China says innovation and entrepreneurship must fuel its growth. Both are a priority for the country moving forward. During this year's political season, the question, "Can China lead in innovation?" is a hotly debated topic. To find out, Han Bin goes to the country's first Special Economic Zone, in our second episode of "I Have a Question for Lianghui."
BILL LIU, CHAIRMAN & CEO ROYOLE CORPORATION "With the innovation spirit around the young talented people here."
PROFESSOR DU JUAN DEPT. OF ARCHITECTURE, HK UNIV. "And giving a freedom to create its own future."
ZHOU LUMING, PRESIDENT SHENZHEN CRI INNOVATION CENTER "To transform its new advantages into an active creator in future innovation."
"I think there's a lot of potential for the city."
"Shenzhen was really put in the position to re-invent new ways."
"Innovation is about creating new values through changes, including technological improvements, new institutional designs, and new combinations of business models. Changes in mechanisms and concepts are more important. How to apply the concept of marketization to innovation is particularly crucial for China."
BILL LIU, CHAIRMAN & CEO ROYOLE CORPORATION "using the physical deformation, to combine the portable and large-scale visual experience into a simple device, includes the innovation on materials, design innovation from the consumer electronics industry."
PROFESSOR DU JUAN DEPT. OF ARCHITECTURE, HK UNIV. "The challenge is how can Shenzhen, having achieved a success, to still have the courage to continue to re-invent, to break rules, and to not be afraid to challenge existing standards."
HAN BIN SHENZHEN "China used to boost growth by investment in infrastructure. Today, it has to go for a new growth model driven by innovation. The question is how likely is the country to become the world's innovation leader?"
"I hope Shenzhen will continue its spirit in innovation and entrepreneurship, and really continue to re-invent itself. ”
"There definitely will be a lot of exciting things to happen in the next 5 to 10 years. Just keep innovating and to make this mission better satisfied.”
HAN BIN GREAT HALL OF THE PEOPLE, BEIJING "It seems like everyone is talking about innovation here at the annual political meeting. Many have stressed that the liberation of minds is key for new thinking and approaches. Shenzhen is a testing ground to see how far can China go in leading global innovation. And the policies here in Beijing aim to take it to the limit. Han Bin, CGTN, from the Great Hall of People.”