Scottish Government

Published by the Scottish Executive, August, 2006

ISBN 0 7559 5064 X

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Contents

Ministerial Foreword

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

2. Why China's development demands a strategic response from Scotland

3. Sino-Scottish Links

4. China Strategy: Objectives

• Raise understanding of Chinese language and culture in Scotland
• Increase student flows between Scotland and China
• Expand the awarding of Scottish qualifications in China
• Attract skilled Chinese to experience living and working in Scotland
• Strengthen bilateral science links
• Attract increased Chinese tourism to Scotland
• Increase trade between Scotland and China
• Expand connections between businesses in Scotland and China
• Work with China to address environmental challenges
• Raise the profile and understanding of Scotland in China

5. Regional Priorities in China

6. Implementation

7. Evaluation

Annex A: Scottish Public-Sector Engagement with China

Annex B: Case Studies

• Angus Council
• Napier University
• Caledonian Alloys
• Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Annex C: Scotland-China Weblinks