Sino-Swiss Economic Forum 2016

Beijing, 8 April 2016 – Fourth Edition of the Sino-Swiss Economic Forum

“I want to promote the image of Switzerland as a destination – not only for the many Chinese tourists who enjoy the beauty of our country, but also for investments in our innovative economy. The topic of the forum today follows this spirit of openness”, explained President Schneider-Ammann. Vice-Minister Zhong Shan expressed “his wishes to strengthen the cooperation in the fields of innovation, financial services and clean technologies”.

The panel was composed of eminent figures from the Sino-Swiss business community, including Mr. Wang Hongzhang, Chairman of China Construction Bank, Mr. Peter Voser, Chairman of ABB, Mr. Mei Meng, Chairman of TusHoldings and Mr. Christoph Maeder, Member of the Executive Committee of Syngenta. The SSEF takes place every two years in Beijing and is by far the largest economic summit between Switzerland and China. The 4th edition of the Forum was jointly organized by the Economic Section of the Swiss Embassy and the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and swissnex China.

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Dear Members and Friends of SwissCham,

On the occasion of the State visit of the President of Switzerland Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, SwissCham Beijing, in association with the Embassy of Switzerland in China, the Swiss Business Hub and swissnex China, is delighted to announce the Sino-Swiss Economic Forum 2016 (SSEF) on 8 April at the Rosewood Beijing.

This year and for its 4th edition, the President of Switzerland, Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, will honour the Forum with his presence at the occasion of his State visit to China. The President will be accompanied by a delegation of business people and representatives from the Swiss science and research field. On the Chinese side, we willl have the pleasure to welcome the Vice Minister of Commerce, H.E. Zhong Shan.

The SSEF takes place every two years in Beijing and is by far the largest economic summit between Switzerland and China. It will feature top speakers from the Swiss and Chinese government and business community. The Forum offers a cocktail, business lunch, keynote speeches and a top level panel discussion.

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Topic: Connectivity for innovation: the Sino-Swiss dimension
As the slowdown of the global economy is accentuating, identifying and promoting sustainable development engines has become a global challenge. Innovation has been deemed a key factor in overcoming the national and global growth crunch. Shaping Asia’s growth pattern, China’s has made a strategic choice to enable innovation-driven growth through connectivity – in infrastructural, technological and financial dimensions. On an unprecedented level the One Belt One Road initiative aims at boosting infrastructure connectivity in the vast region between China and Europe. Switzerland – who persistently ranks as leader in innovation worldwide – has been a pioneer in accompanying China onto the world stage in signing an FTA with China as first European country, establishing an RMB offshore trading hub in Zurich and by becoming one of the first non-Asian members of the China led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Upon signing the FTA Prime Minister Li Keqiang declared ‘Innovation is the lifeblood of mankind’. A focus lies i.e. on the development of R&D investments in both countries as companies continue to shift their focus from searching for a low cost production base to an increasingly higher demand for brain power. In combination with a rapidly developing ecosystem, it is expected that more innovation will be coming out of China in the near future.

The panel will examine this unique partnership, looking into how the two countries could create value for those relying on innovation like investors, entrepreneurs or large companies by targeting key questions for anyone involved in the creation of intangible assets, such as facilitating access to talents & capital and IPR.

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Please note that the SSEF organizing committee reserves itself the right to valid any sponsorships, registrations and to modify the contents of the packages, dates of the event and exposure options. You will be notified accordingly.

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