Prof. Fan Gang is President of China Development Institute (CDI) in Shenzhen, China, Director of National Economic Research Institute (NERI) and Chairman of China Reform Foundation in Beijing, China. He is Professor of Economics at Peking University (PHBS) and at the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). He is a guest professor at a number of universities and graduate schools.

He served as an independent member of the Monetary Policy Committee of China’s Central Bank from 2006 to 2010, and again since 2015, and is an advisor to various departments of the Chinese central government and provincial governments. He served as an economic consultant to various international organizations and played leading roles in research projects commissioned by the World Bank, ADB, UNDP, OECD, etc.

His publications include over 100 academic papers published in Chinese and English academic journals and 12 books on macroeconomics and economics of transition. He received Doctor Honoris Causa degrees (Honorary Doctorates) from the University of Auvergne (France) and the Royal Roads University (Canada), in 2004 and 2011 respectively, and was listed as one of the “World’s Top 100 Public Intellectuals” jointly by Foreign Policy and Prospect in 2005 and 2008 consecutively, and one of “100 Global Thinkers” by Foreign Policy in 2010.

He received his Ph.D. in economics from the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in 1988.

Dr. Guo Wanda is Executive Vice President of China Development Institute (CDI) and Vice Chairman of Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macao Studies.

He specializes in macroeconomics, economic and social development of Hong Kong and Macao, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao cooperation, low-carbon economy, urbanization and industrial economics. He played leading roles in research projects commissioned by Chinese central and local governments. His published books include Rethinking China’s Urbanization and Metropolis, Migrant Workers’ Early Retirement: Theory, Evidence and Policy, Low Carbon City: A Non-Regret Opinion, and Perspective on the Development between Shenzhen & Hong Kong and the integration of the PRD Region, etc. He was awarded Chevening Fellowship by the British government in 2008.

He received his Ph.D. in economics from Nankai University.

Dr. Qu Jian is Vice President of China Development Institute (CDI). He serves as an expert of the MOFCOM and a SEZ consultant of ADB.

He specializes in industrial economics, regional economics, special economic zones and industrial parks. He played leading roles in more than 100 research projects for policy makers and businesses from home and abroad. He provided consultation on master planning, industrial planning, spatial planning, investment feasibilities and legislation proposals for special economic zones and industrial parks in many countries, including Ethiopia, India, Republic of Congo, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, etc.

He received his Ph.D. in economics from Nankai University. 

Research Associate

Research Focus
Industrial Planning, Industrial Park, New Economy, Business Strategy, Urban Development, Regional Economics, and Investment

Education
Master of Economics, Central South University

Projects
Industrial Plan of Urban Renewal Unit of Zhaobangji Group in Luohu, Shenzhen, 2016
Industrial Plan of Urban Renewal Unit of Airmate Industrial Area, 2016
Industrial Plan of Urban Renewal Unit of Yuesite Industrial Area, 2016
Industrial Plan of Urban Renewal Unit of Peihong Electronics Industrial Area, 2016
Study on Development Strategy for Shenzhen Rongda Biotech Co., Ltd, 2016
Feasibility Study on IPO of Shenzhen New Land Tool Co., Ltd, 2016
Analysis of Economic Performance of Luohu District, Shenzhen in 2016, 2016

Contact 
Email: wuhao@cdi.org.cn
Tel: +86-755-8247 0330

Senior Research Fellow and Vice Director, Department of Regional Planning and Development

Research Focus
Macroeconomics, Belt and Road Initiative, Opening-Up Policy, Regional Economics, Special Economic Zone, Industrial Planning, International Trade, and Business Strategy

Education
Master of Economics, Sun Yat-Sen University

Projects
Consultation for Kilifi Industrial Park in Kenya, 2016
Consultation for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo, 2016
Study on Free Trade Map of Countries and Regions along the “One Belt and One Road” (“OBOR”), 2016
Development Strategy of Ethiopian Industrial Park (Special Economic Zone), 2015
Study on Upgrading "Going Out" Strategy, 2015
Development Model and Empirical Study on Special Economic Zones in China, 2015
Project of Ethiopian Special Economic Zone, 2014
The Research of Strengthening the Cross-strait Cooperation of Industrial Parks (Taiwan), 2013
Policy Study on Regulatory Framework for Industrial Relocation in China, 2012

Publications
Xiang, H., Fan, G., Guo, W., Qu, J., Chen, X., Feng, Y., . . . Zhou, J. (2015). China’s Opening Up Beige Book (2014-2015). Beijing: China Economic Publishing House.
Huang, M., Shi, W., Qu, J., Song, C., Zhang, X., Zheng, Y., . . . Wang, Z. (2015). Development and Practice of Modern Logistics Industry in Shenzhen. Beijing: China Economic Publishing House.
Qu, J., Wang, Z., Liu, R., Peng, J., Liu, G., Ge, B., . . . Guan, L. (2013). Transformation and Upgrading of China’s Processing Trade. Beijing: China Economic Publishing House.

Contact 
Email: wangzhen@cdi.org.cn
Tel: +86-755-8247 1531

Senior Research Fellow

Research Focus
Regional Economics, Industrial Planning, and Industrial Park

Education
Master of Economics, Donghua University

Projects

Medium and Long-term Development Plan for Building a Modern Service Industry System in Longgang District Shenzhen, 2023
Analysis of Platform Economy Development Strategy in Longgang District Shenzhen, 2023
Study on Development Countermeasures of the Digital Economy Core Area in Longgang District Shenzhen, 2023
Analysis of the Development of Electroplating Industry in Longgang District Shenzhen, 2023
Key Project Study on High-quality Development Issues and Countermeasures in the Service Industry in Longgang District Shenzhen, 2023
Study on Modern Fashion Industry Development Strategy in Longgang District Shenzhen, 2023
Study on High-quality Development of Key Service Industries in Longgang District Shenzhen, 2022
Study on the Development and Promotion Strategy and Action Plan of Optics Industry in Longgang District Shenzhen, 2022
Industrial Spatial Layout Planning of Longgang District Shenzhen (2020-2025), 2021
Industrial Planning of Adjustment Plot for Shawan River Interception and Drainage Project in Shenzhen, 2021
Innovation and Development Action Plan of Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industry of Futian District Shenzhen (2021-2023), 2021
Study on Industry Planning and Supply Chain Independence, Safety, and Controllability of Banxuegang World-Class Electronic Information Industry Cluster in Shenzhen, 2021
Industrial Planning of Health and Wellness Tourism Town in Huizhou, 2020
Industrial Planning of New Town Near High-speed Railway in East Shenzhen, 2020
Industrial Plan of Lifeng Yagao Urban Renewal Unit in Nanshan District Shenzhen, 2019
Study on Zhaoxin Energy Industrial Park Urban Renewal Unit in Bao'an District Shenzhen, 2019
Pre-feasibility Study on Shenzhen Haikexing Returned Overseas Student Park, 2019 13th Five Year Plan on Industrial Development of Xinxiang City, Henan Province, 2016
Study on Cause and Countermeasures for Decrease in Industrial and Technical Transformation Investment in Longgang District, Shenzhen, 2016
Industrial Plan of Urban Renewal Unit of Huanhonghua Land Parcel in Longhua District, Shenzhen, 2016
Industrial Plan of Urban Renewal for Shajing-Houting Industrial Area in Bao’an District, Shenzhen, 2016
Industrial Plan of Urban Renewal for Hezheng-Guanlan-Tianbei Industrial Area in Longhua District, 2016
Industrial Plan of Urban Renewal for Xinli Factory in Bantiannan Area, Longgang District, Shenzhen, 2016
Industrial Plan for Shenzhen Luhu Scientech Services Industrial Park, 2015
Industrial Plan of Urban Renewal for Silian Village, Henggang Town, Longgang District, Shenzhen, 2015
Industrial Plan of Urban Renewal for Shenzhen Tianzhong Scientech Park, 2015
Action Plan for the Transformation and Upgrading of Industrial Zone, Longgang, Shenzhen, 2015
Industrial Plan and Investment Feasibility Study on Luoyang Animation Park, 2015
Industrial Plan of B301-0030 Land Parcel of 05-02 (Zhuzilin) Area in Futian District, Shenzhen, 2014
Renewal of Guangtong Area, Meilin Subdistrict, Shenzhen, 2014
Industrial Plan of Sinotrans & CSC Logistics Center in Luohu District, Shenzhen, 2014
Industrial Plan of the Urban Renewal Unit of Qingshuihe Area, Luohu District, Shenzhen, 2014
Industrial Plan of Renewal of Subunit 9 of Sungang-Qingshuihe Area, Luohu District, Shenzhen, 2014

Contact 
Email: wangzhao@cdi.org.cn
Tel: +86-755-8247 0497

 Postdoctoral Fellow  

Research Focus
Renewable Energy, Energy and Climate policy, Energy Economics

Education
Ph.D. in Management, Beijing Institute of Technology

Projects
Research on the Development Strategy of Shenergy Group's Electric Power Industry, 2017-2018
Research on the Progress of Energy Transition in Small Island Developing Countries, 2018
Research on New Opportunities for China General Nuclear Power Corporation’s Development under the Background of Greater Bay Area, 2018

Contact 
Email: wangqian@cdi.org.cn
Tel: +86-755-8247 0015

Senior Research Fellow and Director, Department of Regional Planning and Development

Research Focus
Macroeconomics, Regional Economics, Special Economic Zone, Industrial Planning, Industrial Park, Logistics, Business Strategy, and Investment

Education
Master of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology

Projects
Consultation for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo, 2016
Study on Building Nanshan District, Shenzhen as an Economic, Scientific, Cultural and International Communication Center, 2016
Strategic Positioning and Industrial Planning for Chang’an High-Tech Zone in Dongguan, Guangdong, 2016
Study on Policy Advantages and Industrial Development of Yantian Comprehensive Bonded Zone, SZ, 2016
13th Five Year Strategy of Shenzhen Qianhai Development Investment Holdings Co., Ltd, 2016
Study on Upgrading "Going Out" Strategy, 2015
Study on Industrial Transformation and Upgrading of Luolong High-Tech Zone, Luoyang City, Henan Province, 2015
Industrial Plan for Shenzhen Yantian Bonded Zone, 2015
Consultation for Appliances and Lighting Town, Anyang City, 2015
13th Five Year Plan for Shenzhen Modern Logistics Industry, 2015
Quarterly Analysis of Shenzhen Modern Logistics Industry, 2015
Study on Theory and Practice of Modern Logistics Development of Shenzhen, 2015
Project of Ethiopian Special Economic Zone, 2014
Industrial Plan of Luoyang City, Henan Province, 2014
Study on Industrial Chain of CNC and Robotics in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 2014
Quarterly Report on Development and Operation of Modern Logistics Industry in Shenzhen, 2014
Study on Transformation and Upgrading of Logistics Industry in Shenzhen, 2013

Contact
E-mail: sk@cdi.org.cn
Tel: +86-755-8247 0229

Research Associate

Research Focus
Macroeconomics, Belt and Road Initiative, Opening-Up Policy, Innovation-Driven Growth, Regional Economics, Urban Development, Urbanization, Industrial Planning, Health Economy, Business Strategy

Education
Master of Economics, Central South University

Projects
Master Development Plan of Shenzhen Development Zone (2017-2030), 2018<
Evaluation of 13th Five-Year Plan of Shenzhen, 2018
Mid-term Evaluation of 13th Five-Year Plan of Pingshan District Shenzhen, 2018
Five-Year Action Plan for Ningxia Open Economy Development (2018-2022), 2018
Three-year Action Plan of Transformation and Upgrading of Shenzhen Customs Special Supervision Area, 2018
Industrial Positioning and Feasibility Study of ASEAN Industrial City Area in Dianzhong, Yunnan, 2018
Industrial Plan of Zhangxianghu Semiconductor Industrial Park in Zichuan District Zibo, 2018
Study on Functional Positioning and Industrial Optimization of Guangzhou Science City, 2018
Industrial Planning of Zhumadian City Master Plan, 2018
Industrial Plan of Gemdale Urban Renewal Unit in Shuitian Industrial Zone of Shenzhen, 2018
Industrial Plan of Zhuhai Hengqin Vanke "Cloud City" Project, 2018
Industrial Plan of Guangxi Industrial Zone Urban Renewal Unit in Longhua District Shenzhen, 2018
Industrial Plan of Vanke Building Urban Renewal Unit in Futian District Shenzhen, 2018
Industrial Plan of Yuntong Area Urban Renewal Unit in Longgang District Shenzhen, 2018
Feasibility Study of Establishing Shenzhen Biomedical Benefits Exchange, 2018
Development Strategy of Yekalong Industry, Inc, 2018
Development Strategy of Shenzhen Glareway Technology Co., Ltd, 2018
Feasibility Study on Initial Public Offering of Jinpu Landscape Co., Ltd, 2018
Feasibility Study on IPO of Zhejiang XIDAMEN New Materials Co., Ltd, 2017
Feasibility Study on Construction Project of Intelligent Membrane Material Production Line of Guangdong Wanshun Technology Co., Ltd, 2017
Feasibility Study on Headquarters Base of Dapeng New Area of Catic Wellness Group Co., Ltd, 2017
Development Strategic Consulting of Shenzhen Meilihua Ink Paint Co., Ltd, 2017
Development Strategic Consulting Service of Shenzhen Haimuxing Laser Technology Co., Ltd, 2017

Contact
E-mail: shanml@cdi.org.cn
Tel: +86-755-8247 6584