The 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) will be ratified during the “Two Sessions” meeting of China’s National People’s Congress this March, marking a new era in China’s economic, political, and social development. Serving as the blueprint and scorecard for economic policy over the next 5 years, the 14th Five-Year Plan is expected to deepen China’s commitment to a “Dual Circulation” strategy of strengthening China’s own consumer market whilst promoting technological upgrading of its manufacturing sector.
Technology and Innovation is now central to China’s medium-term vision. The Five-Year Plan outlines China’s commitment to the goal of technology self-reliance, encouraging “indigenous innovation” in the fields of artificial intelligence, quantum computers, semiconductors, health and life sciences, neuroscience, biological engineering, aerospace technologies, and deep-sea exploration. Our forum will explore the full implications of China’s Five-Year Plan for trade and investment in tech and innovation, with a particular focus on the UK-China relationship.
A panel of China experts will explore this topic from several perspectives:
How will China’s goals impact trade and investment flows?
In which sectors will China emerge as a leading innovator?
Where will the main points of conflict be? Where will the main opportunities for foreign investors in China?
How will US-China political frictions impact China’s ambitions?
How will these issues be impacted by the ongoing Covid-19, and how can UK-based tech firms best take advantage of emerging opportunities in China?
Agenda:
10.00-10.45 Moderated panel discussion
- Gordon Orr, Non Executive Board Member at Swire Pacific, Lenovo, Meituan and EQT AB
- Dr Yu Jie, Senior Research Fellow on China, Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House
10.45-11.00 Q&A
We look forward to seeing you at the event. If you are unable to register through the booking link, please contact Zoe Brockbank zoe.brockbank@techuk.org
About the UK-China Tech Forum
Jointly hosted by techUK and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), the UK-China Tech Forum is a platform to allow businesses to engage with key stakeholders in government and business in areas of UK-China tech trade, policy and market growth in both countries. The forum is for representatives of businesses, government and other stakeholders interested in influencing or understanding the policy landscape impacting the technology sector, trade relations, and the market opportunities and challenges in China and the UK.
The forum brings members together to discuss issues and events that may impact their growth in the UK and China and provides an avenue for collective concerns to be aired and discussed with both governments. Moreover, it provides a platform for participants to explore emerging opportunities for growth and expand their business networks via topical engagements throughout the year.
