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.

Huh Jae Hwan, economist of Daewoo Securities, Korea visited CDI and meet Dr. Zhang Jiansen, Director of Centre on Finance and Modern Industry. Dr. Zhang gave a brief introduction on the background and development of the finance industry in Shenzhen and answered questions about banking system, property marker, RMB reform and foreign reserves, etc.

A U.S. delegation from G2 Club House, Southern University and A&M College came to visit and discuss the possibility of cooperation with CDI. The G2 Club House is dedicated to the exchange of students, businesses and government officials. With 107 universities and over 500 mayors as its member, G2 is planning to build up a platform in China and the U.S. for a better communication between the small and medium sized enterprises in both sides. 

President Fan Gang welcomed the Petra Kiwitt party in Beijing, which is the executive vice-president of Germany Post DHL. The two sides signed “DHL-CDI logistics innovation strategy agreement” together, establishing the DHL-CDI supply chain management innovation center cooperatively.

David Dollar, Economic and Financial Emissary of U.S. Department of the Treasury and Embassy of America, Brian Goldbeck, Consul General of American Consulate General, Guangzhou, visited CDI and had a talk with Dr. Zhang Jiansen, Director of Centre on Finance and Modern Industry on the financial development of China and the world.