Dr. Paola Subacchi, Research Director of International Economics, Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs) visited CDI discussing the possibility of cooperation with Dr. Guo Wanda,  Executive Vice President and Ms. Carol Feng, Director of International Cooperation Department. Dr. Guo introduced the development of Shenzhen finance industry and its cooperation with Hong Kong. After meeting, Ms. Subacchi has visited Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industries Cooperation Zone and the CBD of Shenzhen.

On 18th-19th May, 2011, the 6th Pan-Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation Forum was held in Nanning, Guangxi Autonomous Region of China. The Forum is themed at the Progress of China-ASEAN Free Trade Area & Pan-Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation with 3 Parallel Sessions: 1)Think Tank Summit: Regional connection and cross-border cooperation; 2)Cross-border trading and investment, finance cooperation; 3)Tourism cooperation in Pan-Beibu Gulf Region.

As the Intellectual Supporting Organization, CDI invited think tanks of the Pan-Beibu Gulf Region and ASEAN countries, including China, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippine, Thailand and Indonesia to discuss about regional connectivity and cross-border cooperation in “Think Tank Summit of Pan-Beibu Gulf Region”. “Pan-beibu Gulf Think Tank Memorandum on Joint Research Mechanism” was signed by 11 organizations to establish membership mechanism among think tanks in this region.

Edward Clarence-Smith, Representative and Head of UNIDO Regional Office, and Liang Dan, Senior Technical Advisor on Investment and Technology Promotion Visited CDI discussing the possibility of cooperation with Dr. Guo Wanda, Vice Executive President and Dr. Zhang Jiansen, Director of Finance Studies, Ms. Carol Feng, Director of International Cooperation Department.

Mr. Chong Chan Yau, Chairman of Carbon Care Asia Co(CCA), Dr. Trini Leung, Executive Director of CCA visited CDI and discussed with CDI leaders and department heads on further cooperation on low carbon research and training programs. Headquartered in Hong Kong, CCA operates as a social enterprise for the mission of mitigating climate change through driving innovative market solutions to build a new low carbon economy. CCA provides services to corporations and institutions to measure, reduce, offset and communicate carbon emissions.

China’s first report on Non-regret Mitigation was published by CDI. The report makes an analysis on the potentials of non-regret mitigation, and governments’ role in developing low carbon city in China.

The report suggests that policies with incentive compatibility should be introduced to better coordinate the goal of central government and the implementation by local governments. Vehicle Emission Tax should be piloted in some cities as in order to curb the usage of private cars. The tax could subsidize the public transportation. The report suggests that Regional Emission Exchange be trialed in certain industries, like coal, iron and steel industry.  

The Consul-General of Australia in Guangzhou visited CDI. The purpose of this call is to gain a better understanding of Shenzhen’s plans for further development, and the major challenges it may encounter. Dr. Guo Wanda, Vice Executive President of CDI had a discussion with the guests.

Mr. Alastair Morgan, the newly appointed Consul General of British Consulate-General Guangzhou paid a visit to Shenzhen as an introductory call on 20th and 21st Jan. During his visit Mr. Morgan called on CDI. Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President and Carol Feng, Director of International Cooperation Department had an extensive discussion with the guests on CDI’s research fields.

The 6th Asia Economic Summit 2010 was held in CDI on 10th Dec. The Summit focused on Green Growth in Asia as well as the infrastructure boost needed for Asia’s connectivity in the transport, communications and energy sectors in the next 10 years that will generate income gains of about US$13 trillion throughout Asia.

The Summit brought together Leaders from Government, Business, Universities and Think Tanks to critically review and discuss the future of Asia in a challenging new era. This annual series of Asia Economic Summit is organized by Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) with a predominantly Asian perspective to critically discuss the driving forces behind Asia's transformation and the strategic issues and key challenges facing the region. The Asia Economic Summit has been held in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Prof. Joan Busquets, Architect & Director, BLAU-Landscape Architecture & Urbanism, Spain/ Professor, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University, visited CDI and discussed on the International Consultation on the Regeneration and Redevelopment of Sungang-Qingshuihe, Shenzhen.

Shenzhen Financial Centre Forum and Shenzhen Financial Centre Promotion Seminar were held in London and Edinburgh respectively on 14th and 16th Sep. The forums gave a good introduction of Shenzhen as a newly emerged financial centre. In Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI) 6, Shenzhen was included in the rankings for the first time, as the highest new entry, in 5th position. The forums aim to further promote Shenzhen Financial Centre. Specialists from financial institutions have taken part in the forum.