From the 3rd to the 7th of July, a high-level delegation of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), one of China’s most important government agencies, will visit the Netherlands. The NDRC has signed a MoU with the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport to address the challenges of its ageing society together. The incoming visit, initiated by the Dutch Ministry of Health Welfare and Sports, aims to facilitate policy exchange on population ageing & elderly care and business cooperation in the field of elderly care / silver economy. On Friday 5 July, TFHC will host the China – Netherlands Business Meet & Greet in Utrecht, open to all Dutch LSH organizations with an interest in Sino-Dutch cooperation.
When: 5 July 2024, 14:00 – 17:00
Where: Utrecht
For: Dutch companies, knowledge institutions, and elderly care facilities
Organized by: Task Force Health Care
Why?
China’s population is ageing faster than that of other middle-income countries. By 2060, almost 400 million inhabitants will be 60 and older. This poses significant healthcare challenges. China wants to transform its healthcare system and is looking for a new balance between professional care and family care with a strong focus on home care, followed by community-based care at the second level, and institutional care for ultimate support. Given the profound experience of The Netherlands in providing cost-effective home and community care solutions, the Netherlands serve as an inspirational model for China. At the same time, Dutch organizations are eager to learn about China’s rapid digital transformation in healthcare and how they organize elderly care on such a large scale. Both countries can learn from the experiences and lessons of the other in order to develop future-proof elderly care.
What to expect?
In 2021 a multi-annual programme has been launched by the Dutch Ministry of Health Welfare and Sport to promote Dutch elderly care solutions and to identify opportunities for Sino-Dutch cooperation. Task Force Health Care, the Dutch platform for the life sciences and health sector, is the executive partner of the programme. TFHC closely collaborates with the Dutch embassy in Beijing and knowledge partner Vilans; the National Centre of Expertise for Long-term Care in the Netherlands. In order to facilitate and strengthen Sino-Dutch cooperation in the field of elderly care, knowledge exchange is one of the key components of the programme. The China – Netherlands Business Meet & Greet in Utrecht brings together Chinese and Dutch organizations to exchange knowledge, deepen existing relationships, and initiate new collaborations.
Delegation
The incoming delegation comprises four delegates of the NDRC, as well as a broad delegation of Chinese businesses, including:
- Beijing Cuncao Guanai Management Consulting Co. Ltd.
- Shanghai Jiurucheng Enterprises (Group) Co.
- Fortune Care
- Meinian Health Industry (Group) Co.
- Guomin Pension & Insurance Company Limited
- Taikang Insurance Group Co.
- Guangdong Topstar Technology Co.
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Foreign Department)
- Beijing GTC Tiantan Furniture Co., Ltd.
- Beijing Anxin Recreation Industry Investment Group Co.
More info about participation and registration can be found here.
Source: Task Force Health Care