China's New Urbanization Forum Series
Inaugural Session
Innovations in China's New Urbanization: Opportunities and Challenges
Event Highlights
Date: 10 October 2015
Venue: Yuanzheng Qizhen Hotel, Zijingang Campus of Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China
The NUS Institute of Real Estate Studies (IRES) Global Logistic Properties (GLP) Research Centre, together with the Center for New Urbanization, Zhejiang University and the Dongwu Business School, Soochow University jointly collaborated and organized the first in a series of Forums on China's 'New Urbanization'.
The event drew more than 300 people consisting of thought leaders, prominent industry players, academics and leading experts in policy think tanks. The Forum provided a common platform where leaders of the field come together to contemplate, debate and examine issues related to China's 'New Urbanization'.
This forum featured 3 keynote speeches and 3 panel discussions, focusing on Innovations in the following aspects within China's New Urbanization, namely, 'social governance', 'financing', and 'land systems and policies'. Amongst other very well-respected and distinguished speakers are Dr. Qiu Baoxing (Former Vice Minister, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China; Counsellor, State Council of China; President, Chinese Society for Urban Studies), Dr. Zhuang Juzhong (Deputy Chief Economist and Deputy Director General, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank), and Professor Lu Dadao (Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS); Researcher, Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS).
The NUS Institute of Real Estate Studies (IRES) GLP Research Centre is supported by IRES' unique advantages such as: strong existing networks with China's policy-makers and real estate leaders; growing international recognition of research expertise on China's property and hand markets, related policies and regulations; close linages and partnerships with leading universities in China and international institutions.
First Keynote Speech: The Five Baselines for Wholesome Urbanization
Dr. Qiu Baoxing
Former Vice Minister, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People’s Republic of China; Counsellor, State Council of China; President, Chinese Society for Urban Studies
Panel 1: Innovations in Social Governance within China's New Urbanization
From left: Professor Yu Jianxing, Mr. Gu Hao, Professor Wei Longbao, Mr. Luo Xiaoyong, Professor Duan Jinjun
Second Keynote Speech: Infrastructure Investment in Asia: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Zhuang Juzhong
Deputy Chief Economist and Deputy Director General, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank
Panel 2: Innovations in Financing within China's New Urbanization
From left: Professor Deng Yongheng, Dr. Zhuang Juzhong, Professor Chen Kang, Dr. Zhu Haibin, Mr. Sun Jianjun
Third Keynote Speech: Understanding the Background to and Objectives of China's New Urbanization
Professor Lu Dadao
Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS); Researcher, Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS
Panel 3: Innovations in the Land Systems and Policies within China's New Urbanization
From left: Professor Zhang Weiwen, Mr. Zheng Zhenyuan, Mr. Pang Yee Ean, Professor Wu Cifang, Mr. Zhuo Yong Liang
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