It was admittedly no surprise: Just a few days after the EU decision to impose additional tariffs on Chinese EVs, China announced its anti-dumping measures against European brandy imports. French cognac producers in particular see themselves as “hostages” in the trade conflict. And while the EU is already taking legal steps, China’s Ministry of Commerce […]
Chinese national flags have become ubiquitous in Hong Kong. To mark the anniversary of the People’s Republic and the subsequent Golden Week, property company Shun Lee Estate has transformed a residential complex in Kwun Tong into a red checkerboard pattern. Behind every door is a patriot, seems to be the message.
Collins Erinmwingbovo has been Technical Project Lead Benchmarking at VW China since September. A chemist educated in Edo and Bremen, he has been working for VW for more than three years. Most recently, he was Test Manager for lithium-ion batteries in Hanover-Braunschweig.Daoyuan Wang is the new Head of BU Sensorics China at the German automotive […]
Jalil Malek has taken over the position of Head of Quality Assurance Battery Systems at VW China. Malek was previously Head of Quality Assurance Powertrain at the company. He will continue to be based in Beijing. Ivo Muth has been Executive Vice President R&D and Member of the Board at Audi China since September. He […]
Zhao Laihong will become General Manager at Bridgestone on January 1. The global tire manufacturer intends to further expand its high-end products in China, particularly after recently withdrawing from the Chinese bus and truck segment.Andreas Klein has been Director of Finance at Delta Pronatura China since August. The Egelsbach-based company specializes in care and cleaning […]
The Chinese Coast Guard undertook its first patrol in the Arctic on Tuesday. Chinese state media reported that the operation was part of a joint exercise with Russia. Four ships from both countries traveled from the North Pacific to the Arctic. According to state broadcaster CCTV, China’s Coast Guard China’s Coast Guard said the operation […]
Volker Krupa has been Transportation Logistics Manager at Mercedes-Benz China since September. Krupa previously worked for Daimler in China between September 2019 and January 2023. Most recently, however, the engineering graduate worked for the German car manufacturer in quality management in Mexico. Evian Gu has been General Manager at Messe Düsseldorf’s Shanghai office since August. […]
This cheese found in a Bronze Age grave in Xiaohe, northwest China, is somewhat past its prime. The 3,500-year-old cheese nuggets were discovered two decades ago on the necks of three mummies. But researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have only now been able to use the latest scientific methods to examine them further. […]
Allen Liu is the new China President at Chapman Freeborn. The British company provides air charter solutions for passenger and cargo movements. Since joining Chapman Freeborn in 2012, Mr. Liu has held several roles including Senior Cargo Manager for China and Vice President of Cargo for North Asia, during which he established new regional offices […]
On October 1, the People’s Republic will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding. On Sunday, Xi Jinping awarded 15 highest national honors in the Great Hall of the People to distinguished figures of national history. Among them was Huang Zongde, who was brought into the hall in a wheelchair and in uniform alongside the […]