Founded in 2018, Zhenxing International Think Tank (VIICN) operates under a board-led governance system. In alignment with the strategic objectives set by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council for building an innovation-driven nation and promoting the revitalization and transformation of the real economy, the think tank conducts in-depth research on major strategic issues such as “deepening reform and opening-up, and advancing strategic economic restructuring,” providing high-quality research outcomes to support China’s transition into a new development stage, the implementation of new development concepts, and the formation of a new development paradigm.
Under the leadership of renowned strategic research expert Professor Li Zhiqi, VIICN is dedicated to providing policy recommendations for China’s development and serving as an innovative platform for international exchange. The think tank has established strategic partnerships with central government ministries, provincial and municipal authorities, people’s organizations, and distinguished public and academic institutions worldwide. A number of prominent politicians, strategists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and social activists have joined the board. Under the board, several divisions have been established, including the Beijing Zhenghe Private Economic Development Research Center, the Secretariat, the Research Department, and various specialized committees.
Guided by the motto “Global Vision, Chinese Solutions,” the think tank strives to develop into a strategic think tank for China. It primarily conducts innovative research in public policy, people-to-people diplomacy, strategic communication, governance, industrial planning, regional economics, rural revitalization, and urban development, with notable achievements in the following areas:
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Strategic Research. Conducting forward-looking, strategic, and holistic research on matters of national interest and security, providing assessments of the external environment, strategic planning, decision-making proposals, and policy design recommendations;
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Economic Research. Covering international and domestic economics, trade, finance, and investment; macroeconomic analysis and policy recommendations; ongoing study of economic trends, emerging challenges, and critical issues; research on strategic industries including future industries, digital economy, and artificial intelligence; studies on business environment, government-business relations, and public-private cooperation; and specialized research on regional economics, smart cities, and rural revitalization;
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Economic Exchange and Cooperation. Fostering collaboration with domestic and foreign governments, enterprises, research institutions, universities, social organizations, and think tanks; facilitating dialogue on major socioeconomic issues, bilateral and multilateral cooperation, international public policy, and global governance; organizing forums, seminars, and other events with domestic and international experts; and providing channels and platforms for economic cooperation, information sharing, and experience exchange among research institutions, businesses, and governments;
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Policy Consulting Services. Providing analytical reports and recommendations for government economic and social development planning and economic policy formulation; intellectual support for local government regional development plans and industry development strategies; and decision-making consulting services for corporate strategic planning, top-level design, business decisions, investment and restructuring, government-enterprise communication, technological innovation, and market development.