China's unrivalled rise to technological superpower status is a source of amazement and fear, particularly in the western world. The second part of the seminar aims to present the elements of this economic and technological success story in detail. This will be done, among other things, by presenting the Chinese education system and the large Chinese tech companies as well as explaining the Chinese state's innovation and subsidisation policy. This direct state intervention in innovation and economic activity is the major difference to the Western model. The aim of the second part of the course is to provide participants with a plausible and informed explanation of China's innovative strength and to make them aware of the future development potential and the risks inherent in this process.
Teaching language of the seminar: German
12 December 2024 (9:00-15:00), online via Zoom
| Time |
Content |
| 09:00-10:30 |
Challenges and consequences of digitalisation in China,
Assessments abroad of education and innovation in China, Prof. Dr Catherine Ruth Levy |
| 10:30-11:00 |
break |
| 11:00-12:30 |
Applications of AI (artificial intelligence) and new technologies (IoT, 5/6 G, quantum computing, energy transition, green technologies), Dr Tania Becker |
| 12:30-13:30 |
lunch break |
| 13:30-15:00 |
Startups and the contribution of companies to China's innovation performance / Chinese companies' competition for the best talent, Till Ammelburg |
13 December 2024 (9:00-15:00), online via Zoom
| Time |
Content |
| 09:00-10:30 |
Technological development in China and its role in security and foreign policy, Prof. Dr Catherine Ruth Levy |
| 10:30-11:00 |
break |
| 11:00-12:30 |
The global players in China's tech scene, Dr Tania Becker |
| 12:30-13:30 |
lunch break |
| 13:30-15:00 |
Top-down or bottom-up - How can the innovation dynamic in China be explained?, Prof. Dr Zheng Han |
Registration
The seminar is organised and conducted by the Center for Cultural Studies on Science and Technology in China at TU Berlin. It will take place online via Zoom.
Please contact Dr Tania Becker to register for participation in the China Centre's continuing education courses: tania.becker@tu-berlin.deExternal link
Binding participation in the training programme is free of charge.
For the China competence training programme of the China Centers of the TU Berlin, you can register for the online events under the following link:
Topic: China competence training 2024/2025
Zoom-Meeting:
https://tu-berlin.zoom.us/j/69825634001?pwd=Y1lGYVR2Q21VNE4vYmttYlNsaHFzZz09External link
Meeting-ID: 698 2563 4001
Code: 372043
