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South China Morning Post
16-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
After Made in China 2025, are foreign firms at risk of losing tech edge, market share?
With Beijing having spent the past decade finding ways to bolster the nation's technological independence through its 'Made in China 2025' (MIC2025) initiative, European companies with a stake in the world's second-largest economy have watched with growing concern – fearful of becoming further marginalised. Advertisement In the pursuit of China's technological strides – aiming to be a global leader in some sectors, as outlined in MIC2025 plans – foreign companies are sometimes seen as a valuable bridge to more advanced tech. But China's rapid progress has fuelled concerns that foreign firms may be excluded once that complementary edge is gone, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has said in a report titled 'Made in China 2025: The Cost of Technological Leadership'. 'Once Chinese companies have comparable technology, market-access restrictions or an inability to compete can lead to a significant loss of market share for foreign companies,' said the chamber's report, released on Wednesday. Although China has achieved a high degree of self-reliance in only a few sectors, the chamber noted that China has been intent on undoing dependencies on key foreign technology and that it was likely to continue marginalising foreign companies in strategic sectors. 'This will result in a less globalised world, with China further isolated,' the chamber report warned. 'It will also likely continue to trigger external actions that cause more damage to both China's economy and its global standing.' Advertisement The chamber has recommended that China focus on executing existing plans for opening up and attracting foreign investment with clear metrics and accountability practices, according to its annual European Business in China Position Paper released in September, which showed that European business confidence in China was at an all-time low.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Speaker applications open for Military Influencer Conference
The best event for the military community, the Military Influencer Conference, has opened its speaker application window. Past speakers have included Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch, TV personality Jon Stewart, author Jack Carr, the first female Chief MSGT for the Air Force JoAnn Bass, and many, many more. Beyond the names you know, countless speakers have made their debut at MIC, taking the stage to share their passions, expertise and stories. Is it your time? Some of the best conversations happen at this event. Not just on stage but also in the moments between sessions—when someone shares a strategy that shifts your thinking, when an idea sparks a collaboration, when a speaker's words stay with you long after the event you've ever wanted to be part of that impact, now's your applications for MIC 2025 are open. We're looking for voices that challenge, inspire, and push the military community forward. If you have expertise in business, media, finance, leadership or you feel you have a story that needs to be told, we want to hear from you!This isn't just about giving a talk. It's about creating impact, opening doors, and sharing knowledge that moves people to you're ready to step up, apply now. The MIC stage is waiting for you. We are looking for the following: Thought Leaders Storytellers Seasoned Entrepreneurs Visionary Futurists C-level executives DOD & Government Officials Experienced Moderators & Panelists We're interested in inspiring and engaging stories. Think about what makes your story relevant, why it matters, the value it provides the attendees, and how it will be remembered. Remember your end goal – is it to motivate, educate, or raise awareness? You can present your story in several different ways. Please review the options below and identify what format best communicates the message. Keynote Speaker – When I announce events, people travel from across the country to hear me speak. I have a following that's active and engaged. I'm a celebrity, an accomplished leader, or a disruptor changing norms and practices. Breakout Session – People regard me as a subject matter expert and my talking points are focused on specific segments. I'm capable of delivering high value talks in short periods of time. Panel Sessions –I have an idea for a panel that's relevant for attendees. Workshops – I can deliver incredible value but my subject requires more than an hour to deliver. Roundtables – I'm best hands-on and serving small groups. Please share with your networks!
South China Morning Post
10-02-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
‘Made in China 2025' puts US at risk of ‘losing next industrial revolution', panel told
Beijing's progress in implementing its 'Made in China 2025' (MIC2025) strategy for industrial modernisation over the past decade is raising fresh alarms in Washington, with a congressional panel using it on Thursday to warn that the US is at risk of falling behind as China takes unexpected strides in the realms of artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robotics Advertisement In response, Washington should strive to boost tech ties with allies and ease visa rules for Chinese STEM talent, analysts urged on Thursday during an online hearing – dubbed 'Made in China 2025 – Who is winning?' – held by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, which monitors and reports on the national security risks of bilateral trade and economic ties. 'Beijing has obliterated the myth that used to prevail in Washington a few years ago that China can't innovate – that it can only borrow and steal technology,' said Liza Tobin, managing director at Garnaut Global, a geopolitical-risk advisory firm, during the hearing. And in her written testimony to the commission, she warned: 'We are unprepared to sustain a prolonged conflict with our primary strategic rival. The US defence industrial base now depends on a potential adversary for critical inputs, from rare earth minerals to advanced electronics and even the energetic materials used in explosives for weapons.' 'We risk losing the next industrial revolution, which is unfolding as AI converges with physical industry to transform how things are made,' Tobin added. Advertisement
South China Morning Post
07-02-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
US risks ‘losing next industrial revolution' as China races forward, panel told
Beijing's progress in implementing its 'Made in China 2025' (MIC2025) strategy for industrial modernisation over the past decade is raising fresh alarms in Washington, with a congressional panel using it on Thursday to warn that the US is at risk of falling behind as China takes unexpected strides in the realms of artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robotics . In response, Washington should strive to boost tech ties with allies and ease visa rules for Chinese STEM talent, analysts urged on Thursday during an online hearing – dubbed 'Made in China 2025 – Who is winning?' – held by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, which monitors and reports on the national security risks of bilateral trade and economic ties. 'Beijing has obliterated the myth that used to prevail in Washington a few years ago that China can't innovate – that it can only borrow and steal technology,' said Liza Tobin, managing director at Garnaut Global, a geopolitical-risk advisory firm, during the hearing. And in her written testimony to the commission, she warned: 'We are unprepared to sustain a prolonged conflict with our primary strategic rival. The US defence industrial base now depends on a potential adversary for critical inputs, from rare earth minerals to advanced electronics and even the energetic materials used in explosives for weapons.' 'We risk losing the next industrial revolution, which is unfolding as AI converges with physical industry to transform how things are made,' Tobin added. China launched the MIC2025 plan in 2015 to drive self-reliance and innovation across 10 key industries. As of April, the country had achieved 86 per cent of its targets, according to the Post's calculations .
