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Fabian Peltsch

Fabian Peltsch Published: January 2nd, 2025

Data records stolen: US Treasury Department reports cyber attack from China

Chinese hackers have penetrated the computer system of the US Treasury Department and stolen data records. This was revealed in a letter from the Department to members of the US Congress, which was made available to the Reuters news agency. According to the letter, data that is not classified was stolen in what was described […]

Fabian Peltsch Published: January 2nd, 2025

Despite tensions: Taiwan’s president open to exchange with China

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has spoken out in favor of an equal and respectful exchange with China despite the tensions. “Taiwan hopes for a healthy and orderly exchange with China on the basis of reciprocity and dignity,” Lai said at a press conference on Wednesday at the turn of the year. At the same time, […]

Fabian Peltsch Published: January 2nd, 2025

02.01.25_Dessert

These pupils from an elementary school in Handan in Hebei province wish “Hello 2025” from a bird’s eye view. Even though the Chinese Year of the Snake does not begin until the end of January with Chinese New Year, the calendar transition to the year 2025 was also celebrated in China, for example with a […]

Fabian Peltsch Published: January 2nd, 2025

02.01.2025_Personalien

Paul Enggruber has been Head of China at Travel Tiger, a provider of camping modules from Cologne, since December. Enggruber has lived and worked in China since 2015. Most recently, he was Head of Innovation & Digital Hub China at the Baden-Württemberg-based metal processing company Fischer. Tünde Saller has been General Manager at Deutsche Leasing […]

Fabian Peltsch Published: December 23rd, 2024

Books for the winter: The editorial team’s recommendations

Kevin Rudd: On Xi Jinping Kevin Rudd has already achieved much in his life. He has been Australia’s diplomat in Stockholm and Beijing, served his country as prime minister and foreign minister, headed the US think tank The Asia Society and currently holds the post of Australian ambassador in Washington. Rudd’s overarching theme in life […]

Fabian Peltsch Published: December 20th, 2024

Annual press conference: Putin praises relations with China

According to Vladimir Putin, relations between Russia and China have reached an unprecedented level. At his annual press conference, the Russian President praised the positive nature of the relations. Russia and China have always coordinated their actions on the international stage and will continue to do so, he added.At the several-hour event, which also included […]

Fabian Peltsch Published: December 20th, 2024

Xiuru Liu has been Overseas Sales Director at BYD in Shenzhen since November. In his new position, he is responsible for the sale of powertrain batteries on the overseas market and managing the sales team in Europe and China.Ramon Lv has been Head of China Reefer at DHL Global Forwarding since November. As Sales Manager, […]

Fabian Peltsch Published: December 19th, 2024

Pentagon report: China’s military is approaching the clout of the USA

The Pentagon published its annual report on important developments in China’s military on Wednesday. It shows that China is rapidly advancing its nuclear armament. According to the Pentagon, the country will have more than 600 operational nuclear weapons by 2024, with a projected increase to over 1,000 by 2030 and further growth by 2035. Not […]

Fabian Peltsch Published: December 19th, 2024

19.12.24_Personnel matters

Chengjing Lin has been Head of Innovation Powertrain Solutions China at Schaeffler in Shanghai since October. Before joining the engine specialist from Herzogenaurach, Lin worked for more than five years at Vitesco, an automotive supplier based in Bavaria.Lei Chang has been Senior Director of HR Rewards at Adidas Greater China since October. The commercial manager […]

Fabian Peltsch Published: December 19th, 2024

Industry: EU examines protective measures for steel imports

The European Commission wants to review the duty-free quota for certain steel products from China. At the end of November, 13 EU member states submitted a corresponding request. They had pointed out the decline in demand for steel in the Union. The products in question include sheet metal, pipes, and various types of wire. The […]