Sandra Elliott (International Development, Cardiff University)

Dr Li Yu (International Centre for Planning Research, Cardiff University)

Michael Thomas & Wu Chen (International Business Wales, Welsh Assembly Government)

Topics:

• A shifting 21st Century Global Economy
• China – A New World Economy?
• Future Knowledge Economy or Manufacturing Superpower?
• Opportunity Wales – Collaborating for Success
• Sharing China Expertise
• Progress or Pitfall – the Next Steps

Details:

While for many, the perception of China is of a vast country which is still primarily rural, the reality is rapidly changing. China has a dynamic economy, with a rate of growth equal to that experienced by Japan in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Having just overtaken the UK as the world’s fourth-largest economy, it is expected that, in the next 40 years, it could become the world’s number one.

The opportunities offered by such a new, booming economy are huge. China is a country with a culture and systems which, because of their unfamiliarity to many, can discourage collaboration. Our presentations this evening will aim to highlight the benefits which can be gained by working with Chinese organisations and provide you with the inspiration for, and routes to, collaboration in this market.

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Presentations to Download:

Sandra Elliott
Dr Li Yu
Michael Thomas & Wu Chen