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1 Chinese Research Characteristics

Report for the 2nd Evaluation of the Helmholtz Beijing Office12.-14. June 2012, Landmark Tower, Beijing

Dr. Hong HEHelmholtz Representative in Beijing

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1. Foreword: Why China an important partner

2. Summary of the major activities in the past 4years

3. SWOT-Analysis

4. Figures and Facts of the Office

5. Remarks and suggestions from the lastround of evaluation

6. Vision into the future

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1. ForewordDecision on the 77th Helmholtz Assembly Board Meeting on April 29th 2003, opening ceremony on July 26th 2004

1st Evaluation carried out on 5th-6th March 2008

GDP increase at around 9-10% and over 20% for R&D expenditure.

The 2nd world economy and the second country for R&D expenditure and publications

Research infrastructure improved tremendously and overseas Chinese and foreign experts attracted with different programmes

Not participated on FAIR and XFEL as wished, but invested 1 billion Dollar for the US 30 MTP in Hawaii

China, an important partner in every aspect

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List of present LSSF in China

1 Beijing Electron Positron Collider Inst. of High Energy Phy., CAS

2 Heavy Ion Research Facility of Lanzhou-Cooling Storage Ring Inst. of Modern Phy., CAS

3 National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory Univ. of Sci. & Tech. of China

4 Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak Inst. of Plasma Phy., CAS

5 “Shenguang II” High Power Laser Facility Shanghai Inst. of Opt. & Fine Mechanics, CAS

6 Long Wave and short wave Time Service Systems

National Time Service Center, CAS

7 Remote-Sensing Satellite Ground Station Remote-Sensing Satellite Ground Station, CAS

8 Remote Sensing Aircrafts Inst. of Remote Sensing Appl., CAS

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List of present LSSF in China

9 Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope

National Astron. Observatories, CAS

10 Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility Shanghai Inst. of Applied Physics, CAS

11 China southwest wild biological germplasm resource bank

Kunming Inst. of Botany, CAS

12 National laboratory of Biological Security Wuhan Inst. of Virology, CAS

13 Meridian Space Weather Monitoring Project Center for Space Science and Applied Research, CAS

14 Beijing Tandem accelerator in series China Inst. of Atomic Energy

15 10MW High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor

Inst. of Nuclear Energy Tech., Tsinghua Univ.

16 Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling Program

Ministry of Land and Resources

17 China diastrophism observation network Earthquake Administration of China

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Example:

The ground breaking has launched in Dec., 2004. Total budget is 1.2 Billion Yuan within 52 months

Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Design Parameters: Electron Linear Accelerator: 100MeV Booster: 3.5GeV Storage Ring: 3.5GeV, peak current 300mA Brilliance: 1017~20 photon/(S.mm2.mrad2.10-

3bw) Emittance: 3.9 nm·rad

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Example: Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak

The first full superconducting tokamak in the world

ITER test bench for advanced steady-state operation “it will pave the way for other major fusion experiments around the world” －－ By Nature

International Cooperation

Construction was finished at end of 2005

Obtained successfully the discharge of plasma

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Chinese Spallation Neutron Sourcefor Multi-purposes

Example:

A powerful probe for microscopic structure and dynamics ofcondensed materials. Structural: Diffraction techniques Neutron Diffraction Dynamical: Spectroscopy techniques Neutron scattering

Proton kinetic energy

1.6 GeV

Average beam power 100 kW

Repetition rate 25 Hz

Average beam intensity

63 A

Protons per pulse 1.56×1015

Neutron Flux 2.0×1016 n/cm2s

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1. ForewordHelmholtz Beijing Office, with the two colleagues since its establishment 8 years, fulfil its goals listed as the Promoting the Helmholtz Association as the largest German research organization in China;

Monitoring and supporting existing cooperation between Helmholtz scientists and their Chinese partners;

Providing a comprehensive information service for scientist groups on both sides;

Coordinating and assisting in the development of new cooperation projects

Helping attract talented young Chinese scientists and students for Helmholtz Centres

Providing logistical assistance to support bilateral visits and visa application, etc.

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2. Summary of major activities carried in the past 4 years2.1 Promotion of the visibility of Helmholtz in China2.2 Information work concerning Chinese research system and activities2.3 Helping with the development of various cooperation projects2.4 Support to important delegations2.5 Supervision and coordination of various student programmes in China2.6 Support in the field of technology-transfer2.7 Assistance for visa applications and other logistic assistance

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2.1 Promotion of the visibility of Helmholtz in ChinaMaintenance and operation of the Helmholtz Website in Chinese

Presence as the largest German research organization in China

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2.1 Promoting the visibility of Helmholtz in ChinaPresenting the largest German research organization in China

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2.2 Information work concerning Chinese research system and activities

Next to the general consultation for Helmholtz colleagues who approached us on their own, we have compiled:

A Guide to the Chinese State Key Laboratories (an update) 2008

On China’s research on Supercomputer and Grid (English) 2008

Instruments to support Sino-German Scientific Cooperation (in English) 2008

A briefing about Sino-German cooperation in the field of fuel-cells 2009 (in English)

Artemisinin: History, Application and Current Research in China (in English)

Gaining an insight into the Chinese Research System (in English) 03.2010

Translation about Technology Transfer Strategy of CAS (in English) 10.2011

A briefing about Chinese fusion research (in English) 11. 2011.

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2.3 Helping with the development of various cooperation projects

2.3.1 BMBF funded ProjectsWe attended the possible steering committee between MoST and BMBF to

speak for our colleagues:

Extensive support for Dr. G. Subklew for the environmental Project in theThree Gorges Dam Area. From 2010 there were 5 projects for landslidesand 6 for water protected approved by BMBF

Substantial Support for the realization of the Joint Laboratory forBiomaterials and Regenerative Medicine between GKSS and TianjinUniversity, which was upgraded as a project between two ministries andfunded with 2.1 m euro on German side and 1 m RMB on Chinese side

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2.3 Helping with the development of various cooperation projects

2.3.2 BMBF-IB funded projects within the frame of scientificcollaboration

Two of the 5 Helmholtz travelling grants for cooperation with China fundedby IB in 2010 were associated with the Helmholtz Beijing Office

2.3.3 BMBF-IB special programme during “Sino-German Year ofScience and Education”

Four out of the 9 projects funded were related with our assistance for thecommunication

2.3.4 CDZ funded bilateral workshops and visits

CDZ as a joint-venture between DFG and NSFC could fund workshops andsome cooperation projects; we helped with the coordination by bringingpeople together and explaining the application procedure. SeveralHelmholtz scientists have benefited from CDC programme.

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2.3 Helping with the development of various cooperation projects

2.3.6 Helmholtz Agreements and Projects in ChinaWe were involved in the preparation and implementation of Helmholtzagreement with CSC (2006,2008), CAS(2008,2010). (The one with CAMSsigned in 2005 is for different reasons never active. )

Helmholtz has exceptionally ever supported 3 small projects with universitypartners and CAS institute starting from 2007.

The new instrument for Helmholtz-CAS Joint-Research Groups and alsoHelmholtz International Joint-Research Groups

2.3.7 Assistance for projects of other dimensionsProjects from different centres and individual scientists

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2.4 Support to important delegations Prof. LU Yongxiang, CAS president, visited Helmholtz Head Office in December 2008 for

signing a bilateral agreement with Prof. Mlynek in Berlin Prof. Wan Gang, Chinese research minister, visited MDC, GFZ and HMI in March 2009 Prof. Jiang Mianhen, CAS vice president, visited GKSS, FZJ and HZDR in July 2009 Prof. Mlynek led a delegation visited Beijing in June 2010 Prof. S. Schmidt visited China in October 2010 with a FZJ delegation, unveiling the joint-

lab with CIAE in Beijing and then visit to IMP in Lanzou and Xian Jiaotong University Organizing and accompanying Prof. Bachem’s delegation for Supercomputing in Beijing

and Tianjin in Jan. 2011 Prof. Mlynek’s delegation for Beijing and Shanghai. Signing the agreement for 5 HCJRG

in August 2011 in Beijing Helping a Chinese government delegation (MoST and CNCBD) to visit German partners

in October 2011 for preparing the bilateral cooperation in health/biotechnology. This delegation visited MDC, DKFZ,and DZNE on its journey

Assistance for a CAS delegation led by its Vice-President Zhigang Li for visiting FZJ, DLR and DZNE in April 2012

Organizing Prof. Chunli BAI’s meeting with Prof. Mlynek and visits to a few Helmholtz Research Centres in June 2012

Coordinating the programme for a CAST delegation led by its vice president to GFZ and DLR in Sept. 2012

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2.5 Supervision and coordination of various student programmes in China Helmholtz-CSC programme:

This programme was signed in 2006 and run 4 years through 2007-2010. It was a sandwich funding programme, which has attracted many Chinese applicants. We have got 35, 35, 19, 34 in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, as seen in the attachment 3.

CSC programme: This programme was signed

Pre-selection and organized student interviews

Assistance to the International PhD programmes in DKFZ, HZI and MDC. Once we invited 9 candidates to Beijing in 2008 for a FZJ interview on life science.

Information about other available fellowships

Calls on Helmholtz Graduate and Research Schools, DAAD and DAAD-DLR fellowships, etc.

These students programmes helped us a lot to set up a close link to individual scientists in the Helmholtz Centres.

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2.6 Support in the field of technology-transfer

Technology-transfer has attracted more attention because of the complexity of mutual understanding and negotiation. The most part of Chinese R&D is spent for technological application and improvement of production. People are strongly motivated for know-how to create more values. There are more inquiries from China than we are prepared to reply:

Supporting FZJ and GKSS with drafting the contract on the simulation of nuclear safety assessment and the application of membrane technology

Suggestion the 3 Chinese partners to apply for Chinese grant to work on the application of HZG’s membrane in the industry

Introducing the new method developed by HZI to improve the insulin production from p. pastoris, Dr. Rinas was invited to China by a Chinese company and she met 4 groups of interested people in 2010

Assistance for Dr. Matthes from MDC for his patent of chemical compounds against hepatitis virus in 2009

Assisting a FZJ delegation for getting insight of the Chinese photovoltaic industry and research in September 2011

Helping with the partner search in China and commercialization of ARSOLux from UFZ in May 2012

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2.7 Assistance for visa applications and other logistic assistance

Although Helmholtz scientists could always apply for a tourist visa for China, we are still regularly asked to write supporting letters for a business visa. We were also from time to time asked for pick-up service and booking of hotels, because of the unsure feeling in a foreign country.

More important is this assistance on the other direction: Some visiting scientists or delegations would request an original invitation from Helmholtz, a few of them, including the new students are unable to submit their visa application and therefore looking for help.

Our assistance is counted and has always been very much appreciated.Prof. Huettl’s Secretary contacted us last Friday evening for a copy of the hotel reservation to be used for supporting visa application, etc.

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3 SWOT-Analysis

3.1 Strengths A valuable information platform with a large network

Bridging the cultural and language barriers

Special value to assist high-ranking delegations

Facilitating new contacts and speeding up communication

Managing and accompanying mutual visits

Appreciated help for business negotiation

Experienced consultation for scientists and students

Professional skill to contact Chinese authorities

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3 SWOT-Analysis

3.2 WeaknessesVisibility still missing on both sides

Insufficient instruments to stimulate cooperation interest

Diversified Helmholtz structure and diversified interests

Interest mismatch between Helmholtz and Chinese scientists

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3 SWOT-Analysis

3.3. Opportunities Increasing demand for reinforced bilateral cooperation

The importance of China recognized at the top political level

Helmholtz-CAS Joint Research Groups made good resonance

New Helmholtz instrument for international cooperation

Increased number of Chinese in Helmholtz

Over 500 young Chinese in Helmholtz Research Centres, figure doubled comparing to 2006. At least 7 of them are junior group leaders.

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3 SWOT-Analysis

3.4 ThreatsBusy daily work but still insufficient demand from our customersInsufficient information flow to the right personsStrategy for collaboration with China missing

It is seems political correct to collaborate with China, but in the reality, the mutual trust and communication at working level far from satisfactionHow and who could react correctly to the Chinese concrete appeals for collaboration Appreciated help for business negotiation

Increasing concerns about losing know-howPotential of the Office not yet fully exploited

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4. Figures and Facts of the Office

The Helmholtz Beijing Office is 49 m2 located in the 17th floor of Landmark Tower

Neighbourhood to DAAD, FhG, APS and AHK, a complementary synergy

Ever hosted 5 internship students for 1-3 months in the office

The annual budget steadily increased because of the inflation, salary increase and the exchange rate of euro to RMB.

Detailed figure as in the next slide:

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4. Figures and Facts of the Office

01.08 -12.08 01.09 -12.09 01.10 -12.10 01.11 -12.11

I. Personalkosten 64.682,95 67.652,04 81.069,25 81.643,20 Werkverträge / Sonstiges 64.682,95 67.652,04 81.069,25 81.643,20 II. Sachausgaben/Investitionen 37.125,62 40.146,38 42.670,46 33.672,63 1. Geschäftsstelle 34.662,57 36.569,62 39.106,41 32.121,52Geschäftsbedarf 167,67 315,43 387,57 97,45

Literatur 86,31 111,08 44,33 93,00 Post- und Fernmeldegebühren 1.468,50 1.605,62 1.962,26 1.820,08 Miete 15.321,12 17.931,93 19.130,37 19.213,20

Reisekosten 15.122,15 13.029,62 15.549,73 9.671,77

sonstige Kosten 374,48 3.291,43 1.546,01 1.255,04 Währungsdifferenzen 2.122,34 284,51 486,14 -29,02 2. Anlagegüter/GWG/Anteile 0,00 2.195,76 1.300,84 45,803. KM 2.463,05 1.381,00 2.263,21 1.505,31Druckschriften / Kommunikat. 283,79 300,19 0,00 0,00 EDV und Internet 442,01 62,55 122,39 127,51 Veranstaltungen/Ausstellungen 1.737,25 1.018,26 2.140,82 1.377,80

Aufwand HGF-Peking 101.808,57 107.798,42 123.739,71 115.315,83 abzügl.Erträge, Zinsen u.s.w. 104,19 56,19 98,35 72,78 Aufwand HGF-Peking 101.704,38 107.742,23 123.641,36 115.243,05

Overview of the spending of office budget in the past 4 years

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4. Figures and Facts of the Office

Synergy with other academic organizations?DFG located on the side of its Chinese mother organization NSFC in the south-north of Beijing, where is the area concentrated with universities and CAS research institutes.

But the neighbourhood to DAAD, FhG, APS and AHK build also a synergy effect among the German organzations. German delegations or Chinese visitors could find complementary partners in the same building.

The German science counsellor calls for round-table meeting for information exchange among these organizations every two months

MPG relies on its partnership with CAS and runs close collaboration with CAS. CAS selectes 40 PhD students for MPG

AvH asks DAAD to represent its interest in China and holds annual events in China. AvH recruits around 80 postdoctoral fellows from China, a successful rate of around 40%

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5. Remarks and suggestions from the last round evaluationThe Office should keep its present functions and tasks in the futureThe Office should reinforce its capability to gain and to improve its connection to customersA new strategy should be developed for the Office focusing on the support of strategic partnershipsThe Office needs to collect concrete questions and wishes from the Centres, so as to fulfil its tasks at higher levelThe office should have access to all on-going cooperation between Helmholtz Centres and Chinese partnersThe connection to the Helmholtz Centres should be refreshed regularly The future funding programme should be focused on the existing cooperation and only on some specific key topicsInformation (newsletter) should be sorted in shorter form and targeted for specific groups.

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6. Vision into the future

China is making continuous great progresses and is obviously becoming a more and more important and interesting equal partner for international cooperation.

China is attracting more international partners all around the world. US, UK, Holland, Switzerland as well as Japan all have approached for China in response of the new trends of development.

The increasing demand for international cooperation on energy, environment and natural resources, and integrated technology asks for closer and efficient international cooperation. In fact, all the 6 Helmholtz research fields are of national importance for Chinese development.

China is getting more and more important, so is also the scientific cooperation with China.

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6. Vision into the futureHelmholtz and Helmholtz Office should further increase its visibility in China. The best method is coordinated programmes with strategic partners.

The linkage to the Helmholtz Head Office and Centres should be further improved. There should be more promotion of the office among the Helmholtz Centres and scientists groups.

The funding possibilities and active instruments for international cooperation should be updated together with actions from BMBF, DFG and DAAD.

Assistance to delegations, academic visits and workshops would be maintained.

Promotion of various student programmes should also be improved.

The upcoming Helmholtz-CAS Joint Research Groups would be proven a very useful instrument, and efforts towards the establishment of joint institutions or joint labs should be encouraged

Technology-transfer would be increasingly interesting in the upcoming years. The assistance of our office could be very useful.

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Thank you very much for your attention!

A solid bridge for your communication and

supporting your success in China!