On April 8, 2021, CBEAD held the awarding ceremony for international distinguished professor. Tan Yue, vice president of CBEAD attended the ceremony and awarded Liu Hong, one of the third batch of international distinguished professors.

Tan Yue pointed out in his speech at the awarding ceremony that the appointment of international distinguished professors is an important measure for CBEAD to build a "double hundred" long-term planning and promote the international development of CBEAD. It is a milestone to accelerate the realization of the goal of "leading the training of state-owned enterprises and catching up with the world-class institutions".

    Liu Hong said that he will try his best to perform the duties as international distinguished professors, provide intellectual support for the international development of CBEAD, deeply participate in teaching and research, and build a bridge for cooperation and exchange between CBEAD and the Global Think Tank (CCG). During his stay, Professor Liu Hong had in-depth discussions and communicated with International Cooperation Department, Scientific Research Department, Online Training Department and Government Specific Programs Group, and provided valuable suggestions for CBEAD.

    Liu Hong is now the deputy director and senior researcher of the Global Think Tank (CCG) and vice chairman of Shanghai Pudong Overseas Chinese Federation. He is an expert on enterprise globalization, corporate governance, digital transformation, enterprise management, talent training, strategic planning and financial management.