each other, especially by supporting green industries and clean energy, even in the third-party market cooperation?
*Available in French and Chinese.
Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcumvpjstHdaIsL3IXGNBJhgHUaEDNhr9
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Date and time: Thursday April 25, 2024 14:30-17:00 (Beijing Time, GMT+8)
Host: China Development Institute and KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific
Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most economically dynamic regions. In recent years, the major energy-consuming countries within ASEAN, including Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, have made carbon neutral commitments and introduced a series of policies for promoting their transition to low-carbon power. As a supporter and actor of clean energy transition among developing countries, China has promoted a series of clean energy projects within the region. China and ASEAN are looking to formulate stronger policies to expand cooperation in the energy sphere, such as construction projects, experience and knowledge sharing, and the reconfiguration of electricity system.
Against such background, China Development Institute and KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific will host the China-ASEAN Think Tank Webinar on 25 April 2024, bringing together experts and role players from China and ASEAN in discussion of the challenges and cooperation opportunities in energy transition.
Focus for debate:
- What are the main difficulties and potential obstacles when it comes to implementing the energy transition for both China and ASEAN countries?
- What challenges and risks still remain when China and ASEAN countries reconfigure their electricity system around renewable energy?
- In terms of regional energy cooperation, how could China and ASEAN countries complement and reinforce each other in areas such as clean energy development, regional renewable energy supply chain, and electricity trading?
*Available in English and Chinese.
Register in advance for this webinar.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlde-pqzwsHNc1iP0FW2907P9cxajjMISL
