Secretary-General Liu Hongzhi Leads a Team of Experts to Visit the Asian Development Bank

On May 12, Secretary-General Liu Hongzhi of our association led a delegation of experts to visit the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The two sides held targeted exchanges on the Hainan Ecological Conservation and Restoration Project, which is currently under design and preparation.

Zhou Aiming, Deputy Chief Representative of the ADB PRC Resident Mission, and relevant department heads extended a warm welcome to the visiting group. The two parties conducted in-depth discussions covering ADB’s business operations in China, ecological conservation work in Hainan Province, and potential cooperation opportunities.

During the meeting, Secretary-General Liu Hongzhi elaborated on the overall layout of the Hainan Ecological Conservation and Restoration Project, focusing on its plans for ecological restoration technologies, biodiversity conservation, and coordinated regional ecological development.

Deputy Chief Representative Zhou Aiming welcomed the delegation and briefed them on ADB’s 40 years of fruitful cooperation with China. Having long dedicated itself to environmental governance and biodiversity protection, ADB has delivered robust support for China’s green development through diversified instruments including financing and technical assistance, with remarkable results achieved.

The two sides exchanged in-depth views on core topics for the Hainan project, such as innovative financing models, adoption of international best practices, and pathways for green finance support. In light of Hainan’s practical development demands, they also shared insights on potential directions for future cooperation.