African think tanks are looking for platforms to exchange ideas with Chinese counterparts EVER since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC) held its first meeting in 2000,exchanges between China and Africa have ...African think tanks are looking for platforms to exchange ideas with Chinese counterparts EVER since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC) held its first meeting in 2000,exchanges between China and Africa have grown tremendously.But compared to the increase of inter-government relationships and at the business level, exchanges between Chinese and African academics still remain limited.展开更多
This paper celebrates Professor Yongqi GAO's significant achievement in the field of interdisciplinary studies within the context of his final research project Arctic Climate Predictions: Pathways to Resilient Sus...This paper celebrates Professor Yongqi GAO's significant achievement in the field of interdisciplinary studies within the context of his final research project Arctic Climate Predictions: Pathways to Resilient Sustainable Societies-ARCPATH(https://www.svs.is/en/projects/finished-projects/arcpath). The disciplines represented in the project are related to climatology, anthropology, marine biology, economics, and the broad spectrum of social-ecological studies. Team members were drawn from the Nordic countries, Russia, China, the United States, and Canada. The project was transdisciplinary as well as interdisciplinary as it included collaboration with local knowledge holders. ARCPATH made significant contributions to Arctic research through an improved understanding of the mechanisms that drive climate variability in the Arctic. In tandem with this research, a combination of historical investigations and social, economic, and marine biological fieldwork was carried out for the project study areas of Iceland, Greenland, Norway, and the surrounding seas, with a focus on the joint use of ocean and sea-ice data as well as social-ecological drivers. ARCPATH was able to provide an improved framework for predicting the near-term variation of Arctic climate on spatial scales relevant to society, as well as evaluating possible related changes in socioeconomic realms. In summary, through the integration of information from several different disciplines and research approaches, ARCPATH served to create new and valuable knowledge on crucial issues, thus providing new pathways to action for Arctic communities.展开更多
The oceans'vast expanse has given rise to copious oil and gas resources,with recent years witnessing a steady unlocking of offshore oil and gas potential,positioning them as a key successor in global energy reserv...The oceans'vast expanse has given rise to copious oil and gas resources,with recent years witnessing a steady unlocking of offshore oil and gas potential,positioning them as a key successor in global energy reserves.Currently,offshore oil and gas extraction constitutes nearly a third of the world's oil and gas output.This segment has evolved into a mutually beneficial ecosystem where operators and service providers collaborate closely around exploration and development activities.Investment in offshore oil and gas typically follows a dual "one-third’"pattern,reflecting high upfront costs but promising returns.It also underscores the stark variations in project viability and regional economic efficiency,with monopolistic traits seen at both national and corporate levels.Collaboration has emerged as a key tactic for resource-rich countries and oil companies to advance their offshore ventures.Given the distinct nature of offshore oil and gas development,Chinese oil companies are advised to seize opportunities in marine exploration,emphasize the coordination and planning abilities of the global supply chain,focus on the reserves of offshore oil and gas development technologies,as well as the capabilities of commercial talents and other forms of support,courageously pursue significant offshore assets,and effectively utilize global technology,equipment,and expertise,and rapidly build a competitive edge in offshore oil and gas projects.展开更多
"China is hugely important for Rio Tinto as this is the place where we have our biggest customers,our biggest shareholders,and almost 60%of our revenue stems from sales in China."Rio Tinto,the world's la..."China is hugely important for Rio Tinto as this is the place where we have our biggest customers,our biggest shareholders,and almost 60%of our revenue stems from sales in China."Rio Tinto,the world's largest iron ore producer,has had more tieups and joint ventures with Chinese partners than anyone else.When interviewed by China's Foreign Trade.展开更多
Yumen Oilfield,situated in Jiuquan’s resource-abundant landscape,capitalizes on its renewable energy potential,actively developing wind and photovoltaic projects.Yet,limited grid connectivity impedes transmission,res...Yumen Oilfield,situated in Jiuquan’s resource-abundant landscape,capitalizes on its renewable energy potential,actively developing wind and photovoltaic projects.Yet,limited grid connectivity impedes transmission,resulting in high renewable energy curtailment rates and diminished investment returns.In response,Yumen Oilfield aims to aggressively enhance on-site green electricity usage and embark on“Power-to-X”ventures for efficient green power consumption.Initiatives are underway,including large-scale hydrogen production via water electrolysis,complemented by dedicated hydrogen pipeline networks and refueling stations servicing nearby chemical parks.This transition to green hydrogen in refining operations,substituting grey hydrogen,bolsters the progression of a green hydrogen chemical industry.Increased green hydrogen consumption ensures a robust and enduring renewable power ecosystem at Yumen Oilfield.展开更多
TMAS,the Swedish Textile Machinery Association,has become the latest Associate Member of the ITMF,which continues to expand as the international forum for the global textile manufacturing value chain.ITMF members alre...TMAS,the Swedish Textile Machinery Association,has become the latest Associate Member of the ITMF,which continues to expand as the international forum for the global textile manufacturing value chain.ITMF members already include companies responsible for approximately 90%of global textile and apparel production and the Federation’s reach continues to be extended through ventures such as this year’s Annual Conference,which will take place in Samarkand,Uzbekistan,from September 8-10,alongside the International Apparel Federation’s 2024 Fashion Convention.This follows on from the highly successful 2023 ITMF Annual Conference which took place in Keqiao,China.展开更多
China launches a prototype space module as a precursor to a manned space station China’s first unmanned space module Tiangong-1,or Heavenly Palace-1,successfully lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in...China launches a prototype space module as a precursor to a manned space station China’s first unmanned space module Tiangong-1,or Heavenly Palace-1,successfully lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gansu Province on September 29. "The successful launch of the 8.展开更多
The adoption of Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)under Agenda 2030 is one of the most ambitious ventures by the United Nations for the betterment of humanity.The SDGs are a comprehensive and holistic approach to mak...The adoption of Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)under Agenda 2030 is one of the most ambitious ventures by the United Nations for the betterment of humanity.The SDGs are a comprehensive and holistic approach to making the lives of humans,not only the current human population but even future generations,worth living and celebrating.SDGs aim to end poverty,hunger,and inequities,provide everyone with clean water,energy,and an environment,and make the planet more peaceful,just,and habitable[1].展开更多
Constant and personal contact between partners is essential,whether in politics,or in joint ventures established in the business world.HOW do cultural and people-to-people exchanges promote mutual understanding betwee...Constant and personal contact between partners is essential,whether in politics,or in joint ventures established in the business world.HOW do cultural and people-to-people exchanges promote mutual understanding between China and Europe?The answer is epitomized in the venerable spirit of the ancient Silk Road,which once connected China and Europe,and its historical effect。展开更多
SPI in Kazakhstan SPI participated in the construction and operation of four oil and gas pipeline projects in Kazakhstan,and they are Kazakhstan-China Gas Pipeline,Beineu-Shymkent Gas Pipeline,Kazakhstan-China Crude O...SPI in Kazakhstan SPI participated in the construction and operation of four oil and gas pipeline projects in Kazakhstan,and they are Kazakhstan-China Gas Pipeline,Beineu-Shymkent Gas Pipeline,Kazakhstan-China Crude Oil Pipeline and MunaiTas North-West Crude Oil Pipeline.For pipeline operation,four joint venture companies were set up for the four pipeline projects respectively.展开更多
Development history Sino-P ipeline International(SPI)is a company specialized in construction,operation and management of overseas oil and gas pipelines under CNPC.It is responsible for the construction and operation ...Development history Sino-P ipeline International(SPI)is a company specialized in construction,operation and management of overseas oil and gas pipelines under CNPC.It is responsible for the construction and operation of two major oil and gas transport channels in northwest and southwest China.It has 13 joint ventures and wholly-owned subsidiaries,with a total pipeline mileage of more than 11,000 kilometers and an annual oil and gas transport capacity exceeding 109 million tons of oil equivalent.展开更多
The opportunities offered by the Chinese market is making multinationals set up joint ventures and production lines in China,boosting the transformation of China’s manufacturing industry.
Although some countries have re⁃opened their borders,many travelers are still unable to venture(冒险去)out during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.This has forced tourism industries to rethink how they can promote tou...Although some countries have re⁃opened their borders,many travelers are still unable to venture(冒险去)out during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.This has forced tourism industries to rethink how they can promote tourist attractions online.展开更多
Under the background of economic globalization, the competitiveness of a country or a region depend no more on traditional basic elements,but on senior ones whose characteristic is high technology, especially on the c...Under the background of economic globalization, the competitiveness of a country or a region depend no more on traditional basic elements,but on senior ones whose characteristic is high technology, especially on the capability of technique innovation and hi - tech industrialization. Venture capital is the seedbed for hi - tech industry and is most suitable for the growth of hi - tech industry. Second - board market and investment banks are also vital factors for the commercial running of high - tech industry. Thus develop high technology and quicken its industrialization is an imprortant way to raise competitiveness of China. To obtain that goal, we must establish such a mechanism that integrated venture capital,second - board market and investment bank as one to form the institutional foundation for hi - tech industrialization.展开更多
Over the past 10 years,crowdfunding,which allows a large number of individuals to collectively finance a new business venture through a technology platform,has risen rapidly as a popular way of financing a wide range ...Over the past 10 years,crowdfunding,which allows a large number of individuals to collectively finance a new business venture through a technology platform,has risen rapidly as a popular way of financing a wide range of activities including business ventures,personal loans,and charity projects.The modern crowdfunding business mode consists of three types of players:the project proposers who provide the original idea/blueprint/project that requires external finance,potential investors who are interested in the idea,and an internet platform that brings all parties alongside to kick-start the new business venture.展开更多
Background:This study aims to clarify the role of FinTech digital banking start-ups in the financial industry.We examine the impact of the funding of such start-ups on the stock returns of 47 incumbent US retail banks...Background:This study aims to clarify the role of FinTech digital banking start-ups in the financial industry.We examine the impact of the funding of such start-ups on the stock returns of 47 incumbent US retail banks for 2010 to 2016.Methods:To capture the importance of FinTech start-ups,we use data on both the dollar-volume of funding and number of deals.We relate these to the stock returns with panel data regression methods.Results:Our results indicate a positive relationship exists between the growth in FinTech funding or deals and the contemporaneous stock returns of incumbent retail banks.Conclusions:Although these results suggest complementarity between FinTech and traditional banking,we note that our results at the banking industry level are not statistically significant,and that the coefficient signs for about one-third of the banks are negative,but not statistically significant.Since the FinTech industry is young and our sample period short,we cannot rule out that our findings are spurious.展开更多
An evaluation model of an international venture investment project on the basis of fuzzy matter-element and combined weight methods is introduced. First, the compound fuzzy matter-element of optimal subordinate degree...An evaluation model of an international venture investment project on the basis of fuzzy matter-element and combined weight methods is introduced. First, the compound fuzzy matter-element of optimal subordinate degree is constructed on the principle of the bigger-more-optimal or the less-more-optimal depending on the actual evaluation indicators, and combined with standard fuzzy matter-element to form a difference-square fuzzy matter-element. Secondly, a combined weight is calculated by both information entropy and the expert grading method. Finally, the compound fuzzy matter-element of Euclidian approach degree by M(·,+)method is constituted and used to classify venture investment projects. Based on the model above, six venture investment projects in a company are evaluated, and the results show that the projects are all good, which is demonstrated by the good income of the projects. Therefore, the coincidence of evaluation results and actual operation status indicates that the model is of great value in practical application.展开更多
文摘African think tanks are looking for platforms to exchange ideas with Chinese counterparts EVER since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC) held its first meeting in 2000,exchanges between China and Africa have grown tremendously.But compared to the increase of inter-government relationships and at the business level, exchanges between Chinese and African academics still remain limited.
基金the Nord Forsk-funded Nordic Centre of Excellence project (Award 766654) Arctic Climate Predictions: Pathways to Resilient, Sustainable Societies (ARCPATH)National Science Foundation Award 212786 Synthesizing Historical Sea-Ice Records to Constrain and Understand Great Sea-Ice Anomalies (ICEHIST) PI Martin MILES, Co-PI Astrid OGILVIE+12 种基金American-Scandinavian Foundation Award Whales and Ice: Marine-mammal subsistence use in times of famine in Iceland ca. A.D. 1600–1900 (ICEWHALE), PI Astrid OGILVIESocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Award 435-2018-0194 Northern Knowledge for Resilience, Sustainable Environments and Adaptation in Coastal Communities (NORSEACC), PI Leslie KING, Co-PI, Astrid OGILVIEToward Just, Ethical and Sustainable Arctic Economies, Environments and Societies (JUSTNORTH). EU H2020 (https://www.svs.is/en/ projects/ongoing-projects/justnorth-2020-2023)INTO THE OCEANIC by Elizabeth OGILVIE and Robert PAGE (https://www.intotheo ceanic.org/introduction)Proxy Assimilation for Reconstructing Climate and Improving Model (PARCIM) funded by the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, led by Fran?ois COUNILLON, PI Noel KEENLYSIDEAccelerated Arctic and Tibetan Plateau Warming: Processes and Combined Impact on Eurasian Climate (COMBINED), Research Council of Norway (Grant No. 328935), Led by Noel KEENLYSIDEArven etter Nansen programme (the Nansen Legacy Project), Research Council of Norway (Grant No. 276730), PI Noel KEENLYSIDEBjerknes Climate Prediction Unit, funded by Trond Mohn Foundation (Grant BFS2018TMT01) Centre for Research-based Innovation Climate Futures, Research Council of Norway (Grant No. 309562), PIs Noel KEENLYSIDE, Fran?ois COUNILLONDeveloping and Advancing Seasonal Predictability of Arctic Sea Ice (4ICE), Research Council of Norway (Grant No. 254765), PI Fran?ois COUNILLONTropical and South Atlantic Climate-Based Marine Ecosystem Prediction for Sustainable Management (TRIATLAS) European Union Horizon 2020 (Grant No. 817578), led by Noel KEENLYSIDE, PI Fran?ois COUNILLONImpetus4Change, European Union Horizon Europe (Grant No. 101081555), PIs Noel KEENLYSIDE, Fran?ois COUNILLONLaboratory for Climate Predictability, Russian Megagrant funded by Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (Agreement No. 075-15-2021-577), led by Noel KEENLYSIDE, PI Segey GULEVRapid Arctic Environmental Changes: Implications for Well-Being, Resilience and Evolution of Arctic Communities (RACE), Belmont Forum (RCN Grant No. 312017), PIs Sergey GULEV and Noel KEENLYSIDE。
文摘This paper celebrates Professor Yongqi GAO's significant achievement in the field of interdisciplinary studies within the context of his final research project Arctic Climate Predictions: Pathways to Resilient Sustainable Societies-ARCPATH(https://www.svs.is/en/projects/finished-projects/arcpath). The disciplines represented in the project are related to climatology, anthropology, marine biology, economics, and the broad spectrum of social-ecological studies. Team members were drawn from the Nordic countries, Russia, China, the United States, and Canada. The project was transdisciplinary as well as interdisciplinary as it included collaboration with local knowledge holders. ARCPATH made significant contributions to Arctic research through an improved understanding of the mechanisms that drive climate variability in the Arctic. In tandem with this research, a combination of historical investigations and social, economic, and marine biological fieldwork was carried out for the project study areas of Iceland, Greenland, Norway, and the surrounding seas, with a focus on the joint use of ocean and sea-ice data as well as social-ecological drivers. ARCPATH was able to provide an improved framework for predicting the near-term variation of Arctic climate on spatial scales relevant to society, as well as evaluating possible related changes in socioeconomic realms. In summary, through the integration of information from several different disciplines and research approaches, ARCPATH served to create new and valuable knowledge on crucial issues, thus providing new pathways to action for Arctic communities.
基金Youth Fund Project for Humanities and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education,"Research on Designing Incentive Mechanisms and Policies for Large-Scale and Environmentally Friendly Offshore Oil and Gas Exploitation"(Project Number:19YJCZH106).
文摘The oceans'vast expanse has given rise to copious oil and gas resources,with recent years witnessing a steady unlocking of offshore oil and gas potential,positioning them as a key successor in global energy reserves.Currently,offshore oil and gas extraction constitutes nearly a third of the world's oil and gas output.This segment has evolved into a mutually beneficial ecosystem where operators and service providers collaborate closely around exploration and development activities.Investment in offshore oil and gas typically follows a dual "one-third’"pattern,reflecting high upfront costs but promising returns.It also underscores the stark variations in project viability and regional economic efficiency,with monopolistic traits seen at both national and corporate levels.Collaboration has emerged as a key tactic for resource-rich countries and oil companies to advance their offshore ventures.Given the distinct nature of offshore oil and gas development,Chinese oil companies are advised to seize opportunities in marine exploration,emphasize the coordination and planning abilities of the global supply chain,focus on the reserves of offshore oil and gas development technologies,as well as the capabilities of commercial talents and other forms of support,courageously pursue significant offshore assets,and effectively utilize global technology,equipment,and expertise,and rapidly build a competitive edge in offshore oil and gas projects.
文摘"China is hugely important for Rio Tinto as this is the place where we have our biggest customers,our biggest shareholders,and almost 60%of our revenue stems from sales in China."Rio Tinto,the world's largest iron ore producer,has had more tieups and joint ventures with Chinese partners than anyone else.When interviewed by China's Foreign Trade.
文摘Yumen Oilfield,situated in Jiuquan’s resource-abundant landscape,capitalizes on its renewable energy potential,actively developing wind and photovoltaic projects.Yet,limited grid connectivity impedes transmission,resulting in high renewable energy curtailment rates and diminished investment returns.In response,Yumen Oilfield aims to aggressively enhance on-site green electricity usage and embark on“Power-to-X”ventures for efficient green power consumption.Initiatives are underway,including large-scale hydrogen production via water electrolysis,complemented by dedicated hydrogen pipeline networks and refueling stations servicing nearby chemical parks.This transition to green hydrogen in refining operations,substituting grey hydrogen,bolsters the progression of a green hydrogen chemical industry.Increased green hydrogen consumption ensures a robust and enduring renewable power ecosystem at Yumen Oilfield.
文摘TMAS,the Swedish Textile Machinery Association,has become the latest Associate Member of the ITMF,which continues to expand as the international forum for the global textile manufacturing value chain.ITMF members already include companies responsible for approximately 90%of global textile and apparel production and the Federation’s reach continues to be extended through ventures such as this year’s Annual Conference,which will take place in Samarkand,Uzbekistan,from September 8-10,alongside the International Apparel Federation’s 2024 Fashion Convention.This follows on from the highly successful 2023 ITMF Annual Conference which took place in Keqiao,China.
文摘China launches a prototype space module as a precursor to a manned space station China’s first unmanned space module Tiangong-1,or Heavenly Palace-1,successfully lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gansu Province on September 29. "The successful launch of the 8.
文摘The adoption of Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)under Agenda 2030 is one of the most ambitious ventures by the United Nations for the betterment of humanity.The SDGs are a comprehensive and holistic approach to making the lives of humans,not only the current human population but even future generations,worth living and celebrating.SDGs aim to end poverty,hunger,and inequities,provide everyone with clean water,energy,and an environment,and make the planet more peaceful,just,and habitable[1].
文摘Constant and personal contact between partners is essential,whether in politics,or in joint ventures established in the business world.HOW do cultural and people-to-people exchanges promote mutual understanding between China and Europe?The answer is epitomized in the venerable spirit of the ancient Silk Road,which once connected China and Europe,and its historical effect。
文摘SPI in Kazakhstan SPI participated in the construction and operation of four oil and gas pipeline projects in Kazakhstan,and they are Kazakhstan-China Gas Pipeline,Beineu-Shymkent Gas Pipeline,Kazakhstan-China Crude Oil Pipeline and MunaiTas North-West Crude Oil Pipeline.For pipeline operation,four joint venture companies were set up for the four pipeline projects respectively.
文摘Development history Sino-P ipeline International(SPI)is a company specialized in construction,operation and management of overseas oil and gas pipelines under CNPC.It is responsible for the construction and operation of two major oil and gas transport channels in northwest and southwest China.It has 13 joint ventures and wholly-owned subsidiaries,with a total pipeline mileage of more than 11,000 kilometers and an annual oil and gas transport capacity exceeding 109 million tons of oil equivalent.
文摘The opportunities offered by the Chinese market is making multinationals set up joint ventures and production lines in China,boosting the transformation of China’s manufacturing industry.
文摘Although some countries have re⁃opened their borders,many travelers are still unable to venture(冒险去)out during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.This has forced tourism industries to rethink how they can promote tourist attractions online.
文摘Under the background of economic globalization, the competitiveness of a country or a region depend no more on traditional basic elements,but on senior ones whose characteristic is high technology, especially on the capability of technique innovation and hi - tech industrialization. Venture capital is the seedbed for hi - tech industry and is most suitable for the growth of hi - tech industry. Second - board market and investment banks are also vital factors for the commercial running of high - tech industry. Thus develop high technology and quicken its industrialization is an imprortant way to raise competitiveness of China. To obtain that goal, we must establish such a mechanism that integrated venture capital,second - board market and investment bank as one to form the institutional foundation for hi - tech industrialization.
文摘Over the past 10 years,crowdfunding,which allows a large number of individuals to collectively finance a new business venture through a technology platform,has risen rapidly as a popular way of financing a wide range of activities including business ventures,personal loans,and charity projects.The modern crowdfunding business mode consists of three types of players:the project proposers who provide the original idea/blueprint/project that requires external finance,potential investors who are interested in the idea,and an internet platform that brings all parties alongside to kick-start the new business venture.
文摘Background:This study aims to clarify the role of FinTech digital banking start-ups in the financial industry.We examine the impact of the funding of such start-ups on the stock returns of 47 incumbent US retail banks for 2010 to 2016.Methods:To capture the importance of FinTech start-ups,we use data on both the dollar-volume of funding and number of deals.We relate these to the stock returns with panel data regression methods.Results:Our results indicate a positive relationship exists between the growth in FinTech funding or deals and the contemporaneous stock returns of incumbent retail banks.Conclusions:Although these results suggest complementarity between FinTech and traditional banking,we note that our results at the banking industry level are not statistically significant,and that the coefficient signs for about one-third of the banks are negative,but not statistically significant.Since the FinTech industry is young and our sample period short,we cannot rule out that our findings are spurious.
文摘An evaluation model of an international venture investment project on the basis of fuzzy matter-element and combined weight methods is introduced. First, the compound fuzzy matter-element of optimal subordinate degree is constructed on the principle of the bigger-more-optimal or the less-more-optimal depending on the actual evaluation indicators, and combined with standard fuzzy matter-element to form a difference-square fuzzy matter-element. Secondly, a combined weight is calculated by both information entropy and the expert grading method. Finally, the compound fuzzy matter-element of Euclidian approach degree by M(·,+)method is constituted and used to classify venture investment projects. Based on the model above, six venture investment projects in a company are evaluated, and the results show that the projects are all good, which is demonstrated by the good income of the projects. Therefore, the coincidence of evaluation results and actual operation status indicates that the model is of great value in practical application.
