After 40 years of reform and opening-up, China has transformed into the second largest economy in recent years. The world has witnessed its epic achievements in almost all fields, including the vibrant high-tech industry.
China’s inefficient financial system appears to heavily favor domestic IT firms by providing them with more than enough support while the private firms are left behind. However, these domestic firms are technological paper tigers. State efforts to build local innovation clusters and create national champions have not managed to transform them into drivers of technological development.
Given the situation, hybrid firms that combine ethnic Chinese management and foreign financing are the hidden dragons driving China's technological development. They avoid the maladies of China's domestic financial system while remaining committed to enhancing China's domestic technological capabilities.
The European Chamber is delighted to welcome Professor Douglas B. Fuller to introduce his highly celebrated book “Paper Tigers, Hidden Dragons”. Mr Fuller will share his insightful observation of the political economy of China's high technology development. This is an exclusive opportunity for any company/individual who wishes to understand China's difficulties and successes in high tech industry.
Agenda
15:30 - 16:00 Registration and Networking
16:00 - 16:10 Opening Words by Max Merkle, Communications and Business Manager, Shanghai Chapter, European
Chamber
16:10 - 16:45 Book Talk by Professor Douglas B. Fuller, Author of the book Paper Tigers, Hidden Dragons.
16:45 - 17:05 Q&A Session
17:05 - 17:15 Closing by by Max Merkle, Communications and Business Manager, Shanghai Chapter, European
Chamber
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