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There have been many cross-Straits forums of commerce and technology after 2000, that have attracted many corporations to join. And during the technology industry related Forum for Cross-Strait Information Industry and Technology Standards, it has signed 17 MOUs, general cooperation agreements and common standard documents. During the Cross-Straits CEO Summit in past year, 34 MOUs were signed in 2015, 36 in 2018, and 47 in 2019.

1. http://www.sinocon.org.tw/achievement/?G=3
2. http://www.ceosummit.org.tw/summit/index.php?K=101&LANG=SCH
3. https://ctee.com.tw/news/china/169915.html
4. https://ieknet.iek.org.tw/ieknews/news_more.aspx?actiontype=ieknews&indu_idno=0

Answered by Lee Penghsuan, and has been reviewed by Pellaeon Lin

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Indonesia has signed an MOU to develop capacity building for internet security and technology cooperation that includes A.I, Cloud Computing, and 5G networks

1. https://thediplomat.com/2021/01/for-indonesia-chinese-5g-cooperation-brings-promise-and-peril/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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These are areas that the current Singapore government identifies as important to the country's next stage of growth and is eager to partner with PRC firms. They are encouraging firms and universities to do likewise.

1. https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/-/media/esg/files/media-centre/media-releases/2020/dec-2020/media-release--new-blockchain-for-trade--connectivity-network-to-be-launched.pdf?la=en
2. https://www.ledgerinsights.com/singapore-trade-network-to-integrate-with-chinas-blockchain-service-network-others/
3. https://www.finews.asia/finance/32210-tencent-cloud-inks-mou-with-digital-bank-consortium-in-singapore-asia-digital-bank-corporation
4. https://www.fintechfutures.com/2020/07/singapores-adbc-signs-mou-with-tencent-cloud/
5. https://kr-asia.com/alibaba-cloud-signs-mou-with-national-university-of-singapore
6. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/83258/new-singapore-bank-adbc-inks-mou-with-tencent-cloud
7. https://opengovasia.com/new-agreement-between-singapore-and-china-focusing-on-research-and-innovation-efforts/
8. https://www.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/Media-Releases/2019/Launch-of-China-Singapore-Chongqing-International-Data-Channel
9. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhub-signs-mou-to-co-build-data-links-with-top-china-service-providers
10. https://www.ichongqing.info/2019/10/19/chongqing-and-singapore-sign-a-mou-for-internet-data-channel/
11. https://www.singtel.com/about-us/media-centre/news-releases/singtel-partners-chinese-telcos-to-establish-data-link-betwen-singapore-and-c
12. https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/media-centre/media-releases/2019/september/singapore-chongqing-economic-and-trade-cooperation-forum-and-mou-signing-ceremony
13. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/technology/chinese-ai-unicorn-sensetime-signs-mou-with-3-singapore-10484136
14. https://opengovasia.com/ai-singapore-signs-mou-to-promote-training-and-rd-in-ai-and-analytics/
15. https://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/02/28/alibaba-partners-ntu-singapore-establish-its-first-ai-research-institute-outside
16. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/technology/alibaba-cloud-partners-nus-ez-link-to-boost-data-capabilities-amended

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Numerous MOUs across all relevant industries. The public sector is also involved, with the Seoul Metropolitan Government signing an MOU on smart tourism with Tencent this year, for example.

1. https://www.ttgasia.com/2021/05/18/seoul-joins-hands-with-tencent-cloud-to-woo-chinese-tourists/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by PSA Team

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The link above can be used to filter by country

1. https://chinatechmap.aspi.org.au/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by PSA Team

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Supporting Evidence

There is quite a lot of technological cooperation between Germany and China, e.g. SAP.

Answered by Didi Kirsten Tatlow, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

A few, including Ericsson, do collaborate with Chinese partners

1. https://technative.io/ericsson-china-mobile-form-iot-partnership/
2. https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ericsson-eric-expands-5g-collaboration-with-china-mobile-2020-05-01
3. https://www.telecomreviewasia.com/index.php/news/network-news/269-china-mobile-announce-collaboration-with-ericsson-as-part-of-combined-efforts-on-iot

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

There are many signifcant cases due to the importance of such companies.

1. https://www.telefonica.com/en/communication-room/telefonica-signs-an-agreement-with-kt-corp-china-unicom-and-telstra-to-collaborate-on-the-multi-operator-edge-computing-experience/
2. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/es/noticias/huawei-y-xdata-firman-un-acuerdo-para-impulsar-la-industria-de-data-center/
3. https://www.euskaltel.com/CanalOnline/nosotros/sala-prensa/notas-prensa/20190225105513542

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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1. https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/09/14/pakistan-china-likely-to-sign-mou-for-cooperation-in-ict/
2. https://dailytimes.com.pk/837493/pak-china-to-establish-center-of-excellence-on-artificial-intelligence/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://english.cas.cn/newsroom/news/202207/t20220706_307905.shtml

Answered by Eromosele John Aitokhuehi, and has been reviewed by Lekan Otufodunrin and Farida Adamu

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://africanews.space/sansa-signs-mou-with-china-satellite-network-office/

Answered by Amanda Strydom, and has been reviewed by Chris Roper and Joyce Lin

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Interview with official from the National Ministry of productive Development. According to the interviewee, the most relevant agreements involve ARSAT (The national enterprise for telecommunications). In reference 1, it is stated that the company signed an agreement in 2021 for the provision of the service of more than 210 MHz in C band on the geostationary communications satellite Arsat-2. It is significant because ARSAT is the biggest telecommunications enterprise and the only national company developing satellites.

1. https://eleconomista.com.ar/2021-01-acuerdo-empresa-china-y-arsat/
2. http://www.periferiaciencia.com.ar/noticia.php?n=1181

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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1. https://transferencia.tec.mx/english/innovation/tec-de-monterrey-and-china-join-forces-to-exchange-technologies/
2. https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/ciencia-y-salud/mexico-y-china-fortalecen-relacion-traves-de-desarrollo-cientifico

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Huawei to open $22.6M datacenter in Thailand this year (Link) Huawei to boost digital transformation in Thailand with cloud, AI and IoT (Link) Link (HUAWEI CLOUD User Guide to Financial Services Regulations & Guidelines in Thailand) [Second respondent] The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand (MDES) and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. today signed a MOU to continuously deepen the cooperation between MDES and Huawei in Government Cloud to improve the operation effectiveness of digital government. Link Alibaba Cloud plans to launch its first data centre in Thailand to capture surging demand for cloud usage in the country. Link Link

1. https://w.media/huawei-to-open-datacenter-in-thailand-this-year/
2. https://w.media/huawei-to-boost-digital-transformation-in-thailand-with-cloud-ai-and-iot/
3. https://www.huaweicloud.com/content/dam/cloudbu-site/archive/hk/en-us/securecenter/security_doc/Thailand_BoT_and_OSEC_User_Guide_Intl_en.pdf
4. https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1999027/huawei-rolls-out-cloud-and-ai-to-support-adoption
5. https://www.ryt9.com/en/prg/256484
6. https://th.alibabacloud.com/campaign/thailand-services

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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In 2017, the UK and China launched a memorandum of understanding for science, technology and innovation. Officials agreed this strategy would support “partnerships between academics, researchers and businesses” and extend upon “the ongoing China Research and Innovation Partnership Fund which has supported over 460 joint projects”. The priority areas for this project were stated to be “priority areas for collaboration in a variety of areas, including life sciences, food security, renewable energy and environmental technologies”.

1. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/665199/uk-china-strategy-science-technology-innovation-cooperation.pdf
2. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-uk-china-strategy-for-science-technology-and-innovation-cooperation-sets-new-horizons-for-closer-international-collaborations

Answered by Hannah Bailey, and has been reviewed by Martin Thorley

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“Huawei has maintained an “OpenLab” for tech collaboration in Cairo since December 2017, and in June 2019 Egpyt’s Minister of Higher Education met with Huawei representatives to discuss the development of “smart” technology in the Egyptian university system. According to a February 2019 agreement, Huawei is projected to debut North Africa’s first cloud computing network in Egypt during the first quarter of 2020” Link "Egypt, Huawei sign MoU for cloud computing, AI networks" Link According to local media, in February 2019, Egypt’s Minister of Telecommunications signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei to establish cloud computing and AI centres in the country Link

1. https://www.power3point0.org/2020/02/20/egypt-and-chinas-telecoms-a-concerning-courtship/
2. https://egyptindependent.com/egypt-huawei-sign-mou-for-cloud-computing-ai-networks/
3. https://chinatechmap.aspi.org.au/#/map/marker-4104

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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IT Park Uzbekistan and TUZ Ventures signed a partnership agreement to stimulate the development of technology sector startups. The focus to be set on FinTech, logistics, e-commerce and artificial intelligence. Within the scope of this agreement, the partners to develop an analytical report on the current state belonging to the startup market in the Republic of Uzbekistan. IT Park is a complex of facilities, buildings and structures designed to ensure the launch and rollout of promising start-up projects on the market, an extraterritorial free economic zone for IT companies, including those via integration with scientific and educational organizations. A place where active and gifted people in the IT sector will have a best chance to transform their ideas into real business projects through accounting, legal, marketing and educational support. Link

1. https://it-park.uz/index.php/en/itpark/news/it-park-and-tuz-ventures-to-create-a-report-on-uzbekistan-startup-market

Answered by Farkhad Tolipov, and has been reviewed by Salome Svanidze

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.capital.fr/entreprises-marches/nucleaire-ia-contrats-et-cooperation-en-vue-entre-la-france-et-la-chine-1354340
2. http://www.chinatoday.com.cn/ctfrench/2018/zfq/202111/t20211104_800262461.html

Answered by Filip Noubel, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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PRC built a fibre optic cable through the Wakhan Corridor – was an IMF project implemented by Chinese firms, part of a larger attempt to connect up the entire region.

1. https://tolonews.com/business/afghanistan-china-connect-through-fiber-optic-network
2. http://www.sasac.gov.cn/n2588025/n2588124/c8183197/content.html

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

El único acuerdo que pudo confirmarse fue el "Acuerdo Marco de Cooperación en materia de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación" entre los gobiernos de ambos países.

1. https://bit.ly/3NHufbg
2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1siy5Ez-Dx-85lt7npadM9bAiZHeQPkEf/view

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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"Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, ADA University and Huawei sign memorandum of understanding... The Research and Development Center will train specialists in ICT, including 5G, GPON, IP technology and other relevant areas for national and regional socio-economic development. Participants of the training programs will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to implement digital transformation in our country." (see below URL 1) "In terms of hi-tech trade, the first blockchain train arrived in Azerbaijan from Xi’an, although bad weather over the Caspian Sea had delayed its arrival via Kazakhstan’s Aqtau Port." (see below URL 2)

1. https://mincom.gov.az/az/view/news/1368/reqemsal-inkisaf-ve-neqliyyat-nazirliyi-ada-universiteti-ve-huawei-anlasma-memorandumu-imzaladi
2. https://www.silkroadbriefing.com/news/2022/04/19/azerbaijan-chinas-developing-trade-investment-ties/

Answered by Gubad Ibadoghlu and Vusal Guliyev, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://archive.ph/CbDzW
2. https://archive.fo/sQX7r
3. https://archive.ph/wip/Yn6p3
4. https://archive.ph/wip/p6KQN

Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission signed the MOUs on supervisory cooperation with the Central Bank of Armenia, National Bank of Serbia, National Bank of Georgia, Astana Financial Services Authority (Kazakhstan), China Customs signed relevant AEO mutual recognition cooperation documents with the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan. Link In July 2018, the Mayor's Office of Nur-Sultan announced that at the Forum of Mayors of Silk Road Countries, an agreement was reached on the creation and operation of a laboratory for DNA diagnostics on the basis of Nazarbayev University. A memorandum of cooperation and mutual understanding was signed between the management company of the SEZ "Astana - Technopolis" and the Chinese company Microread Kazakhstan. Link At the KADEX-2016 business platform, the Kazakh company Kaztechnology, with the support of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan, signed two contracts with the PRC. A technology and equipment transfer memorandum was signed with Norinco Corp for the production of large caliber ammunition. Link

1. http://www.beltandroadforum.org/english/n100/2019/0427/c36-1312.html
2. http://russian.news.cn/2019-12/05/c_138606020.htm
3. https://informburo.kz/novosti/kadex-2016-kitay-peredast-kazahstanu-tehnologii-proizvodstva-krupnokalibernyh-boepripasov.html

Answered by Tatiana Sedova, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

Even though there are several MOU’s and agreements signed between national entities and companies or directly the PRC. Nevertheless, the consolidation of named agreements haven’t been followed.

1. https://www.subtel.gob.cl/chile-y-china-firman-importante-acuerdo-bilateral-de-colaboracion-tecnologica/
2. https://internacional.unab.cl/tsinghua-y-unab-firman-memorandum-de-entendimiento/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Due to 2020 border clashes with the PRC, MOUs signed between PRC- connected entities and Indian companies are put on hold.

1. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mous-with-chinese-companies-on-hold-to-be-implemented-if-relations-improve-subhash-desai-6474964/
2. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mous-with-chinese-companies-on-as-is-hold-maharashtra-industries-minister/article31892414.ece
3. https://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/china-s-great-wall-motor-signs-mou-with-maharashtra-to-invest-usd-1-billion/story-94C7JynskN1cu1gxurT5hP.html
4. https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/india-china-sign-four-mous-agree-to-organise-100-activities-119081300023_1.html
5. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/nasscom-signs-agreement-with-local-chinese-government-to-push-for-ai/articleshow/60767451.cms?from=mdr

Supplementary Notes

The National Association of Software and Services Companies NASSCOM signed an agreement with the local Chinese government(Dalian) for AI and IOT in 2017, however as outlined above, most such MOU are currently on hold or in murky waters.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Tenzin Dalha

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Supporting Evidence

According to the second reference, Inspur has worked with local Ghanaian businesses on cloud computing and Big Data development but could not find any information on said local businesses with an MoU

1. https://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/news-style-2/813-chinese-i-t-giant-inspur-group-to-establish-west-africa-headquarters-in-ghana
2. http://www.bjreview.com/Special_Reports/2018/5_Years_of_the_Belt_and_Road_Initiative/From_the_Magazine/201810/t20181018_800144491.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

In general, before the increase in scrutiny of Huawei's activities, Bulgarian telecom providers publicly spoke about their cooperation with Huawei. In their first trials of 5G, Telenor (now renamed as Yettel) used Huawei equipment; BTC (now Vivacom) combined the services of Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson and Cisco. Moreover, in 2017, a strategic partnership was established between Huawei and Vivacom to provide cloud technologies for the Bulgarian government and business.

1. https://www.vivacom.bg/bg/residential/za-nas/novini/finansi?read=vivacom-i-huawei-sys-strategichesko-partniorstvo-za-razvitieto-na-oblachnite-tehnologii-v-polza-na-bylgarskija-biznes-i-pravitelstvo

Answered by Rumena Filipova and Mirela Petkova, and has been reviewed by Matej Šimalčík

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.corriere.it/economia/consumi/22_febbraio_28/huawei-pay-italia-accordo-intesa-bancomat-pagamenti-contactless-b6cc876a-987c-11ec-899b-30de360aaa79.shtml
2. https://www.ilsole24ore.com/radiocor/nRC_23.09.2019_18.26_5463318
3. http://www.lucidamente.com/49203-perche-laccordo-huawei-unibo-sullia-desta-molte-perplessita/

Supplementary Notes

Huawei is a significant player in the Italian tech sector and is embedded in many initiatives, but the government has the capacity to stop them with relatively little effort

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://chinatechmap.aspi.org.au/#/map/f1-Netherlands

Supplementary Notes

The China tech map lists various examples of MOUs between dutch and chinese companies

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

Bishkek Humanities University (BSU) named after Karasayev and the Central Asia International (Blockhain Institute) Blockchain Research Institute signed a cooperation agreement.

1. http://en.kabar.kg/news/commencement-of-cooperation-between-blockchain-institute-and-bishkek-humanities-university/

Answered by Bakytbek Satybekov, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili and Mariam Usenashvili

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On August 11, 2020, Memorandum of understanding was signed between Armenian “China-Eurasia” Council for Political and Strategic research and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Chinese Committee on Good Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation (SCO GNFCC). According to the Memorandum of understanding, Parties agreed to cooperate with each other, to contribute to the development of Sino-Armenian relations, to promote dialogue between 2 ancient civilizations, to start and bust cooperation in academic, technological, informational, educational, cultural and other fields. China is willing to work with all parties to carry forward the Shanghai spirit, unite and work together to overcome the epidemic situation with COVID-19, strengthen the ties between citizens of both countries, promote cooperation among the media and think tanks. She also added, that now it is possible to use artificial intelligence, teleconferencing, 5G and other new technologies for strengthening multilateral mutually beneficial cooperation.

1. https://chinastan.org/2020/08/11/memorandum-of-understanding-was-signed-between-armenian-china-eurasia-council-and-the-sco-chinese-committee-on-good-neighbourliness-friendship-and-cooperation/
2. https://www.president.am/en/press-release/item/2015/03/25/President-Serzh-Sargsyan-state-visit-to-China-day-1/

Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili and Mariam Usenashvili

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China and Tajikistan Sign MOU on Establishment of Science and Technology Cooperation Committee Link Others: Link Link Link

1. http://www.most.gov.cn/eng/eng/pressroom/201801/t20180122_137805.htm
2. http://www.most.gov.cn/kjbgz/201804/t20180412_139098.html
3. http://www.most.gov.cn/ztzl/kjzg60/dfkj60/xj/dtxw/200909/t20090916_73011.html
4. http://www.most.gov.cn/kjbgz/201709/t20170907_134805.html

Answered by Umedjon Majidi, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

Only one MOU was found between Huawei and BioTIC S.A for the implementation of the first permanent 5G-test space, on national soil, with Huawei technology signed in June 2019.

1. https://www.huawei.com/br/news/br/2019/junho/mou-para-fomentar-o-ambiente-da-inovacao-em-5g
2. https://www.agenciabrasilia.df.gov.br/2021/05/06/impulso-tecnologico-por-uma-brasilia-mais-moderna/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

Two little-known Colombian companies have partnered with a PRC-connected entity (Uniview) to collaborate on tech development.

1. http://sgcdn.uniview.com/About_Us/Partner/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

See below links.

1. https://www.ualberta.ca/engineering/research/groups/smart-transportation/news/2019/october/china-canada-joint-research-summit-hosted-by-cst.html
2. https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2016/09/01/strengthening-canada-china-commercial-relationship
3. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/innovators-innovateurs/agreements-ententes.aspx?lang=eng
4. https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2016/09/01/strengthening-canada-china-commercial-relationship

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by PSA Team

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://beijingpe.dfa.gov.ph/list-of-bilateral-agreements/84-phl-chn-relations

Supplementary Notes

There are many MOUs signed between the country and PRC however, there are no recent data showing that there are companies who publicly announced that they had signed MOUs to collaborate on technological development.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

• Hongbo Co. Enters Agreement for Blockchain-based Lotteries in Cambodia Link • … adding that in addition to traditional areas, both sides should explore new cooperation in emerging fields including AI, 5G, big data and cloud computing to cultivate new growth points… Link • … Cambodia has a long history of cooperation and business partnerships with China. Therefore, it would not be very surprising to see Chinese cloud providers further expanding their market footprint towards Cambodia… Link

1. https://www.chinabankingnews.com/2020/02/19/hongbo-co-enters-agreement-for-blockchain-based-lotteries-in-cambodia/
2. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-10-12/China-Cambodia-to-further-promote-bilateral-ties-in-post-pandemic-era-UwhKuTI66A/index.html
3. https://laumat.medium.com/where-is-cloud-computing-on-cambodias-horizon-d43df6bc227d

Supplementary Notes

cloud computing, blockchain, AI are not at the advanced stage in Cambodia. Its requirement or growth in the future is very likely in which PRC and the Cambodia governments have expressed their high confidence in collaboration.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Interview: Malaysian PM aims "new heights" in bilateral relations for China visit: Aside from a number of opportunities to do business with China, including energy and infrastructure, Najib noted that Malaysia has "welcomed significant investment from China" in innovation and technology. Link Alibaba Cloud Announces Partnership with Xiamen University Malaysia: Link

1. http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2016-10/30/content_39599238.htm
2. https://www.tmone.com.my/resources/news/tm-inks-agreement-with-huawei-set-to-become-the-only-malaysian-owned-end-to-end-cloud-ai-infrastructure-service-provider/
3. https://hostingjournalist.com/alibaba-cloud-announces-partnership-with-xiamen-university-malaysia/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Provided links show partnerships that companies from Bosnia and Herzegovina have established with PRC-connected entities.

1. https://archive.ph/BwBBF
2. https://its.ba/2021/01/15/novo-partnerstvo-sa-dahua-technology/

Answered by Tobiáš Lipold, Amina Celikovic, Selma Asceric, Darko Brkan, Emir Velic, Semir Dzebo, Aldin Karahasanovic and Emir Muric, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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"An attractive and dynamic business climate for high value-added products - indeed, that is what we see in Latvia." BGI, one of the world's largest genomics organizations, is a striking example of how LIAA attracts foreign investment and successful companies to Latvia. Link RIGA, Latvia, November 26, 2019 - MGI officially opened a new R&D and manufacturing facility in Riga, Latvia today, aiming to build a bridge between China and Europe for life sciences and health research. - Link

1. https://labsoflatvia.com/en/news/bgi-china-meets-europe-in-the-baltics
2. https://en.mgi-tech.com/news/109/

Answered by Una Berzina-Cherenkova, and has been reviewed by Salome Svanidze

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/oped/china-tanzania-digital-innovation-pivotal-to-socioeconomic-growth-3536720

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://chinaobservers.eu/chinas-sticks-and-carrots-in-central-europe-the-logic-and-power-of-chinese-influence/

Answered by Filip Noubel, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There are reports of one or two of such collaborations. But nothing significant.

1. https://www.newagebd.net/article/121571/huawei-to-launch-four-ict-programmes-in-bangladesh
2. https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2022/03/28/huawei-yearning-to-provide-digital-power-solutions-and-advanced-cloud-services-in-bangladesh

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/baidu-partners-belgium-wabco-on-driverless-vehicle-solutions

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Alfred Gerstl

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Supporting Evidence

Huawei on 5G and other areas

1. https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-announced-innovation-lab-in-finland-for-digital-finance-and-security/

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

During Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras’ trip to China in July 2016 and his visit to the ZTE’s R&D center, the corporation signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Greek company Forthnet for the development of a next-generation network (NGN). Pacific Century CyberWorks (PCCW Global) is a subsidiary of Hong Kong Telecom (HKT), which is active in the areas of telecommunications equipment, network management, mobile telephony and big data management. The PCCW Global has bought off the Greek start-up company Crypteia Networks, which specializes in security-as-a-service.

1. https://www.reporter.gr/Eidhseis/Epicheirhseis/Telecommunication-Equipment-Applications/295147-Synergasia-metaxy-Forthnet-kai-ths-ZTE-ypegrafh-sthn-Kina
2. https://www.linkedin.com/company/crypteia-networks/about/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://bit.ly/3xbFB0u
2. https://bit.ly/3xt4FR1

Supplementary Notes

No se reportan anuncios públicos de desarrollo tecnológico concreto en el campo, existen dos casos que pueden ser mencionados como relacionados indirectamente 1) El memorando de entendimiento de 2018 donde se plantea “el interés de la Contraloría de Ecuador - organismo de control- para apoyar el desarrollo de la agenda de la comisión de Big data de la Intosai presidida por China” ( ver link 1), y esfuerzos de intercambio de ciencia y tecnología incluido TICS, firmado en 2014, y operando hasta cambio de gobierno de 2017, con enfasis en appyar especialmente a universidad Yachay de Ecuador , que no prosperaron (ver link 2).

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

MINSK, 28 February (BelTA) – A new resident company has been registered in the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone, BelTA has learned. International Technology Company Xinlian intends to set up a center to store and process large amounts of data. The project is supposed to be implemented in 2019-2020, with the total volume of investments close to $2.5 million. (see below URL)

1. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/new-company-to-set-up-big-data-processing-center-in-china-belarus-industrial-park-great-stone-119122-2019/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Salome Svanidze

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Supporting Evidence

No publicly available evidence to support this claim.

Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

No Evidence Found.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili and Tinatin Khidasheli

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Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://qz.com/africa/1905079/facial-recognition-tech-in-africa-boosted-by-ghana-ai-startup/

Answered by Mary Mutisya, and has been reviewed by Allan Cheboi

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Supporting Evidence

No evidence

Answered by Christian Ngnie, and has been reviewed by Fadel Thior

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Supporting Evidence

No evidence on the MOU’s signed between Bolivian companies and PRC-connected entities.

Answered by Eloisa Larrea Montaño, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

Through an online search, it was not found MOUs to collaborate on technological development with PRC-connected entities.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Not Found

Supplementary Notes

No reports of this type of collaboration are registered. (Interviews with people linked to the sector)

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

No evidence found.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

technological cooperation between the PRC and Venezuela has been at the government level. While some local companies have taken part on technological exchanges, it has all been through government-to-government agreements.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Answered by Maiko Ichihara, and has been reviewed by PSA Team

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Not Found

Answered by Alexander Vuving, and has been reviewed by PSA Team

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Supporting Evidence

No evidence available.

Answered by Frank Jüris, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

No evidence of that available.

Answered by Tobiáš Lipold and 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Martin Hála

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Supporting Evidence

No Evidence Found.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

No Evidence Found.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Supplementary Notes

In the past Huawei has been the only PRC-linked entity engaged in the ICT sector in Albania and there have been announcements on cooperation between it and other local companies. See: Link

1. http://www.arkivalajmeve.com/Huawei-marreveshje-me-Eagle-Mobile.231356/

Answered by Edval Zoto, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Information source with the chief executive of this Chamber of Commerce does not support this assertion.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

This has been done between PRC-connected entities and companies that are neither Zambian nor Chinese

Supplementary Notes

The answer given by a worker at Lady M was verified by the founder of Plastic For Change and a youth community activist, but does not provide evidence and hence has to be revised to 0

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

No evidence found.

Answered by Konstantinas Andrijauskas, and has been reviewed by Vida Macikenaite and Linas Didvalis

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Supporting Evidence

There is no evidence to suggest otherwise

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Alfred Gerstl

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Supporting Evidence

NA

Supplementary Notes

There is no evidence to suggest otherwise.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Kristína Kironská

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There have been no such announcements in Romania, with the exception of cooperation on smart cities or 5G telecom infrastructure

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

Moldova does not really have local companies working on advanced technologies like AI, blockchain or big data, that would be able to sign MOU on technological development with PRC entities

Answered by Eugen Muravschi, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

No info exists that such things may happen

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

No evidence found.

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supplementary Notes

[Doublethink Lab Review]: Local expert has provided: "As Shenzhen companies look to Africa for new consumer markets, African entrepreneurs are turning to Shenzhen for manufacturing partners to turn their ideas into reality. Link". However, we didn't found the evidence to link those manufacturer in Shenzhen as PRC-connected entities.

1. https://ethiopiansoftware.com/how-shenzhen-is-fueling-ethiopias-burgeoning-startup-scene/4313/

Answered by Jean Githae, and has been reviewed by Tolera Gemta

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Supplementary Notes

No cooperation agreements as described in the questions for the period January 2020 March 2021 have been found in the course of research made within this projects framework. However there are thousand of Polish companies, many of them are small and operating under radar. The accurate answer to this question meeting the framework requirements and grading would require large scale research and the possibility that some companies have signed some kind of cooperation agreement with the Chinese partners cannot be excluded. The answer could be NO = 0 however with low confidence 50%. Time spent = 3

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supplementary Notes

No se encontró ninguna evidencia o prueba que permitiese afirmar o negar esta pregunta.

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