It is not the first time that US President-elect Donald Trump has irritated the world with his desire to seize Greenland. Yet he can already do whatever he wants there, says security expert Michael Paul from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. “In last year’s Greenland Arctic strategy, Greenland – and therefore also […]
China wants to boost sluggish domestic demand and get the economy back on track by expanding a program to promote the exchange of old consumer goods for new ones. This year, microwaves, water filters, dishwashers and rice cookers are to be included in the exchange program, according to a document published by the state planning […]
Harbin in Heilongjiang province is known for its impressive ice sculptures, which attract thousands of tourists to the city every January during the International Ice and Snow Festival. An ice replica of China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning can currently be seen in the Daowai District there. The ship, made of pre-cut blocks, is 65 meters long, […]
Zhe Zhao has been Lead of Export Control Compliance, Greater China at Bosch since November. Previously, Zhao worked in Trade Compliance and Export Control at Volvo. He will continue to be based in Shanghai.Teng Hui has been VP of Global sourcing Nacelle & Global sourcing China at the Nordex Group since January. Before joining the […]
Ning Wang has recently been appointed Head of Digital Solutions at Airbus China Customer Services. The graduate aerospace engineer, who trained in Stuttgart, among other places, has been working for Airbus for more than eleven years, most recently as Project Executive at the Airbus China Innovation Center. He moved from Shenzhen to Beijing for his […]
Li Nan is the new Vice President of the Technical Division at Porsche China. Li previously held senior positions at Mercedes-Benz. Based on his experience in infotainment, big data and artificial intelligence, he will be responsible for driving forward product development at Porsche. He will be based in Shanghai.Ella Cao is the new China correspondent […]
Tianya Song has been Country Director China at the Bavarian packaging glass company Heinz Glas since December. Song has already held management positions at several German companies in China, most recently as Managing Director at the Edelmann Group, which also specializes in packaging. Kai Teng took over the position of Head of Customer Solutions Order […]
In the midst of a global supply chain upheaval and growing geopolitical tensions, the trade dispute between China and the US over strategic raw materials like gallium and germanium is coming into the spotlight. These materials are essential for key technologies, including semiconductors, batteries and renewable energies. The conflict goes far beyond the economic sphere […]
China declared a “toilet revolution” in 2015. The campaign aimed to increase the number of public toilets nationwide and improve their quality. This mirrored op-art toilet on the sixth floor of Deji Plaza in the city of Nanjing proves that they may have slightly over-achieved here and there. The design, reminiscent of the movie Austin […]
Bai Peng will become the new President of Hua Hong Semiconductor, China’s second-largest chip foundry. Bai has over 30 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, including a stint as Global Vice President at Intel. He succeeds Tang Junjun, who will continue to serve as Chairman and Executive Director.Ted Xiong has been General Manager of China […]