Zeshi Dynamics | General Manager Li Yun and his delegation were invited to attend the 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the AIIB.

From June 24 to 26, The 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Held in Beijing, Li Yun, General Manager of Zhongtou Zeshi (Beijing) International Consulting Co., Ltd., and Wei Li, Deputy Director of the Project, were invited by the China Engineering Consulting Association to join global leaders from the political and business sectors, financial institutions, experts and scholars, and industry representatives in this event focused on An international event themed “Interconnectivity Fuels Development, Cooperation Creates Prosperity” explores topics such as infrastructure investment, sustainable development, and international cooperation.

*Note: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, abbreviated as AIIB, is an intergovernmental multilateral development institution focused on infrastructure development in the Asian region. Its primary mission is to promote connectivity and economic integration across Asia, while strengthening cooperation among China and other Asian countries and regions. It is the first multilateral financial institution initiated by China. The bank’s headquarters are located in the Asia Financial Building in Beijing, and its authorized capital amounts to 100 billion U.S. dollars.

Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended the opening ceremony in person and delivered a speech. He stated that President Xi Jinping, at the very outset of the AIIB’s establishment, proposed making the AIIB a new type of multilateral development bank that is professional, efficient, and clean. Over the past decade, with the joint support and efforts of all members, the AIIB has remained true to its original mission and pursued innovation with vigor. Its membership has expanded from 57 to 110, and the institution has continued to grow and thrive, establishing a reputation for professionalism and pragmatism. It has injected new momentum into the common development of its members, pioneered new models for global financial governance, and set a new benchmark for international multilateral cooperation.

Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech (Image source: Xinhua News Agency)

Looking ahead, challenges and opportunities coexist. Premier Li Qiang put forward three hopes for the future development of the AIIB. One is Faced with the challenges of global economic growth, we will provide stronger support to member countries in enhancing their development capacities. Based on the diverse development needs of our members, we will offer high-quality, low-cost financing assistance, help them share technological expertise, and bolster their endogenous development momentum. Second is In the face of a reshaping global economic and trade landscape, we must broaden the scope of international dialogue, exchange, and cooperation. Upholding open regionalism, we should promote connectivity and communication among countries across Asia and around the world, and strengthen collaboration in jointly building [a shared future]. Alignment with initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Global Development Initiative. Third is In the face of global governance challenges, we must better leverage the unique functions of our new multilateral platform. We will consistently uphold the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, adhere to international standards, regulatory norms, and high-quality benchmarks, continuously optimize our internal governance structure, strengthen multilateral decision-making rules, innovate our products and services, and promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system. By doing so, we will steadily enhance the participation and sense of fulfillment among all members. These three initiatives chart the course for the AIIB’s next golden decade.

This year’s annual meeting is not only a concentrated showcase of the AIIB’s decade-long achievements. — Over the past decade, it has cumulatively approved financing exceeding 60 billion U.S. dollars, with projects covering 38 countries and regions and leveraging over 200 billion U.S. dollars in capital investment for global infrastructure development—serving as an important platform for planning future development. During the conference, numerous thematic seminars were held, and the AIIB’s first “Partnership Report” was released, delving into core issues such as green finance, digital transformation, and cross-border connectivity. As a professional investment and financing consulting firm, Zhongtou Zeshi participated fully in these activities, engaging in exchanges with representatives from multilateral development institutions and international financial organizations on trends in sustainable infrastructure investment and financing.

This participation further deepened Zhongtou Zeshi’s understanding of the latest trends in international infrastructure investment. In the future, the company will continue to closely monitor the latest developments and directions of multilateral institutions such as the AIIB, actively engage in international dialogue on infrastructure cooperation, and deepen its research and practice in areas including green finance, cross-border connectivity, and digital transformation. This will enable us to provide higher-quality advisory services to both domestic and international clients and contribute to the high-quality, sustainable development of global infrastructure.