Study the economic, political, cultural, and social development of the mega urban regions of the Yangzi River Delta and the Pearl River Delta to provide support for the sustained development and management of the cities in the two Delta.

Serve as an inter-disciplinary think tank to integrate the perspectives of different specializations in thorough studies to help Shanghai and Hong Kong achieve sustained prosperity and deeper integration with the global economy;

Raise the level of research in both the Fudan University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong with the purpose of nurturing creative young talents;

Provide policy advice to both the public and private sectors on issues of strategic importance to achieve the greatest benefits for our region and nation, and to enhance the influence of the universities on governmental policy;