Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/1999-11-03-Speech-3-130"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"1999-11-03"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:EC-China scientific and technological cooperation agreement2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.19991103.8.3-130"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:1999-11-03-Speech-3-1312
lpv:speaker	lp:Elly Plooij-van Gorsel2
lpv:spokenAs	member; ELDR (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (1999-09-29--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 substitute; BUDG (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 substitute; Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, Commissioner, the liberal group is delighted that scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and China is being stepped up. Collaboration between scientists promotes mutual understanding of each other’s cultures. This could serve as a catalyst to intensify the dialogue with China and, in time, to improve democracy and the human rights situation. Since the People’s Republic of China accounts for a quarter of the global population and has great economic potential, its involvement in European research and technological projects is of huge importance. I agree with Rolf Linkohr, both sides can benefit. But a lot can be gained in the field of environment and energy too. Technical support for the promotion of energy efficiency, saving energy and clean and renewable energy sources will enable China to reduce the production of CO2. If there is transfer of expertise then the European Union may be able to achieve part of its own CO2 objectives over there. My second point concerns cooperation in the field of information and communication technology. The problem in this context is access to the Internet. The Internet is the first medium which enables worldwide, interactive communication. But the Chinese government wants to monitor the free flow of information and the freedom of speech via the Internet. This will not benefit the development of information and communication technology. In order to continue to grant the Chinese access to the worldwide web, it is essential to cooperate with China in this field. An honest dialogue will keep the door open for new developments, such as e-commerce, where China also forms a large potential market."@en1

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