China Business Development Mission
November 1-12, 2005
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
Cincinnati USA Partnership for Economic Development
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Presented by
Nancy L. Zimpher
President
University of Cincinnati
to Faculty Senate
January 12, 2006
China: At a Glance
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Population: 1.3 Billion - (1/5 of the world’s inhabitants)
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GDP: $1.65 Trillion
(9.5% growth compared to U.S. growth of 4.4%)
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Per Capita GDP exceeded $1,000 for first time in 2003
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GDP by sector
agriculture:
13.8%
industry:
52.9%
services:
33.3%
Higher education:
In 1997, university enrollment in “regular higher education” stood at
3.2 million; by 2000, it had risen to 7 million. The Ministry of
Education plans to have 16 million enrolled by 2010 (including
distance and continuing education).
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Destinations
Beijing Jiaotong University
China Conservatory
Tsinghua University
UC Alumni Dinner
US Embassy Dinner (Chamber Event)
Intellectual Property Presentation (Chamber Session)
BEIJING
3
UC Itinerary
Chamber Itinerary
2
3
Shandong University
Jinan
SHANDONG
Chang’an University of Technology
Xi’an International Studies University
Xi'an
4
4
SHAANXI
i SHANGHAI
2
GUANGDONG
Guangzhou
1, 5
Hong Kong
1
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Peter Woo, UC Alumnus
Treasury Management & Trade (GCCC Session)
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
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Peter Woo, UC alum
Relationships = guanxi
Location within 4 hours of
Asia markets & within 5 hours
of half the world’s population
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Problems/solutions
Shandong University, Jinan
Alumni Dinner, Beijing
Beijing Jiaotong University
China Conservatory
Tsinghua University
Xi’an International Studies University
Chang’an University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
In Sum
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Three agreements signed:
Shandong University,
Xi’an International Studies University
(signed prior to arrival)
Chang’an University
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22 agreements with China dating back to 1988
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They all welcome follow-up visits
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Need better data on exchanges, countries, targets
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Need to expand alumni base
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Good timing
UC Enrollment by Country/Continent
Headcount Enrollment by Country/Continent*
International Students: 1,923
Russia &
Canada
(83)
Commonwealth of Independent States
(29)
Europe
(221)
United States of America
(33,321)
Central America
(40)
Africa
(74)
Middle
East
(72)
China
(421)
India
(603)
Japan & Korea
(182)
Remaining
Asian Countries
(124)
South America
(48)
Australia &
New Zealand
(7)
Students : Country Unknown (19)
* May or may not be current country/continent of residence
Identified Alumni in Asia
Estimates from Alumni Association Web Site
592- ASIA
NEXT STEP:
China Follow-up Mission to be Undertaken
by Dr. Mitch Leventhal and Participating Deans,
April 2006
Tsinghua University
Beijing Jiaotong University
BEIJING
5
6
Chang’an University of Technology
Xi’an International Studies University Xi'an
4
Xi’an Technological University SHAANXI
Sun Yat-sen University
Guandong University of Foreign Studies 2
Jinan
Shandong University
Shanghai Jiaotong University
3
SHANGHAI
GUANGDONG
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
1
Hong Kong –America Center
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong University of Technology
UC Alumni Dinner
Next Steps? China Strategies
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Joint Centers – Permanent reciprocal presence with counterpart
universities
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Pathways – 2+2 (undergraduate) and 2+1 (graduate) articulation and
pathway agreements
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Study Abroad & Exchange – undergraduate and graduate
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Professional Training – UC providing services to mid-career professionals
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Program Development – assistance to universities seeking to add or
improve programs
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Cooperative Education – identification of opportunities with private
companies
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Recruitment – Identification of local representation for recruitment of feepaying students