CAREC Institute Contributes to International Exchange Capacity Building Training for Social Organizations

China NGO Network for International Exchanges, in collaboration with the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Foreign Affairs Office and the Xinjiang Academy of Social Sciences, successfully held the International Exchange Capacity Building Training for Social Organizations in Urumqi from May 13 to 15, 2025. The event attracted over 80 participants from government agencies, social organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions.

The CAREC Institute (CI) was invited to lead a specialized seminar. On May 15, Ms. Marina (Rui) Wang, Senior Researcher with the CI’s Chief Economist Team, presented on the Institute’s vision, mission, history, key research areas, and its role in promoting regional cooperation within the CAREC region. Ms. Wang highlighted how the CI supports the socio-economic development of the CAREC region through its flagship initiatives, research reports, capacity building programs and networking. She also emphasized CI’s efforts to help its host province, Xinjiang, build stronger connections and work more closely with other regional partners. To further demonstrate the Institute’s contributions, Ms. Wang discussed recent analytical research on global and regional trade issues.

The seminar provided valuable insights into regional cooperation, specifically tailored to the audience’s needs. Through this exchange, CI seeks to further deepen societal understanding of regional cooperation and offer meaningful reference to relevant institutions looking to expand international exchange opportunities.