The 17th Conference on International Exchange of Professiona

The Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (hereinafter referred to as CIEP), founded by the former State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs P.R China in 2001 with the approval of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, is the only comprehensive event with largest scale and highest level in China for exchange in competent professionals and intelligence that is geared to foreign (overseas) expert organizations, training institutions and professionals. Since 2007, Shenzhen serves as the permanent venue for the CIEP. Since 2018, the CIEP has been hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs P.R China) and the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government.
The 17th CIEP was held in Shenzhen from April 14 to 15, 2019. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the conference covers 25 items in 9 major sections with the theme of “Attracting Global Talents, Promoting Cooperative Innovation, Seeking Common Development” to promote global expertise to share development opportunities in China.