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New report:

China: A priority partner for Norwegian research

The Norwegian Government's China Strategy of 2007 identifies research as a priority area in the cooperation between Norway and China. As a follow-up to this strategy, the Research Council has prepared a report on the experiences and aims of Norwegian activity in the world's fourth largest economy.

Kina-rapport 2008 The report focuses on the tremendous development of China's innovation and research system in recent years, and presents examples of Norwegian enterprises that have already established good cooperative relationships.

As of today, about 200 Norwegian companies have set up operations in China or at least have some form of representation there. The report discusses the experiences of these companies with regard to competitive advantages and their relationships with knowledge networks, trade and industry, and the political framework.

A growing knowledge- and innovation-based economy

In 2006, China adopted a 15-year plan for research that calls for the country to develop a knowledge and innovation-based economy with R&D investments equalling 2.5 % of its GNP by the year 2020.

The Chinese innovation system has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, fostered largely by major public investments in R&D, a radical restructuring of the science system, and the gradual introduction of a legal environment that is conducive to innovation.

Stronger cooperative relationships

A new bilateral agreement between Norway and China on research and technology is expected to be signed in autumn 2008. The Research Council already administers several agreements established with Chinese institutions, and Norwegian universities, independent research institutes and public administrative bodies have entered into various cooperation agreements with their Chinese counterparts.

Written by:
Else Lie. Translation: Connie Stultz/Carol B. Eckmann
Published:
 22.04.2008
Last updated:
08.03.2011

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