CDI Delegation Attends World Chinese Business and Economic Summit
The 2019 World Chinese Business and Economic Summit, co-organized by CDI, was held in Macao on October 17. Discussion surrounded better ways to connect within the GBA, for example free flow of talents among the different jurisdictions, e-payment system that services the different currencies, air transportation between the rivers etc.Dr. Wang Wanli, Executive Director of Hong Kong, Macao and Reginal Development Research Department of CDI, spoke on Shenzhen’s role in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development.
US Congressmen Assistant Delegation Visits CDI
On October 10, US congressmen assistant delegation visited CDI. Discussion surrounded the current state of Shenzhen’s economic and social development. CDI researchers introduced the brief history of Shenzhen’s development, as well as the essential element for its fast growth – market economy. Now, Shenzhen also stresses on government service refinement, low carbon development, intellectual…
New Zealand Consul-General Rebekah Mawson Visits CDI
On September 4, New Zealand Consul-General Delegation, led by Rebekah Mawson, New Zealand Consul-General in Guangzhou and Paul Hawkes, the Deputy Consul General, visited CDI and discussed China-US trade conflict and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with CDI experts. Both sides had a proactive discussion on the current situation of China's economic development under the trade war…
Micronesia Delegation Visits CDI
On September 19, Mr. Christopher Christian and the Federated States of Micronesia delegation visited CDI. Meeting focused on current state and vision of Micronesian tourism industry development, as well as collaborations opportunities between China and Micronesia. Based on strong emphasis on sustainable development, future collaborations in tourism industry should be gradual and paced. With…
Fan Gang Meets with Dr Philip Lowe, Governor of Reserve Bank of Australia
On August 28, Prof. Fan Gang, President of China Development Institute, met with Reserve Bank of Australia delegation led by governor Dr Philip Lowe. Discussion surrounded China’s economic development outlook, Sino-US trade war and its implication on exchange rate, current state of cryptocurrency development, and Hong Kong’s prospect within Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
LSE Prof. Jonathan Liebenau Visits CDI
On August 26, Prof. Jonathan Liebenau of London School of Economics and Political Science, Dr. Gul Berna Ozcan of Royal Holloway University of London visited CDI. Dr. Cao Zhongxiong, Executive Director of New Economy Research Institute of CDI, introduced the history of Shenzhen’s high-tech innovation, how it came to the current stage, and its strengths and weakness, especially the lack of top…
Consulate General of Australia in Guangzhou Visits CDI
On July 30, Jason Robertson, Consulate General of Australia in Guangzhou visited CDI. CDI experts, led by Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President attended the meeting. Discussion surrounded the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Both sides exchanges views on quo status of foreign direct investment and issues concerning the business disputes between foreign and domestic…
Young Indians Global Excellence Mission to China Comes to CDI
On July 19, Young Indians Global Excellence Mission to China delegation visited CDI. Discussion focused on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area) outline and economic development of Shenzhen throughout reform and opening-up with CDI experts.
Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President of CDI, introduced the Greater Bay Area outline in terms of development challenges and…
World Economic Forum Lead Writer Interviews CDI Experts
On June 28, Peter Vanham, lead writer and US Media Lead of World Economic Forum, interviewed Dr. Liu Guohong and Dr. Liu Yu of CDI. Discussion surrounded Shenzhen Special Economic Zone’s success, its construct, and replicatory value for other developing countries, and the relationship between global climate change and world economic growth. Stable political and social environment is crucial…
HSBC Delegation Visits CDI
On June 27, HSBC delegation led by Mr. Steward James, Head of Group Public Affairs, Asia-Pacific, visited CDI. Discussion surrounded important aspects of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, such as free movement of talents, research equipment and capital etc., as well as further opening up towards Hong Kong and Macao free ports. Hong Kong serves as a platform for both “going-out” of…
US Media Delegation Visits CDI
On June 4, United States media delegation visited CDI, with journalists from various major media outlets, such as Quartz, Reuters, Forbes, Bloomberg, National Public Radio, and Austin Business Journal. Vice President Qu Jian introduced the layout and development goals of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The discussion focused on each city’s role and its comparative advantages…
CDI Conducts Fields Studies on Nampo Bonded Zone in North Korea
CDI research team visited North Korea for field studies on the Nampo Bonded Zone from May 20 to 24.
In the meeting with the Korea Economic Development Association, it was pointed out by CDI experts that North Korea, on promising trajectories of urbanization and industrialization, can move into some industries which are shifting base from China to other countries, with its abundant natural…
Gyeonggi Research Institute Delegation Visits CDI
On May 20, Gyeonggi Research Institute Delegation visited CDI. Discussion surrounded the development of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, Shenzhen’s transformation in terms of society, economy, and regulations, as well as Shenzhen and Hong Kong’s relation and cooperation throughout the years. Dr. Lee Jung Hoon proposed the vision of cross-border special economic zone between South and North Korea…
Consulate General of New Zealand in Guangzhou Delegation Visits CDI
On May 10, Consulate General of New Zealand in Guangzhou Delegation visited CDI and discussed the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. CDI experts, led by Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President, explained geographical construct, intercity cooperation and vision of the Greater Bay Area, as well as its supportive role in Belt and Road Initiative.
Delegation of Indian Senior Diplomats Visits CDI
On May 6, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan Ms. Ruchira Kamboj, Indian Ambassador to Russia Mr. D. B. Venkatesh Varma, Joint Secretary Eurasian Division of Ministry of External Affairs of India Mr. Manish Prabhat, Indian Consul General of Guangzhou Mr. Sujit Ghosh visited CDI.
Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President of CDI, introduced visions of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Discussion…
"The Banker" Interviews CDI Experts
On April 25, Ms. Kimberley Long, Asia Editor of The Banker magazine in London, interviewed CDI experts on the changing economy and financial industry in China, the trends and challenges in the coming years, in particular, financial regulations and the rising new type of banks, e.g. WeBank and MyBank, their role in supporting small and medium enterprises, and the changing strategy and…
Consul General of India Visits CDI
On April 18, Consul General Mr. Sujit Ghosh and Consul Mr. Aniket Patankar of India, Guangzhou visited CDI. As Sino-Indian trade and economic cooperation boosts in recent years, the need of think tank’s input on these matters has also increased, said Mr. Ghosh. He proposed to consolidate the exchange and collaboration between two country’s leading think tanks.
During the meeting, Executive Vice…
CDI Conducts Field Studies on China-Nepal Cross-Border Economic Cooperation Zone
From March 28 to April 2, CDI researchers visited Nepal for field studies on the China-Nepal Cross-Border Economic Cooperation Zone.
In the meeting with the Nepalese Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, both sides exchanged views on the Zone and the economic and trade cooperation between China and Nepal. CDI experts also conducted field studies on the location of the Zone.
CDI Explores Opportunities for China-Israel Innovation Cooperation
CDI researchers visited Israel together with the delegation of Shenzhen Association of Medical Devices to explore what fuels Israel’s innovation and opportunities for China-Israel cooperation on scientific and technological innovation, digital health, etc. from March 23 to 28.
In the meeting with Mr. Matan Safran, Director of the China Department at the Foreign Trade Administration within the…
CDI Ranked 15th on Comprehensive Influence and 2nd on Social Think Tank (Departmental Influence) in…
2018 Chinese Think Tanks Report: Influence Ranking and Policy Suggestions was launched on February 1, 2019, showcasing Top 50 Chinese Think Tanks (Comprehensive Influence). China Development Institute (CDI) ranked 15th place on Comprehensive Influence, 14th on Decision-making, and 2nd on Social Think Tank (Departmental Influence) respectfully, with rising places on Social Influence and…
Canadian Parliamentary Delegation Visits CDI
A Canadian parliamentary delegation led by Senator Joseph Day, Co-Chair, Canada-China Legislative Association, visited CDI on January 10 and discussed the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area) and economic and social development of Shenzhen with CDI experts.
Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President, briefed the Greater Bay Area in terms of development challenges and working…
China and Singapore to Cooperate on Greater Bay Area Opportunities
On January 9, Mr. Chua Teng Hoe, Consul-General of Singapore to Guangzhou, visited CDI and discussed to explore opportunities for cooperation between Singapore and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area) with Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President of CDI.
Dr. Guo Wanda elaborated on background and priorities of the Greater Bay Area and suggested that Singapore deepen…
