China: towards an innovative society – the risks, the opportunities [WP831]
- Date
- Monday 13 - Friday 17 November, 2006
- Venue
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Wiston House
Wilton Park
Wiston House, Steyning
West Sussex
BN44 3DZ
+44 (0) 1903 815 020For more information see Your stay at Wilton Park
- Event no.
- WP831
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This conference discussed the following points:
- What are they key economic, social, environmental and political consequences of China’s rapid growth?
- To what extent are developments such as rising gaps in regional and personal income, rapid urbanisation, increased corruption, demographic changes and energy shortages likely to hamper further economic progress?
- Is innovation the answer to the challenges faced by China?
- How to manage inequality and create a harmonious society in which growth and stability are balanced?
- How can the government and Communist Party best adapt to a rapidly changing society?
- What role for non-state actors?
- Can China successfully transform itself into a 21st century knowledge –based economy?
- What prospects for innovation in public services?