A Delegation from MTN Group, South Africa paid a visit to CDI to learn about the history and development of Shenzhen as a Special Economic Zone. MTN Group is the biggest telecommunication provider in South Africa, which is now looking forward to exploring its market in China.   

18 members of North Carolina Senate Delegation visited CDI with the aim to strengthen cooperation with Shenzhen, and gain better understanding of the exploration of clean energy in Shenzhen.

Mr. Wolfgang Kessler, came to visit CDI as Acting Consul-General of Germany. Executive vice President Dr. Guo Wanda and Ms. Carol Feng, Director of International Cooperation Department had a talk with the Consul-General on mutual cooperation between German Consulate-General and CDI.   

Mr. Graeme Wilson, Head of Global China Dialogue Secretariat, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, visited CDI to explore the possibilities of cooperation with CDI in hosting Global China Dialogue, which provides an international platform for figures from government, business and academia across the globe to discuss developments in China's foreign and strategic policy, economic direction and business environment.

Mr. Stephen Olson, Managing Director of Economic Strategy Institute visited CDI and discussed with Ms. Carol Feng, Director of International Cooperation Department on developing cooperative relationships by initiating international conferences, conducting joint studies, and strengthening personnel exchanges between both sides.  

Mr. Weldon Epp, the newly appointed Consul General of Canadian Consulate-General Guangzhou paid a visit to CDI. Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President made an introduction about the general development in South China. The Consul General briefed current cooperative projects between South China and Canada and expressed his interest and willingness on exploring ties between CDI and Canadian research institutions.

Mr. Avraham Nir, Consul General of Israel paid a visit to CDI. Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President and Carol Feng, Director of International Cooperation Department had an extensive discussion with the guests on issues like low carbon development, migrant workers, food safety, industrial upgrading, etc. Both sides reached a consensus on building  between CDI and Israeli think tanks.

Officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Republic of Ghana, and representatives from China Geo-engineering Corporation visited CDI. Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President and Dr. Wang Mei introduced the economic evolution of Shenzhen and shared experiences on urban planning and management, as well as fund raising mechanism.  

The Delegation from University of Applied Science of Southern Switzerland has visited CDI. Dr. Guo Wanda, CDI’s Executive Vice President gave a lecture on “China's Special Economic Zone (SEZ): its Role for the Transformation of China”. He elaborated the evolution and status quo of China SEZ. Shenzhen was quoted as a successful example of SEZ, which is now a financial centre and hi-tech centre in China. Still, challenges should be observed during the economic transformation in the following development of SEZ.  

Mr. Graham Nelson, Consul Political & Economic of British Consulate-General Guangzhou visited CDI and had a discussion with Executive Vice President Dr. Guo Wanda on development planning of Qianhai Bay modern service industries cooperation zone and progress of Pan-pearl River Delta cooperation. Other issues like the SME business plight, RMB appreciation and Shenzhen’s capital market were also covered.