Alain Crozier, corporate vice-president, chairman and CEO of the Greater China Region for Microsoft
A1First, it is worth noting that 6.5 percent is still quite a high economic growth rate when compared with the 3 percent global average. It should enable China to maintain its position as the second-largest economy, while becoming the largest trading nation in terms of goods and outbound investments.
The reforms and investment opportunities have the potential to transform the long-term health of China’s economy, as they will boost capacity, quality, competitiveness, and innovation — especially in intelligent manufacturing.
A2China has one of the world’s clearest technology-led development agendas. Initiatives such as Internet Plus and Made in China 2025 encourage industries and companies to achieve digital transformation by leveraging advanced technologies, such as big data, the internet of things and cloud computing. Microsoft is uniquely positioned to empower organizations in China to transform. We have confidence in our ability to develop and innovate together with our partners and Chinese enterprises, creating new competitive strengths for the economy in the process.
A3The Belt and Road initiative will expand cooperation and connectivity among countries to boost China’s economy and enhance competitiveness and security. It also aims to establish a more open economic environment for foreign companies.
IT is an essential part of the global infrastructure; not just as independent networks playing specific roles, but as an interconnected infrastructure that brings together new growth points.
A4The supply-side reform will transform the long-term health of China’s economy because it will address the issues of capacity, quality, competitiveness, and innovation — four key factors for enabling economic growth and ensuring sustainable development. Reform will depend heavily on technology and innovation.
We will continue to provide customized solutions through advanced technologies and an ecosystem of Chinese partners.
A5We were excited to see the government take innovation as a core priority and key growth driver. This will encourage more communication about internet-based innovation between China and the world. Digital upgrades in manufacturing will advance the transformation of these industries so they deliver quantity and quality. We will bring our experience, expertise, partner network and technologies to enable the transformation of China’s manufacturing sector.