President Fan Gang Spoke at World Green & Sustainability Summit, Urging Global Collaboration on…
Date: June 25, 2024
The 2024 World Green & Sustainability Summit held on June 25, 2024 in Penang Malaysia, organized by World Digital Chamber, World Green Organization, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific and supported by China Development Institute, convened government leaders, think tankers, and entrepreneurs from APEC countries to address strategic issues and key challenges in promoting partnership for climate action, energy transition and the business communities to pivot towards sustainable investments, green growth and green finance. In his opening speech, President of CDI Prof. Fan Gang urged collaboration on climate action and stressed the importance of green products and green technologies in contribution to sustainable growth. The summit was attended by Governor of Penang Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi.
Academia and Think Tanks Advocated for Green and Sustainable Development
Date: June 24, 2024
On June 24, 2024, in the roundtable on collaboration between universities and think tanks on climate action, green and sustainable development, Prof Fan Gang, President of China Development Institute, underscored that it is critical for the international community to expand dialogues and exchanges of knowledge sharing on green technological innovation and application. He…
Singapore Institute of International Affairs Delegation Visited CDI
Date: May 23, 2024
On May 23, 2024, Prof. Simon Tay led Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) delegation to CDI. Exchange surrounded topics such as new quality production forces, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and economic cooperation prospect between ASEAN and GBA. Due to GBA’s proximity to ASEAN, trade activity between the two sides has been dynamic and…
New Zealand Ambassador to China H.E. Grahame Morton Visited CDI
Date: Mar 26, 2024
On March 26, 2024, New Zealand delegation led by H.E. Ambassador Grahame Morton visited CDI. The visit sparked in-depth discussions on various topics, including economic policies concerning the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), development progress of the GBA, and cross border industrial cooperation within the GBA. CDI experts introduced the latest trends of…
Prof. Herrmann-Pillath and GBA Experts Shared Insights on NbS and Designing BiodiverCity
Date: Mar 19, 2024
Nature-based solutions (NbS) refers to actions that effectively address social, economic and environmental challenges through the protection, sustainable management and restoration of natural and modified ecosystems. Since the official introduction of NbS by the World Bank in 2008, it has been increasingly applied on climate action, disaster prevention, food security, water…
Consul General of India to Guangzhou Mr. Shambhu Hakki Visited CDI
Date: Mar 19, 2024
On Mar 19, 2024, Consul General of India to Guangzhou Mr. Shambhu Hakki visited CDI. Discussion focused on China’s macro-economic outlook, Guangdong’s economic development, and Sino-India trade relations. Given the growing trade activities between China and India, research should be conducted to identify industrial cooperation opportunities and formulate policies and…
Rachel Crump, Consul-General of New Zealand in Guangzhou Visited CDI
Date: Feb 27, 2024
Consul-General of New Zealand in Guangzhou Ms. Rachel Crump visited CDI on February 27, 2024. Discussion surrounded topics such as New Zealand and Guangdong’s trade relation, Shenzhen’s economic development, and the trends of electric vehicles in China. Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President of CDI, provided an overview of BYD’s development since its establishment in Shenzhen…
Professor Fan Gang Met with Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po of Hong Kong
Date: Jan 31, 2024
From 21st to 26th Jan 2024, Prof. Fan Gang, President of China Development Institute, was invited by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to visit Hong Kong and conduct in-depth exchange with government officials, including Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan Mo-po and President of the Legislative Council Mr. Andrew Leung, and various HKSAR departments…
