Chairman Zheng Bijian pointed out that today, "Understanding China" and "Understanding the World" are causes with strong vitality that are in line with the general trend of the times, belonging to China and the world.

Chairman Zheng Bijian met with Mr. Ernesto Zedillo, Former President of Mexico, in Guangzhou on November 22nd, 2019. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the future of “Understanding China” International Conference and further

Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Wang Boyong met with Dawn Nakagawa, Executive Vice President of Berggruen Institute, at CIIDS on September 18th, 2019. The two sides had in-depth discussions on the preparatory work for Understanding China

Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Wang Boyong met with Dr. Yahya Mahmoud Bin Junaid, Chairman of the Saudi Center for Research and Intercommunication Knowledge, at CIIDS on August 22nd, 2019. The two sides exchanged views on the China-Saudi Arabia

Chairman Zheng Bijian met with Mr. Neil Bush, Founder and Chairman of the George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S.- China Relations,at CIIDS on July 23rd, 2019. The two sides exchanged views on the international situation and Sino-US relations among other issues

On November 18, 2018, Chaiman Zheng Bijian, was invited to the Symposium on “One Belt and One Road” and the Construction of Guangzhou as an International Metropolis hosted by Guangzhou Academy of Social Sciences, and organized by Guangzhou Urban Strategic Research Institute.

Chairman Zheng Bijian met upon invitation with Mr. Yutaka Yokoi, Japanese Ambassador to China, at the ambassador's residence on May 17th, 2019. The two sides exchanged views on the Sino-Japanese relations and other issues of common interest.

Chairman Zheng Bijian met with Mr. Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia，at CIIDS on May 9th, 2019. The two sides exchanged views on the international situation and Sino-US relations among other issues of common interest.

Executive Vice Chairman Li Junru met with Mr. James Stone, Chairman & CEO of Plymouth Rock Assurance and Trustee of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, at CIIDS on April 1st, 2019.

Executive Vice Chairman Li Junru met with Mr. Rafael Dezcallar, Ambassador of Spain to China, at CIIDS on March 28th, 2018. The two sides exchanged views on Sino-US relations, and Sino-European relations among other issues of common interest.