Mr. GONG Xiqian, Deputy Managing Director, Senior Economist. From 2000 to 2006, Mr. Gong worked as Deputy Managing Director of China P&I Services (Hong Kong) Ltd. He was appointed as Deputy Director of the Managers in 2006 and Deputy Managing Director since 2012. Prior to joining the Association, Mr. Gong worked at China Ocean Shipping Co. Head Office from 1989 to 1993 where he worked in the Claims & Insurance Department. Mr. Gong graduated from the Foreign Language Department of Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) in 1989 with a Bachelor’s degree in Shipping English. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance (Insurance) from the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE). Mr. Gong is an ALL-ROUND professional in P&I insurance who has extensive experience in underwriting, claims handling, accounting, HR and general management. He is also appointed as the Vice Chairman of Shanghai Shipowners Association, Standing Director of Shanghai International Shipping Institute, Arbitrator of China Maritime Arbitration Commission, Arbitrator of Shanghai Arbitration Commission, Expert of Chinese Ship-source Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and Deputy Director of Maritime Law Committee of China Institute of Navigation.