China Business Development MissionChina Business Development Mission

University of CincinnatiCincinnati USA Regional Chamber

Cincinnati USA Partnership for Economic Development

***Presented by

Nancy L. ZimpherPresident

University of Cincinnatito Faculty SenateJanuary 12, 2006

November 1-12, 2005

China: At a GlanceChina: At a Glance

Population: 1.3 Billion - (1/5 of the world’s inhabitants)

GDP: $1.65 Trillion (9.5% growth compared to U.S. growth of 4.4%)

Per Capita GDP exceeded $1,000 for first time in 2003

GDP by sectoragriculture: 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).

Population: 1.3 Billion - (1/5 of the world’s inhabitants)

GDP: $1.65 Trillion (9.5% growth compared to U.S. growth of 4.4%)

Per Capita GDP exceeded $1,000 for first time in 2003

GDP by sectoragriculture: 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).

BEIJING

SHANDONG

Jinan

SHANGHAIiSHAANXI

Xi'an

Hong Kong

GUANGDONG

Guangzhou

Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilHong Kong Polytechnic UniversityPeter Woo, UC AlumnusTreasury Management & Trade (GCCC Session)

Shandong University

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Beijing Jiaotong UniversityChina ConservatoryTsinghua UniversityUC Alumni DinnerUS Embassy Dinner (Chamber Event)Intellectual Property Presentation (Chamber Session)

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Chang’an University of TechnologyXi’an International Studies University

UC Itinerary

Chamber Itinerary

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DestinationsDestinations

Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilHong Kong Trade Development Council

Peter Woo, UC alum Relationships = guanxi Location within 4 hours of

Asia markets & within 5 hours

of half the world’s population Problems/solutions

Peter Woo, UC alum Relationships = guanxi Location within 4 hours of

Asia markets & within 5 hours

of half the world’s population Problems/solutions

Shandong University, JinanShandong University, Jinan

Alumni Dinner, BeijingAlumni Dinner, Beijing

Beijing Jiaotong UniversityBeijing Jiaotong University

China ConservatoryChina Conservatory

Tsinghua UniversityTsinghua University

Xi’an International Studies UniversityXi’an International Studies University

Chang’an UniversityChang’an University

Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong Polytechnic University

In SumIn Sum

Three agreements signed:Shandong University, Xi’an International Studies University

(signed prior to arrival) Chang’an University

22 agreements with China dating back to 1988

They all welcome follow-up visits

Need better data on exchanges, countries, targets

Need to expand alumni base

Good timing

Three agreements signed:Shandong University, Xi’an International Studies University

(signed prior to arrival) Chang’an University

22 agreements with China dating back to 1988

They all welcome follow-up visits

Need better data on exchanges, countries, targets

Need to expand alumni base

Good timing

UC Enrollment by Country/ContinentUC Enrollment by Country/Continent

Headcount Enrollment by Country/Continent*International Students: 1,923

India(603)

Central America(40)

United States of America(33,321)

Canada(83)

Africa(74)

Russia & Commonwealth of Independent States

(29)

South America(48)

China(421)

Europe(221)

Middle East(72)

Australia &New Zealand

(7)

Japan & Korea(182)

Remaining Asian Countries

(124)

Students : Country Unknown (19)

* May or may not be current country/continent of residence

Identified Alumni in AsiaIdentified Alumni in Asia

Estimates from Alumni Association Web Site

592- ASIA

BEIJING

Jinan

SHANGHAISHAANXI

Xi'an

Hong Kong

GUANGDONGGuangzhou

Hong Kong –America CenterHong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong University of TechnologyUC Alumni Dinner

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Sun Yat-sen UniversityGuandong University of Foreign Studies

Chang’an University of TechnologyXi’an International Studies University

Xi’an Technological University

Tsinghua UniversityBeijing Jiaotong University

Shanghai Jiaotong University

Shandong University

NEXT STEP:China Follow-up Mission to be Undertaken by Dr. Mitch Leventhal and Participating Deans, April 2006

Next Steps? China StrategiesNext Steps? China Strategies

Joint Centers – Permanent reciprocal presence with counterpart universities

Pathways – 2+2 (undergraduate) and 2+1 (graduate) articulation and pathway agreements

Study Abroad & Exchange – undergraduate and graduate

Professional Training – UC providing services to mid-career professionals

Program Development – assistance to universities seeking to add or improve programs

Cooperative Education – identification of opportunities with private companies

Recruitment – Identification of local representation for recruitment of fee-paying students

Joint Centers – Permanent reciprocal presence with counterpart universities

Pathways – 2+2 (undergraduate) and 2+1 (graduate) articulation and pathway agreements

Study Abroad & Exchange – undergraduate and graduate

Professional Training – UC providing services to mid-career professionals

Program Development – assistance to universities seeking to add or improve programs

Cooperative Education – identification of opportunities with private companies

Recruitment – Identification of local representation for recruitment of fee-paying students