Scholars of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Discussed the Future of the Armenian-Chinese Relations with Armenian colleagues

Head of ARMAKAD b․c:․the․ Khachik Gevorgyan presented ARMAKAD:
talking about the possibilities, digital toolkit through which Armenian and
Chinese scientists can develop cooperation in the field of science.

The initiator of the scientific discussion:“China-Eurasia”
Political and Strategic Council”” head of the fund c․c:․the Mher Sahakyan, spoke of China’s “One Belt, One
development of Armenian-Chinese relations within the framework of the “road” initiative
about prospects. He noted that relations with the Chinese side are possible
deepen in the economic, financial sphere, for which it is necessary to provide two
currency conversion of countries, negotiations can be started in Armenia
establishment of an Armenian-Chinese joint bank or a branch of a leading Chinese bank
around. He noted that Armenia will be able to join “One Belt, One Road”
initiative in the transport sector, if only to finalize it
A North-South road corridor that can be built collaboratively
also with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Until then, of course
Armenia should also become a full regional member of the bank. He also mentioned
that both Armenia and China participate in UN peacekeeping
in missions, which also makes it possible to collaborate on that
in the field. Mher Sahakyan also spoke at the Sino-Armenian joint conference in Armenia
about the possibility of creating a military-industrial center where possible
will be to produce robotic, autonomous weapons, drones, etc. He also noted that it is appropriate to propose to the Cyberspace Administration of China,
that Armenia also joins “Digital Silk Road” and “Silk Road
in the cyberspace” initiative, as well as the edges of cooperation
to be found in China’s “Internet Plus” and Armenia’s Digital Transformation
between strategy. It is expedient that Armenia and China 5G mobile network
adopt a joint declaration on development, according to which both sides will promote this
joint research in the field.

The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation
of the Armenian “China-Eurasia” Political and Strategic Council” Foundation and
Between the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, perform together
research, make recommendations to help develop
Armenian-Chinese relations.

Scientists of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences discussed
future of Armenian-Chinese relations with Armenian colleagues

From December 13-16, 2018, leading scientists from the Academy
social scientists of China arrived in Yerevan at the special invitation of the Foundation
“Council for Political and Strategic Studies of China and Eurasia.” Within
During the visit, an academic seminar “China, Eurasia and Armenia” was organized:
A view from Yerevan and Beijing.” Doctors of Political Sciences Xiao Bing, Bao Yi and Wu Hongwei from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences presented
their scientific research. They noted that Armenian-Chinese relations
need serious study. It was noted that the “One Belt, One
path” provides many opportunities for the development of economic relations, but
Chinese investment in Armenia is still very small, even when compared with others
countries of the South Caucasus.

Professor Wu Hongwei emphasized that Chinese-Georgian
relations are developing dynamically, and the Chinese side is investing huge
investments. He expressed the hope that thanks to the information obtained during
visit, contacts with Armenian specialists will develop, thanks to which
it will be possible to develop economic relations with Armenia. Dr. Bao Yi told
on humanitarian cooperation between China and the countries of Central Asia and noted that
this successful experience can be used in the South Caucasus. Dr. Xiao Bing said
about China’s investment policy and how other countries can benefit
Chinese investments.

Head of ARMACAD,To.f.n. Khachik
Gevorgyan presentedARMACAD, talking about
opportunities, digital tools provided by organizations, using
which Armenian and Chinese scientists can develop cooperation in the field
science.

Initiator of scientific
discussions, chapterFoundation “Council of Political and
strategic study “China-Eurasia”Mher Sahakyan spoke about the prospects
development of Armenian-Chinese relations within the framework of China’s “One Belt, One
way.” He noted that it is possible to deepen relations with the Chinese side in
economic and financial spheres, for which it is necessary to ensure conversion
currencies of the two countries, it is possible to begin negotiations on the creation of a joint
Armenian-Chinese Bank or any branch of a leading Chinese bank. He
noted that Armenia will be able to connect its transport infrastructures with
transport corridors of the “One Belt, One Road” only if
The Armenian North-South Road Corridor will be built, which can be used
to create, which can also attract resources from the Asian Bank
infrastructure investments. For this, of course, Armenia must also become a full-fledged
regional member of the bank. He also noted that Armenia and China are interested
inparticipationUN peacekeeping missions, that
also provides an opportunity to collaborate in this area. Mher Sahakyan also said
about the possibility of creating an Armenian-Chinese joint
a military-industrial center in which it will be possible to produce robotics,
autonomous weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles and so on. He also
noted that it is advisablemake a proposal to the Management issuescyberspace of China on Armenia’s participation in the implementation
initiatives “Digital Silk Road” and “Silk Road in Cyberspace”, and
also a proposal to find common ground in cooperation
between China’s Internet Plus concept and digital transformation strategy
Armenia.

It is also advisable that
Armenia and China adopted a joint declaration on the development of the mobile network 5G, according to which both parties would promote research
in this area.

The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation between
Armenian Foundation “Council of Political and Strategic Research”
“China-Eurasia” and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, conduct joint
research and make proposals for the development of Armenian-Chinese relations.