Make good use of the China-EU Science and Technology Cooperation Joint Steering Committee, the Innovation Cooperation Dialogue and the Co-funding Mechanism for Research and Innovation under the framework of the China-EU Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, work out a roadmap for cooperation on scientific research and innovation, and conduct comprehensive cooperation in frontier disciplines, basic research and major social challenges, implement flagship projects in agriculture and biotechnology, the environment, sustainable urbanization, surface transportation, safe and green aviation, and health biotechnology, and expand cooperation on information and communications, smart manufacturing, health, and new materials.
Fully harness the role of the China-EU/ESA Dialogue on Space Technology Cooperation, and advance cooperation in earth observation, space technology, space science, space application, deep space observation and manned space flight, discuss the establishment of a dialogue mechanism on space policy cooperation, and seek greater synergy in broad areas.
Bring into full play the China-EU Industrial Dialogue and Consultation Mechanism as a platform to reinforce policy communication on automobiles, vessels, raw materials, SMEs and industrial energy efficiency, further synergize industrial development strategies, support industries, universities and research institutes on both sides in expanding cooperation on smart manufacturing, green manufacturing, new energy vehicles, intelligent connected vehicles, new materials, and high-tech vessels, and advance the development of an exchange platform for SMEs to unleash their cooperation potential.
China and the EU need to support each other and carry out exchanges and cooperation in developing “Digital China” and the EU Digital Single Market. Make good use of such mechanisms as the China-EU Dialogue on Information Technology, Telecommunications and Informatization, and the China-EU Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Expert Working Group, deepen cooperation on 5G, promote technological exchanges and standardization cooperation on the digital economy, Internet of Things, Internet of Vehicles, Industrial Internet, artificial intelligence and smart cities, develop pilot demonstration projects, and facilitate practical cooperation among industries. Jointly tackle risks and challenges brought about by new technologies.
Noting the higher requirements made by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on privacy protection, data security, and trade and investment for corporations with digital businesses in Europe, the Chinese side hopes that the implementation of the GDPR will not affect normal business interactions between the two sides. China will continue to carry out exchanges, mutual learning and cooperation with the EU on data protection to better protect personal information and the legitimate rights and interests of citizens.
Make full use of the China-EU Dialogue on Agriculture and Rural Development, deepen cooperation on agro-technology research and development, training of young agro-professionals, animal health and rural development, promote steady growth of trade in agro-products, and strengthen mutual support and collaboration in international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the Untied Nations.