On 7 September, the China-Caribbean Urban Development and Transformation Forum was successfully held in Port of Spain. Ambassador Ren Hongyan attended the event alongside Dr. the Honourable David A. Lee, MP, Minister of Housing, Her excellency Noemí Espinoza, Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States, Mr. Gao Qiang, Chairman of Beijing Construction Engineering Group (BCEG) International Construction Co., Ltd. and Mr. Mariano Browne, Chief Executive Officer of UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business. Members of the Diplomatic Corps and prominent guests from academic societies, business communities, and related associations were also in attendance.

Ambassador Ren emphasized the principle that a city should be built by the people and for the people, and noted that China is willing to enhance experience-sharing and deepen practical cooperation with countries across the region.

The attendees commended China's achievements in urban planning and development, and expressed hope to deepen China-Caribbean cooperation in these areas.