Date: May 26, 2025

On May 26, 2025, Prof HAN Yeong-Soo President of Korea Legislation Research Institute led delegation to CDI. Discussion focused on how Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area provided legislative support for science and technology research and innovation and explored legislation innovation amidst the quickly evolving economic landscape. CDI experts briefly introduced the development of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone as well as future prospects. Two sides also exchanged views on the development of public policy research think tanks in both China and South Korea.

Date: March 31, 2025

On March 31, 2025, Prof. Michael Mainelli—British economist, former Lord Mayor of the City of London, and Chairman of Z/Yen Group—visited CDI. Prof. Mainelli shared insights on Z/Yen’s recent projects, including efforts to reduce trade barriers, initiatives to support the global green transition, research on the Smart Centres Index, and programs promoting Sino-UK educational exchange. The two sides discussed potential opportunities for bilateral cooperation between China and the UK, as well as prospects for research collaboration between CDI and Z/Yen.