Stefan Bücke has been General Manager of the VDA QMC China, the Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) in Germany, since March. In this role, he manages training measures for the Chinese automotive industry, among other things. Brücke was previously Head of Country Component China at Deutsche Gesellschaft für […]
The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has found no clear evidence of sabotage to two Baltic Sea data cables by a Chinese ship. It could not be established with certainty that the freighter Yi Peng 3 had deliberately dragged its anchor across the seabed to damage the two fiber optic cables in Swedish waters, the authority […]
The police authority of the north-eastern Chinese city of Harbin has accused the US National Security Agency (NSA) of launching large-scale cyberattacks against key industries in Heilongjiang province during the Asian Winter Games in February. This was reported by the Chinese news agency Xinhua on Tuesday.The Chinese police in Harbin have issued arrest warrants for […]
Vivian Xu has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Universal Music Greater China. She previously served as Managing Director at Columbia China, where she was instrumental in artist development, local repertoire expansion and strategic collaborations. Prior to that, Xu held senior financial and operational positions at Sony Music Entertainment China. She will be based in […]
BASF subsidiary Cellasto, a manufacturer of components to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), plans a second plant in Shanghai. The company announced on Tuesday that the investment sum is around EUR 60 million.As the German chemical giant BASF announced, the new plant will be equipped with state-of-the-art injection molding systems, enabling an almost 70 […]
Fewer and fewer children are being born in China – but affection for pets is growing. Young urbanites in particular treat their four-legged friends like royalty: with personalized food, tailor-made accessories – and now also with haute couture. One of the pioneers of this trend is designer Zang Shuo, who creates functional luxury fashion for […]
In response to the tariff dispute with the United States, China has instructed its domestic airlines to stop buying Boeing aircraft, according to a media report. According to the financial news agency Bloomberg, citing insiders, the government in Beijing has also asked Chinese airlines to stop buying aircraft parts and equipment from US companies. In […]
For a long time, there was a simple recipe for success in China’s private sector: hard work and sacrifice lead to prosperity and social advancement. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic and the weak economy, this promise is no longer viable for many. Increasing stress and a growing sense of discontent have led to a crisis […]
While Charles Leclerc usually hits the racing line with impeccable precision in Formula 1, his brushstrokes while attempting Chinese calligraphy were… a bit more experimental. During a livestreaming event ahead of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver picked up a brush and took on a cultural challenge. Fans responded to his attempt to […]
China’s glacier coverage has decreased by 26 percent since 1960 due to rapid global warming, according to a report published in March by the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The report states that 7,000 small glaciers have completely disappeared.As these vital natural reserves diminish, freshwater availability is expected […]