ICT standardisation – China and the European Research Area

Exploring the implications of ICT standard-setting in China – global convergence or ‘standards wars’?

ICT 2008 Lyon. Networking Session, 26/11/2008 (14:00-15:30)

China has become remarkably active in setting ICT standards. This raises issues for the country in terms of standardisation processes and policies which, in turn, will have major consequences for the European economy and the global ICT market. This session organised by the China - European Union Standards project at ICT 2008 analysed the emerging ICT standardisation activities in China,and its links to China's goal of promoting local technology. In particular, it discussed whether the outcomes of these activities are likely to be open standards and alignment between regional economies, or ‘standards wars’ and/or fragmented global markets. The possible consequences for global innovation and markets, especially in Europe, were also addressed.

Presentations

China - European Union Standrds Project Overview: Professor Robin Williams, University of Edinburgh.

ICT standardisation China and the European Research Area: Alison Birkett, First Counsellor, Information Society and Media Section, European Commission Delegation to China and Mongolia.

Bridging the gap between research and standardisation: Case for EU-China collaboration: Philippe COUSIN , Services Sales Director, ETSI FP7 coordinator