Investor relations firm Capital Link held a day of debate and discussion in Shanghai for the third year of its annual forum in the Chinese city.

Key Chinese shipping and government figures, as well as the country’s major financial leasing houses, joined members of the international shipping community to discuss markets, policy and technological changes in the industry.

Among the highlights, China Merchants Energy Shipping managing director Xie Chun Lin received Capital Link’s China Shipping Leadership Award, while ICBC Leasing deputy chief executive Wang Zhenyong delivered the keynote address.