Part 2 - AHK Greater China

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CHAMBER NEWS
CHAMBER NOTICES
ALL CHINA
Membership Directory 2011
All members have been contacted in May by their local Chamber
teams to update their information for the next edition of the annual
Membership Directory.
Member rates for one of the highly sought-after ad spaces or logo
placements range from RMB 1,200 for logo insertion to RMB 22,500
for a branded bookmark or full-page regional divider placement ad.
To reserve your space and benefit from one full year of senior-level
China wide visibility, please contact your local Chamber’s project
manager before 30th June 2010.
Beijing: Ms. Wang Miao | wang.miao@bj.china.ahk.de
Shanghai: Ms. Li Yandi | li.yandi@sh.china.ahk.de
South China: Ms. Esther Hu | hu.esther@gz.china.ahk.de
BEIJING&TIANJIN
Get Ready for the German Ball Beijing 2010!
After the ball is before the ball: Preparations for the 10th German Ball
on 13th November 2010 at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing have begun.
Get involved now and support the event as a sponsor and partner.
For more information please contact Katja Sassi-Bucsit at sassibucsit.katja@bj.china.ahk.de
New Roots in Tianjin
We are thrilled to announce the ongoing
localisation of the German Chamber in
Tianjin. Starting in May 2010, Christoph
Fazakas will take over the position of
Executive Chamber Manager Tianjin.
Living and working in Tianjin since 2005 in
business consulting and trading, Mr. Fazakas
is the perfect match for the next stage of
professionalisation and expansion of the
Chamber network in Tianjin. Mr. Fazakas is
the successor of Claudia Barkowsky, who –
starting in January 2007 - spearheaded the localisation of Chamber
services, which eventually lead to the opening of the Tianjin office
in October 2008 and the official establishment of the Board of the
German Chamber in Tianjin in September 2009. After working for
the German Chamber for almost five years, Ms. Barkowsky has
decided to move back to Germany. The Tianjin and Beijing boards
and colleagues wish Ms. Barkowsky a brilliant future in Germany
and thank her for her pioneer work in Tianjin and the Northeast.
SHANGHAI
German Ball 2010 - Save the Date!
The 13th German Ball will be held on 27th November 2010 at the
Grand Hyatt Shanghai. The theme will be announced shortly and
is destined to kick off another race for the most creative gown.
Sponsorship packages are already in high demand. Limited slots
are still available. For further information please contact Sebastian
Zettelmeier:
' 021 5081-2266 ext. 1605
* zettelmeier.sebastian@sh.china.ahk.de
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New Communications Manager for GCC Shanghai
Selma Koehn has recently been
appointed to lead the PR efforts of
the German Chamber of Commerce
• S h a n g h a i . S h e h a s a p ro f o u n d
background in both PR and Marketing
which she has gained in her various
experiences within industries like
telecommunications, automobile and
pharmaceuticals, mainly in the Middle East.
For any media inquiries please contact Ms. Koehn at:
' 021 5081-2266 ext. 1637 | * koehn.selma@sh.china.ahk.net
Changes in the GC Ticker Editorial
In her new role, Ms. Koehn is also taking over the editorial helm of GC
Ticker Magazine, continuing to coordinate the content across the three
locations and local editors. The Chamber is sad to see outgoing Chief
Editor Bernhard Porpaczy leave and thanks him for his outstanding
efforts in the relaunch and increased readership of the publication. We
wish Mr. Porpaczy all the best for his future in London.
Join our XING Group!
GCC • Shanghai is paying tribute to web-savvy members and social
networking trends. Become a member of the newly founded ‘German
Chamber of Commerce in China - Shanghai Group’ to stay tuned on
the latest news and happenings in and around Shanghai. Meet and
interact with other members and systematically expand your virtual
network. All just a click away at www.xing.com/net/gccshanghai/
Speakers Wanted
Would you be interested in sharing your expertise with the
community? Do you have a topic that you are passionate about and
would like to present to business leaders in Shanghai? If so, you
are welcome to contact our workshop leaders directly or send your
topic suggestions to Jan Höpper at GCC • Shanghai. We are looking
forward receiving your suggestions, enabling us to offer even more
interesting workshops in 2010.
For further information please contact Jan Höpper:
' 021 5081-2266 ext. 1655
* hoepper.jan@sh.china.ahk.de
SOUTH CHINA
New Liaison Manager West China
As of 1st April 2010, Astrid Schröter has assumed Oliver Hickfangs’
position as GCC South Chinas Liaison Manager Chengdu. In this
role, she will be the contact point for the Chamber activities in West
China, primarily Sichuan and Chongqing.
Having previously worked in Chengdu, Ms.
Schröter knows the area and community
well and plans to use this advantage to
establish further business contacts on behalf
of the GCC • South China. The Chamber
warmly welcomes Ms. Schröter to the team
and wishes her great success in her new
position. For more information, please
contact Ms. Schröter at:
* liaison.manager.chengdu@gmail.com
Changes at the Helm
Board Elections and Annual General Meetings across China
March and April hosted important events for the German Chamber of Commerce in all of its China locations. New boards of directors
were elected in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai for the next two-year period and Tianjin hosted its first Annual General Meeting.The
GCC welcomes all its new board members and thanks its departing ones for their commitment in the support of German Industry and
Commerce in China.
Excitement in Beijing
On 24 th March, members of the German
Chamber of Commerce in Beijing gathered
for the most important date in the Chamber’s
calendar - the Annual General Meeting paired
with the election of the new Board of Directors. With six Directors being reelected and
three new members joining, the Beijing Board
now boosts a wealth of experience as well as
fresh ideas.
Chairman of the Board Dr. Richard Hausmann of Siemens China was first to welcome
the members. He pointed out that 2009 was
a successful year for both China and the German Chamber, both having enjoyed healthy
growth against a backdrop of a globally difficult economic situation.
Chamber Executive Director Jutta Ludwig
took the opportunity to thank him and the
other leaving board member Bill Valentino of
Bayer (China) Ltd. for their dedicated work.
She presented them special farewell gifts and
wished them all the best for their future endeavours.
During the following panel discussion the
candidates expressed their opinions on
‘China’s economic development in 2010 from
a German perspective’ and thereby presented
themselves to the voting audience. The candidates were very optimistic about business results in 2010 and expected further growth for
their companies in the Chinese market. They
also stressed the importance of the German
Retiring Chairman Hausmann meets the panel of candidates for the next generation on the Beijing Board.
Chamber as the representative of the German
business community for their future success.
After an animated discussion, the peak of the
night had finally arrived and all members
were asked to cast their votes. When the election committee had disappeared behind the
scenes, Ms. Ludwig presented the annual report for 2009. She summarised the successful
expansion of the number and range of services, as well as publications and events for the
German community, which was rewarded
with an increase in membership count. She
then proposed a new membership type for
young professionals, which was duly passed
by the members. The financial report presented by the Treasurer Andreas Feege of KPMG
was also accepted as presented.
The election committee then announced
The election committee announces the voting outcome
in good spirit.
the names of the new board members, all of
whom accepted their office. Mr. Ulrich Walker
of Daimler AG was elected new Chairman of
the Board and Mr. Feege will continue to act
as its Treasurer.
The German Chamber in Beijing once again
congratulates all elected Members of the
Board and is looking forward to an even more
successful 2010 together.
Achievements in Tianjin
The first Annual General Meeting of the German Chamber in Tianjin was held on 12th
April in the presence of German Ambassador
Dr. Michael Schaefer. In his keynote speech
on ‘China and Germany after the crisis’, he
pointed out that China not only has recovered
faster from the crisis than any other country,
but has also become stronger than it was be-
fore. China’s economic development will shift
to a more innovation-driven growth, which
will challenge foreign companies. To remain
ahead, Germany has to face the challenge and
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keep up the pace with its two biggest assets,
technology and innovation.
Germany will hold an important role at the
Expo in Shanghai. The Ambassador especially recommended the ‘Chinese-German
House’, the only bilateral project at the Expo.
It will be the great finale of ‘Germany and
China – Moving ahead together’. The German
community can look forward to another
event, called the ‘Art of Enlightenment’,
which is meant to become the largest German
art exhibition ever abroad. The exhibition is
planned to be displayed at China’s National
Museum at Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
Having undergone renovation and expansion
works for more than two years, the museum is
scheduled to be officially open in autumn 2010.
The Annual General Meeting is the platform
for the Chamber to present its annual report
to members, which was done by Executive
Director Jutta Ludwig. Since its official
opening in 2008, the activities of the chamber
office in Tianjin have increased significantly.
While in 2008 there were only nine events
organised in and around Tianjin, in 2009
this number had risen to 28. Regular events
like seminars and networking evenings
were complemented by special events with
highlights like the election of the first Tianjin
board of directors in September, the visit
of Parliamentary State Secretary Hartmut
Schauerte in June and the factory tour to
the Airbus final assembly line in December.
A total of 30 companies have also joined
the chamber in Tianjin by the end of 2009.
Currently, there are already 36 member
companies. For the whole report, please visit
the Tianjin section of the German Chamber
website.
Jutta Ludwig and Tianjin Board Chairman Uwe
Birnbaum
F inally Dr. Florian Kessler, Head of
Department Law & Business, German
Industry & Commerce Co. Ltd. Beijing gave
an update on the latest legal developments
in China. Especially the new regulations
on product liability and liability for
environmental pollution aroused the interest
of the audience.
Changes in Shanghai
160 principal members of the German
Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai gathered
on 29th April to attend the Chamber’s Annual
General Meeting and cast their votes at the biannual board elections. An almost equivalent
Mr. Manfred Rothgänger reviewing the Chamber’s
achievements in spite of strenuous times
Hands up for a new Young Professionals membership
The newly elected Shanghai Board of Directors
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number of members had submitted their ballot
papers by postal vote earlier, thus equally
deciding the election among the record number
of 21 candidates.
Over the past two years the GCC l Shanghai
had hosted more than 100 events with a total of
10,000 attendees. Chairman of the Board Arved
von zur Mühlen attributed the slightly smaller
number of events but higher attendance levels
to a more timely and relevant selection of
topics and event formats. His special thanks
went to the Chamber team for the organising
of such highlights as the Greater China Day in
Hanover last year and the vocational training
centres in Taicang and Wuxi. He encouraged
members to continue actively partaking in
the Chamber work through presence and
continuous constructive feedback.
Executive Director Manfred Rothgänger
concluded in his annual summary that the
German Chamber is in a strong position to
further expand and deepen its footprint. The
growth trend in members continued for the
fifth consecutive year in spite of the crisis and
counted 1,137 members by the end of December
2009. The Delegation of German Industry and
Commerce in Shanghai was furthermore able
to reach the global top ranking in a 2008 quality
survey conducted by the DIHK, followed by
the AHK offices in Zurich/Switzerland and
Atlanta/USA. Through large donations to the
Chinese Red Cross for post-earthquake relief
effort in Sichuan and the lead sponsorship
of the Qingchuan School rebuilding project,
the German Chamber l Shanghai has
also demonstrated its commitment and
responsibility to local communities and the
people in its host country.
To further widen the outreach of the Chamber
and allow the increasing number of young
expats and foreign local hires to join the
chamber family, a new membership type for
young professionals was introduced to the
audience for referendum and accepted by a
large majority.
Following a positive financial balance report
of Treasurer Thomas Dorn and the approval
by the Chamber ’s financial auditors, the
Board of Directors was unanimously released
from its obligations. The large number of
15 new candidates in addition to the six
incumbent board members applying for reelection guaranteed healthy competition. Each
candidate was given exactly three minutes to
introduce themselves to the audience before
the ballot opened.
The new Board of Directors of the German
Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai was
presented by its incumbent Executive Director
Mr. Rothgänger in the evening’s grand finale.
With an equal balance of remaining and new
board members under Chairman Arved von
zur Mühlen, the Chamber is looking forward
to another two years of increasing its scope of
members, depth in topics and service to the
German and local communities.
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Premieres in South China
On 15th April, the GCC • South China invited
its members to the Annual General Meeting
at the Garden Hotel Guangzhou. For the kickoff, participants had a chance to mingle and
get to know each other before the official part
began with an elegant dinner.
For the first time in the history of the GCC
• South China, a proper election with
more candidates than positions to be filled
was held. Seven candidates from member
companies all across the Pearl River Delta
were running for office for five positions.
Over dinner the candidates had the chance to
briefly introduce themselves and lay down
the motives for their candidacy. Coming from
different backgrounds and cities in the PRD,
each of them pointed out their specific priorities and interest in shaping the future of the
Chamber. During the counting of the votes,
Executive Director Alexandra Voss, thanked
the previous Board of Directors for their dedicated support and gave an overview of the
Chambers activities and development during
the past two years. Afterwards, members took
the chance to raise questions. At the end of the
night, Ms. Voss proudly announced the election results of the new Board of Directors and
wished them good luck for their appointment.
The first Board Meeting was held one week
later on 23 rd April at the German Cham-
The newly elected South China Board of Directors
ber ’s offices in Guangzhou. Mr. Holger
Sindemann, President and CEO of MTU
Maintenance Zhuhai Co. Ltd. was appointed
new chairman of the Chamber. Moreover
the GCC • South China is glad to announce
the first treasurer in its history: Mr. Stefan
Rosenbohm, Managing Director of Häfele
GmbH & Co Kg Rep. Office Shenzhen, will
supervise the Chambers financial accounts
jointly with the Executive Director.
Rüdiger Kümmerle is presenting himself as a
candidate
The South China Chamber Team warmly
welcomes the new Board of Directors and is
looking forward to a fruitful cooperation.
Members had the chance to meet and exchange
views on the Chamber work
The newly elected Boards of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce in China, as of 5th May 2010
Beijing
Tianjin
Shanghai
Suzhou
South China
Chairman
Ulrich Walker*
Executive Vice President | Daimler AG
Chairman & CEO Daimler Northeast Asia
Uwe Birnbaum
General Manager | Jean Müller Electrical
Systems (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Arved von zur Mühlen*
Managing Director Greater China
Lufthansa German Airlines
Bettina Schön-Behanzin
Managing Director | Wittur Elevator
Components (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Holger Sindemann*
President & CEO
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Co., Ltd.
Vice Chairman
NA
NA
Dr. Günter Hermann
Managing Director
SGL Carbon Far East Ltd.
NA
NA
Treasurer
Andreas Feege
German National Representative to the
EUCCC Supervisory Board | Partner Audit |
KPMG Huazhen Certified Public Accountants
NA
Andreas Odrian
Director – Head of Corporate Banking and
NA
Coverage, MNC Deutsche Bank (China) Co.,
Ltd.
Stefan Rosenbohm
Managing Director
Häfele GmbH & Co Kg, Rep. Office
Shenzhen
Executive
Directoror
Jutta Ludwig*
Delegate and Chief Representative
Delegation of German Industry & Commerce
Beijing
Jutta Ludwig
Beijing
Manfred Rothgänger*
Shanghai
Manfred Rothgänger
Shanghai
Alexandra Voss*
Guangzhou
Member
Martina Grönegres
Christoph Kaiser
General Manager Beijing Chief Representative General Manager
Deutsche Lufthansa
Turck (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.
Titus Freiherr von dem Bongart
Partner and Head of GBC China
Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Ltd.
Manfred Bentz
General Manager Bosch Automotive Products
(Suzhou) Co., Ltd
Rüdiger W. Kümmerle
Managing Director | EWIKON Hotrunner
Systems (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Eddy Henning
Director, Head of Corporate Banking Coverage,
China Deutsche Bank AG, Beijing Branch
Martin Miller
General Manager Commerzbank AG, Tianjin
Branch
Thomas Dorn
CEO
Vossloh Fastening Systems (China) Co., Ltd.
Georg Hofäcker
General Manager PWO High Tech Metal
Components (Suzhou) Ltd.
Nong Keqiang
Senior Vice President and General Manager
of RG South Siemens Ltd. China
Dr. Jörg Mull
Executive Vice President, Finance Department
Volkswagen (China) Investment Co.
Zhong Wanli
Dr. Fan Zhijian
General Manager Würth (Tianjin) International President & CEO
Trading Co., Ltd.
Nokia Siemens Networks (Shanghai) Ltd.
Thomas Koller
Executive Vice President Voith Paper System
Business Asia
Renate Tietjen
Chief Representative Guangzhou & Chongqing
C. Melchers GmbH & Co. KG
Dr. Roland Savoy
Managing Director Giesecke & Devrient
(China) Information Technologies Co., Ltd.
Ulrich Mäder
Chairman of the Board
POLYMAX (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
Marcel Schneider
CEO
TUI China Travel Co. Ltd
Brigitte Wolff
Managing Director
Management Engineers China Ltd.
Jöran F. Treppschuh
Chief Representative GMH – Holding China
* All-China Board Members
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GCC BOARD
Daimler AG
Executive Vice President
Daimler Northeast Asia Ltd.
Chairman & CEO
Mr. Ulrich Walker
German Chamber Beijing
Executive Director
Delegation of German Industry &
Commerce Beijing
Delegate & Chief Representative
Ms. Jutta Ludwig*
KPMG Huazhen Certified Public
Accountants
Partner Audit
Mr. Andreas Feege
Treasurer
General Manager Beijing, Chief
Representative
Ms. Martina Grönegres
Deutsche Bank (China) Co. Ltd.
Director, Head of Corporate Banking
Coverage, China
Mr. Eddy Henning
Volkswagen (China)
Investment Co. Ltd.
Executive Vice President,
Finance Department
Dr. Jörg Mull
Giesecke & Devrient (China)
Information Technologies Co. Ltd.
Managing Director
Dr. Roland Savoy
TUI China Travel Co. Ltd.
CEO
BEIJING
Mr. Marcel Schneider
GMH – Holding China
Chief Representative
Mr. Jöran F. Treppschuh
* All-China Board member
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Innovation as a Factor
for Success
Chamber Dinner with Horst Seehofer, Minister-President of
Bavaria
There are many examples of German companies successfully operating in a sometimes
fiercely competitive Chinese market. A question often raised is thus, what exactly makes
German companies rise above the competition? An important part of the success is surely
Germany’s reputation for cutting-edge technology and sound technological know-how.
In the light of the Chinese government supporting local innovation by Chinese firms
ever more actively, the German Chamber
deemed it timely to take a step back and reassess the importance of Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation from a broader
angle. And who would be better suited to
speak on the topic than Mr. Horst Seehofer in
his role as the Minister-President of Bavaria,
the state with the highest R&D investment
figures in Germany.
On a recent visit to Beijing and Bavaria’s
partner region Qingdao, Mr. Seehofer and a
high profile business delegation graced the
Chamber Dinner on the topic of ‘Innovation
as a Factor for Success’.
Using Bavaria’s own history as an example,
Mr. Seehofer aptly illustrated the eminent role
of innovation for sustained economic development. He reminded the audience of Bavaria’s
rise from its humble beginnings as an agrarian
state in the 1980s to its present position as a
powerhouse of the German economy. He cited
Bavaria’s and China’s similarity as places
firmly grounded in traditions while willing
to open themselves up to new ideas and technological progress. Taking these similarities
as a solid foundation, he reaffirmed Bavaria’s
commitment to further intensify ties between
the partner regions and support German companies operating in China.
Moving from general introduction to the
ramifications of the topic, the evening proceeded with a panel discussion by four experts representing German companies under
the auspices of Jutta Ludwig, Executive Director of the German Chamber of Commerce
in China, Beijing.
Several main reasons for German companies
to establish research and development facilities in China became obvious during the
animated discussion. The initial motivation
often seems to be the basic need to adjust
a company’s products to the requirements
of the local Chinese market in a timely and
cost-efficient manner. Another main reason
is to attract local top talent to the company,
which in turn makes it necessary to offer
independent and cutting edge research opportunities in China. As an overall trend,
companies seem to slowly advance their research and development activities in China
until they become an integral part of a truly
internationalised R&D strategy of their
mother companies.
Even after Mr. Seehofer’s detailed account
and the expert panel, the topic was far from
exhausted and the members, delegates and
German Ambassador Dr. Michael Schaefer
carried on their animated discussion over a
late dinner.
Minister-President Horst Seehofer delivering his innovative
keynote. On the panel (from left): Dr. Roland Savoy
(Giesecke&Devrient) and Dr. Jörg Mull (Volkswagen)
Jutta Ludwig (GCC • Beijing) and fellow panelist
Dr. Reinhold Achatz (Siemens AG)
Event: Chamber Dinner
Date: 27th April 2010
Speakers: Mr. Horst Seehofer | MinisterPresident of Bavaria; Ms. Jutta Ludwig
| Executive Director German Chamber
of Commerce in China, Beijing; Dr. Jörg
Mull | Executive Vice President, Finance
Department, Volkswagen (China) Investment
Co.; Dr. Roland Savoy | Managing Director,
Giesecke & Devrient (China) Information
Technologies Co. Ltd.; Dr. He Hong | Head
of Beijing Office, Helmholtz Association;
Dr. Reinhold Achatz | Corporate Research
and Technologies, Siemens AG
www.china.ahk.de
Joining Forces in New Logistics Platform
Founding of BVL Regional Group in Cooperation with GCC l Beijing
March 4 th saw the
foundation of the
second only international BVL Regional
Group in Beijing. Experiencing logistics
on site, exchanging
ideas and know-how
between sectors, and
learning from each
Panellists (from left): Prof. Cai, J. Schebera, Dr. Fang, J. Ludwig, U. Peters, S. Lindenau
other are the stimuli
that drive the work of the regional groups of The newly appointed executive team of the BVL
Regional Group consists of Jean Junjing Wang,
BVL, the German Logistics Association.
CEO of CWT China Logistics, Patrick Lindig,
Hosts Jutta Ludwig and Uwe Peters warmly Vice General Manager of Fablog Logistics Conwelcomed members of the German Cham- sulting (Beijing) Ltd, and Timm Rohweder, Head
ber of Commerce Beijing and the BVL to the of the Market Entry Department at the German
inaugural event. This cooperation had been Chamber of Commerce in China, Beijing.
in the making for over a year and everyone
involved was excited and proud to finally BVL is a non-profit, neutral and primarily
kick off the event series. For BVL, this new honourary organisation. The BVL regional
cooperation means an extension of their group Beijing in cooperation with the Gernational regional groups, and for the Ger- man Chamber of Commerce in China, Beiman Chamber, this cooperation is an effort jing, acts as a forum for representatives of
to further professionalise the existing Logis- German companies in China, employees of
tics Roundtable event format. After a brief economic representative offices and interintroduction about BVL member services ested groups based in China and Chinese
and benefits by Silvia Lindenau, Professor nationals interested in logistics.
Cai Linning of Tsinghua University gave an
overview of China’s logistic regulations and A total of four events are already planned
development trends. Jana Schebera of M+R under the new cooperation for 2010, with
Spedag Group presented a study highlight- the next one scheduled in July to explore logistics in Tianjin’s Binhai New Area.
ing future trends in logistics in China.
The Executive Team of BVL Regional Group Beijing
(from left to right): Timm Rohweder, Jean Wang and
Patrick Lindig with Moderator Fang Dianjun (far right)
Event: Founding of the BVL Regional Group
Beijing
Date: 4th March 2010
Speakers: Ms. Jutta Ludwig |Executive
Director, German Chamber of Commerce in
China, Beijing; Mr. Uwe Peters | Managing
Director, BVL; Ms. Silvia Lindenau | Member
Management, BVL; Prof. Cai Linning |
Tsinghua University; Ms. Jana Schebera |
BD Manager, M+R Spedag Group
Chair: Dr.-Ing. Fang Dianjun | Managing
Director, do-logistics Technologies Co. Ltd.
Global Standards in Localised Messages
Communication Roundtable
Within global corporate frameworks,
Chinese locations are growing in importance
and prominence. As a result, Chinese
headquarters of German companies are
placing an increasingly strong focus
on developing and strengthening their
corporate communication, PR and media
processes. The overall aim is to implement
global standards for internal communication
and create efficient public relations processes
to address the increasingly important
Chinese stakeholders.
S p e a k e r M r. J ö r g P f a n n e n b e r g o f
JP|KOM GmbH, a leading German
agency for corporate, financial and B2B
communications has advised various
international companies on their
communication strategies. The expert on
change communication is also the author of
Germany’s first monograph on the subject,
titled ‘Veränderungskommunikation’. His
presentation showcased the key factors
that shape cross-border communication
and reasons why even promising concepts
can fail to perform in daily communication
processes. Good examples were the gap in
targets and expectations of headquarters vs.
local branches. Also the messages among
local communicators vary a lot. This may
be shaped by corporate organisational
structures and cultural behavioural patterns,
but also by different media environments, to
name only a few influential factors.
A lively debate developed during the Q&A
session, when the audience discussed
questions such as how to convince the
headquarters to opt for more emphasis on
localised strategy aspects.
Speaker Mr. Pfannenberg (JP|KOM) with
Mr. Martin Regnet (GIC)
Event: Cross-border Management of Corporate Communication
Speaker: Mr. Jörg Pfannenberg | Managing Director of JP|KOM GmbH
Chair: Mr. Martin Regnet| Head of Communications, German Industry & Commerce
Greater China, Beijing
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Green Light for Germany’s New Energy
Sector in China Roundtable on Renewable Energy
When the German Minister of Environment
Norbert Röttgen visited Beijing in April, the
German Chamber hosted a roundtable on renewable energy. More than twenty delegates
representing high profile German companies
and organisations seized the opportunity to
meet one of China’s foremost experts and
policy advisors on green energy and climate
change, Professor Pan Jiahua, Executive Director of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).
The roundtable was jointly kicked off by Jutta
Schmitz of the German Embassy and Jutta
Ludwig of the German Chamber of Commerce in China, Beijing with an update on
China’s political and economic situation. Both
were quick to point out that the delegates
had chosen exactly the right time to come to
China, since green technology is one of the
key topics for China’s future with German
companies the strategic partners of choice.
Ms. Ludwig explained that the National
People’s Congress in March this year declared the new energy sector a key industry
and announced substantial investments in
the sector for the upcoming years. This will
also benefit foreign companies operating in
China, especially German companies that
have an excellent reputation as manufacturers of high technology and know-how in the
energy sector.
Ms. Schmitz also stressed the importance
of Sino-German relations in the future. She
stated that the Chinese government values
stability and will continue to rely on bilateral
relations until the EU has established itself
as the main European partner for foreign
policy questions. China is becoming a key
partner for Germany as can be seen from the
number of high ranking politicians visiting
or planning to visit China.
Continuity and stability in politics and
development clearly linked the two presentations. The Chinese government gave an
impressive demonstration of its ability to
guarantee economic stability in 2009. The
government stimulus programmes led to
continuous economic growth of more than
8% despite a worldwide economic slowdown.
After the political and economic outline, the
guests and delegates were well prepared for
the main speaker of the event, Professor Pan
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Schaeffler Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
Beijing Branch | Beijing
' 010 6515-0288
* zhuyyu@schaeffler.com
Mr. Thomas Hauck
Director North China
Schenker China Ltd. Beijing Branch
Beijing
' 010 8042-0712
* Fabian.hirsch@dbschenker.com
www.dbschenker.com
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of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
emphasised that - despite different views in
the West - the Chinese government sees the
Copenhagen Conference as a success. Even
though no legally binding result was achieved
the general consensus that carbon emissions
need to be reduced is seen as a solid foundation for further cooperation between the
different countries. He explained that China
will strive to reach its self-proclaimed climate
targets and sees green technology as a key
strategic industry for the future.
Event: Roundtable on Renewable Energy
S p e a k e r s : M r. F r i e d o l i n S t r a c k |
Coordinator Germany, Asia Pacific
Committee of German Business; Ms. Jutta
Ludwig | Executive Director, German
Chamber of Commerce in China, Beijing;
Ms. Jutta Schmitz | Head of Political
Section, German Embassy in Beijing; Prof.
Pan Jiahua | Executive Director, Chinese
Academy of Social Sciences
For full contact information and company profiles of our new and existing members please visit
www.german-company-directory.com
Mr. Christopher Hock
German Desk Coordinator
Mazars Consulting Co., Ltd.
Beijing Branch | Beijing
' 010 8518-9780
* Christopher.texier@mazars.com.cn
www.mazars.com
Mr. Gerrit Peters
Managing Director
Avantgarde Consulting (Shanghai) Co.
Ltd. Beijing Branch | Beijing
' 010 5979-5550 ext. 839
* gerrit.peters@avantgarde.cn
www.avantgarde.cn
Mr. Richard van Kasteel
Head of Engineering
Siemens Ltd. China | Beijing
' 010 134 6638-9376
* Richard.van_kasteel@siemens.com
Mr. Edouard Schmitt zur Hoehe
Managing Partner
Schmitt zur Hoehe & Ferrante
Beijing
' 010 6400-2173
* edouard@sflaw.cn
Mr. Ralf Koch
General Manager
Sahm Glass Products (China) Co., Ltd
' +49 163 3318-851
* ralf.koch@sahm.de
Mr. Rudiger Nagel
General Manager
Viessmann Solar Energy Thermocollector Dachang Co., Ltd | Dachang
' 0316 7811-002
* nagR@viessmann.com
www.viessmann.cn
Mr. Klaus Schmuck
General Manager
MPT Trading & Engineering (Beijing)
Co., Ltd. | Beijing
' 010 9446-7043
* Klaus.schmuck@mpt-gmbh.com.cn
www.mpt.de
Mr. Wang Weidong
General Manager
Vaillant (Beijing) Heating Equipment
Co., Ltd | Beijing
'
*
010 6563-0667
weidong.wang@vaillant.com
Mr. Martin Weiler
Key Account Manager China
Deutsche Steinzeug Keramik GmbH
Beijing Representative office | Beijing
' 010 5869-1901
* jeffrey.lung@dsk-asia.com
www.deutsche-steinzeug.de
Mr. Kenneth Zhang
Director
MAN Turbo Trading (Shanghai) Co.,
Ltd. Beijing Branch | Beijing
' 010 5815-6015
* Kenneth.zhang@manturo.com.cn
www.mandieselturbo.com
Dr. Zhu Enhui
CEO China
WILO China Ltd. | Beijing
' 010 5804-1699
* enhui.zhu@wilo.com.cn
www.wilo.com.cn
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TIANJIN PAGE
Fill In Correctly
Corporate Income Tax Seminar
The deadline for the 2009 annual Corporate
Income Tax (CIT) filing was 31st May 2010. To
refresh the local requirements and tax treatment of some items, the German Chamber
Tianjin jointly organised a seminar with the
European Chamber Tianjin. Experienced tax
consultants of PricewaterhouseCoopers Tianjin shared their thoughts with more than 60
participating companies.
When preparing the annual CIT return, Mr.
Kelvin Lee, Director of PwC’s China Tax &
Business Advisory Services, indicated that
one may encounter an uncertain tax position for an income and expense items like
“deemed sales” and “accrued expenses”.
This was valuable information for the participants and was further explained in detail.
The new CIT law and regulations have
introduced the concept of ‘deemed sales’.
Train to Improve
This concept evaluates whether it is deemed
that an enterprise has sold its stock, assets
and services for donation, fund raising,
advertising, promotion, staff welfare or
profit distribution. Consequently, the related
income should be recognised. Deemed sales
amounts can be included in the calculation
base when calculating the deduction cap of
relevant expenses, for example entertainment
and advertisement expenses.
Mr. Kelvin Lee stressed that, technically
speaking, consistent with PRC GAAP, CIT
should be calculated on an accrual basis. In
other words, both income recognition and
expense deduction claims should be done on
this basis. For practical ease of tax administration in Tianjin, tax authorities generally adopt
some variations in expenses deduction claims.
Accrued salary expenses and other accrued
expenses at year end are two typical exam-
Vocational training is a crucial topic and
a big challenge for German companies in
China as skilled and well trained workers
are the key factor for good quality and efficient production. Providing a platform for
exchanging experiences, exploring best practices and implementing new concepts with
German companies on site in Tianjin is the
main aim of the new working group.
Magna set up its own technical training
centre in Tianjin, where it trains tool and
die makers following the German model of
a dual system. The first group of students
started their three-year vocational training
in autumn 2009. The theoretical part will
be covered by the Sino-German Vocational
Training Centre (AFZ) in Tianjin, while the
practical skills are imparted at the company’s workshop.
Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT) has been
conducting conversion trainings for the
Airbus production line in Tianjin for more
than two years and therefore set up a new
training centre. Starting in 2010, a three-year
apprenticeship programme for aircraft construction workers and electricians is offered
in cooperation with Chinese schools to support the aviation industry in the region.
Mr. Uwe Birnbaum
General Manager, Jean Müller Electrical Systems
(Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
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Event: The Local Practice of Annual CIT
Filing in Tianjin
Speakers: Mr. Kelvin Lee | Director, Tax &
Business Advisory Services; Mr. Wang Zhanjun | Manager of Tax; Mr. Li Ying | Manager of Tax, all PricewaterhouseCoopers
Vocational Training Meeting
As a result of a survey conducted by the German Chamber Tianjin among German manufacturing companies in Tianjin, the working
group ‘Vocational Training’ was set up in
March 2010. The first meeting of the group
was framed by a visit to the well-established
training centres of Magna Technology and
Tooling Systems Co. Ltd. (MTTS-Tianjin)
and Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT). The
purpose was to familianse the working group
members with some of the facilities that German and other foreign companies have already established in Tianjin and to learn more
about the current activities and involvement
as a basis for further discussion.
The Tianjin Board: Zhong Wanli, Uwe Birnbaum, Jutta
Ludwig, Christoph Kaiser and Martin Miller (from left)
ples. For accrued salary expenses, it is not
allowed for CIT deduction unless it was paid
by the end of January 2010. For other accrued
expenses, some state tax authorities such as
TEDA are unlikely to allow CIT deduction
claims for other accrued expenses at year end.
Meanwhile, some other state tax authorities
such as the Airport Bonded Zone may allow
CIT deduction claims if such accrued expenses
were paid by the first quarter of 2010.
Going forward, follow up meetings will be
organised every two to three months to discuss topics such as recruitment, employee
retention, salary structures and safety at
work.
Event: Working Group Vocational Training
Kick-off Meeting
NEW MEMBERS
TIANJIN
Mr. Marcus Kersting
General Manager
Stiebel Eltron (Tianjin) Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
Tianjin
' 022 8396-2077
* marcus.kersting@ste-tianjin.com
www.stiebel-eltron.com
Mr. Scott Walton
General Manager
Radisson Plaza Hotel Tianjin
Tianjing
' 022 2457-8888
* ralf.koch@sahm.de
Mr. Christoph Kaiser
Mr. Martin Miller
General Manager, Turck (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.
General Manager, Commerzbank AG, Tianjin Branch
Ms. Jutta Ludwig
Mr. Zhong Wanli
Delegate and Chief Representative, Delegation of
General Manager, Würth (Tianjin) International Trading
German Industry & Commerce, Beijing
Co., Ltd.
MEET THE MEMBER
What is your personal and business
background?
I am originally from Bonn, Germany. I graduated in electrical engineering and business
administration. Additionally, I am a certified
quality assurance engineer. In early 1995 I
moved from Bonn to Shanghai to help setup
WaiGaoQiao, a company in Shanghai’s
electrical industry - we were one of the first
companies over there at the time. I dealt with
the logistics, order handling and IT, and later
took over sales as well. After six years in
China, I moved to Bangkok for two years and
then returned to China at the end of 2002.
Thus, I have now been in Asia for 15 years.
When did your company settle in
China and what are its main activities?
Jean Mueller Shanghai was established in
2003. In 2009, I handed over the daily business and moved over to Tianjin to set up a
JV. Next year, an additional WFOE in Tianjin
will start operation. Jean Mueller is still experiencing rapid growth in China.
Why did your company choose to locate in Tianjin?
Mainly because our JV partner is a Tianjinbased company, but we also strive to participate in the steady growth of the Tianjin area.
The development is quite similar to the one
I experienced in 1995 in Shanghai Pudong.
www.china.ahk.de
The new WFOE will be located in Tianjin as
well. This enables us to generate synergies
between the management and the administration and operational business.
What are your experiences with your
Chinese Joint Venture partner?
From the legal point of view, restrictions for
foreign companies in our industry are nearly
completely lifted. In most cases, joint-venture
partnerships are not really necessary anymore. Nowadays a partnership can be freely
decided by the involved parties, and at the
same time Chinese management methods
and performances have experienced huge
improvements. Success mainly depends on
clear and honest communication and trust.
We have been successful in this so far.
From your experience, what problems
do German investors in China encounter most frequently?
German investors often enter China with
wrong expectations, mainly because of lack
of knowledge due to insufficient preparation
work and communication difficulties. Understanding cultural differences is essential.
What would you recommend newcomers to Tianjin to do first?
Get in touch with people already working
in Tianjin. Exchange ideas and support each
Uwe Birnbaum
Company: Jean Müller GmbH
Job Title: GM Jean Müller (Tianjin);
DGM Jean Mueller (Shanghai)
Year of Foundation: 1897
HQ: Eltville, Germany
Main Business: low voltage fuse switch
gears, cable distribution cabinets
Number of Employees:
450 in Germany, 80 in China
other. Learning from the experiences of others is always beneficial. Expatriates are still
necessary to grant business success in China
- not because they fulfill the daily tasks better, but rather because they act as an interface between the countries and cultures.
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BEIJING AROUND TOWN
Rechenberg Fashion Show
25th April 2010 | Opposite House at Sanlitun
Rechenberg couture celebrated their collection of clothes for
Spring-Summer 2010. More than 150 invited guests attended
the show and enjoyed the new collection highlighted by light
and refreshing clothes that are expressed in uncomplicated yet
deceptively artful styles.
Joint Ceremony for
Goethe Language Center and
PASCH Schools Tianjin
15th April 2010 | Tianjin Foreign Language University
The unveiling ceremony marks the first anniversary of the Goethe
Language Center Tianjin and plaque handover to two Tianjin PASCH schools. Engaged in the promotion of German language abilities to adults and students, both initiatives are warmly supported
by German Embassy and Tianjin Education Commission. Festive
speeches and acts were followed by plaque fastening and visitation of the Goethe Language Center before a hearty gathering at
the German Brauhaus restaurant for food, chat and exchange.
Handover
3rd March 2010 | GCC l Beijing Office
Ever y year, the GCC l Beijing gets together to build
gingerbread houses that are then sold for charity at the annual
Christmas Bazaar. Steffi Schluechter-Siewert with her 11-day
old son (left) and Henny Blatt (middle) were presented with the
sum of the “Hexenhäuschen” Sale by Executive Director Jutta
Ludwig (right).
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TIANJIN AROUND TOWN
Chamber Dinner
27th April 2010 | Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa
Center
Bavarian Minister-President Horst Seehofer opened with a keynote
on Bavaria’s rise as a innovation centre and learnings for German companies in China, followed by an engaging expert panel
discussion and plenty of networking over an elegant supper.
www.china.ahk.de
Picture Books Exhibited
16th-25th April | China Central Academy of Fine Arts
The CAFA hosted two successional exhibitions. ‘Contemporary
Picture Book Illustration in Germany’, a travelling exhibition jointly
organised by the Troisdorf Museum of Picture Books and the
Goethe Institute featured internationally renowned artists as well
as emerging illustrators. ‘Growing up with Kirsten Boie’ displayed
works of one of Germany’s most popular authors of children and
youth books.
BIO in Concert
From Left: Conductor Gabriele
Eisenlohr, Hua Yinghong and
Stephan Brandel
20th March 2010 | Royal Music Hall in Beijing
The Beijing International Orchestra gave their Spring Concert
with an eclectic and delightful programme spanning from C.M.
von Webers Freischütz-Ouverture and J. Strauss ‘Blue Danube’
to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and some salon music of the
1960’s.
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GCC BOARD
Managing Director Greater China
Mr. Arved von zur Mühlen*
Chairman
SGL Carbon Far East Ltd.
Managing Director
Dr. Günter Hermann
Vice Chairman
Deutsche Bank (China) Co., Ltd.
Director – Head of Corporate
Banking and Coverage, MNC
Mr. Andreas Odrian
Treasurer
German Chamber Shanghai
Executive Director
Commerce Shanghai
Mr. Manfred Rothgänger*
Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Ltd.
Partner and Head of GBC China
Mr. Titus Freiherr von dem Bongart
Vossloh Fastening Systems (China)
Co., Ltd.
CEO
Mr. Thomas Dorn
Setting Foot in Suzhou
Chamber Meeting Suzhou
In China, it is particularly important to build
networks and exchange information, ideas
and experiences on a regular basis. Therefore,
a Chamber Board in Suzhou has been founded
to further develop the relationship between
German companies in Suzhou and the
German Chamber of Commerce in China. The
inaugural Chamber meeting in early March
offered a platform to discuss decisions and
exchange opinions between companies.
Mr. Roland Karczewski (TENTE Casters) and
Mr. Fritz Klaiber (BWF Profiles Wuxi)
The newly founded Chamber Board Suzhou
is made up of the following members:
Ms. Bettina Schön-Behanzin
Wittur Elevator Components, Chairman of
the Board
Mr. Manfred Rothgänger
German Chamber of Commerce in China
Shanghai, Executive Director
l
Mr. Manfred Bentz
Bosch Automotive Products, Board Member
Mr. Georg Hofäcker
PWO High Tech Metal Components, Board
Member
Mr. Thomas Koller
Voith Paper System Business Asia, Board
Member
The German Chamber’s efforts to show a
permanent presence in Suzhou have been
positively noticed by DUSA, a network of
German companies founded in 2002.
Dr. Gerd Fehlauer (VIA optronics)
Event: Chamber Meeting Suzhou: Kick-Off
Event
Speakers: Ms. Bettina Schön-Behanzin
Managing Director, Wittur Elevator
Components (Suzhou) Co. Ltd; Mr. Helmut
Schmidtke | Visa Chairman, DUSA
European Association Suzhou
Chair: Mr. Manfred Rothgänger | Delegate
& Chief Representative, Delegation of
German Industry & Commerce in Shanghai
Nokia Siemens Networks (Shanghai)
Ltd.
President & CEO
SHANGHAI
Dr. Fan Zhijian
POLYMAX (Shanghai) Trading Co.,
Ltd.
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Ulrich Mäder
Management Engineers China Ltd.
Managing Director
Ms. Brigitte Wolff
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The new Chamber Board Suzhou (left to right): Mr. Manfred Rothgänger, Mr. Georg Hofäcker, Ms. Bettina
Schön-Behanzin, Mr. Thomas Koller, Mr. Manfred Bentz
www.china.ahk.de
Meet Your Future Employees
4th Sino-German Job Fair
30 students from the AHK-Chien Shiung Vocational Training Centre in Taicang joined the 4th Sino-German Job Fair. The
soon-to-be certified apprentices of the AHK Shanghai will write the final exam of their three-year vocational training this
summer. The programme trains apprentices in Tool-Making and Mechatronics and is based on the German dual education
standard. It is thus tailored to the needs of German companies in China and allows apprentices to combine theory in the
classroom with practical skills gained at the workplace of participating companies.
Consul Mr. Thomas Prinz opening the Fair
Event: 4th Sino-German Job Fair - Where German Companies Meet
Their Future Employees
Date: 16th–17th March 2010
The German Chamber of Commerce and German Industry & Commerce
Greater China | Shanghai (GIC), and the German Centre Shanghai jointly hosted their annual Job Fair – and over 1,000 participants followed the
call. Extending over two days, both students and professionals spoke
with 45 exhibiting German companies in order to find their dream job
out of over 250 posted job offers.
The job fair was again supported by the Sino-German University of
Applied Sciences (CDHAW) of Tongji University, Shanghai-Hamburg
College of University of Shanghai for Science & Technology (USST) and
Sino-German College of East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), which all provide their students with a curriculum featuring a strong German background and practical training.
In welcoming students of the partner universities on the first day, German Centre’s Christian Sommer and GIC’s Bernd Reitmeier encouraged them to use this opportunity to build up first-hand contacts to
the German industry in China for future employment opportunities.
Economic Affairs Consul Mr. Thomas Prinz from the Consulate General
in Shanghai further emphasised that German companies are dependant
on the cooperation and assistance of both students and professionals.
They create crucial links between German companies and their Chinese
partners and customers. Vice versa, he stressed that employees can gain
from German companies’ technical expertise and professionalism: “It’s a
symbiosis, or literally speaking, a win-win situation for all sides.”
With a new participation record of exhibiting companies, the 4th SinoGerman Job Fair demonstrated the necessity to find skilled and qualified
employees in an economy that is emerging from an undoubtedly difficult environment. The overall feedback from the exhibitors has been very
positive and some have already expressed their intention to participate
in a second Job Fair in autumn 2010.
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以德国最先进的技术服务于中国和亚洲
EWM WELDING TECHNOLOGY MADE IN CHINA
GERMAN STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY FOR CHINA AND ASIA
手弧焊
MMA welding
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TIG welding
伊达高科焊接 (昆山)有限公司
EWM Kunshan, China
熔化极气体保护焊
MIG/MAG welding
等离子焊
PLASMA welding
伊达高科焊接德国总部
EWM Mündersbach, Germany
EWM HIGHTEC WELDING (Kunshan) Ltd.
10 Yuanshan Road,
Kunshan New & High-Tech Industry Development Zone,
Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215300 P.R.China
伊达高科焊接(昆山)有限公司
江苏省昆山市昆山高新技术产业开发区圆山路10号
邮编: 215300
Phone: +86(0) 512 57867188
Fax: +86(0)512 57867182
www.ewm.cn · info@ewm.cn
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China vs. India in the Outsourcing Contest
Workshop Tax, Finance and Law
China has evolved from being perceived as
a global workbench to an emerging technology hub. As the country continues to
develop, many organisations are setting up
office in internationally recognised cities
like Shanghai. However, the costs of business operations in booming cities is increasing and there are many legalities, risks and
considerations to assess before entering the
outsourcing market; therefore, speaker Mr.
Alan Fung of KPMG Advisory came to share
his expertise in outsourcing in China.
Many countries are now competing for
outsourcing business and China is narrowing the gap between itself and the leading
outsourcing nation, India. India is currently
the most popular outsourcing country, but
organisations complain about the poor infrastructure, where China has an advantage.
Some impressive figures arose as the speaker
explained the 1,000-100-10 outsourcing project. China targeted 1,000 service providers,
100 of which are top international companies, and aimed to have ten governmentdesignated cities to facilitate their outsourc-
ing activities in China. This goal was to be
reached by the year 2012, however today
there are over 9,000 service providers, 400 of
which are top international companies, and
21 government-designated cities. The goals
have already been surpassed.
Such an explosive growth rate can be attributed to China’s large talent pool, low costs,
good infrastructure and large domestic
market. Yet risks must always be factored
as the counterpart of any business plan. The
speaker noted that many risks can be avoided at the individual level; however, the government is more difficult to impede, as they
enforce laws such as encryption restrictions
and are known for shifting amendments and
regulatory matters.
China is anticipating fast growth with a market size of USD 24bn in 2012. The government realises the potential economic benefits
of international outsourcing business and is
trying to help facilitate expansion. For companies considering outsourcing in China, the
speaker outlined a three-phase approach to
help establish a presence. Firstly providing
Speaker Mr. Alan Fung (KPMG) on China’s
emergence as an outsourcing hotspot
services to MNCs globally, then to Chinese
operations of MNCs and finally to local enterprises in China.
Event: Outsourcing in China
Speaker: Mr. Alan Fung | Partner, Performance & Technology, KPMG Advisory
(China) Ltd
Chair: Mr. Titus Freiherr von dem Bongart |
Partner, Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Ltd.
China and Germany Plan for
Sustainability Workshop Environmental Protection
Over the past 25 years, Sino-German
cooperation has evolved from focusing on
poverty alleviation to climate change. The
GTZ, a state-owned consulting company, has
assisted China’s transition process through
technical cooperation and advisory services
to major Chinese ministries and institutions.
The presentation highlighted competence
areas including environmental policy,
energy management, renewable energies,
sustainable urban development and - last
but not least - climate.
Introducing the first field of projects, speaker
Dr. Müller provided an overview of the
CWPP- Wind Power (Training & Research)
Project, the Wind Environment Research and
Training Project and other related initiatives.
The number and capacity of these ongoing
projects will improve the technical capacity
of private and state-owned institutions to
implement and operate wind power.
The Optimisation of Biomass Utilisation
Programme improves the technical standard
and the operational performance of
medium- and large-scale biogas plants that
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produce energy from biomass. Thanks to the
Sino-German Climate Protection and Electric
Vehicles programmes, the decision makers
in relevant Chinese ministries, institutions
and think tanks have access to conceptual
and technical strategies, which disseminate
EV application for Green House Gases
emission reduction in China. The Energy
Efficiency in Existing Buildings programme
also disseminates proven standards and
procedures for energy efficient retrofitting
within existing residential buildings by
the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural
Development for Northern China. This has
resulted in improved urban rehabilitation
and resource-efficient management due to
sustainable urban development in selected
Chinese cities.
The energy policy of key institutions in
the energy sector at the national and subnational level is guided by the aim to achieve
sustainability. Some measures to increase
resource and energy efficiency in China have
already been successfully implemented.
Speaker Dr. Sven-Uwe Müller outlining the GTZ’s
inititatives towards environmental sustainability in
China
Event: Current and future projects of GTZ
China
Speaker: Dr. Sven-Uwe Müller | Programme
Director Renewable Energies China, German
Development Cooperation (GTZ)
Chair: Ms. Magali Menant | Manager,
econet china; Mr. Daniel Tweer | Business
Development Manager, REMONDIS
A Competitive Drive
Workshop Automotive
“Size is not everything in this world,” remarked speaker Dr. Stephan Weng of Bosch in
his opening. Even large companies like Bosch
have been jeopardised due to the economic
downturn. Dr. Weng explained his role in the
Electrical Drivers department as dealing with
“components you usually don’t see and typically don’t like” – considering when you go to
use your windshield wipers you are already
in a bad mood because it is raining and you
cannot see anything; regardless, the components are equally necessary.
His company’s main Asian production facility resides in Changsha, which currently has
one of the highest growth rates in China. The
booming automotive industry in Changsha
is partly resulting from a strong link to government, but Dr. Weng emphasised increasing competition and consumer price expectations as continuous drivers provoking the
company to stay ahead of the game. The staff
at Bosch are constantly asking themselves,
who will survive in this market? Currently
only a fraction of profits are related to GDP
growth and the rest is from substitutions, so
if the government ceases their subsidies, will
the market see another drop?
The fact that purchasing a vehicle in China is
still considered a spectacular event suggests
that future trends will involve an inland
market. Questions for key success factors include how to react to high fluctuations, how
to adapt to strong growth rates, what consequences will occur if the stimulus package is
terminated and is the outlook for 2016 with
21mn vehicles reliable?
Many factors were attributed to Bosch’s
success in the China market, however experience with local and international competitors, application and project development,
management offerings, joint development
of functions, ability to solve problems and
quality assurance give the German global
player a competitive advantage. The combination of these factors propelled the family
business from Swabia to become a leader in
China’s automotive market and the world’s
largest supplier of automobile components.
Speaker Mr. Alan Fung (KPMG) on China’s
emergence as an outsourcing hotspot
Speaker Dr. Stephan Weng giving insight on Bosch’s
success drivers in China
Event: Success Factors in a Price Competitive
Market
Speaker: Dr. Stephan Weng | Senior Vice
President Sales, Product Management Asia/
Pacific Electrical Drives, Robert Bosch (China)
Investment Ltd.
Chair: Dr. Marcus Hoffmann | Principal, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants (Shanghai)
Cultural Revolution in the Banking System
The allocation of credits is currently causing
heated and emotional debates in Germany
and abroad. Therefore, Mr. Markus Beumer
from Commerzbank flew in for a discussion
to better inform German companies residing
in China about the issue. He first identified the different segments of an SME-bank
(‘Mittelstandsbank’) with strong ties to Germany and client revenues typically ranging
between EUR 2.5 and 500mn per annum.
Reaching back to the early nineties, Mr.
Beumer explained that governments and
banks have accepted a global debt. The economic structure and large amount of bonded
capital favoured such a situation. For this
reason, a global recovery will take longer.
Economic differences are undoubtedly apparent in western and Asian countries, making Germany and China difficult to compare.
However, China is currently showing investment interest in Germany and provides an
extensive outlet market to help further German business relations. In order to fully take
advantage of this situation, Germany must
recognise its particularly inflexible market
and allow its middle-sized businesses to
establish a more stable position towards
China. This shows the importance of inter-
Workshop Controlling
nationalisation in times of crisis – especially
for German SMEs.
Mr. Beumer pointed out that from a macroeconomic point of view there is no credit
crunch. To avoid any kind of financial
danger in the future, this status has to be
preserved. Thus, his bank established a sustainable business analysis that focuses on a
sophisticated single business. It is necessary
to have more strategic conversations and to
focus on the single-business model, which
will surely endure many challenges. However, through this analysis one can see a more
detailed picture and make more sustainable
decisions. In short, the bank structures have
to be changed so that the ‘easy’ allocation of
credits will no longer exist.
Speaker Mr. Markus Beumer (Commerzbank)
providing the answer
Event: Kreditversorgung fuer den Deutschen
Mittelstand
Speaker: Mr. Markus Beumer | Member of
the Management Board, Commerzbank AG
Mr. Hartmut Oertel (Deutsche Leasing) raising a
question
Chair: Mr. Ralph Dreher | Senior Manager,
PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultants (Shenzhen) Ltd. Shanghai Branch
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Maximum Living in Minimal Space —
Chamber Meeting March
the surrounding areas of the cities Beijing,
Tianjin and Tangshan; in the Yangtze
Delta, Shanghai, Nanjing and Hangzhou
enclose 30mn; and over 25mn people live
in the Pearl River Delta region. Together,
these three ‘megacities’ account for 80% of
China’s Gross Domestic Product, 90% of its
industrial production and 95% of all exports.
Mr. Seoul Min (NxtAsia Consulting) raising a question
Speaker Mr. Thomas Awe
(Konrad-Adenauer Foundation)
A timely topic and highly eloquent speaker
delighted some 160 members and friends
of the German Chamber during an evening
of shared visions, cultural impressions and
some historic flashbacks of Shanghai and its
sister metropoles across the Asian continent.
Keynote Speaker Thomas Awe from the
Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation kept listeners
wide awake with his powerful rhetoric
and numerous literary references. Pure
enjoyment of his verbal talent was written
on many faces, in a city were bi- and trilingual language-hopping in short factual
exchange is more often the norm.
town developments. During the colonial
age, various foreign groups influenced the
urban centres of China. Later, the urban
gravitational centres of China shifted
from the Pearl River Delta to the Yangtze
Delta. Average-sized cities, large cities and
megapoles were, are, and always will remain
stations of the transnational economy and
junctions of cultural exchange and mutual
influence. On one side, megapole centres
transform in the process of their formation
into a flowing reality. On the other side,
anonymisation of interrelations embellish
the pictures of today’s megacities.
Asia is an area that highly contrasts western
lifestyles with a tremendous variety of
influential factors and controls on cities and
Megapolisation in China can be witnessed
especially in three densely populated
urban areas: Nearly 40mn people live in
Going Global, Contract Local
The type of labour contract one must acquire
in China is dependant on which of three seg-
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Up until the beginning of the 20th century,
Shanghai had become the largest industrial
centre of China. The city grew from a small
fishing village to the Boomtown of China.
Suzhou Special
ments the worker is categorised under. The
first segment is for Chinese citizens who are
hired within the Chinese market. The second
is for expatriates who are hired while residing in China; and the third segment is for
those holding a dispatched contract that is
transferred into a local contract. To reduce
costs as well as administration efforts, there
is currently a trend to issue local labour contracts to foreign employees.
Working in China means dealing with a
labour contract. Therefore, a recent edition
of the Suzhou Special series with two legal
experts from Shanghai involved discussion of
specific details regarding Chinese labour contracts and complications that typically arise.
At the same time the entire region is
seized by a culture of unrest. Living so
close together, the inhabitants of different
regions have to face continual comparison.
Shanghai represents a kind of prototype
of this new development. Beyond that,
however are different characteristics that can
be deduced from the history of the city. The
life in Shanghai and other centres of dense
development along the east coast resemble
a constant migration between tradition and
alienation, search for peace and confidence,
re t re a t a n d s p e e d , a u t h e n t i c i t y a n d
multiple roles. Particularly, the ambitious
young generation in Shanghai experiences
oppressing uncertainty, permanent pressure,
strenuous competition and latent general
disorientation despite a strong collective
identity.
Aside from the complications around worker
categorisation, there are several other issues
to be aware of. An expatriate employee will
typically claim salary from his or her Chinese
contract from the Chinese entity. If this person
then returns to his or her home country, he or
she may request that a portion of the salary is
issued to a German bank account. The banks
in Germany are already aware of this issue
and offer support to simplify the process.
Another concern pertains to dismissal protection. In China, there is a shorter time
frame for dismissal notice without defined
reasoning. Hence, expatriates should hedge
in their home country. Vacation and holidays are also a matter to be discussed, so the
employer and employee can reach a mutual
agreement.
Event: Der Trend zu lokalen Arbeitsverträgen
Date: 23rd March 2010
Speakers: Dr. Iris Duchetsmann and Mr.
Felix Hess | Salans LLP
Chair: Mr. Sebastian Wegener | Regional
Manager Jiangsu & Zhejiang Provinces,
German Chamber of Commerce in China l
Shanghai
—
Megacities in China
From Shanghai culture and counter-revolutionary movements
proceeded groups of communism cadres, and hatred of all western
values. Now, only a few decades later, Shanghai offers China a
window to the world, hosting the World Expo 2010. The goal of
hosting this mega event is to emit a polished image of the city and
its inhabitants. No other city than Shanghai could be more suited
for strategic productions, story telling and political advertising
management than this place of ritualistic self-invention.
From left: Mr. Ma Zhichao and Ms. Britta Buschfeld (both GIC Training Department)
with Mr. Holger Berg and Mr. Oliver Pape (both Lufthansa Technical Training)
Mr. Hans Käfler (Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung) and Mr. Martin Tjan (Eunacon HR)
From left: Ms. Manuela Blochwitz (Deloitte), Mr. Torsten Stelter and Ms. Andrea
Riedmann (KPMG)
Event: Chinas „Mega-Cities“ - Politische De-Zentralisierung und PoliZentralisierung vor dem Hintergrund der EXPO
Speaker: Mr. Thomas Awe | Director of the Shanghai Office of
Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation
Chair: Mr. Thomas Dorn | Member of the Board and Treasurer, GCC ·
Shanghai & CEO, Vossloh Fastening Systems (China) Co. Ltd.
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Unions on the Rise
7th Kunshan Roundtable
is also quite different from those in Germany,
as an upcoming study by the Foundation on
Industrial Relations in China, South Korea
and Germany will further examine.
Dr. Rudolf Traub-Merz
The Kunshan Roundtable is traditionally
held at the premises of a local member company. This time, Hengst Filter Systems Kunshan, opened its doors to host the gathering,
followed by a tour of its modern plant. The
presentation of guest speaker Dr. Rudolf
Traub-Merz of Friedrich-Ebert Foundation
touched on a timely and often sensitive
topic. Unions are considered an important
order and peacemaking body by the Central
Government, but definitions and rules are
often fluid. The function of a union in China
In China, each company with more than 25
employees can make the decision whether
to become unionised on an individual basis. The company can either be unionised
through an agreement between the management and the district-level union body, or
through a union agreement of at least 25
workers, as in the case of Wal-Mart. In order
to become legal, the company-internal union
must be confirmed by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) that also
communicate between a company and its
employees during a strike.
The speaker explained that an increasing
number of local Chinese companies have
become unionised; however, only one out
of the twelve companies participating in the
Growth Lets Standards Slip
Host Joachim Zwicky suitably welcomed the
event participants to the Taicang Special, held
in the Weiss-Voetsch Taicang factory. The strong
turnout of over 30 attendees suggested that the
evening’s topic is – unfortunately – still an evergreen, in spite of the fact that a similar workshop was held a year earlier. Rainer Burkardt of
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey and Ben Wootliff
of Control Risks Group, teamed up this time to
present both theoretical and practical considerations of business corruption in China.
The panellists presented findings and analysed
data from the recent BRIBEline China Report,
an economic crime survey that showed a
spread of corruption across all developing
countries. China ranked top of the list. Many
graphs followed this statement looking into circumstances, frequency, form of requests as well
as the nature and amount of bribes.
Violating China’s corruption laws results in
monetary fines up to RMB 200,000, but the
gains from the arrangement are also relinquished and the persons responsible may be
criminally charged. The criminal law differentiates between those who are committing bribery, those who are using others to bribe, those
who are using other entities to bribe and those
who are connected or disconnected from the
state. There are not many loopholes to manoeuvre through in this area.
Both speakers strongly suggested proactive
corruption prevention and provided many tips
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workshop had an established union. Many
local firms in China experience strikes and
an estimated 120,000-150,000 non-violent
conflicts, in which both the company and
employee standpoints are often unclear. In
this case a union is established at a cost of 2%
of the company’s aggregate wages, to manage law enforcement and monitor the situation to help settle the strike.
Event: Gewerkschaften
Speaker: Dr. Rudolf Traub-Merz | Resident
Representative Shanghai, Friedrich-EbertStiftung
Chair: Mr. Sebastian Wegener | Regional
Manager Jiangsu & Zhejiang Province,
l Shanghai
Taicang Special
and tools to do so. To put the situation into perspective, the speakers identified environmental
considerations that make corruption tricky in
the Chinese culture. The Chinese environment
provides ample opportunities, encouragement
and justification for corruption. This is spurred
by the striving to become rich quickly and the
fast paced development that often allows doing
so. Although laws can change quickly to adapt
to the new business conditions, individual behaviour cannot.
Multinational companies have only added to
the risk of facilitating corruption as they tend
to let their standards slip in China. Managers
are sent here to help their company grow, often
at the cost of downgrades in policy and training. Cultural and linguistic barriers can complicate things further. Even if local employees
understand the English language handbook
on proper corporate conduct, their perceptions
of a ‘conflict of interest’ may be completely
different. Communication processes must be
adapted to the local culture.
During the question and answer period, the
speakers identified the ‘typical profile’ of individuals engaged in corrupt activities as longtime employees who work hard and do not
take holidays. In these cases a company may be
less prone to investigate, especially because the
person typically has a close relationship with
the GM. Recent investigations have also been of
younger employees, between 25-43 years old.
Mr. Ben Wootliff
Mr. Rainer Burkardt
Event: Anti-Corruption: Facts and how to
manage the risks
Date: 31st March 2010 in Taicang and 21st
April 2010 in Suzhou
Speakers: Mr. Rainer Burkardt | Partner and Head of German Desk, Squire,
Sanders & Dempsey LLP; Mr. Ben Wootliff
Head of Corporate Enquiries, Control Risks
Group (Shanghai) Ltd.
Chairs: Mr. Sebastian Wegener | Regional
Manager Jiangsu & Zhejiang Province,
l Shanghai
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Rounding Up a Successful Visit
Roundtable “Low Carbon Development” in Nanjing
Minister Röttgen making the case for Low Carbon
Development to Xu Li, Vice Secretary General of Jiangsu
Province
On the occasion of a visit from the German
Environment Minister, Dr. Norbert Röttgen,
the German Chamber in China l Shanghai
and econet china conducted a roundtable on
Low Carbon Development in Nanjing, on
behalf of the German Federal Ministry for
the Environment and Nature Conservation
and Nuclear Safety.
F ro m t h e G e r m a n s i d e , 3 1 i n d u s t r y
representatives accompanied the Minister.
The high-rank delegation was organised
by the Asia Pacific Committee of German
Business (APA) and headed by its Chairman
of the Working Group on China, Dr.
Jürgen Heraeus. Over 50 guests invited
by the Jiangsu Development and Reform
Commission joined the discussion on the
Chinese side.
Minister Röttgen stressed the importance of
cooperation between China and Germany,
noting that know-how and experiences from
both sides could contribute to jointly solving
the global concerns over climate change.
Xu Li, Vice Secretary General of Jiangsu
Province provided an overview of the
efforts of the province towards a low carbon
development, while Mao Weiming, Director
of the Jiangsu Development and Reform
Commission, gave an insight on the industry
measures and Du Xuelun, Vice Director of
the Jiangsu Housing and Rural Construction
Committee reviewed the building sector.
In his statement, Dr. Heraeus focused on
the commitment of the German industry to
Low carbon development becoming a top priority on the Jiangsu Government’s agenda
cooperate with the Chinese. He underlined
the need for incentives, including high
energy prices, in order to promote and
gain awareness for measures leading to
energy efficiency. Dr. Martin Brudermüller,
Chairman of the Board of BASF, one of
the biggest German investors in Nanjing,
presented his insight of the potential for
energy efficiency in the building sector and
offered the support of the German industry
to develop solutions adapted to the Chinese
market.
A discussion followed, during which the
topic of energy efficient building was
covered in particular detail. Issues such as
waste management, use of renewable energy
and CDM project development were also
discussed. A number of areas of cooperation
interest were presented by both sides, while
the challenges and need for incentives in the
various fields were reiterated.
The Jiangsu government displayed a strong
interest in cooperating with the German
industry. Being an economic powerhouse
of China and home to an energy intense
industrial basis, fast urbanising Jiangsu is an
ideal lab for all low carbon efforts.
The discussion complemented a very
positive visit of Minister Röttgen in China,
where the Chinese counterparts and
partners welcomed the offered support and
cooperation. The various talks underlined
the position of China as a committed partner
to low carbon development. A cooperation
project between China and Germany has
A full room of ample cooperation potential
been discussed, under which Jiangsu would
serve as a pilot province for trials in low
carbon industry and building development.
Event: Gesprächsrunde zum Thema “Low
Carbon Development”
Speaker: Dr. Norbert Röttgen | German
Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
Date: 9th April 2010, Nanjing
Chair: Ms. Magali Menant | Head of the
Building, Energy and Environment department of German Industry and Commerce
in Shanghai
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SHANGHAI NEW MEMBERS
NEW MEMBERS
For full contact information and company profiles of our new and existing
members please visit www.german-company-directory.com
SHANGHAI
Mr. Michael Adam
General Manager
CONMATEC | Shanghai
' 021 6806-1123
* michael.adam@conmatec.com
www.conmatec.com
Mr. Thierry Behanzin
Senior BD Manager
arvato services China | Shanghai
' 021 6161-1866 ext. 5000
* thierry.behanzin@bertelsmann.com.cn
www.arvatoservices.com.cn
Mr. Rainer Burkle
Shanghai
' 021 5877-1678
* rainer.burkle@ritzcarlton.com
Mr. Ding Jinlin
Executive Director
Otto Building Materials
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd. | Shanghai
' 021 3126-8581
* ottobuilding@hotmail.com
www.ottobuilding.com
Mr. Sove Dong
General Manager
Hesmor (Shanghai)
Electronics Co. Ltd. | Shanghai
' 021 5027-6255
* sales.ap@hesmor.com
www.hesmor.de
Mr. Olivier Forges
General Manager
ALD Fortune Auto Leasing & Renting
' 021 5098-8058
* olivier.forges@aldautomotive.com
www.aldautomotive.com
Mr. Scott Freeman
CEO
IT Group | Shanghai
' 021 5131-0200
* scott.freeman@itr.cn
www.itr.cn
Dr. Fu Dechun
General Manager for Greater China
BYK Solutions (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Shanghai
' 021 3367-6300
* dechun.fu@altana.com
www.byk.com.cn
Mr. Helmut Gehnen
Managing Director
Beijing Otto Bock Orthopaedic
Industries Co. Ltd. | Shanghai
' 021 6218-2567
* fang.wang@ottobock.com.cn
www.ottobock.com.cn
Mr. Gong Yadi
Chairman & President
VAST Great Shanghai Co. Ltd.
Kunshan, Jiangsu
' 0512 5797-2500
* ygong@vastalliance.com
www.vastchina.cn
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Käfer Dial Gauges (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Shanghai
' 021 6975-8100
* tim.hauser@kaefer-dialgauges.cn
www.kaefer-messuhren.com
Mr. He Guangyi
General Manager
Xuzhou Hirschmann Electronics Co. Ltd.
Xuzhou, Jiangsu
' 0516 8788-5765
* heguangyi@hirschmann-js.com
www.hirschmann-js.com
Mr. Christian Heid
Business Transfer Manager
SWF Hoist (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Shanghai
' 021 3652-8282
* christian.heid@swf-hoist.com.cn
www.swf-hoist.com.cn
Dr. Rolf Hupke
CEO
Analogic Medical Equipment
' 021 3823-0999
* rhupke@analogic.com
www.analogic.com
Mr. Steve Hwang
Assistant to GM
IMS Gear (Taicang) Co. Ltd.
Taicang, Jiangsu
' 0512 5337-8500
* steve.hwang@imsgear.com
www.imsgear.com
Mr. Roger Kleffmann
Chief Representative
Erwin Junker Maschinenfabrik GmbH
Shanghai Representative Office
Shanghai
' 021 6380 6911/ 22 / 33
* info@junker.com.cn
www.junker.com.cn
Mr. Eberhard Lach
General Manager
Yangtze Delta Manufacturing
Co. Ltd. Hangzhou
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
' 0571 2813-3333
* eberhard.lach@yangtze-delta.com
www.yangtze-delta.com
Dr. Peter Lampl
Managing Director
Lampl Business Center Shanghai
Shanghai
' 021 6171-7200
* office@lampl.sh.cn
www.lampl.sh.cn
Prof. Dr. Claudius Marx
CEO
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Hochrhein-Bodensee
Konstanz, Germany
' +49 7531 2860-218
* claudius.marx@konstanz.ihk.de
www.konstanz.ihk.de
Mr. Hai Lei
Manager, Principal
Schunk General Carbon (Guangzhou) Co.
Ltd. | Shanghai Branch | Shanghai
' 021 6230-9722
* lloyd_hai@schunkchina.com
www.schunk-group.com
Ms. Sarah Mosig
General Manager
CWS-boco (Shanghai) Laundry
and Hygiene Service Co. Ltd.
Haniel Group China Office | Shanghai
' 021 3313-0767
* info@cws-boco.cn
www.cws-boco.cn
Mr. Tim Hauser
Sales Manager Asia
Ms. Anika Nebe
Marketing Manager
June - July 2010
Adbeco Asia Shanghai Ltd. /
De Nerée Corporate Services Ltd.
Shanghai
' 021 6321-1117
* anika@dntw.com.hk
www.adbeco.com
Mr. Stefan Peters
Representative
Graf von Westphalen Shanghai
Representative Office | Shanghai
' 021 6322-3131
* stefan.peters@
sh.grafvonwestphalen.com
www.grafvonwestphalen.com
Mr. Michael Pocsatko
CEO
EPCOS (Shanghai) Ltd. | Shanghai
' 021 2219-1500
* michael.pocsatko@epcos.com
www.epcos.com
Dr. Qian Min
General Manager
Budenheim Fine Chemicals
' 021 6712-0938
* wzhu@budenheim.cn
www.budenheim.com
Ms. Kirsten Raynal
Shanghai
' 021 3226-0702/ 0703 ext. 105
* kirsten.raynal@pibb.com.cn
Ms. Laura Lajmanovich Romero
Shanghai
' 021 6886-6598 ext. 1022
* lauralajmanovich@junzejun.com
Mr. Gerald Rosendahl
Senior Vice President
ARAMARK Service Industries
(China) Co. Ltd. | Shanghai
' 021 6630-6000
* gerald.rosendahl@aramark.de
www.aramark.com
Mr. Albert Sadoine
General Manager
RENA Höllmüller Trading (Shanghai) Co.
Ltd. | Suzhou, Jiangsu
' 0512 8818-5151
* albert.sadoine@rena.com
www.rena.com
Ms. Claudia Schifferdecker
Specialist in Orthodontics French Dental
Clinic | Shanghai
' 021 5169-9696
* thefrenchdentalclinic@gmail.com
www.frenchdentalclinic.cn
Mr. Thorben Schröder
Office Manager
VIEROL Shanghai Rep. Office
Shanghai
' 021 2898-6547
* schroeder@vierol.de
www.vierol.de
Mr. Shen Kelei
Senior Director
Harman International (Shanghai)
Management Co. Ltd. | Shanghai
' 021 2306-0180
* wendy.fu@harman.com
www.harman.com
Mr. Matthias Spring
Search Director
Stanton Chase International | Shanghai
' 021 6145-8407
* m.spring@stantonchase.com
www.stantonchase.com
Mr. Alexander Surhoff
Shanghai
' 139 1859-6153
* a.surhoff@web.de
Mr. Thomas Unger
General Manager
Three Tigerz Trading Solutions Co. Ltd.
Ningbo, Zhejiang
' 0574 8696-5692
* thomas.unger@3tigerz.com
www.3tigerz.com
Mr. Kai Wagner
Vice General Manager
New Continent International
Engineering Project Management Co. Ltd.
Suzhou, Jiangsu
' 0512 6706-2911/ 2827
* info-suzhou@xdl-china.com
www.xdl-china.com
Dr. Karl Waldkirch
CEO
ASC – Asia Success Company Neustadt/
Weinstr. | Germany
' +49 6321 96899-80
* info@asc-waldkirch.de
www.asc-waldkirch.de
Ms. Xiang Jie
General Manager
Shanghai
' 021 6095-7801
* jie.xiang@shanghai-brose-em.com
Dr. Yang Dazhong
Managing Director
NETZSCH Scientific Instruments
Trading (Shanghai) Ltd. | Shanghai
' 021 5866-3128
* dazhong.yang@netzsch.com
www.netzsch.cn
Ms. Frances Yao
Representative
BRAINFORCE Interim Management
International (China Representative Office)
Shanghai
' 021 6270-2222 ext. 2221
* frances.yao@brainforce-ag.com
www.brainforce-ag.com
Dr. Zhang Jiansan
General Manager
Passavant-Geiger Envirotech Co. Ltd.
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
' 0571 8669-8098
* jiansan.zhang@
passavant-roediger.de
www.passavant-geiger.cn
Mr. Zhang Ning
Legal Representative
HOERBIGER Valves
(Changzhou) Co. Ltd.
Changzhou, Jiangsu
' 0519 8560-6638
* hoeva.office@hoerbiger.com
www.hoerbiger.com
Ms. Zhao Xingshu
General Manager
Detang Germany Business
Consulting Shanghai Co. Ltd.
Shanghai
' 021 6163-2960
* zhao@bmpr.de
www.bmpr.de
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Book Reading
17th March 2010 | Luther Attorneys Pudong office
Steffi Schmitt, author and current resident of Hanoi, gave an
entertaining impression of her new book about her old home:
‘Shanghai-Promenade – Spaziergänge zwischen den Zeiten’.
Visitors engaged in a detailed rendition of new chapters and absorbed personal recommendations for ten different strolls through
Shanghai.
Happy Hour(s)
19th March 2010 | Hofbräuhaus Pudong
The ‘Spring Fever’ theme paired with the ‘Pay-what-you-Want’
concept was a perfect fit for the 250 guests, who came to enjoy
fresh draft beer, sparkling wine and a delicious barbecue including a suckling pig. The last guests cleared out around 2.00am
whistling German classics.
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Expo Preview Visit
27th March 2010 | Shanghai Expo Site Pudong
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before the official
opening in May. Mr. Albrecht Clauss, Senior
Project Manager from NÜSSLI AG, led the groups through the
German and Swiss Pavilions.
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Walking Tour Shanghai
31st March 2010 | Yang Pu district
Anne Warr, author and architect, lead a small group of expats
through the Yang Pu district in north-eastern Shanghai. While
exploring the town hall, library, aviation museum, old stadium
and hospital she shared personal experiences and knowledge of
urban Chinese planning.
Meet the Candidates @
Deutscher Stammtisch
13th April 2010 | Paulaner Brauhaus Fenyang Lu
Whether the record of 76 participants came to drill the board
member candidates, stock up on some German calories, or simply
enjoy the company remained open. Needless to say, a good time
was had by all at this informal monthly classic gathering.
Family & Friends Day
17th April 2010 | Shanghai Yacht Club & Resort
Following weeks of rain and unusually cold weather, spring finally had its debut on this sunny Saturday at Dian Shan Lake. More
than 200 friends, members and staff of the German Chamber
and Delegation celebrated this with Dragon Boat Races, Treasure
Hunts and other leisure activities, returning home with the odd
sunburn.
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GCC BOARD
Back on Demand: REACH
REACH Seminars Shenzhen & Guangzhou
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Co., Ltd.
Almost every production company faces these
rules and concerns. After explaining the history and purpose of the REACH regulations,
Ms. Lau gave precise information on the latest
requirements for articles. She then discussed
non-governmental organisations involved in
the REACH legalisation processes and enforcement of the regulations.
President & CEO
Mr. Holger Sindemann*
Chairman
Häfele GmbH & Co Kg, Rep. Office
Shenzhen
Managing Director
Mr. Stefan Rosenbohm
Treasurer
Speaker Connie Lau giving a first overview of the
REACH standards
German Chamber of Commerce
• South China | Executive Director
Commerce Guangzhou
Ms. Alexandra Voss*
EWIKON Hotrunner Systems
(Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Managing Director
Mr. Rüdiger W. Kümmerle
Siemens Ltd., China
Senior Vice President and
General Manager Region South
China
Mr. Nong Keqiang
C. Melchers GmbH & Co. KG
Chief Representative Guangzhou &
Chongqing
SOUTH CHINA
Ms. Renate Tietjen
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Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemicals – in short REACH –
continued to be an event topic in South China,
following-up on seminars held last year. This
year, the GCC • South China in cooperation
with the French Chamber, invited Connie Lau
of TÜV SÜD to speak about the newest regulatory changes.
REACH is the European Union’s bundle of
laws and restrictions regarding the handling
and production of chemicals, as well as further
ejection of chemicals during consumption.
The last part of the seminar was a Q&A session
where companies raised their specific queries
about the standards, procedures and implementations of REACH regulations for their
own products and packaging services. As long
as the REACH issue continues to be a hot topic
for producers and users alike, the GCC • South
China will continue hosting seminars on this
difficult issue to keep its community informed.
Event: REACH Review and Updates
Date: 11th March 2010 in Shenzhen and
15th March 2010 in Guangzhou
Speaker: Ms. Connie Lau | REACH Project
Officer, TÜV SÜD Hong Kong
South China Hosts their First
Sino-German Job Fair
In cooperation with the prestigious Business
School of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, GIC Guangzhou and GCC • South
China jointly hosted the first Sino German Job
Fair - South China on 10th April. Perceiving the
businesses are picking up and headcounts are
unfrozen, the South China team decided that
it was about time to launch a Job Fair. In total,
13 German companies from diverse industries
and service areas in the Pearl River Delta met
professional candidates, MBA graduates and
returnees who have studied in Germany during the all-day event. Rounding up the Job Fair,
German companies were given the opportunity
to present themselves and build up respective
employer image through a series of company
presentations opened to all visitors.
GIC Guangzhou’s General Manager Mr. Jens
Hildebrandt and Business School’s Vice Head
Ms. Dai Honghui thanked the companies for
their participation and wished them a successful day at the opening ceremony. They also
emphasized the importance of cooperation
between industry, chamber and university to
create crucial links for mutual benefit.
The overall feedback from the exhibitors has
been very positive. "The job fair was a good
venue to promote our company to MBA graduates as potential new employees. We successfully found one candidate who had his first
day at our company only three weeks after the
fair!" said Mr. Rafael Franz, Head of Purchasing
(Far East) WMF Group.
The Job Fair Team wants to thank everyone for
making it such a remarkable event and is looking forward to the next one in the following
spring.
Event: 1 st Sino-German Job Fair South
China
Date: 10th April, 2010
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Challenges at the Canton Fair
IPR Workshop Guangzhou
The Intellectual Property Rights Workshop for European SMEs was
set to answer questions regarding the protection of intellectual property in China and actions to take against infringers – particularly at
the upcoming Canton Trade Fair. Jointly organised by GCC, European Chamber and the European Help Desk China, this event gave
participants a chance to raise their questions to experts in the field of
IPR.
After an introduction to the European Union’s funded services of
the China IPR SME Helpdesk, Hong Kong qualified lawyer Georgia
Chiu of Lovells gave an overview on the topic and practical advice
on how to prepare for adverse infringers on the fair grounds. She
strongly pointed out that IPR protection requires a long-sighted action plan that is carried out in daily operations rather than just on
special occasions.
After a tea break, where participants had a chance to mingle and
speak to the experts, Richard Moorhouse took stage. The CEO of
UK-founded STRIX Ltd recently won a court case worth RMB 10mn
against two infringing companies on Beijing court grounds. He
enthusiastically encouraged the audience to use IPR issues as a longterm commitment to strengthen a company’s market position and
image while sharing his experiences and practical hints on preparing
long-term IPR strategies. Mr. Moorhouse particularly stressed the
importance of bonding relations with local authorities, which he
finds essential.
The compelling corporate case study was followed by Raymond Moroney of Rouse Guangzhou, who provided detailed hands-on advice
and necessary actions for dealing with infringers after a fair.
One of the main strengths of this event was its ability to appeal to
individual attendant’s concerns through both the questions panel
at the end of the workshop and a private free consultation with one
of the members of staff of the European Help Desk. Many questions
were answered and the speakers urged the participating companies
to continue in seeking solutions to the prevalent IPR issues that will
surely persist during and after fairs.
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CHAMBER NEWS
SOUTH CHINA PAGES
Upcoming Banking Changes
Banking Seminars Shenzhen & Guangzhou
The structures, services and regulations of Chinese and Foreign
Banks vastly differ from one another – it does not help matters much
that they are both also undergoing tremendous change. Therefore,
in collaboration with Austrian banking expert Susanne PongratzZhang, the GCC • South China invited its members to two events
in Guangzhou and Shenzhen to focus on the legal changes in the
banking sectors and its direct consequences on foreign directinvested companies.
The speaker highlighted alterations and opportunities in financing
investments with local banks, which are likely to close very soon.
Furthermore, she gave the audience an overview on the new
regulations that are effective as of January 2010. These regulations
are forcing banks to tighten their lending quota, resulting in major
changes on personal loans, fixed asset loans and capital loans. This
decrease in loans is likely to affect the amount of working capital
and the cost of financing in FDI companies.
After the presentation the attendees had a chance to raise questions
to the expert and share their opinions and discussions over a rich
dinner.
Event: Impact of banking policy changes on foreign direct invested
enterprises
Date: 23rd March 2010 in Shenzhen and 8th April 2010 in Guangzhou
Speaker: Ms. Susanne Pongratz-Zhang | Chief Representative Raiffeisenzentralbank Zhuhai Branch
Being Small Makes Good Finance Key
SME Finance Seminar Shenzhen
Managing small and medium enterprises is not easy, especially
when it comes to finances. What does a SME director really need to
know about financial management? In cooperation with the French
Chamber of Commerce, the GCC • South China asked Nicolas
Rousseau-Chenu of FALINWA, a company specialising in SME
Financial Solutions, to speak about this topic in Shenzhen.
In four coherent parts, the expert aimed at covering all the essentials
of SME Finance: Context, Financial Management, Financial Analysis
and Organisation of an SME Finance Department. The participants
were especially keen on management tools and software solutions
for finance, as they were discussed in great depth. The question of
whether to make use of in-house capabilities or to outsource the
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financial function was also heavily discussed. Due to various pros
and cons of each option as it applies to specific cases, there was no
conclusive answer that applied to all companies. Mr. RousseauChenu closed by summing up the essentials while stressing the
importance of first-rate financial management in a SME.
Event: Finance for SME: the essentials
Speaker: Mr. Nicolas Rousseau-Chenu | Director, FALINWA Limited
Wages Up,
Labour Pool Down
HR Roundtables in Zhuhai, Shenzhen & Guangzhou
The GCC • South China presented the results of its Wage and
Salary Survey 2010 in Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Regional
Manager Max J. Zenglein gave a brief analysis of the results and
highlighted regional differences across the PRD.
In contrast to last year ’s results, more German companies are
planning to increase their labour force. Over 60% of respondents
reported to hire new workers in 2010, whereas the figure for 2009’s
survey stood at just 29%; although at that time most companies
had hiring freezes or were surely considering them. In line with the
survey results, cities across the PRD have reported labour shortages,
which were also reflected in higher wage increases this year. Among
the biggest challenges, companies are experiencing high turnover
rates and problems finding technically skilled labour.
Following the presentation, attendants enthusiastically exchanged
experiences during a moderated discussion by GIC Guangzhou
General Manager, Jens Hildebrandt.
Event: HR Roundtables South China
Date: 4th March 2010 in Zhuhai, 10th March in Shenzhen and 11th
March in Guangzhou
Chair: Mr. Max Zenglein | Regional Manager, GCC • South China
NEW MEMBERS
SOUTH CHINA
Dipl.-Ing. Bodo Jäger
Finance Director
BODE Consultancy Ltd.
Guangzhou
' 020 8454-6658
* procon-berlin@t-online.de
www.consulting-performance.com
Mr. Rüdiger W. Kümmerle
CEO
Rhea & Partner International Holdings Ltd.
Hong Kong
' +852 6558-3686
* info@rhea-and-partner.biz
www.rhea-and-partner.biz
Mr. Eric Lee
General Manager
Telefield Ltd.
Hong Kong
+852 2605-2811
eric.lee@telefield.com.hk
www.telefield.com.hk
'
*
Mr. Klaus Porath
Owner & CEO
Profilex Plastic Technology
(Zhuhai FTZ) Co., Ltd.
Zhuhai
' 0756 8817-077
* k.porath@profilex.cn
www.profilex.de
Mr. Axel Strittmatter
General Manager
Testo Instruments
(Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen
' 0755 2662-6760
* info@testo.net.cn
www.testo.com.cn
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visit www.german-company-directory.com
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CHAMBER NEWS
SOUTH CHINA AROUND TOWN
1st Sino-German Job Fair
South China
10th April 2010 | Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou
The event proved to be a success and will be continued on an
annual basis, as is the case in Beijing and Shanghai already.
Soccer All Star Game:
Germany vs. China
14th March 2010 | Foshan Century Stadium
Germany’s former soccer players including Olaf Marschall and
Marko Rehmer faced China’s former soccer elite. After a close
battle, Germany won 3:2 and the players lounged with fans
on the visitor’s tribune. The event was supporting Chinas first
German founded Soccer School in Guangzhou and strives to
promote professional sports to the South China community in
cooperation with the DFB (German Soccer Association).
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Chamber Networking Events
Throughout April 2010
Farewell drinks for Kilian Backer and welcoming of the new
Chamber Manager Heidrun Buss, a Stammtisch for Young Professionals and Students and the traditional German Happy Hour
kept members well connected.
Quatsch Comedy Club
12th May 2010 | Shenzhen
Around 130 guests of the German speaking community enjoyed
a traditional German meal followed by stand-up comedy from the
famous Quatsch Comedy Club ensemble. Wolfgang Schneider,
president of OBC, has already organised four similar events.
A big thank you goes to the sponsors OBC, Lufthansa Technik,
Ewikon, AHP Merkle, AsiaJet as well as Theodor Pauly, GM of
the Holiday Inn. German Consul General Eberhard Schuppius
also came to Shenzhen for a night with lots of laughter, good
food and good company.
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COMMUNITY
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Beijing Training Highlights
Training Calendar
Date Training
Beijing
9th June
10th June
24th - 25th June
29th June - 11th August
30th June - 11th August
6th July
22nd - 23rd July
Shanghai
3rd June
4th June 7th - 8th June
9th - 10th June
th
th
10 - 11 June
11th June
17th June
18th June
22nd - 23rd June
24th - 25th June
2nd July
13th - 14th July
14th July
15th - 16th July
15th - 16th July
15th - 16th July 20th - 21st July
22nd - 23rd July
Professional Receptionist Training
Repatriation Workshop
Train the Trainer
Speaking Better English
Advanced Business Writing
Labour Law in Germany
Effective Selling Skills
Value Based Hiring
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Working Smart with MS PowerPoint
Accounting Receivables Management
for Sales on Open Account
Working with MS Excel Macro & VBA
Leadership Training for German Managers in China
Tax Information for German Expatriates in China
Inventory Control & Warehouse Management
Executive Secretarial & Administration Assistant Training
Process Customs Formalities for Import and Export
and the Strategy of Optimal Cost Control
How to Lead Efficient Meetings
Basic Management Skills
Working Smart with Lotus Notes
Project Management Essentials
Working Smart with MS Excel
Negotiation Skills
Value Based Hiring
Processing Customs Formalities
for Processing Trade with Case Studies
South China
1st - 2nd June
Effective Selling Skills
10th June
Influential Communication
11th - 12th June
Transitional Leadership for Emerging Leaders
21st - 22nd June
Customer Service Excellence
8th - 9thJuly
Leading Change
16th July
You Can Make a Difference (Win and Keep Customers)
23rd July
Effective Business English Writing
28th - 29th July
Internal Consulting Skills
30th July
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Repatriation Workshop
This course is geared towards expatriates who are completing an
international assignment in China. At the end of the expatriation
cycle, support is often underestimated. Employees get prepared
to reintegrate into their professional and personal lives and to
maximise the use of their cross-cultural experience.
Labour Law in Germany
If you want to learn about the structure and requirements of
German Labour Law, this seminar is the perfect resource for you.
Conveniently scheduled in the evening, this course imparts an indepth knowledge of German Labour Law and enables you to ensure
legal feasibility of your HR decisions. You will be able to minimise
risks and costs and maximise outcome in managing German
employees on all managerial and operational levels.
Shanghai Training Highlights
Leadership Training for German Managers in China
Learn how to successfully lead a Chinese team and bridge the
cultural gap through a better understanding of China. This course
allows you to share experiences and gain knowledge about
fundamental concepts of Chinese society and the habits they create
in typical work situations. Join this course to learn communication
skills and strategies for cross-cultural situations with Chinese and
feel more empathy for your Chinese peers through the 'face' concept
to help yield better end results.
Tax Information for German Expatriates in China
Effective from 2004, there were new regulations in the PR China
and in Germany regarding the Individual Income Tax of German
expatriates. Detailed knowledge of these laws is necessary for the
optimisation of the individual tax burden and the avoidance of
personal risk. It is also necessary in view of the increasing efficient
information exchange between the Chinese and German tax
authorities.
South China Training Highlights
Transitional Leadership for Emerging Leaders
This training programme helps first-time managers to establish the
role of the team leader as a bridge, linking strategic direction and
workplace objectives. Learn to understand your team members by
focusing on five leadership competencies with an emphasis on selfawareness as a foundation.
You Can Make A Difference (Win and Keep Customers)
Today’s customers expect top-notch service for everything, regardless
of the price. They expect the type of customer service that persuades
them to come back time and time again, making them your long term
business partner. This workshop provides practical approaches that
you can implement immediately to help achieve this goal. You will
learn how to delight your customers, ensure they remain happy and
loyal, and how to turn them into your most prized asset - raving fans.
GCC members receive discounted rates on training courses. For further information please contact:
Beijing
Shanghai
South China
Ms. Zhang Hong
' 010 6539-6681
6 010 6539-6689
* training@bj.china.ahk.de
Ms. Zhang Yihui
' 021 6875-8536 ext.1658
6 010 6875-8573 ext.5658
* zhang.yihui@sh.china.ahk.de
Ms. Xenia Deng
' 020 8755-8206
6 020 8755-1889
* deng.xenia@gz.china.ahk.de
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A Comic Approach to Sino-German Education
Deutschkolleg Goes New Ways in Preparing Chinese Interns
“The results of the creativity contest
were far above expectations. They
enabled us to get an exciting insight
into the perception of China's new
generation and serve as very valuable
input for further measures and marketing
activities.”
“Having those original and creative
comics on display during our annual
Job Fair provided a special focus
for participating companies and
individuals alike. We were particularly
impressed with the students' depth of
understanding with regard to company
philosophy and products.”
Dr. Dr. Andreas Tank, Marketing
Director, Viessmann Heating
Technology Beijing Co. Ltd.
The Greater Shanghai Area is home to many
German enterprises offering great perspectives for young Chinese professionals. The
Deutschkolleg at Shanghai’s Tongji University recognises that these companies are seeking skilled local talent. It therefore provides
special education to prepare Chinese students for internships in German companies.
With professional support of managers from
EunaCon, Keller Lufttechnik and Marquardt
Switches, the Deutschkolleg help its students
to integrate within various organisations.
Christian Sommer, CEO of the
German Centre in Shanghai
As part of the training, 200 students of the
Sino-German University of Applied Sciences (CDHAW) at Tongji University were
asked to create comic strips about 30 German companies and their products. The
results were outstanding and uncovered
new and valuable perceptions for the participating companies about their image and
products. The best comics were awarded by
representatives of German enterprises, the
German Consulate General and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Companies in search of young Chinese
professionals and intern candidates are
invited to contact Sabine Porsche from
the German Academic Exchange Service/
DAAD | Deutschkolleg at Tongji University
in Shanghai.
' 021 6598-2289 | * sabineporsche@
yahoo.com | http://dk.tongji.edu.cn/
Synergies in Executive Education
Mannheim and Tongji Join Forces in New EMBA Programme
Mannheim Business School (MBS) and Tongji
University in Shanghai have long been leading institutions for management education
on their respective continents. Now the two
schools have joined forces to create a new
degree programme of unique structure and
content. Beginning in spring 2011, the Mannheim & Tongji Executive MBA will give
executives from around the world the skills
and tools they need for positions in international top management. An agreement
signed by the Dean of the School of Economics and Management at Tongji University
(Tongji SEM), Professor Huo Jia-Zhen and
MBS President Professor Christian Homburg
has signified the foundation for the parttime English-language MBA programme.
“In establishing the Mannheim and Tongji
Executive MBA, we have created the first
part-time MBA programme of two renowned
educational institutions that has a SinoGerman focus”, emphasised Professor Huo
at the signing ceremony. Professor Homburg
stressed the intensive and ever-increasing
trade between Asia and Europe, and specifi-
cally between China and Germany as an
ideal basis for the new programme. Each
partner can look back on a long tradition
of academic training of executives. Both
schools are viewed as putting a strong focus
on research, having reached top international accreditations and rankings in the competitive MBA market: MBS with its ESSEC &
MANNHEIM Executive MBA programme
placed 21 st in the latest global Financial
Times ranking, and one of Tongji SEM’s programmes ranked 34th in the same category.
Moreover, it will be possible for executives to register for individual courses and
modules without pursuing a degree. Application deadline for the first EMBA intake
(start March 2011) is 26th November 2010.
Further information can be found at
www.mannheim-tongji.com
The structure of the new EMBA programme is
tailored to meet the requirements of executives
and allows a high degree of flexibility. The participants must complete six course modules,
which last nine to eleven days and cover a
variety of management disciplines – three
in Mannheim and three in Shanghai. It is
possible to complete the double degree
programme within a 14 month period.
However, students are free to take breaks
or to only take individual courses within
a module, as long as they complete all
academic requirements within five years.
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COMMUNITY
ENVIRONMENT
Smoke-Free Signals
China Targets Clean Burning Fossil Fuel Technology
Being aware of the environmental impact and rising energy consumption
levels that come with fast economic growth, China is injecting significant
funding into the development of clean and efficient energy technology.
Currently, 90% of China’s energy comes from three non-renewable energy
sources: coal, oil, and nuclear power. In the past few years, the need for
advanced environmental technology and overall market potential for clean
and efficient technology applications in such non-renewable sectors have
grown significantly.
Key Areas of Market Potential for Foreign Players:
n Coal Mining
The area of coal mining has seen a particular demand for clean solutions.
Coal beneficiation, for example, cleans coal to improve quality and is
particularly well suited to Chinese coal. The government requires every coal
mine to have a coal beneficiation facility, although in practice only 30% of
coal is properly washed. The best prospects for foreign companies are in
sulphur removal technology and dry coal beneficiation.
Methane extraction is another area of coal mining in which technologies
are needed, with the Coal Mine Methane (CMM) sector being particularly
underdeveloped. To further stimulate the industry, China implemented the
‘Coal Mine Methane 11th Five-Year Plan,’ as well as a series of favourable
policies. In particular, it welcomes advanced CMM recovery technologies,
CMM exploitation in deep coal mines, effective CMM liquefaction, and
value-added CMM conversion and utilisation.
On Top of the Agenda
Chinese energy consumption has increased drastically in recent
years, and nearly doubled in the past two decades. Total primary
energy consumption is expected to grow at a rate between 5.5% and
6.5% annually until 2015. This, coupled with a heavy reliance on coal
and a lack of clean technologies, has caused adverse impacts on the
environment and has resulted in China’s status as a leading global
polluter of CO2, SO2, and NOx.
The Chinese government is increasingly emphasising the development of clean energies. Its Energy Conservation Plan (2004) has become a major guide in the field of mid and long-term projects, with
ten key energy conservation plans and other concrete energy saving
goals. In addition, the 11th Five-Year Plan outlines specific targets for
environmental improvement by 2010, and the government plans to
issue an Energy Law that will further advocate clean technologies
and efficiency, tighten pollution enforcement, and introduce new
laws to assess energy efficiency.
Clean Coal Technologies
China is the largest producer and consumer of coal in the world. Unsurprisingly, coal makes up 70% of the country’s overall energy mix.
Over half of the total coal consumption (2.74bn tons in 2008) fuels
power plants that support the population’s energy needs. In light of
this, the government is actively seeking to develop Clean Coal Technologies (CCTs).
Although State-Owned Enterprises have dominated the industry in
the past, an increasing number of private Chinese and foreign companies have entered the market in recent years. CCTs are not entirely
new in China and some technologies are already well established;
however, there is a growing demand for certain newer and more
advanced technologies. In general, areas with higher levels of government support and lower domestic product maturity offer the best
prospects for foreign companies.
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n Power Plants
Pulverised Coal Power Plants generate the vast majority of China’s
electricity. These are traditional coal-fired plants and are mostly outdated,
with low efficiencies of around 33%. As a result, the government aimed in
its 11th Five-Year Plan to eliminate small scale PCPs and build numerous,
more efficient supercritical power plants. Consequently, companies are
widely adopting advanced technology in this area. Combined Heat &
Power (CHP) plants can produce and deliver both electricity and heat to
end users, and are up to three times more efficient than conventional plants.
Although CHP use is still limited, there is significant potential in this area as
China has prioritised the development of dispersed power generation.
Because coal-fired power plants produce 50% of SO2 and NO2 emissions
in China, they are a major target of pollution control campaigns. The
11th Five-Year Plan outlines several laws and preferential policies to help
reduce such emissions. The industry shows increasing potential, with
particularly lucrative opportunities in certain advanced technologies such
as desulphurisation, circulating fluidised bed boilers, and de-dusting
technology.
n Other Industrial Applications
While coal is used to power electricity in power plants, in other industries
it is generally used for heat generation. In particular, the construction and
iron & steel industries are both extremely coal and energy-intensive. For
example, China’s cement market is the largest in the world, but due to small
and outdated kilns it is also highly inefficient. The government therefore
encourages the establishment of energy-efficient and environmentally
friendly kilns. Meanwhile, the iron & steel industry consumes even more of
China’s total coal supply. Large-scale companies utilise about 200kg coalequivalent less than small ones, and thus also offer opportunities for more
efficient equipment.
Although these two industries often burn coal directly, it is also possible to
first convert coal to another form. The processes of coal gasification and
coal-to-liquid are two examples of such areas. There is expected to be a
large market for coal gasifiers, which convert coal into a synthetic gas that
can be substituted for natural gas, thus boosting efficiency. China is also
actively developing the coal-to-liquid (CTL) industry, and plans to spend
around USD 46bn in investments by the end of 2010.
www.china.ahk.de
Other Non-Renewable Technologies
After coal, oil and nuclear power compose the highest percentages
of non-renewable energy in China. Oil accounts for 19% and nuclear
power for 0.8% of the energy mix. The government emphasises
energy efficiency in this sector particularly in order to reduce
dependence on foreign oil. Because Chinese companies have limited
experience in refining the increasingly large amounts of imported
crude oil, the state encourages joint ventures between SOEs and
foreign companies in this sector. Key areas include heavy crude oil
recovery and refining, offshore recovery, and petrochemical refining.
Although nuclear power amounts to a very small percentage of
China’s energy total, it is considered a clean energy and as such
attracts growing amounts of focus. The government’s ‘Mid- and
Long-Term Nuclear Power Development Plan (2005-2020)’ aims for
nuclear power to account for 6% of the energy mix by 2020. Therefore, this sector should see more and more opportunities for foreign
companies dealing with nuclear reactor technologies.
novation and skilled personnel is still low. There is significant room
for growth in these sectors, particularly that of coal. Notably, the
coal mine methane sector is still young in China and in great need of
foreign assistance, with various pollution control equipment in high
demand.
In the oil sector, key prospects include offshore oil recovery, heavy
crude refining, and ethylene plants. The nuclear power sector in
general has a high degree of market concentration, with a preference
for large foreign companies in possession of leading technologies
and expertise. Lastly, there are good opportunities for companies in
the energy services (energy audit) sector, as the government is in the
process of developing a system for calculating, auditing, and supervising energy consumption and emissions.
Challenges Ahead…
China’s government increasingly focuses on sustainability and efficiency. Nevertheless, many challenges remain for new entrants. In
particular, the need to establish a presence in China as a pure import
strategy can often be difficult to sustain, as the government strongly
prefers domestic production over purely foreign imports. Especially
for more mature technologies in China, it can be difficult to compete with domestic production, manufacturing and assembly. Even
for components that are widely imported, companies with a local
presence are favoured. There is a significant degree of competition
between foreign companies as well, most notably those from leading
European countries, Japan, and the US. Finally, China’s large SOEs
prefer to partner with large MNCs. While smaller suppliers can serve
as subcontractors to engineering projects in some cases, they still usually face competition from locally established companies.
…but Opportunities Outweigh
The application of clean and efficient technologies to coal, oil, and
nuclear energy is not new in China. Although some segments are relatively developed, other more advanced or more complex processes
still require foreign technologies. In general, the level of domestic in-
JLJ Group is a one stop service provider assisting foreign companies
to enter and grow in the China market. For more information please
contact Mr. Yan Wu at * yan.wu@jljgroup.com.
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COMMUNITY
FOOD & RESTAURANTS
Express Delivery
from Farm to Plate
The Making of an
Organic ‘Foodventure’
Running a farm and opening a salad bar in Shanghai was not a role
that Guy Wiener from Frankfurt would have imagined himself in ten
years ago. Guy initially came to Shanghai in 1994 for two years of
study, and was drawn back to the city in 2003 because of increasing
economic development. He wanted to introduce better food safety
standards as they seemed nearly non-existent at that time. With a
law degree in hand, Guy heard about the Shanghai Organic Agriculture farm through a consulting partner and quickly climbed the
managerial ladder within the business.
Guy has three main points of advice for other foreigners who are
considering setting up business in Shanghai. First, do your market
research. Second, specify and narrow down your audience. And
third, know your risks and start small. He explained that foreigners
are only guests in China and they should behave as guests. There
will be some things that people like and others that people dislike,
just as if they were a guest in someone’s home. “If you don’t like the
environment, you are free to leave,” said Guy, “but if you can accept
it, you are invited to stay.”
The 400mu farm (over 260,000m2) located in Songjiang District, has
an invariable green-leaf crop and also a seasonal harvest including
corn, carrots, peas and other vegetables. Shanghai Organic Agriculture was one of the first Chinese farms certified by the Organic Food
Development Center (OFDC) underneath the Ministry of Agriculture
as a qualified organic farm. To achieve such certification a farm must
be free of all chemicals and pesticides and undergo annual soil, air
and water testing through a third-party government organisation. As
Guy oversees the daily operations of the farm, he can guarantee that
the produce is of premium organic quality.
The most rewarding part of Guy’s job is seeing happy or returning
customers and when someone recognises Zest Express’ products or
brand. Currently there is a high percentage of returning customers,
which gives him confidence in future success. This summer, Guy
plans to open a second location in Jing’an and is ambitious to further
expand his business. ATD
Once Guy made sure that the farm was producing quality organic
vegetables, it only made sense to deliver those vegetables to the
people of Shanghai, where he had often longed for fresh food himself. Guy explored various potential locations for a restaurant in the
city before being awarded with the current location on Wujiang Lu
pedestrian zone because of his innovative organic concept. The name
of his restaurant, Zest Express, captures the essence of his vision of
freshness and is apparent in everything from the food to the interior
décor.
When initially setting up the restaurant, Guy discovered that the process took longer than expected, with licensing postponing the grand
opening for around six weeks. Aside from the short delay, things have
run fairly smoothly since the doors officially opened in late January
of this year. The best seller at the restaurant is currently the soup and
salad combo for RMB 58; however, other items such as the hearty
German-rooted potato salad, California-style shrimp with avocado
or homemade unsweetened yoghurts are also excellent options. The
current clientele are mainly business women – both local and foreign
- working for foreign companies, but Guy believes that the word of
mouth will encourage all types of people to find their way to the restaurant. He decided against direct advertising to be able to manage
the customer flow as the restaurant is still fairly new.
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Zest Express at Wujiang Lu, Jing’an District, Shanghai
Guy Wiener at the Shanghai Organic Agriculture Farm
Health
How to Keep Cool in
the Summer the Chinese Way
The Heat is definitely on. After a seemingly endless winter, we now find ourselves in the oppressive
summer heat to which all parts of China succumb. Dreading to leave the air-conditioned building,
some even wish the winter chill back. The Chinese moon calendar marks this stifling period around
July as Sanfutian (三伏天) summer’s hottest 30 days. Certainly the roll-shirt-over-belly method
perfectioned in Beijing’s Hutongs might have its purpose, but since even the central government is
keen on wielding out that particular practice, we might do well and stray from it. This little article
explores how to keep the body from overheating through the implementation of Chinese food-lore
during summer in the city.
Edible remedies
The solution is to look to remedies that have
long been practiced. In China, these remedies
are naturally connected to food: The things
you eat and drink will heat or cool your body.
Too much summer heat needs to be compensated in the body and countered with edible
cures. The perfect drink to drain the body of
excess heat is green bean soup or Lüdou Tang
(绿豆汤). Simply boil the dried green beans
in water, let cool, and drink in small sips
throughout the day. This is exactly the muddy
green liquid that you see swapping in plastic
containers that grandmothers and mothers
administer to their little ones strapped in
their tricycles. But it might also be seaweed
soup, of a slightly darker murk, enjoyed with
a healthy dash of sugar. A delicious treat, we
are ensured by those who recall it from their
childhood days. For the Beijingers among us,
Suanmei Tang (酸梅汤), or sour plum juice,
is perfect to bring the body’s heat down. For
Guangzhouers, this will be Yin’Er Tang (银耳
汤), silver ear mushroom soup. Kugua (苦瓜)
or bitter melon, a vegetable many Westerners
are hard to persuade with, is the superstar of
heat-reducing foods.
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And edible enemies
But beware! There are certain foods one
should never eat in excess, especially in summer, as they will produce too much heat in
the body. Lychees are to be eaten only in very
small quantities. Lamb and dog meat should
also be reserved for autumn and winter, if
you insist on eating dog at all, that is. KSB
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COMMUNITY
SPORTS
Small Ball Revival
in Yunnan
Kunming is Set to Become an International
Minigolf Destination
Thinking back to childhood days and sunny afternoons spent enjoying a round of
miniature golf with family, the thought of this leisure activity as a professional international-level sport sounds ludicrous. However, although China’s minigolf scene is
underdeveloped and the concept still bewilders most Chinese, the largest facility
in China resides in the Southwest and strives to bring a minigolf experience to the
country that is unparalleled anywhere else in the world.
den between two major golf courses, one can
find the ‘Hello! Minigolf’ grounds that have
kept minigolf alive in China since 2007. Devised by a world-class minigolf design team,
Hello! Minigolf currently features two 18hole courses: the Fun Course and the Challenge Course, which meet all standards for
international competitions.
Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan, proudly owns China’s first accredited
minigolf course with international tournament standards. With an ideal climate and
green hills, it is no wonder that China’s number one golf city, that was once a long-kept
secret, is now emerging in the eyes of the
global golfing community.
Scenic Dianchi Lake, located outside of the
city centre, is a perfect backdrop for putting.
The west hill at Dianchi Lake encompasses
the area, creating a naturous landscape. Hid-
Last year the course was proud to host the
first Minigolf China Open Tournament. Participants from around the world were attracted
to the sporting event, featuring top minigolfers from more than 20 countries including
China, the United States, Germany, Vietnam,
Ireland, and more. Further competitions are
planned for this year, like the Asian Minigolf
Open. Such events are the key component to
propel Kunming towards its target of becoming China’s number one minigolf hub.
Generally speaking, the minigolf awareness
in China is low. Most Chinese get confused
between minigolf and its bigger brother golf.
So oddly enough, when out playing, one can
see fine gentlemen in tuxedos and girls in
gowns and hats, living up the image of the
classy sporting event. Finding the perfect mix
between tracksuits and tuxedos seems to be a
fashion challenge of a certain kind here. Until
visiting the course yourself, you may not be
aware that even the choice of a club’s décor
is an establishment of ones fashion style: blue
and black leather handracks or aluminium
steel, and Barbie versus Monster Car designs
on the children’s clubs - only the limits of
one’s imagination draw the line of possibilities for this simple minigolf base.
To further Kunming’s presence in the global
minigolf community (and educate people
about the right dress code) the city has established the Pro Minigolf Club, which serves as
the training base for China's only internationally ranked Pro Minigolf club. There is no
need to worry about visiting if you are not
yet a professional in the sport; the course has
something to offer everyone. Minigolf classes
are available at the facility, or you can simply
sip a glass of international spirits at the fancy
club house bar while watching ambitious
minigolfers on the course.
Focusing on youngsters every Saturday morning, an English minigolf class is held for the
little ones. After an hour of new words and
fun games in English by a foreign teacher, the
kids have a minigolf lesson on the grounds.
One can already see the potential of a threeyear-old managing even the most difficult
holes with one put. Watch out world, the new
minigolf elite is on the rise in China! SN
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China’s Megatrends
HarperBusiness | John and Doris Naisbitt | October 2008 | 272 pages, English | ISBN: 978-0061859441
The authors of China’s
Megatrends raise a
significant question,
asking why autocratic
China has impelled
such rapid economic
growth while leaving
many democratic
societies in the dust.
Information to help
answer this question
was collected through an extensive number of
prestigious interviews, comprehensive media
monitoring at the Naisbitt China Institute in
Tianjin, and by obtaining unprecedented access
by the Chinese government to all aspects of the
country and its social model. Their research
revealed that China is undergoing fundamental
changes via a “vertical democracy” that
is changing the rules of global trade and
challenging Western democracy as the only
acceptable form of governing.
“We were aware that we were looking at a
country undergoing great change in a very
complex way, with each region and each city
moving at different levels and at different
speeds,” said John and Doris. What they
found was of much greater dimension and
importance than they had expected. They
believe that in the next decades China will
change the conditions of global economics,
as the Chinese model challenges democracy
as the only governing method capable of
reducing poverty and providing sufficient
social and economic rights.
The Naibitts coined eight pillars, which are
explored as the foundation and drivers of
a new society. Each pillar provides insights
that examine Chinese culture, values, and the
swift changes that have transformed a developing nation into a rising business hub with
increasing global attention.
China’s Megatrends is a stimulating discussion
of change and values that contrasts Western
preconceptions, raises important points that
deter abrupt judgement of China, and provokes speculation around our own values and
troubles in the light of China’s recent successes.
More Chinglish: Speaking in Tongues
Gibbs Smith | Oliver Lutz Radtke | 2009 | 111 pages, English ISBN: 978-1-4236-0584-3
As author
and language collector Oliver Radtke
exited a
taxi near
the Shanghai Foreign Languages University where he
was about to begin his studies as a Chinese
major student, he noticed a sticker on the inside of the door. “Don’t forget to carry your
thing,” it read and triggered Radtke’s fascination with ‘Chinglish’.
Chinglish is not solely incorrect English;
it is English with Chinese characteristics.
Of course, there are some mistakes that
should be corrected if tourists loose their
way due to misleading signage; however the
author sees Chinglish as a positive thing in
many respects.
Chinglish is funny because of the direct nature of the new meaning produced by the
translation of a “deformed man toilet” in
Shanghai or an “Anus Hospital” in Beijing.
Chinglish is right in your face and it’s funny
because it instantly destroys linguistic euphemisms that Westerners have carefully
built up when talking about sensitive topics.
Secondly, Chinglish is about preserving a
linguistic phenomenon that can only be
witnessed in China. It provides insight into
Chinese thinking and is a creative use of the
English language. The sign “Don’t bother
the resting little grass” is correct English, but
sounds funny to a Westerner because of the
fundamental Chinese characteristics.
Oliver started a blog in June 2005. Soon
other visitors in China were sending in their
files every week, encouraging him to keep
his ‘online museum’ going. Most pictures
are his own that have been collected during
his two years in China. However, nearly all
of his external contributors are foreigners
who wish to remain anonymous fearing colleagues’ reactions, which show that there
is still sensitivity around the issue. The intention of the Chinglish book series is not
to offend anyone, but rather to enjoy and
examine differences in Chinese and Western
societies.
The author also derives some societal
implications from the use of Chinglish.
He believes that Chinglish is related to
inadequate English education in China and
a need for better translators. Yet some of the
signs display such a breathtaking innocence
that standardised English would deprive
foreigners in China from experiencing.
Without overanalysing, More Chinglish is a
light read that is sure to bring about smiles
and laughter over anything else.
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COMMUNITY
ART & CULTURE
Colour Creativity
Farbwerte – SchwarzRotGold
Robert Eysoldt, a Berlin-based creative director and project developer,
initiated Farbwerte – SchwarzRotGold (Colour Values – Red Black Gold)
in 2009, a project to collect and combine individual perspectives, attitudes and standpoints about the German identity and its various forms
of public display.
the respective texts cause a creative impulse necessary for reflection and
discourse,” said Robert Eysoldt.
Since March 2009, a host of designers and artists were asked to
incorporate the powerful, yet polarising German flag as a symbol in their
works of art. In these artworks, people from different parts of society are
portrayed together with the German flag, illustrating their individual
view of Germany. In addition, Robert Eysoldt and photographer Frank
Roesner have contributed over 45 portraits. Students from the renowned
Berlin-based ESMOD fashion school also joined the project and over 120
participants from various countries contributed to date.
After the successful launch of the project during two exhibitions in October 2009 and February 2010 in Berlin, “Farbwerte – SchwarzRotGold”
kicked-off its activities in Shanghai at the M50 Creative Space earlier in
March. Beginning with the opening of the exhibition, artists and designers from China are taking part in the further creative development of
the project. It is intended that the resulting works of art will be shown in
other Chinese cities and in Germany. The project was also presented at
the German Pavilion during the World Expo Shanghai 2010 during the
first three weeks of May. The next countries on the Farbewerte agenda
will be India (2011) and Indonesia, where the initiators plan to work with
the respective national flags.
“This project reflects scepticism and enthusiasm and the resulting variety of standpoints and opinions. The diversity of the objects, images and
For inquiries concerning artist participation please contact Robert
Eysoldt at * eysoldt@farbwerte.com or visit www.farbwerte.com
Jeannette Ladewig
Anna Reynolds
Nihat Turan
One evening I was sitting watching TV in my
parents’ house in Schorfheide. The next day
everything had changed. West Germany,
the enemy of the people, was beckoning to
us from beyond the wall, waving a DM 100
note.
Germany! The first time I encountered you
I was really quite sceptical. I was 15 or 16
when I visited you for the first time because
my uncle wanted to cheer me up with a trip
abroad. We walked along a long street
of shops and I noticed how inattentive you
are. Because I have a huge love for detail,
I found it very disturbing that, although I felt
your eyes upon me from every direction, no
one made eye contact with me, as if this was
what you were trying to avoid at all costs.
However hard I tried to establish eye contact
with you, I never ever succeeded.
When I think of you, I feel safe and secure.
I can always rely on you. You give me the
freedom to think and to be, to live my life the
way I want to. Even though there are always
people who believe that I don’t belong here,
your resistance to this attitude fills me with
pride and joy. My greatest good fortune is
that my parents were able to set up a new
home among you over 30 years ago. You
are my homeland.
A few weeks later our civics lessons came
to an end, replaced with classes in politics.
I have known two social systems and have
lived through two currency unions. I associate
Germany with change and that’s what gives
us the opportunity to be open to changes for
the better. If we can manage this, I will be
able to say that I am proud to be a German.
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Lutz Engelke
...I am happy that there has been some movement here. The black,
red and gold of the German flag have come to encompass a more
and more colourful society than the Basic Law. The team that won the
World Cup in 1954 now has quite a different complexion, quite a different drive. The cooperation and game plans now to be found in the
country are more go-ahead and have overtaken current political logic.
Germany has put its winter years behind it. Contemplation can be
an enjoyable pastime in this country. It can also be enjoyable to talk
about Germany when abroad. Instead of begrudgery, we are now
met with a smile. And then at the heart of Germany is Berlin, which
has always been like the cosmopolitan soul of our country and which
has always been aware of its own wounds. There is something really
wonderful brewing here.
"In our hearts we are armed against the displeasure of these heroic
lackeys in black-red-gold livery," wrote Heine in his foreword of his
Winter’s Tale. Germany is now more than just a fairytale and will last
more than just a summer…
Frederike
Meyer
(ESMOD - Fashion School)
As far as I am concerned, the Germans
are happy to be seen
with their flag, but no
one wants to be the
one to take the first
step. My dress reflects this idea. If you
stand still, it looks
black, but the more
you move, the more
colourful it becomes.
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COMMUNITY
GIVING BACK
Risen from the Rubble
of Destruction
With Help from German Friends a New Mountain
Village School in Sichuan Celebrates its Opening
When an immense earthquake hit Sichuan Province in May 2008,
lives and hopes of many families were buried under rubble. It soon
became apparent that many school buildings had not withstood its
forces. The death toll among children and teachers was high and the
entire region needed support to provide good schools for the fundamental goal of developing the rural areas of China.
The national and provincial governments were quick in starting
an impressive rescue and later reconstruction effort. However, the
task of re-building hundreds of schools, among all other repair and
restoration tasks, brought forth a need to concentrate the immediate
efforts on bigger schools in the urban areas, while smaller village
school projects could only be treated with lower priority.
In these circumstances, a private initiative of German company employees in the Taicang Industrial Zone commenced and the Taicang
Roundtable (TRT) hosted the initial project discussion and developments. Through private relationships, the Education Commission
of the rural city of Qingchuan in Northern Sichuan Province was
involved and proposed several potential sites where TRT could help
re-build a school.
Soon many German companies in Taicang had committed donations,
the German Chamber of Commerce granted a generous endowment
and TRT established workgroups for coordinating the help effort.
After several visits to Qingchuan by the TRT delegations headed by
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Ms. Tan Jin of Dunkermotoren, Sanpan village was selected as the
ideal location for the new school due to its size and the timely availability of the plot.
Sanpan Village is located at the bend of a river in a mountainous territory around 20km Northeast of Qingchuan. During the earthquake,
the school building was heavily damaged and had to be replaced by
an entirely new building that could host four classes of 50 children
from both the village and the neighbouring valleys. For children
coming from further away, a dormitory of eight rooms for 64 kids
has been built. Three teacher’s dormitories with their own kitchenettes provide a comfortable environment and help to foster a warm
and friendly atmosphere to the population of the school. The new
building also includes a canteen and large playing field.
The school buildings were designed to blend into the rural environment in size and colour. The structures are arranged in an ‘L’ shape
around the playing field, taking advantage of the location’s topography. All four classrooms are oriented towards the south and have
generous windows to bring in sufficient natural light for an ideal learning environment. The buildings refer to the local traditional architecture in style, but are organised in a contemporary, functional way.
Utmost importance was given to the structural safety of the new school
buildings, as they were designed in accordance to the strictest Chinese
code for earthquake resistance. The execution of solid foundations,
strong concrete structure and proper stiffening of the buildings was
supervised by teacher Zhou, who was committed to make sure that his
pupils will be safe should another earthquake strike the region.
The team of Virtuarch from Shanghai has managed to design a costeffective, child-friendly school building, which was joyfully taken
into possession by the pupils during the opening ceremony on 9th
April 2010. Local dignitaries and a delegation of representatives of
companies and individuals from TRT and the German Chamber in
Shanghai were all present at the grand opening.
One of the major attractions to the kids was the child figures cut into
the walls of the buildings. These structures allow the children to slip
through the walls, while adults are bound to the normal walkways.
Less than two years after the earthquake has struck, new life has taken
possession of an exemplary school of German and Chinese cooperation.
Following-up on its RMB 650,000 lead sponsorship
of the Qingchuan School Project in 2009, the
German Chamber in Shanghai and its members
collected some additional funds for the project
at the Chamber’s recent Happy Hour on 19 th
March. Despite the ‘Pay as you like’ theme of
the evening without fixed prices, many guests
generously donated knowing that part of the
evening’s proceeds were for a good cause. Thus,
an additional total of RMB 4,000 could be donated
to the Qingchuan School Project.
Daniel Heusser is the General Manager of Virtuarch in Shanghai. Virtuarch offers architecture, interior design and project
management services in China and has realised dozens of school
projects in China and Korea, aside from its focus on industrial,
R&D and headquarter buildings. For further information, please
contact Daniel at: ' 021 5272-9909 | * d.heusser@virtuarch.net
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COMMUNITY
TRAVEL
Explore,Marvel
and Relax
Sabah is a Perfect Getaway Located on
the World’s Third Largest Island
Small town life in Kampung Buli Sim Sim - stilt fishing village on the original site of Sandakan town
Travel to the
Malaysian part
of Borneo and
find nature in
abundance.
Ecotourism
plays a major
role and
offers smooth
exploration
of even the
hidden tracks.
Playing in sanctuary: Borneo’s Men of the Forest
Why not just lie on a sandy beach, watching the blue sky and
listening to the sea?
Staying at a five-star hotel with relaxed, happy people around is
easy enough – but if that was all you did, you have missed some of
the best parts of northern Borneo. In Sabah, it’s all about nature –
and nowadays, the focus is on ecotourism. Thus, Sabah is a place to
explore without too much of a guilty conscience.
South of Typhoon
The Malaysian state of Sabah, also called ‘negeri di bawah bayu’
or ‘Land below the Wind’, is situated on the third largest island in
the world and is home to Malaysia’s largest mountain, the 4,095m
Mount Kinabalu. The province’s poetic nickname refers to its
location south of the typhoon-prone Philippines and also served
as title for Agnes Newton Keith’s autobiographical novel from
1939. The American writer lived in the city of Sandakan together
with her British husband who was a Conservator of Forests for the
colonial government from the 1930s onward. She writes about one
of her frequent strolls around Sandakan, stating, “The wind of the
northeast monsoon is in my face as I look across the jungle to the
Sulu Sea. The sea both isolates and connects our island of Borneo”.
From the jungle to the sea – there are many possibilities to schedule
into your trip.
Into the Rainforest
Absolutely do not miss the rainforest and wildlife regions. The
giant orangutans, ‘Men of the Forest’, are awaiting you in the
famous Sepilok Sanctuary, popping out of the forest for lunch
time, eating, playing, swinging around and seemingly having a
good time. However, these great apes are not merely there for your
amusement. The sanctuary provides a facility to rescue, rehabilitate,
and reintroduce the animals to a life in wilderness. The Borneo
Orangutan Survival Foundation is a multifaceted organisation with
many projects and up to 1,000 people dedicated to help to save this
species. The total population of the Bornean Orangutan has been
estimated at 69,000 in 2003, but current numbers are expectedly
lower due to habitat destruction.
Further in the heartlands, the fauna seems boundless. To get a good
impression, stay overnight. There are rainforest lodges offering
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accommodation, meals and guided tours both by boat and walking
trips during day or at night. One of the best moments of the trip will
surely be seeing the impressive nose of the proboscis monkeys both
up close and as they jump from one branch to another. It’s quite fun
to watch the individuals of a pack interact and having a good time.
Up to the Top in One Day
If you are more on the sporty side of life, you can climb the sacred
mountain ‘Gunung Kinabalu’, situated in a World Heritage National
Park. Depending on the weather, and your physical condition, the
main peak can be climbed in one day. However, there is still the
risk of experiencing altitude sickness, so you might appreciate the
fact that guides will lead you all the way up - and back down, of
course. The area is known for its tremendous biodiversity with an
unbelievably high number of endemic plants. There are more than
600 species of ferns, over 300 species of birds and more than 800
species of orchids.
Just one of Sabah’s many species: The stork billed Kingfisher with its
brilliant colour coat
Down to the Coral Reefs
Instead of climbing up, you can head down to explore Pulau
Sipadan, rated one of the best diving spots in the world. The oceanic
island offers hundreds of species of coral and thousands of species
of fish, among barracudas, rays and sharks. Turtles are also likely
to swim by as you come along. If you prefer to watch them from a
dryer place, try to get a ticket to Turtle Islands National Park where
green and hawksbill turtles lay their eggs on the beaches. During
peak-season there will be dozens of animals crawling out of the sea
to find their best place. Only a few people are allowed to witness this
spectacle at a time as men have been banned to protect and save the
islands.
Watch out before swimming: Crocodiles cruise some of Sabah’s rivers
Sad History during WWII
Sabah’s capital Kota Kinabalu is also known for leisure spots and
waterfront entertainment.The former capital Sandakan gained
notoriety during World War II when the Japanese army decided to
move about 2,400 Australian and British prisoners of war from their
detention centre in the city to the distant town of Ranau, 160 miles
away. Only six prisoners survived the so called Sandakan Death
Marches. Still today, there are many descendants on pilgrimage
to the memorial sites, having travelled all the way from Britain or
Australia.
Tropical Climate
In Agnes Newton Keith’s times, the travel to Hong Kong was a
seven-day trip by steamer. Nowadays, you can reach Kota Kinabalu
International Airport via Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur or Brunei by
plane. There have been occasions in the past and possibly in the
future again with direct flights to and from Mainland China. A
number of domestic flights connect the eastern and western parts
of the state. The climate is tropical year round with an average
temperature of 26-27°C and humidity levels of up to 80%. Rainy
season is from October through March.
Simone Tietz has been living in Shanghai for almost four years
together with her family before moving back to Germany. She
has been travelling a lot during her days in Asia, but still a long
list of places to go.
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COMMUNITY
CITY TOUR
More than
Retail Therapy
Discovering the Many Facets of Shenzhen
Going shopping crazy in Dongmen
Just 30 years ago Shenzhen was a small fishing village that went by the name Bao’an
County in the southeast of the Pearl River Delta. After 1979, it was renamed ‘Shenzhen
City’ and became an exemplary piece of work for the Chinese Economic Opening.
Ever since, Shenzhen has attracted people from all over China and foreigners alike to
set business foot in the country. It was long known as a shopping paradise for Hong
Kong residents coming across the boarder for a bargain, but taking a closer look at this
extravagant city one finds there is much more to discover.
First the Standards
Shop’ til You Drop
If you have read anything at all about Shenzhen, you probably know about Window of
the World where you can “see all the world’s
landmarks in one day.” Among the park’s highlights, tourists can visit famous sights such as
the Brandenburg Gate and the Eiffel Tower in
miniature. This might appeal more to Chinese
citizens, who may not have significant travel experience. World visitors, however, will probably
find China Folk Cultural Villages and Splendid
China more interesting, where you can see fullsized traditional architecture from twenty-some
Chinese minorities, as well as miniatures of
most of China’s major tourist attractions. Both
of these theme parks are easy to reach near the
west end of Metro that is currently running on
one and a half lines. Also located at the Window
of the World is Happy Valley, more of a thrillride place that will have your heart pumping
when you go on the roller coasters and rides.
Shenzhen is a well-known shopper’s Mecca.
The ‘Big Three Shopping areas‘ are Luohu
Commercial City, Dongmen, and Huaqiang
Bei. Luohu Commercial City (LCC) is the
granddaddy of them all. It has five floors of
tightly-packed shops selling almost anything
you could possibly desire from electronics to
clothes and Tibetan trinkets to tea. LCC is also
the focal point for tailored goods in Shenzhen.
In addition to the ‘Big Three Theme Parks,’
Shenzhen has a zoo that is inviting for family
afternoons with animal shows and petting
areas. One of the city’s best-kept secrets,
however, is the Shenzhen International
Botanical Garden, which allows free
admission. The extensive gardens include
pavilions, bridges, statuary, and other
elements that replicate some of China’s most
elegant places and invite the tired city dweller
to sit down and relax with a good book.
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Dongmen is like a widely-spread version of
LCC but with a far longer history. Evolving
from a 300-year-old market, it is still a sort of bewildering labyrinth. Clothing, art, and branded
shops can be found here, with an emphasis on
trendy, youthful items. Dongmen is also home
to various nightclubs and restaurants, making it
a good place to remain after dark.
Huaqiang Bei is yet another area with a good
selection of clothing, though the fashions here
tend to be a bit more mature and conservative.
More prominent, however, is the electronics
market, symbolised by Shenzhen’s secondtallest building, the SEG/Saige Tower. In the
building, many electronic merchants supply
everything from component parts to the latest
trendy gadgets.
These three places typify the early phase of
Shenzhen’s development. In the last few years,
upscale malls with shopping, dining, and en-
tertainment - including cinemas, ice-skating
and children’s play centres - have sprung up all
across the city.
Dining and Nightlife
Just as other big cities in China, Shenzhen offers
a variety of culinary experiences. Whether you
prefer the tastes of Chinese or Western food,
Indian curry or Thai, it can all surely be found
here. For a variety of dishes in one sitting, you
could venture to a Cantonese restaurant offering Dim Sum, a dining experience that no
visitor to Shenzhen should miss. Those seeking
the electrifying nightlife have a choice of different areas, but Shekou District is a particularly
vibrant bar street of rising popularity.
Soak up some Culture
Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty
of cultural attractions in Shenzhen. Art lovers
should head to the Shenzhen Art Museum at
the north end of Donghu (Eastlake) Park, the
Guan Shanyue Museum in Lianhuashan Park,
or the He Xiangning Art Gallery in OCT. The
latter also sponsors the OCT Contemporary
Art Terminal across the street and stretches further eastward. Though not a museum, Dafen
Village in Buji is a particularly popular place
to roam around and buy pieces from the hip
young artist scene.
Other cultural venues include the Shenzhen
Shekou District appeals to outdoor people and night birds alike
Museum across from Citic Plaza, the Hakka Museum in Longgang
Town, and the Dapeng Fortress, a Ming-period naval fort on the Dapeng
Peninsula in south Longgang District. An old tower also rests at the base
of Bao’an’s Phoenix Mountain and a temple with grottoes is situated at
the top. Hong Fa Temple in Xian Hu Park is Shenzhen’s largest Buddhist
temple, but numerous folk temples are also scattered throughout the city,
such as in the centre of Xiasha Village in the south of Futian District.
For the ultimate ‘Old Shenzhen’ experience, take a walk in a traditional
village area, like Hubei or Luoling just east of Dongmen. A stroll through
Xin’an Village near Zhongshan Park in Nanshan is another good option
to get a feel for how the city may have once looked.
Heading Outdoors
Shenzhen is blessed with dozens of parks of varying size. Your author’s
favourite is Lizhi Park at the intersection of Shennan and Hongling
Roads. Here on a Sunday afternoon you will find Chinese folk playing
Chinese chess, musical instruments and practicing Tai Chi.
More active people can climb to the peak of Lotus Mountain Park to
find the statue of Deng Xiaoping and enjoy excellent city vistas. One can
also buy a kite near the southeast entrance and fly it in the Kite Square.
More ambitious view-seekers might visit Nanshan, the mountain just
north of Shekou. The incline only requires more of an uphill walk than a
climb. For more strenuous climbs check out Mount Wutong and Mount
Maluan in the east, and Yangtai Mountain in Bao’an, just north of Xili
in Nanshan. Golfers may also want to visit one of Shenzhen’s excellent
courses, such as Mission Hills, ‘the largest golf course in the world’ with
216 holes. Ice skating and skiing is also possible in Shenzhen thanks to
the Poly Cultural Plaza and Window of the World.
Like it warmer? Head for the eastern beaches of Dameisha or Xiaomeisha. If you’re looking for a more secluded spot to soak up the sun, try Xichong Beach in the remote Nan’ao area. Shenzhen also encourages pampering with a bountiful selection of spas, massage parlours, and more.
After all of the above, take a stroll through the centre of town. Then you
can really say you’ve experienced Shenzhen.
All Pictures courtesy of the author
Vistas over Shenzhen Bay
LW Publishing issues a number of guidebooks on Shenzhen.
Further information can be found at www.lonelywriters.com
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Soccer Night at Drei Kronen (Tianjin)
Sichuan Strategy Seminar
Insurance Workshop (Tianjin)
German White Asparagus Dinner (Guangzhou)
GM Roundtable (Shenzhen)
Soccer World Cup Kick-Off at Oasis (Guangzhou)
Soccer Night at The Tavern (Guangzhou)
Sichuan Strategy Seminar (Shanghai/Beijing)
Soccer Night at Hooleys (Guangzhou)
HR Roundtable (Guangzhou)
GM Roundtable (Shenzhen)
Legal Roundtable (Guangzhou)
Workshop Human Resources
Workshop Marketing
Special Insurance Seminar
Special Insurance Seminar: Fraunhofer ISI
Breakfast Seminar: Automotive
Sichuan Strategy Seminar
Workshop Automotive
Chamber Meeting
Expo Roundtable
Workshop Construction
Workshop Tax, Finance & Law
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Praktikantenstammtisch
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the month at changing
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European Networking Night
European chambers in Beijing will again join forces on 30th June to
provide an exciting networking platform over drinks and snacks
at a great surprise venue with new contact opportunities. Save the
date for the networking event of the summer before the holiday low
season starts.
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Sichuan Strategy Seminars in Shanghai & Beijing
GCC l South China is intensifying
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respectively. The seminars will provide
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the German business environment in Chengdu and Chongqing. It
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Shanghai and Beijing to effectively develop their business activities
in Western China.
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Breakfast Seminar: Global Financial Crisis – Answers from
the Automotive Supplier Industry
The German Chamber of Commerce in China
l Shanghai will hold a Breakfast Seminar
on 11th June regarding the challenges of the
automotive supplier industry after the global
financial crisis. Mr. Hans-Georg Härter,
Chairman and CEO of ZF Friedrichshafen
AG, will provide an insight into the industry
from his point of view and provide with
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