Chairman’s Message
Thank
you for participating in Strategic Renaissance 21’s 2013 conference, organized
in conjunction with the CPC Central Committee Party School in Beijing. I would like to express my sincere
appreciation for the time you took to join us and for your willingness to
engage in such an important dialogue.
Our
meeting couldn’t have occurred at a more critical time. While our economic interdependence rapidly
grows, the relationship between China and the West continues to be fluid.
Recent meetings by our leaders indicate a tangible willingness for increased
cooperation.
Although
we already share many important principles, there are still a number of areas where
consensus does not exist. These
dialogues, initiated by the Chinese, are intended to bring together experts and
problem solvers on both sides to debate and drive towards solutions when
possible and clear lines for competition when not.
Throughout
the conference, I was encouraged by the willingness of both delegations to
increase cooperation on the topic of energy. We discovered a number of areas for
focus and intend to initiate key working groups with the intent to find common
solutions, including: increased clarity for regulation, greater sharing of
technology and intellectual property, and fairer access to investment
opportunities.
Like
similar great state relationships of the past, we recognize the value and need
for increased communication between business leaders and policy makers and are
pleased by the solid commitment from the Central Committee Party School to
facilitate such dialogues.
- Admiral Bob Inman
(Ret.)
