PCP
Photo creditsThe Party’s position
The PCP supports China’s development path, recognises the role of the Communist Party of China and advocates stronger cooperation between Switzerland and China. The Party supports peaceful relations, dialogue and shared work on scientific, industrial, environmental and cultural questions. Its proposals are made within Switzerland’s existing institutions.
The Chinese experience
China’s development experience is an enduring subject of study for the Party. Its planning, productive capabilities, infrastructure and public service programmes offer substantial material for policy research. Learning requires engagement with original documents, specific institutions and the conditions under which a policy operates.
Application within Swiss institutions
The PCP proposes a cooperation agenda based on the responsibilities and capabilities of Swiss institutions. Research exchanges, technical projects and educational work should state their objectives, participants, resources and intended results. A proposal for cooperation must be distinguished from an agreement that has actually been concluded.
Proposed measures
- Strengthen informed public discussion of China.
- Support substantive scientific and educational exchange.
- Examine industrial cooperation serving clear productive needs.
- Develop research on infrastructure and ecological investment.
- Support dialogue and peaceful international relations.
- Publish objectives and responsibilities for proposed cooperation.
Resources and implementation
Cooperation proposals should identify the institutions able to carry them forward and the resources required. Evaluation should consider scientific or practical results and continuing competence. Public information should accurately describe the stage and scope of each activity.
Assessment of results
- Scientific and practical outputs.
- Skills and institutional capabilities developed.
- Clear responsibilities and use of resources.
- Accuracy of public accounts of cooperation.
Contribute to this policy
A contribution on this policy should identify the measure concerned, the evidence to consider and the practical change proposed. Explain the relevant institution and any implications for resources or access. The research method gives the common framework for examining these questions.
