Date: March 31, 2025

On March 31, 2025, Prof. Michael Mainelli—British economist, former Lord Mayor of the City of London, and Chairman of Z/Yen Group—visited CDI. Prof. Mainelli shared insights on Z/Yen’s recent projects, including efforts to reduce trade barriers, initiatives to support the global green transition, research on the Smart Centres Index, and programs promoting Sino-UK educational exchange. The two sides discussed potential opportunities for bilateral cooperation between China and the UK, as well as prospects for research collaboration between CDI and Z/Yen.