Taiwan compatriots and enterprises are welcome to innovate and pioneer in the mainland, said Zhang Han, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
Zhang made the statement in response to a media query about reports on Taiwan region's enthusiasm in the mainland's remarkable progress in robot technology demonstrated in the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing from Aug 22 to 26. Public opinion within the Taiwan Island believes that it is necessary to enhance cooperation in related fields across the Taiwan Strait.
"From bouncing and jumping on the Spring Festival Gala stage to constantly setting new records at the Games, to entering application scenarios of production and life, humanoid robots developed on the mainland have demonstrated the deep integration and rapid development of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. The 15th Five-Year Plan has made forward-looking arrangements for future industries such as embodied intelligence and brain-computer interfaces. With its full-fledged industrial system, solid industrial foundation and rich application scenarios, the mainland will create broad development space for Taiwan compatriots and enterprises. We welcome compatriots and enterprises from Taiwan to innovate and pioneer on the mainland, participate in high-quality development, and jointly strengthen the economy of the Chinese nation," Zhang said.
Taiwan enterprises welcome to innovate, pioneer in mainland: spokeswoman
Taiwan enterprises welcome to innovate, pioneer in mainland: spokeswoman
Canada-headquartered athletic apparel brand Lululemon is embracing the vast Chinese market through a deepened presence at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which opened in Shanghai on Thursday.
This year's expo has drawn 4,144 overseas exhibitors from 152 countries and regions. As the guest country of honor, Canada brought a delegation of about 120 companies.
This year also marks Lululemon's third consecutive participation at the CIIE. Andre Maestrini, president and chief commercial officer of Lululemon, brought a global debut product to the booth -- a runner's vest that seamlessly integrates insulation with ventilation.
"You see the fabrics here, the perforation, the double layering and different inclusions of technical materials to be able for air to flow, but still protecting and keep you warm in extreme conditions," said Maestrini.
He also noted that while the product is designed domestically, its inspirations and effectiveness are honed and validated in China, a market featuring rapid evolution and highly diversified consumer demands.
"Outdoor, outwear, China is seeing a lot of progress, so it's very interesting to see what China guests require. If you know what China guests want, and [combined with] people that living in Vancouver or Whistler near Canada, because we have a lot of mountains and outdoors -- the combination makes it a global product," he said.
Beyond product development, global companies are increasingly regarding China not only as a destination for bilateral trade, but as a springboard for broader global investment.
"China speed, in terms of innovation [and] in trends, is so intense that if we are present in China, and we have teams here developing the products that's needed for the China market, we see the potential to export them," said Maestrini.
Launched in 2018, the CIIE is the world's first national-level expo dedicated to import, and has become an important gateway for foreign businesses seeking access to China's vast consumer and industrial markets. This year's exhibition is held from Nov. 5 to 10.
Canadian athletic apparel brand deepens China presence with proactive CIIE showcase
