The 6th conference on mainland China’s economy was held by HKIMR and WISE between October 16th and 17th, 2008. The theme of the meeting, “the efficiency and stability in mainland China’s financial system”, covered various topics on mainland China’s economy and financial system that were particularly important at a time of financial crises. About 30 economists and professionals attended the meeting, who are from institutions including Tsinghua University, Beijing University, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Hong Kongs Lingnan University, the International Monetary Fund, the Bank for International Settlements, the Peoples Bank of China, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shanghai Financial Services Office, Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Xiamen University.