The inauguration of the CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute (SZRI) was held on 28 November. At the ceremony, SZRI announced the launch of certain research projects and unveiled the plaques of its laboratories. It also signed memoranda of understanding on internship with 10 corporations and research units, as well as with the Qianhai Development Authority to strengthen the collaboration in the development of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone.

Officiating at the ceremony were Mr. Wang Rong, Secretary, Shenzhen Municipal Committee; Mr. Li Huanan, Secretary General, Shenzhen Municipal Committee; Mr. Chen Biao, Vice-Mayor, Shenzhen Municipal Government; Dr. Geng Qingshan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health of Guangdong Province; Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor of CUHK; and Prof. Liu Yingli, former Executive Vice-Mayor, Shenzhen Municipal Government.