two themes did seem to be linked in his speech, how technological upgrading could benefit from cooperation with other countries rather than conflict. , . ~ other countries rather than conflict. , . ~ . conflict. let s talk about decoupling. conflict. let s talk about decoupling. countries i conflict. let s talk about i decoupling. countries have conflict. let s talk about - decoupling. countries have been talking about it for awhile now. is it a significant concern for china? for china, it is an important concern for china? for china, it is an important matter- it is an important matter because they are trying to move into these new industries and they need foreign technology, because they have been trying to put in place a programme of domestic innovation. but the reality is china is much better at commercialising innovations from other countries, rather than creating innovations of its own to a significant extent, so they really need the new technology, they need acc