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1 (under construction), SVW s Ningbo plant will meet the highest environmental standards and contribute to a responsible growth of the Volkswagen Group in China. DISCOVER THE BEST RIESLING IN THE WORLD PR Agency Storymaker Expands to Shanghai The German-owned PR agency Storymaker Public Relations (Beijing) Co. Ltd. has now placed a representative in Shanghai. For almost five years the company has met the communication needs of German companies and institutions in China and is now expanding its services in the Chinese market. Storymaker China specializes in brand communication in the manufacturing and technology field and maintains a headquarters in Beijing. The agency is now also represented in Shanghai. Many German companies are based in Shanghai and the Yangtze Delta. We are now able to consult our customers in this area on a local basis, explained Ms. Agnes Grill, Representative of Storymaker in Shanghai, when talking about the advantages of the new location. Evonik Announces Opening of Advanced Project House in Taiwan Evonik Industries announced the opening of its Advanced Project House (APH) Light & Electronics in Taiwan on 15 th February. As the first project house established outside of Germany, the new APH is located in the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Hsinchu, one of Taiwan's leading research institutes. The opening of the APH Light & Electronics is a new cornerstone for Evonik to enter into new markets and the globalization of R&D. Evonik evaluated the technical and market success probability of potential project topics ranging from lighting, displays, touch panel, photovoltaic, LEDs and functional coatings. With the opening of APH, several projects have been started up with the company s commitment and support for its business units and business lines. In addition, a new business development function will be built up to identify new business opportunities in the electronics industry. The initial stages will focus on Taiwan, Mainland China and Korea. 25% OFF FOR GC MEMBERS YOUR SOURCE OF FINE RIESLING 让我们带您领略德国雷司令的醇美天地 Enjoy fine wines made in Germany with your clients, as a corporate gift or just by yourself. Fine Rieslings from VDP wineries in Mosel, Pfalz and Rheingau, amazing red wines and elegant sparkling wines. Corporate Gifts are presented in elegant gift boxes or individually designed packages with your company s logo. For further details please visit and contact: German Fine Wine Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. 馥德葡萄酒贸易 ( 上海 ) 有限公司 Room 325 Apollo Building 1440 Yan An Road (Middle) Shanghai 中国上海市延安中路 1440 号阿波罗商务中心 325 室 Rachel Chen 陈诺 Fon: Mobile: rchen@german-fine-wine.com April - May

2 REGIONAL NEWS North China Member Affairs Formel D at 2012 Beijing Auto Show After its presence at the 2011 Shanghai Auto exhibition, the Formel D Group will again emphasize its increased focus on the Asian market as an expanding international service provider in the automobile industry from 23 rd April to 2 nd May 2012 in Beijing. Participating in arguably the continent s largest and most important trade fair allows the Group to demonstrate its potential for sustainable growth as well as the importance of its site in China. At the fair, Formel D Group will present its current product portfolio and innovations for the Chinese market. As a growing service, Formel D s Quality Confirmation Center (QCC) is being used more and more in Asia. By providing monitoring, follow-up, and logistical services, this innovative Formel D model guarantees that manufactured items are defect-free and ensures that subsequent processes run smoothly. Carl Benz Academy Launch On 14 th November 2011, the Carl Benz Academy was launched at a spectacular opening ceremony in the presence of Ms. Jutta Benz the great granddaughter of the Academy s namesake and the inventor of the first automobile Carl Benz, in Beijing China. This success is the result of three years of planning and the hard work of an international project team spanning three continents as well as the sponsors Mercedes-Benz China (Ltd), Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance and five Mercedes-Benz dealer groups. As the lead consulting agency and one of the founding partners of the CB Academy, E.R.P. develops all the learning tools and contents New Members north china For full contact information and company profiles of our new and existing members, please visit Ms. Ann Zhang Company Representative Uniplan Beijing Co. Ltd a.zhang@uniplan.cn Mr. Christian Sieling Sales Manager Crown Worldwide Ltd csieling@crownrelo.com Mr. Fredrik Genberg General Manager Sofitel Wanda Beijing ssm5@sofitelwandabj.com with respect to the CB Academy s vision of an innovative teaching approach. With the collaborative effort of its partners in both business and education, it will be beneficial to its students as well as the future talents of the automobile industry in China. Crowne Plaza Beijing Offers Opportunities for Young People As a responsible business in the community, Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace has embarked on a project to bring in a large batch of university undergraduates from other provinces to give them exposure to working life, experience with living away from home and in a major city and to learn a particular skill-set in hotel management. Recently the hotel brought in 120 students who will stay for three to six months gaining such life-experience that will help them find a job more easily after graduation. On a more international level, the hotel also allows for internships with management training and one such candidate, Maartjie Sodenkamp from Holland, speaks five languages (Dutch, English, German, French and Spanish) and is eager to be able to help foreign guests with their needs in their mother tongue. All students are provided with accommodation, meals and a very generous monthly allowance. Mr. Tian Song General Manager Knauf Insulation (China) Co. Ltd tiansong@mail.knauf.com.cn Ms. Lily Wang Sales Manager Work Space (Tianjin) Trading Co. Ltd wang@work-space.cn Mr. Ralf Muthmann General Manager Shijiazhuang TMD Friction Ltd. Co rmuthmann@tmdfriction.com.cn Mr. Xuanmin Luo Chief Regional Executive Shanghai Bosch Rexroth Hydraulics & Automation Ltd. Beijing Branch Xuanmin.luo@boschrexroth.com.cn Mr. Hee Moey Kok Vice President RUF China Automoblie Trading Ltd moey@rufchina.com Mr. Hongjun Yang Vice President Brabender Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd hongjun.yang@ brabenderbeijing.com Mr. Axel Schaefer Managing Director Friesland Sunrise Beijing Ltd axel.schaefer@ frieslandsunrise.com Ms. Ann Herten HR Director China Bombardier Aerospace Technical Consulting Services Beijing Co. Ltd ann.herten@aero. bombardier.com Mr. Ronald Wohlfahrt Managing Director RUD Rieger & Dietz (Beijing) Trading Ltd r.wohlfahrt@gmx.de Mr. Hilmar Storz General Manager Bornemann Pumps + Systemn (Tianjin) Co. Ltd Hilmar.storz@bornemann. com.cn Mr. Guenther Salzer General Manager Contitech Grand Ocean Fluid (Changchun) Co. Ltd guenther.salzer@fluid. contitech.cn 48 April - May 2012

3 6 th Event: Seminar Topic: Sales & Marketing - Effective Customer Meeting Preparation Venue: German Chamber of Commerce Beijing, Landmark Tower II, 8 th Floor Speaker: Mr. Guy Fraser Associate Director, MDS 14 th 15 th Event: Praktikantenstammtisch Beijing Venue: Schindler s Anlegestelle Event: Neujahrsempfang 2012 fuer Kammermitglieder Venue: The Capital Club Beijing Speaker: Mr. Ulrich Walker Chairman of the Board of the German Chamber and Executive Vice President of Daimler AG; Chairman & CEO of Daimler Northeast Asia Ms. Alexandra Voss Executive Director of the German Chamber and Delegation of German Industry and Commerce Beijing, Delegate & Chief Representative 9 th Event: Interchamber Breakfast Seminar Topic: New Tax Administration Era in China Venue: Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Speaker: Mr. Lachlan Wolfers Leader of KPMG s Centre of Excellence for Indirect Taxes in China Ms. Tracy Zhang PRC regulatory and tax expert, KPMG April - May

4 REGIONAL NEWS North China Chamber Affairs 16 th Event: Special Event with Mr. Jochen Kienbaum Topic: HR Trends Talent Management, Recruitment and Retention Venue: China World Hotel Beijing Speaker: Mr. Jochen Kienbaum CEO and Managing Director, Kienbaum Consultants International GmbH Mr. Franz-Josef Kleideitert Managing Director, Kienbaum Consultants International GmbH Ms. Kammy Kwang Kienbaum FJK Consultants Pte Ltd. 20 th 21 st Event: Kammerstammtisch Beijing Venue: Paulaner Brauhaus, Beijing Lufthansa Center Event: Seminar Topic: Total Solutions for China RoHS Venue: German Chamber of Commerce Beijing, Landmark Tower II, 8 th Floor Speaker: Mr. David Chen Global Business Development Manager &Technical Manager, CTI 22 nd Event: HR Workshop Topic: Coaching Skills for Managers Venue: German Chamber of Commerce Beijing, Landmark Tower II, 8 th Floor Speaker: Ms. Elisa Mallis Head of Executive Coaching, MDS Is it really possible to think globally and act individually? It is. We at SENATOR INTERNATIONAL are especially pleased to take on the new challenges and tasks of a world in constant motion for you. For us, every customer is important and every order is unique. Backed up by our global network service we deliver tailor-made solutions that are effi cient, innovative and fi rst class. See what we can do for you at First Class Global Logistics 50 April - May 2012

5 23 rd Event: Young Professional After-Work Bowling Venue: Workers stadium No th Event: Kammerstammtisch Tianjin Venue: Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus Tianjin 28 th Event: Kammerdinner Topic: Environmental Challenges and Impact of Sustainability in China Venue: Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Speaker: Mr. Sean Gilbert Director, Sustainability and Climate Change Services, KPMG Beijing In the recent 12 th Five-Year Plan, the Chinese government outlined China's reform process to build a harmonious and resource-saving society that strives for a balance between economic growth, social equality and environmental protection to increase its people's prosperity. The world s second largest economy has to face a number of challenges concerning resource efficiency and finding new ways of supplying energy to its fast growing economy. In this context, CSR and sustainability have become prominent themes within China in recent years, with agencies ranging from the Ministry of Finance (e.g. guidance on establishing internal controls) to SASAC and the Chinese Banking Regulatory Commission (e.g. Green Credit Policy) incorporating CSR elements into new guidelines. For foreign companies operating in China, this represents a rapidly shifting landscape with new opportunities, but also new expectations and changing perceptions of the role of foreign companies. Mr. Sean Gilbert discussed the changes underway, the drivers, and the implications for foreign companies doing business in China. He also showed examples of how companies have achieved their low carbon targets. 1 st March nd March 2012 Event: Tax Workshop (in Chinese) Topic: Corporate Income Tax s Development Trend and Challenges Venue: German Chamber of Commerce Beijing, Landmark Tower II, 8 th Floor Speaker: Ms. Iris Pang Partner, China Tax & Business Advisory Services, PwC Mr. Huiying Li Senior Manager, China Tax & Business Advisory Services, PwC Mr. Ge Yu Manager China Tax & Business Advisory Services, PwC Event: Exclusive guided tour through the exhibition "The Art of Enlightenment" Venue: Chinese National Museum Beijing April - May

6 REGIONAL NEWS North China Chamber Affairs 6 th March 2012 Event: Special Event with University of Applied Sciences Bremen Topic: Knowledge Management in China Venue: German Chamber of Commerce Beijing, Landmark Tower II, 8 th Floor Speakers: Dr. Monika Schaedler Professor for China s Economy and Society at Bremen University Dr. Renate Krieg Lecturer for Chinese Society and Social Change at Bremen University; Researcher at East Asian Management Research Institute Mr. Minyan Luo Lecturer in Chinese and Business Studies at Bremen University Ms. Constanze Mueller Research assistant at East Asian Management Research Institute; Ph.D. candidate in Area Studies China at University of Cologne 6 th March 2012 Event: Inter-Chamber Workshop Topic: How to protect online IPR in China Venue: The Westin Tianjin Speakers: Ms. Yuqing Lin Senior Partner, F&S Intellectual Property, Beijing The Internet in China, with more than 384mn 'netizens', is an attractive business and marketing platform for many European SMEs working with or in China. On the other hand, it is also an ideal platform for infringers to sell counterfeit products and commit fraud. During this joint workshop with the German Chamber of Commerce, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, BenCham and the EU SME IPR Helpdesk, participants will learn and understand more on topics such as cybersquatting and how to protect your domain name, or how to monitor e-commerce sites for counterfeits. During the workshop, intellectual property experts will show real life case studies of online protection and offer free consultation. 52 April - May 2012

7 New Benefit Partners North China For a detailed description about our Benefit Partner Program please visit our website: If you are interested to become a Benefit Partner please contact: Mr. Sebastian Suciu suciu.sebastian@bj.china.ahk.de Betterlife (China) Leasing Co.Ltd 百得利 ( 中国 ) 融资租赁有限公司 No.143, West 4 th Ring North Road, Beijing 北京海淀区西四环北路 143 号 luzhimin@blchina.com Website: Benefit: 10% discount on all Betterlife Short term rentals, e.g. airport transfer with the usage of airport green channel Eric Paris 爱里克巴黎兰星美容美发有限公司 Sanlitun Bei Jie Nan 43#, Chaoyang District, Beijing 北京市朝阳区三里屯北街南 43 号 Kerry Center Shopping Mall 123# Guanghua Road 1# Chaoyang District Beijing 北京市朝阳区光华路 1 号嘉里中心广场 123 单 askus@ericparis.com Website: Benefit: 10% discount on hair and beauty services Continental Int. Moving 金睿可国际货运代理 ( 北京 ) 有限公司 Room 26B, Building 2, No. 30 Dongsanhuan Beilu, , Beijing 北京市朝阳区东三环北路 30 号紫荆豪庭 2-26B (86 10) info@cimmover.com Website: Benefit: 20% discount on moving insurance We thank our Yearly Sponsors for 2012/13 For the work of the German Chamber of Commerce the Yearly Sponsors are essential. Therefore we are proud to announce the new Yearly Sponsors for 2012/13: The Beijing Office is supported by Commerzbank, Daimler, Deutsche Bank, E.R.P., Kempinski Hotel Beijing, Siemens, TUI China and Volkswagen. The Tianjin Office is supported by Commerzbank, Jean Mueller, Truck Industrial Automation and Wuerth. We thank the Yearly Sponsors for their support and are looking forward to a fruitful cooperation in 2012/2013. We would also like to use this opportunity to thank our Yearly Sponsors 2011/2012 for their great support and a successful cooperation throughout the past year. Beijing Office Tianjin Office E.R.P. New Assistant at the German Chamber As of 1 st, Ms. Qi Cuiyun has been appointed as Chamber Assistant. She has already been working with the AHK since November Ms. Qi holds a diploma in German Studies from Qingdao Binhai College and has several months of working experience in Germany. Ms. Qi assists the Chamber team in all fields, such as event preparation and membership management. German Ball 2012 under preparation Each year since 2000, the German Chamber of Commerce in China North China hosts the largest social event of the German business community in Beijing: the German Ball. The event attracts 700 guests including business executives and leaders from politics with connections to and interest in Germany. The German Ball will take place at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre on 17 th November Companies interested in sponsoring the German Ball should contact Dr. Juliane Bielinski at: bielinski.juliane@bj.china.ahk.de before 30 th June The ticket sale starts in September April - May

8 REGIONAL NEWS North China Chamber Affairs Regular Social Events - North China Beijing: Kammerstammtisch every third Monday of the month at Paulaner Brauhaus, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 7.00 pm Praktikantenstammtisch every second Tuesday of the month at Schindler s Anlegestelle, Beijing, 7.00 pm Tianjin: Kammerstammtisch every last Wednesday of the month at Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus, Tianjin, 7.00 pm Event Highlights - North China Annual General Meeting and Board of Directors Election The new Board of Directors of the GCC North China will be elected on 18 th April The Annual General Meeting will start at 6pm in the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. We invite all representative members of the German Chamber of Commerce North China to participate in this event. Sino-German Communication Forum On 10 th May 2012 the German Chamber of Commerce together with the German Centre and Storymaker is organising the Sino- German Communication Forum on PR activities for recruiting. The Communication Forum will take place at the Mariott Northeast Hotel from to Viessmann Art & Design Exhibition: Embedded Creation - Exploring the dialogue between corporate design and art In cooperation with the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) and Zcontemporary, the German manufacturer Viessmann Heating Technology Beijing Co. Ltd. initiated a pioneering art project to explore the dialogue between corporate design and art in China. The German Chamber organises a guided tour through the exhibition on 4 th May 2012 followed by a networking event. Day of Logistics The German Bundesvereinigung Logistik in cooperation with the German Chamber of Commerce in China and Beijing University are organising the Logistics Day Best Practices of Lean Logistics on 19 th April 2012 in Beijing. For more information please contact Mr. Mike Hofmann +86 / 10 / hofmann.mike@bj.china.ahk.de Training Calendar North China Date Training 12 th -13 th April Communication, Influencing and Negotiation Skills 16 th -17 th April Human Resource Management for Non-HR Professionals 25 th -26 th April Application Training for Spouses 27 th April Finance for Non-Finance Professionals Training 14 th -15 th May Hiring for Success: Behavioral Interviewing Techniques 18 th May Intercultural Cooperation for German Professionals 22 nd -23 rd May 2 Days Time and Stress Management 24 th -25 th May Workshop 2 Communication for Leaders 28 th -29 th May Controlling Workshop for Expatriates 31 st May-1 st June Communication Skills Workshop Training Highlights Communication Skills Workshop This two-day workshop will teach you how to effectively communicate and interact with others, giving useful insight into basic body language, speaking techniques and general communication in English. Human Resource Management for Non-HR Professionals Participants will receive a profound introduction to HR management techniques, helping them to gain confidence when handling HR issues. Afterwards participants will be able to foresee and resolve problems, make appropriate recommendations and take the proper course of action. 2 Days Time and Stress Management This course addresses aspects of stress and stress related symptoms, providing the stress-burdened individual with a guideline on how to cope with physical and mental pressure. GCC members receive discounted rates on training courses. For further information please contact: Ms. Jiang Ying ' * training@bj.china.ahk.de 54 April - May 2012

9 Viessmann Art & Design Exhibition Embedded Creation Exploring the dialogue between corporate design and art In cooperation with the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) and Zcontemporary, the Chinese subsidiary of German heating technology manufacturer Viessmann initiated a pioneering art project to explore the dialogue between corporate design and art in China. The results will be on exhibition in Beijing s 798 district at UCCA from 28 th April to 6 th May Embedded Creation brings together the individual artists Miika Benedetti, Ingo Bulla, Chen Kun, Feng Lianghong, Wendy Hack, Hu Qinwu, Hu Shenping, Li Gang, Jeffrey Stephen Miller & Thomas Schmidt and Yang Liming, who are specialized and acknowledged in various fields as ceramics, photography, video art, painting, sculpture and installation and Viessmann heating systems. Cultural antipodes between West and East influence this endeavor and cast a new light on the metamorphosis of a technical product into an abstract piece of art and an original artistic idea into corporate design. A synthesis on a sustainable level The intercultural context reveals that values like quality, sustainability and reliability may be represented by a multitude of symbols, icons and forms of expression varying due to divergent embedding in local cultural environments but nevertheless understood in their underlying meaning as universal after all. Defining identity in all its occurrences is a perpetual subject of actuality and significance. China s cultural tradition inhabits one of the world s oldest holistic systems of classifying and categorizing phenomena of all types. This is known as the Five Elements System or 'wu xing', where shapes relate to colours and the elements wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The roots lie in the heritage, which may be experienced in the process of re-traditionalization. Pioneering corporate design The corporate design at Viessmann originated in the 1960s, when conceptual artist Anton Stankowski laid the foundation: Concentration through omission, which was and still remains an essential guideline. Viessmann has continued its close exchange with reputable designers Hans Gugelot, Karl Duschek and Andreas Haug to name but a few ever since. As a result Viessmann heating systems were the first to introduce design and colour into the boiler room in the form of the new standard colour Vitorange an entrepreneurial and avant-garde achievement regarding the fact that prior to that boilers were gray or industrial green. Today, the defining colours of the Viessmann product range are silver and orange. The first one reflecting clarity, quality and innovation, the second symbolizing warmth uniting innovation and tradition. Corporate design and art permeate and complement each other being both source and essence. The pioneer undertaking Embedded Creation may be understood as an inspiration to follow, a dialogue started whose continuation lives in its ongoing exploration. Contact: Dr. Dr. Andreas Tank Marketing Director Viessmann Heating Technology Beijing Co., Ltd. DrTa@viessmann.com 1 Chen Kun with painted vacuum solar tubes. 2 Painter Yang Liming at work in his studio. 3 Painter Feng Lianghong transforming a cast iron boiler into art. 4 Artist Li Gang with a solar collector header transformed into a traditional Chinese musical instrument The dialogue between corporate design and art exposes a synthesis on a sustainable level: the creation of unique and distinguished awareness. Thus, specifically and strategically planned corporate design not only contributes to forming identity, it is pivotal for its strength. How you depict yourself determines how you are seen and experienced. 4 April - May

10 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai Member Affairs SIP Project Management Opens New Headquarters in Shanghai SIP Project Management officially announced the opening of its new Shanghai headquarters. Around 100 guests, including clients and business partners, witnessed the official opening of the new office in Caohejing Hi-Tech Park and attended the following cocktail party with SIP senior executives. "We ve been incredibly fortunate and owing to the unparalleled professionalism, commitment and enthusiasm of our team have gone from strength to strength over the past years. Yet, as our business and service offering has grown, it became increasingly clear that we needed not just more space, but a new environment one that reflected and supported the high quality of services that we deliver to our clients, explained Mr. Geoffrey Mills, Supervisory Board Director, SIP Group. SIP's new headquarters reside across two floors of the EVOC building and are designed to foster and enhance open communication, collaboration and multifunctionality. New Head of Marketing & Sales at atelier scherer china On 1 st January 2012, Mr. Daniel Frerichs took over the Marketing & Sales Department at atelier scherer china in Shanghai. During his time at agencies like PRAGMA and fischerappelt Inc, he acquired a profound knowledge in Corporate Communication and Market Research. Furthermore, as a former Election Campaign Manager for Chancellor Angela Merkel s 2009 federal election campaign, he knows how to manage complex tasks and inquiries while simultaneously paying attention to the details that are necessary to bring a project to life. His creativity, his refusal to follow conformist thinking and his habit of considering each challenge to be an opportunity all indicate the highest likelihood of continued success for atelier scherer china - as well as for our customers. New Partner at Plumbohm Corporate Finance Consulting Plumbohm Corporate Finance Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. is pleased to announce that Ms. Yimin Foo joined as a Partner in its Shanghai office during the second half of Ms. Foo will head up the M&A practice and lead project teams to execute all Chinarelated M&A transactions from the Shanghai office. Ms. Foo has more than 15 years of experience working as senior finance executive for multinational corporations including ebay China and TCL Group. Ms. Foo also provided corporate finance advisory services to international clients while working at KPMG in New York. Plumbohm & Co. is a leading corporate finance advisor based in Munich and Shanghai, with a focus on inbound and outbound M&A transactions, mainly involving large and medium-sized companies. The firm also assists Chinese companies on IPOs in Germany as a financial advisor. Plant Manager of Changshu Continental Plant Gets Awards Mr. Lutz Marczinski, plant manager of the Changshu Continental plant, recently received several awards from the local communities in Jiangsu province. On 13 th January 2012, Mr. Marczinski received an award from the Suzhou City Municipal Office as an excellent foreign expert in appreciation of his enthusiastic support for Suzhou s construction and his friendly cooperation. The Mayor of Suzhou, Mr. Yan, as well as the Party Secretary were present during the event. On 8 th December 2011, Mr. Marczinski was appointed as one of the Directors of the Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises in Jiangsu. The award ceremony took place in Nanjing and included representatives from 14 different countries and various companies. During the three-year term, Mr. Marczinski will have the chance for regular exchange with government representatives and business partners with the aim to further improve business operations in an assortment of business areas. 56 April - May 2012

11 JA Solar Announces Strategic Cooperation Agreement with TÜV SÜD JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd, one of the world s largest manufacturers of high-performance solar cells and solar power products, announced that it has signed a cooperation agreement with TÜV SÜD, one of the world s leading providers of testing and certification services. Under the terms of the agreement, JA Solar and TÜV SÜD will cooperate on a range of product and system testing and certification initiatives, including the establishment of a [TÜV SÜD-accredited] testing facility at JA Solar s headquarters in Shanghai. The two parties will also cooperate on drafting standards for the construction and assessment of solar power projects to ensure that projects comply with international standards for safety and efficiency. JA Solar will also leverage TÜV SÜD s experience in energy conservation and green building to ensure that its raw materials sourcing, production and sales processes, as well as plant construction projects meet international best practice standards and are consistent with JA Solar s longstanding commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen. Auro 3D Tour Sennheiser held a lecture tour on Auro 3D surround sound technology in the recording studios at the Beijing Film Academy on 28 th November, Shanghai TV Station (SMG) on 1 st December and The Village Studios in Guangzhou on 9 th December. The Auro 3D surround sound system can provide 9.1 or 10.1 channel output. Mr. Gregor Zielinsky, the lecturer, shared his own research experience in the field of Auro 3D in the past two years. It attracted a total of 150 audience members from broadcasting stations, record companies and rental companies in the three stations. Mr. Marc Vincent, President of Sennheiser Greater China, commented, As 3D visuals are gradually recognized and accepted by the public, it is the right time for the advent of 3D audio; our lecture tour organised at this time is extremely worthwhile. April - May

12 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai Member Affairs Coverage of ALD Automotive Extended to Qingdao and Ningbo Supplying company cars to the sales force to increase its mobility, motivation and retention rate is becoming more and more popular. Therefore, ALD Fortune Auto Leasing and Renting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. decided to open new branches in Qingdao and Ningbo to assist with the development of its customers. It will allow ALD to support the increasing needs in car fleet management and the leasing of vehicles with a full range of service. Qingdao and Ningbo are the 10 th and 11 th branches of ALD in China which have made this nationwide network the competitive advantage of their company. KMPG Welcomes New Colleagues to its Shanghai Team Mr. Peter Jehle (Audit Senior Manager) and Mr. Andre Wolts (Audit Manager), both German Certified Public Auditors (Wirtschaftspruefer), transferred from the Mr. Peter Jehle Mr. Andre Wolts KPMG Munich and Duesseldorf office to Shanghai. Mr. Jehle and Mr. Wolts are focusing on conducting and coordinating audits on Chinese subsidiaries of multinational clients. Beyond their audit work, they coordinate KPMG services across all functions and serve as a contact for German clients in China. In Germany, Mr. Jehle and Mr. Wolts served multinational clients as auditors/advisors and have developed strong expertise in the audit of statutory financial statements, group reporting packages and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP and German GAAP. Mr. Jehle was involved in coordinating capital market transactions and advisory services for several listed companies. His focus in Germany is the technology and media sector. Mr. Wolts focus is the metals & steel industry and the chemical industry. Schaeffler Forms Strategic Relationship with SMTCL Schaeffler Group and Shenyang Machine Tool (Group) Co. Ltd. (SMTCL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shenyang at the end of The two parties declared they would set up a strategic cooperation relationship based on the principles of mutual benefit and common development. According to the agreement, the Schaeffler Group will provide SMTCL with a full range of products, technology services and support in R&D, while SMTCL will provide Schaeffler with broader market potential and priority in selecting Schaeffler s products. In the signing ceremony, Dr. Gou Jianhui, Managing Director and President Industrial of Schaeffler Group Greater China, said that the cooperation will lead to a win-win situation the competitiveness of SMTCL in the domestic and overseas markets will increase, while at the same time, the presence of the Schaeffler Group in related markets will also be strengthened. FUCHS Brings on New COO Ms. Cathy Wu was appointed as COO of FUCHS CHINA on 21 st January Ms. Wu is in charge of Production, Purchasing, Logistics and Technical functions at FUCHS CHINA. Ms. Wu s responsibilities have kept steadily increasing in the company since her commencement with FUCHS CHINA in With a loyal and dedicated 14-year working experience in FUCHS CHINA, she is very familiar with the corporate culture of FUCHS and has a total understanding of its business operations. The FUCHS company has been in China since 1988 and has two major plants supplying the Chinese market with premium grade motor oils, metal working fluids, mining oils, rolling oils, hydraulic oils and a wide range of other specialty lubricants and greases. Bayer Plans Further Expansion in Asia The Bayer Group aims to achieve a 60% increase in company sales in Asia by This would mean annual sales of well over EUR 11bn by Of this figure, Greater China is planned to account for some EUR 6bn. At the end of 2011, Bayer Material Science s new production facility for TDI was officially inaugurated - a raw material for the production of flexible foams at the Bayer Integrated Site Shanghai (BISS). The new TDI production facility with a planned capacity of 250,000t per year at BISS is based on a new process technology that reduces solvent use by some 80% compared with plants of a similar size that use the conventional process. It also lowers energy consumption by up to 60%. The use of this technology also enables substantial savings on operating costs and a reduction of 58 April - May 2012

13 roughly 60,000t per year in carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, the new technology cuts the investment costs for large-scale plants of this type by around 20%. Alfmeier is Moving from Shanghai Pudong to Qingpu The German Automotive supplier Alfmeier, with more than 50 years of history, expanded to Shanghai back in Alfmeier produces plastic parts, components and systems in the area of fuel management, motor management and seating comfort. From a Representative Office in the beginning the company grew continuously in the trading business and finally started its own production in In 2011 it was clear that future growth could only be ensured by relocating the production facility to another location. The right place was found in the Zhangjiang High-tech Industrial Development Zone in Qingpu. The area for production has been more than quadrupled and now provides enough floor space and office areas for several more years of growth. The new facility began its operation on 1 st March Lind Opens New Bakery Café near Nanjing Road Lind, the hundred-year old family bakery brand from Germany, opened a new bakery café right in the city s prestigious CBD in. After the Grand Gateway and Xintiandi locations, this is Lind s third store opening in Shanghai. The café is located on Fengyang Rd. 601, on the ground floor of Kempinski s brand new service apartment and hotel complex called THE ONE Executive Suites managed by Kempinski. In an astounding space of over 300m 2, Lind serves continental breakfast, business lunch, high tea and casual dinner in addition to its broad range of German loafs, pastries and cakes. Location, size and a beautifully designed European ambience are especially suitable for business clients to organize corporate events of up to 300 people. Further information is available on

14 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai Member Affairs Taylor Wessing Expands Beijing Office European law firm T a y l o r W e s s i n g relocated Senior Associate Mr. Ingo Vinck from Frankfurt to Beijing in January M r. V i n c k focuses on advising European clients in relation to their China investments, including mergers & a c q u i s i t i o n s, r e a l e s t a t e a n d commercial law. At the end of 2011, the firm s Beijing office relocated to larger premises at Jianguomen Wai. The relocation became necessary to respond to the increased staff and development of the company s Beijing presence. The office also has personnel solely devoted to the firm s China outbound practice (Chinese companies investing in Europe). The firm s China Group mainly operates from its offices in Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, London, Paris, Shanghai (headed by Mr. Ralph Koppitz) and Beijing (headed by Mr. Christoph Hezel). According to Mr. Florian Ranft, who heads the firm s international China Group, Mr. Vinck s move to Beijing is a natural result of the development of Taylor Wessing s China business. It corresponds to the needs of our clients in this area. KCS China Expands to Tianjin KCS announced the opening of an office in Tianjin, the sixth office in the company s Mainland China network. In recent years, the KCS Group has expanded strategically to 13 locations in the Asia Pacific region, aiming to connect with increasing opportunities and better serve its diverse clientele in a more localised way. To achieve this, KCS plans to double the number of staff in Mainland China offices by 2014, providing ever-increasing expertise and professionalism designed to stay ahead of the market. By adding Tianjin to its office network, KCS is further strengthening its China platform and meeting the growing demands of clients in key cities. Services offered at Tianjin, similar to services at other China offices, give professional support so that companies can more fully focus on their own business development. The new office address is Unit 2606, The Exchange Tower Two, 189 Nanjing Road, Heping District, Tianjin , PRC. Rieter Group is Now Called Autoneum Since the split of the Rieter Group by the separation of its Automotive Systems and Textile Systems divisions, Rieter Holding s former automotive business is now called Autoneum. Autoneum Holding AG is a legally independent company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Autoneum will continue to be a reliable partner for the worldwide automotive industry and all the other stakeholders of the company. With some 9,000 employees at 48 locations in over 20 countries, Autoneum delivers industry-leading innovations for acoustic and thermal management. The company operates on a global scale and has its headquarters in Winterthur, in the greater Zurich area of Switzerland. Rieter Automotive (Chongqing) Sound-proof Parts Co. Ltd. has changed its name to Autoneum (Chongqing) Sound-proof Parts Co. Ltd. But the company will continue to operate in its current structure and remain the global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for motor vehicles. Other than the name, the current legal entities are not changing and no new entities are being formed. Start of Production and Opening Ceremony in Taicang BAUPROJEKTSTEUERUNG Als erfahrene Industriebauingenieure beraten und unterstützen wir unsere Kunden bei der Umsetzung Ihrer Bauprojekt als Neu-, Umbauten, Anmietung oder Erweiterungen, zum Beispiel bei der: WAHL GEEIGNETER CONTRACTORS VERTRAGSGESTALTUNG ÜBERWACHUNG DER PLANUNG BAUBEGGLEITENDEN QUALITÄTSKONTROLLE KOSTEN UND TERMINVERFOLGUNG T: / 41 F: E: info@lenker.sh CONSTRUCTION CONTROL On 6 th March 2012 in Taicang, FTE Automotive Group, the leading supplier for clutch and brake actuation, formally opened their Taicang, Jiangsu province facility. The Group's Management Board participated in the event together with more than 150 guests and employees. FTE Taicang's facility develops and produces actuation systems for manual and dual clutch transmissions for major OEMs in the Asia Pacific region. Mr. Andreas Thumm, CEO FTE Group, underlined the importance of the investment in China: 'Being close to our customers in their respective markets with state-of-the-art production and product development facilities is one of our key priorities for the years going forward. Our China operation will increase our reach to customers in the whole region both with domestic and multinational OEMs.' FTE Automotive Taicang was incorporated at the end of 2009 and will employ more than 100 staff in April - May 2012

15 Marquardt Building Expansion in Shanghai Marquardt China recently celebrated the opening of its latest building expansion on 11 th in Pudong. Over 200 honorable guests from the company s core industries visited the 15,500m 2, state-of-the-art office and production facility which is now home to 800 employees, including more than 100 engineers in R&D for Automotive as well as Switches Sensors and Controls. The modern design of all buildings reflects in a visible way the corporate culture; Marquardt s new facility is designed to offer ample scope for unfolding the inventive genius of Marquardt employees. Inside gardens as well as colourful and transparent offices suffused with daylight create the environment to realize ingenuity into marketable, cutting edge technologies. Dr. Peter Schaumann, Vice President of the Marquardt Group and General Manager of Marquardt Shanghai, said, I m very confident my team and I can give back with our motivation and drive for change and make Marquardt China outstanding in the Marquardt group. Tax Advisory Team of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Shanghai Expands M r. A l e x a n d e r P r a u t z s c h i s a Director in the tax advisory team of Pricewaterhouse- Coopers with six years of experience in China. He is a certified German t a x a d v i s o r a n d focuses on advising German speaking clients regarding their investments in China on Chinese and international tax matters. Mr. Prautzsch started his professional career with a Big Four firm back in 2002 in Frankfurt. After three years of working experience in the international tax team in Frankfurt, he was assigned to Shanghai in late 2005 to develop the professional business with German speaking clients in Shanghai. He joined PricewaterhouseCoopers effective 1 st November 2011 and is based in Shanghai. April - May

16 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai Member Affairs FESCO Adecco Gets Award The result of the T r u s t w o r t h y H u m a n R e s o u r c e s Service Unit organised by Shanghai Human Resources Consulting Association has recently b e e n a n n o u n c e d. I n 2011, due to its excellent service standard and good reputation, FESCO Adecco was once again awarded the Trustworthy Human Resources Service Unit. This has been the fifth consecutive year since 2006/2007 in which FESCO Adecco was awarded the Trustworthy Human Resources Service Unit. New Management Staufen Reinforces Presence in China Since 1 st January Mr. Xiaolong Hu Mr. Markus Franz 2012, Mr. Xiaolong Hu and Mr. Markus Franz have been responsible for Staufen China, an implementationoriented provider of consulting and training services in the fields of Lean Production and Supplier Development. Mr. Hu is in charge of the consulting business, sales, HR and competence development. Mr. Franz is responsible for the training area, finance, marketing and co-operations. Until last year he was Director Academy at Staufen headquarters in Köngen and established the company as a leading training provider for Lean Management in the German-speaking world. Mr. Hu, who lived in Germany for ten years, previously worked as a Senior Manager and representative of the Shanghai office at a renowned consultancy. His areas of expertise cover supplier management, industrial footprint strategies, ramp-up and project management, especially in projects with a Sino-German focus. Worldwide 120 Staufen consultants implement excellent processes directly on-site, 30 of which are based in Shanghai and Shenyang. EcoMill - was launched by Voith Paper. The concept is to set up a paper mill with integrated solutions on the saving of resources and the reduction of operating costs. North Highland Consulting Gets New Vice President N o r t h H i g h l a n d Consulting Co. Ltd. has appointed Mr. Steve Carter as Vice President and China Lead per 6 th February Mr. Carter has over 25 years of work experience, Mr. Steve Carter Mr. Michael Adick has been with North Highland for over ten years and brings deep experience in managing and delivering large scale strategy, organisation and process change projects at multinational companies. Prior to his new role in China, Mr. Carter headed the North Highland Atlanta office and was leader of North Highland s International Business. Mr. Michael Adick remains the prime contact partner for German and other multinational companies across China. Mr. Adick has over 16 years of work experience twelve of which were obtained in China and has been with North Highland for over three years. He is experienced in business and market strategy development, strategy execution and performance management, programme/project and change management as well as sales & marketing. Virtuarch s Sulzer Suzhou Factory Design Won Design Excellence Prize The design of the new factory and office building of Sulzer Pumps in Suzhou has won 1 st Prize for Suzhou Urban & Rural Construction Design, World Architecture magazine announced. The factory was designed by Virtuarch in 2010 and beautifully combines the efficiency of modern industrial building with a high quality office work environment. The office building is designed as a transparent glass building with sun shading louvers outside the curtain wall to adjust light and save energy. With many interior courtyards, traditional roof cornices and its concept of working in a 3-dimensional Suzhou garden, the project translates traditional regional architecture into contemporary architecture. President & CEO of Voith Paper Asia Gets Award On 16 th, Ms. Mingming Liu, the President & CEO of Voith Paper Asia, was selected as the winner of Asia s Most Innovative Woman Entrepreneur Award at the Women in Leadership (WIL) Asia Forum 2012 in Malaysia. This award honours the leading female entrepreneur who has established an innovative business entity, product or service with strong business fundamentals. Ms. Liu was selected on the basis of her innovativeness, passion to promote the sustainable development of the organisation as well as her entrepreneurship and impact on the overall paper industry. Over the past decades, Voith Paper has played an essential role in helping China attain sustainable growth by advanced papermaking technologies. In 2011, a brand new paper mill concept - Integrated 62 April - May 2012

17 An Eventful Second Semester 2011 for Mazars Mazars executed two strategic mergers - Mazars-Metizo and Mazars Starling Resources - during the second semester of 2011 to broaden its consulting practice not only in China but also Asia Pacific. While the latter s focus is on people development consulting, the former s focus is on sustainability consulting - two areas where the concerns are continuously growing and need to be addressed by Chinese businesses. In Autumn 2011, Mazars, the Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona and la Caixa jointly organised the successful first edition of the China at Barcelona business summit, a pioneering initiative to attract Chinese investment in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. Over 30 Chinese companies and four investment agencies have shown strong interest in the region. To finish 2011, Mazars Beijing office moved to brand new premises in Chaoyang district, now being closer to the German community in Beijing. Woelco s 5 th Anniversary Celebration For five years, Changzhou Woelco Technology Co. Ltd. has been an established player in the Asian market. To mark this occasion, Chairman Mr. Dieter Wölfle and Woelco China CEO Mr. Jochen Schleiss invited long-standing customers and business partners to a celebration on 2 nd December. During their speeches, they presented the company s development in the past years, as well as its goals, which particularly concentrate on the core segments of Woelco and the projected development of "Green Energy". This focus is in addition to optimal consulting and key customer support on environmentally-friendly energy systems including solar and geothermal energy. Furthermore, the celebration was taken as an opportunity to emphasize the excellent work and solidarity of the employees of the first hour and to show the appreciation in terms of small gifts. Additionally, almost 200 guests enjoyed the stage show and a great, large banquet. New Appointments at CMS Ms. Angela Feng Ms. April Chu C M S, C h i n a welcomes Ms. Angela Feng, who joined as an Associate in the Shanghai office in January 2012, and Ms. April Chu, who joined as an Intellectual Property A s s o c i a t e i n t h e Shanghai Office in. Ms. Feng has over four years of experience in corporate and employment law. She acquired an LL.B. from Fudan University. Ms. Chu has more than four years of experience in a wide range of legal issues relating to intellectual property law. Ms. Chu acquired a LL.M. from the University of Bristol, UK as well as an LL.B from the Shanghai Maritime University, China. Clariant Zhenjiang Plant Receives Cosmetics GMP Certification Clariant in Greater China was boosted by the recent global ISO Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification bestowed upon its major Chinese personal care manufacturing site in Zhenjiang. The Cosmetics GMP will become a new quality standard within the personal care industry along the whole supply chain. Clariant is one of the first specialty chemical manufactures in China to be successfully certified. The accomplishment reinforces Clariant s commitment to offer globally-consistent, high quality products and processes to support more efficient product development by customers in China s cosmetics and personal care industry. Besides the Zhenjiang plant, three of Clariant s other cosmetics ingredient production sites are endorsed with the certification Gendorf (Germany); Mount Holly West, North Carolina (USA); and Suzano (Brazil). Clariant will be actively pursuing official approval for the remainder of its plants serving the personal care sector in 2012 and YOUR LOGISTICS PARTENER IN CHINA! Logwin Air + Ocean China Ltd. 200 locations worldwide with 2,000 employees Key Contacts: 20 branches in China (for 40 years) China head office: Class A Freight Forwarding Agent and NVOCC 25th Floor, Ocean Towers, 550 East Yan an licenses in China Road, Shanghai Road, sea and air consolidated/direct services Tel: +86 (21) worldwide Fax: +86 (21) Bonded and non-bonded warehouse logistics Website: service Hanging garment processing Henk Westerhoek Customs clearance Managing Director, China Aftermarket logistics Tel: +86 (21) Mobile: henk.westerhoek@logwin-logistics.com Logwin AG develops a comprehensive range of logistics and service solutions for trade and industry. In 2010, the group generated sales of 1.4 billion euros and currently employs approximately 5,900 staff in 45 countries. The business segment Air + Ocean is represented at over 200 locations, of which 115 are wholly-owned, on all five continents. Hull Pang Sales & Marketing Manager, China Tel: +86 (21) Mobile: hull.pang@logwin-logistics.com April - May

18 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai Member Affairs Opening Ceremony of TIGER Drylac Chengdu Branch On 19 th November 2011, the opening ceremony of TIGER Drylac (Taicang) Co. Ltd. Chengdu branch was held in Fang Chen technology park, Xinjin county, Chengdu City. Xinjin county s local government leadership, TIGER China senior leadership as well as customer representatives attended the ceremony. TIGER China CEO Mr. Luo Biao and Xinjin county technology park Director Mr. Cheng Tailiang separately gave speeches and cut the ribbon with other guests. UniCredit Opens New Branch in Guangzhou UniCredit has received authorisation from the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) to transform its representative office in Guangzhou into a bank branch, thus joining the Shanghai branch and the representative office in Beijing. The new Guangzhou branch, in line with local regulations, will initially offer services in foreign currency including deposits, short, medium and long-term loans, factoring and discounting, trading of government bonds, bonds and financial securities other than shares priced in foreign currency, letters of credit and guarantees, domestic and international settlements, trading in foreign currency for itself and third parties, inter-banking loans, credit checks and consultation services. The new branch will be managed by Mr. Jonathan Lin, a Manager with lengthy experience in the financial sector in international companies and institutions, who has worked at UniCredit s Shanghai branch for the past two years. New Relationship Manager for German Corporations at Commerzbank Mr. Ulrich Link has recently joined Commerzbank as the Senior Relationship Manager at the German Desk in Shanghai Branch. This is intended to enhance the team's expertise regarding German corporate clients in China. Mr. Link has extensive experience in international business. The 41-year-old German has been in charge of the Asian International Desk in the Head Office of Commerzbank since January Over the years, he has held numerous positions in corporate business. He started his career as a Corporate Client Advisor and gained international experience as a Relationship Manager for German customers in South Korea and Singapore. He has been with Commerzbank for over 20 years now. Commerzbank China focuses on cross-border business. This includes providing support for the foreign subsidiaries and export businesses of German corporate clients as well as serving the needs of Chinese companies with long-standing German business relationships and providing them with a gateway to Europe. 64 April - May 2012

19 Lucky Draw Winner Gets A Price from Longemont Shanghai M r. S e b a s t i a n Z e t t e l m e i e r, Executive Manager o f t h e G e r m a n C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e i n Shanghai (right), a n d M r. R o b e r t Haerting, Director of Association of T h e L o n g e m o n t Shanghai (left), pick the lucky winner of the German Ball 2011 lucky draw. The winner received a complimentary club room stay and Sunday brunch for two at The Longemont Shanghai. The winner was: Mr. Klaus Kneisel, General Manager, Shanghai Schuler Presses Co. Ltd. Siemens VAI to further Expands its Engineering and Manufacturing Capabilities in China On 7 th December 2011, Siemens VAI launched its new office building and expanded workshop in Shanghai. Meanwhile the workshop, formerly known as Morgan Rolling Mill (Shanghai), was renamed to Siemens VAI Metals Technologies Co. Ltd. Shanghai. The emerging markets, like China and India, are the growth engines of Siemens VAI s global business, said Mr. Jan Lueder, General Manager of Metals Technologies, Industry sector, Siemens Limited China. Strengthening the local value chain allows us to be closer to our customers in China and develop products that are tailored to their specific requirements. According to Mr. Peter Muemmler, CFO of Metals Technologies, Industry Sector, Siemens Limited China, The new MT office and the expansion of workshop, with the total investment of more than USD 80mn, marks a progress of Siemens VAI s strategy to further expand our local presence and optimize the competitiveness in China. From right to left: Mr. Jan Lueder, CEO of Metals Technologies, Industry sector, Siemens Ltd China; Mr. Werner Auer, CEO of Metals Technologies, Siemens Industry Sector; Mr. Heinz Weiss, Financial Officer of Industry Sector Siemens North East Asia; Mr. Luan Guoliang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of National People's Congress of Minhang District; Mr. Chen Jianping, Standing Deputy Director of Administration Committee of Xinzhuang Industry Park April - May

20 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai Member Affairs British Debutante Ball at Waldorf Astoria Reigniting a grand British social tradition in Shanghai, the inaugural Shanghai International Debutante Ball was held at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund on 7 th January Thirteen specially invited young ladies from the United States, France, United Kingdom and Greater China made their high-society debut in the hotel s opulent marble halls. An extension of the traditions and etiquettes of British Debutante Balls dating back to 1780, the Shanghai International Debutante Ball has the full backing of authorities on British upper-class social culture, and was overseen by official choreographers and directors of protocol. Esteemed high-society leaders and former debutantes, Ms. Jennie Hallam-Peel and Ms. Patricia Woodall, were the 2012 Ball s Officiating Guests of Honor. Future Kitchen Award is given to i+o Industrieplanung During the Intergastra Fair in Stuttgart, the so-called Future Kitchen Award was granted by the trade journal Catering Management for the first time this year. In its area of approximately 120m 2, the professional exhibitor Catering Management granted the award to i+o Consultants for their excellent performance in the planning and implementation of an energy efficient industrial kitchen designed for sustainability on Monday, 13 th. i+o and its customer Oberoi Flight Services applied for this award and were able to convince the jury of the future-oriented concept. First place was awarded to the catering facility at the IGI (Indira Gandhi International) airport. Your trusted healthcare provider wherever you are! Ensure that your precious family receives the highest quality, international standard healthcare by choosing ParkwayHealth. You ll then enjoy the same peace of mind that thousands of families already share. As Asia s largest private healthcare provider, we give you access to : 85 internationally trained doctors and physicians 7 convenient locations in Shanghai and 2 in Chengdu More than 35 specialties In-Patient and Out-Patient care Direct Billing with major insurance companies We warmly welcome the opportunity to become your trusted healthcare provider. For more information, please visit our website Gleneagles Medical and Surgical Center, People's Square Specialty and Inpatient Center, Xintiandi Hong Qiao Medical Center, Changning Puxi Shanghai Centre Medical and Dental Centers, Portman Mandarine City Medical Center, Gubei Pudong Jin Qiao Medical and Dental Center, Jin Qiao Shanghai Jin Mao Tower Medical Center, Lujiazui Chengdu Medical Center, No. 1 People s Hospital 7 convenient locations in Shanghai 2 convenient locations in Chengdu Chengdu Medical and Birthing Center, Yihuan Road 66 April - May 2012

21 Weidmüller Receives Three Prizes During Ceremony The 2011 China Automation Market Research Seminar (CAMRS) and the Third China Automation Operation and Management Forum & Awarding Ceremony were held on 17 th. More than 300 enterprises attended the nine-prize contest, including domestic and international enterprises in the automation field. The final winners were selected according to company brand image, business achievement, employee satisfaction, social responsibility, solution & benefit to the project, innovative products, channel management and more by the professional committee of the organiser, citizens and experts from the automation field. Eventually, Mr. Victor Wan, Weidmüller President of Greater China, was awarded the 2011 Innovative Marketing prize. Weidmüller also won the prizes for 2011 Best Employer and 2011 Outstanding Project. Pullman Shanghai Skyway Awarded Official Five- Star Rating Pullman Shanghai Skyway has been awarded an official five-star rating by the China National Tourism Administration. On 8 th December 2011, the hotel held a ceremony to unveil a plaque marking the accreditation. Pullman Shanghai Skyway is the first Pullman hotel in Shanghai managed by the Accor Hospitality Group since March The rating places the hotel in the exclusive category of selected fivestar hotels in Shanghai and throughout China, recognizing the hotel s superb facilities and consistently high service standards. DB Schenker Expands its Network in China DB Schenker recently opened seven new offices in China four offices in North C h i n a ( B o a d i n g, W e i h a i, U r u m q i and Hohhot), two offices in Central China (Taizhou and Jiangyin) and one office in South China (Yunfu). The new o f f i c e s f o c u s o n transportation and logistics solutions especially related to the regional key industries such as textile, machinery, pharmaceuticals, m e c h a n i c a l a n d electronics, and will continue developing the existing customer base as well as enhancing its services to the markets in the respective regions. With the new locations, DB Schenker complements its network of more than 60 offices in 59 cities throughout China to provide extensive and comprehensive services to its customers. Along with more than 4,600 employees and a warehousing footprint of 570,000m², DB Schenker is one of the leading logistics companies in China. Mr. Benoit Amado (first right), General Manager of Pullman Shanghai Skyway, and Mr. Sam Jiang (second left), Owner s Representative of Pullman Shanghai Skyway, share a happy moment with Mr. Dao Shu Ming (fourth right), Director of Shanghai Tourism Bureau, and Mr. Samuel Shih (fourth left), Chairman and Chief Operating Officer for Accor Greater China, at the Five Star Award Ceremony & Press Conference of Pullman Shanghai Skyway BUREAU VERITAS Nominates New Inspection & Verification in-service (IVS) Manager BUREAU VERITAS China is pleased to announce the nomination of Mr. Yong Cai as the Business Unit Manager in charge of In-service Inspection & Verification (IVS). Educated at Tsinghua University in China and the College de Ingenieurs in Paris, France, Mr. Cai Yong has been with BUREAU VERITAS since Based in Shanghai, Mr. Cai is responsible for leading and developing the firm s IVS activities in the fields of life safety and asset protection. In China, BUREAU VERITAS employs over 8,500 employees across 100 offices and laboratories. BUREAU VERITAS In-service Inspection & Verification offers services to help clients ensure the operational safety and reliability of their inservice facilities. April - May

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23 New Members SHANGHAI For full contact information and company profiles of our new and existing members, please visit Mr. Bjorn Balzer Business Development Executive Century 3 (Shanghai) Inc. Shanghai marketing@century3inc.cn Ms. Li Bei Asia Communications Manager Celanese (China) Holding Co. Ltd. Shanghai Mr. Boris Boullot General Manager AGC Shanghai Ltd. Shanghai info@asiaglobalconsulting.com Mr. Marc Brean China President Stulz Air Technology and Services Shanghai Co. Ltd. Shanghai joyce.xie@stulz.cn Dr. Mirco Breitwisser Representative dspace Mechatronic Control Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Shanghai info@dspace.com Mr. Liu Fan Chief Representative Pleiger Inc. Shanghai Representative Office Shanghai pleiger@pleiger.com.cn Mr. Alexander Fuerst Head of Purching Aisa MAN Truck and Bus (China) Shanghai Branch Office alexander.fuerst.a@man.eu Mr. Leonhard Glas VP Technical Support Asia Shanghai glasleonhard@hotmail.com Mr. Sören Hagen Senior Consultant forflow Consulting (Shanghai) Ltd. Shanghai contact@4flow.de Dr. Peter Hefele Director Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Shanghai shanghai@kas.de Mr. Georg Hofaecker General Manager Dietzel Hydraulics (Ningbo) Co. Ltd. Ningbo georg.hofaecker@dietzel -hydraulics.com Ms. Sonja Holstein Shanghai sonja.holstein@treibacher.com Ms. Jessica Huang Head of Human Resources Hightec Technology & Engineering Co. Ltd, Shanghai jessica.huang@eisenmann.com Mr. Marcus Huang Director ESG Automotive China ESG Automotive China Shanghai , marcus.huang@esg-china.cn Ms. Kerstin Kersten General Manager Jacob Electronic Components (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Shanghai info@jacob-gmbh.com.cn Mr. Jamie Long General Manager Schreiner Group (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Shanghai tiffany.mao@schreiner-group.com Ms. Liu Qian Vice President Suzhou Suncome Solar Science & Technology Co. Ltd. Zhangjiagang sales@suncome.com.cn Mr. Peter Schwerer General Manager Kunshan Hightec Machinery Engineering Co. Ltd. Kunshan water.pang@eisenmann.sh.cn Mr. Thomas Seifert Shanghai thomas.seifert@avenit.com.cn Dr. Andreas Szesny General Manager BROETJE Automation (China) Co. Ltd Shanghai andreas.szesny@broetjeautomation.com Mr. Dirk von Wahl CEO Jiangsu TÜV Product service Ltd (TÜV SÜD China), Wuxi ext. 119 info@tuv sud.cn sud.cn Mr. James Wang Legal Manager AP Benteler Investment (China) Ltd. Shanghai yolanda.huang@benteler.cn Mr. Marcel Wiethoff Sales Director Greater China BW Limited, Hong Kong bwhongkong@bwfurniture.com Mr. Manfred Wuerz Managing Director ixetic Automotive Components (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Shanghai Mr. Manfred Wunder General Manager Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG Shanghai dennis.poersel@meyle.com mathias.prellwitz@meyle.com Mr. Howard Z. Xu CEO ThyssenKrupp Access China Shanghai iris.lv@thyssenkrupp.com.cn Mr. An Yanpeng General Manager Kludi Sanitary Products (Jiangsu) Co. Ltd. Zhenjiang yanpeng.an@kludi.com Dr. Zhang Yong General Manager SMA (Beijing) Commercial Co. Ltd. Shanghai Branch jin.sun@sma.de Mr. Li Yongfeng Deputy General Manager Guhring (Changzhou) Cutting Tools Co. Ltd. Changzhou info@guhringchina.com Mr. Graham Zink Managing Director Shanghai graham.zink@cn.knightfrank.com Knightfrank.com.cn April - May

24 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai In Person Cathy Yan Company: TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Job Title/Position: Vice President of TÜV Rheinland Greater China Year of Foundation: 1990 HQ: Shanghai Main Business: Testing and Certification Number of Employees: 800 (Shanghai); 3,000 (Greater China) What is your personal and business background? I joined TÜV Rheinland Shanghai in It is now one of TÜV Rheinland s largest overseas branches with almost 800 employees. When I started working in Shanghai, China was slowly opening up its doors to foreign organisations so I had the great opportunity to grow together with the company and to know a wide variety of departments ranging from management to financial administration. Throughout my career in TÜV Rheinland, I continued to obtain qualifications and successfully completed a Diploma in Management from CEIBS. My current responsibilities include monitoring and supporting the function of Greater China business line Systems and Training & Consulting services, as well as supporting line Administration/Procurement, Central Sales/Customer Service, Finance and Controlling, Human Resources and Marketing. Tell us a little about your company and activities in China. Established in Cologne, Germany over 140 years ago, TÜV Rheinland is a leader in the provision of testing and certification services. We have over 500 offices in 61 countries on all five continents. With nearly 16,000 employees, we achieve a turnover of approximately EUR 1.4bn a year. Our guiding principle is to achieve sustainable development through upholding safety and quality standards. With our global network, in-depth knowledge and expertise, and wealth of experience, we help China-based manufacturers and retailers to meet the highest standard requirements, reduce recall risks, protect brand equity, and enhance branding position. With ten offices and over 2,700 employees in Greater China now, we are strategically positioned to deliver local testing and certification services to ensure the safety of products and the quality of management systems. Our 2,700-strong employees are committed to deliver on clients requirements by reaching a competitive balance between reliable, high-quality products, safe working conditions and low environmental impact. Our service scope covers a wide range of sectors from industry and energy, transportation, machinery, electric and non-electric products, food, system management certification and training & consulting. Are your products mainly for export or the domestic market? Since we launched operations in the domestic market more than 20 years ago, our business has mostly focused on the export market. Over recent years, we have developed more and more services for the domestic market. I believe our involvement and service development for the domestic market will only increase with the further development of the Chinese economy. Meanwhile, the testing and certification industry also underwent tremendous changes. In our early days, we mainly provided testing and certification for relatively simple products. Our local testing procedures were solely concerned with product safety. Now, in line with higher consumer expectations, we also look at functionality, durability, hazardous substances and electromagnetic compatibility. Chinese consumers are also becoming more concerned with environmental issues and are looking to improve energy efficiency. As a third-party testing and certification body, we have to face the challenge of always staying one step ahead of the market. We believe we have performed very well here. What kind of benefits can companies using your services in China get? I believe our competitive advantage is our brand reputation, price-for-value, and lead time in the market. As a matter of fact, brand reputation includes market recognition, reliability & professionalism, service attitude, testing capability, etc. Your brand is your promise of the value that your clients will receive. TÜV Rheinland Group provides high quality and professional services within a reasonable price and lead time. At the same time, we suggest that manufacturers don t pay too much attention to price and lead time. Instead, they should consider all the three factors above when selecting a certification body. The quality of service may directly affect the testing result. Product safety and quality issues are closely linked to people s well-being and should not be treated lightly. Meanwhile, we provide package services to retailers, buyers and suppliers throughout the supply chain. The service can also be customized. In addition, we provide green solution package services like carbon footprint calculation/verification/auditing and energy efficiency to help customers achieve sustainable growth. What are your short and long-term objectives, especially in China? China is the focus of the world. TÜV Rheinland Greater China is the focus of our group development strategy. I hope my team and I can tackle new challenges and create added value for our company in the process. We now have ten offices with over 2,700 employees in Greater China. Our strategic geographic presence is aimed at serving customers with the utmost efficiency. As long as our customers have the need, we will do our best to provide them with one-stop services. For the next few years of development in China, we will pay special attention to the energy sector and electromobility. The demand for services related to energy production and generation is growing as well. We have also traditionally been the leader in the field of photovoltaic testing, accounting for about 80% of all PV certificates issued in China. As for electro-mobility, it is not a dream of the future; it is already part of our business. At present, China in particular is playing a leading role in this field. Our services include charge system testing for electric vehicles, hybrid bicycles, electrical motorbikes and special vehicles for disabled persons, as well as the use of electric cars. 70 April - May 2012

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26 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai Chamber Affairs 17 th January th January th January 2012 Event: Workshop HR Topic: S-T-A-R-t Hiring the Right People Venue: Renaissance Suzhou Hotel Moderator: Dr. Ansgar Gerstner Executive Coach and Change Management Associate, Shi Bisset & Associates Speaker: Mr. Patrick O. Courtois Senior Partner, Shi Bisset & Associates Event: German Stammtisch Venue: Paulaner Brauhaus Event: Young Leaders Shanghai - Leadership Development Series Topic: Panel Discussion - Management in times of economic uncertainty Venue: Le Meridien Shanghai Moderator: Mr. Frank Quosdorf Managing Director, Articulate Ltd. Speaker: Mr. Sanjay Gupta President, Swiss Finance Academy Mr. William R. Dodson President, TrendsAsia Ltd. Panel Members: Mr. Sanjay Gupta President, Swiss Finance Academy Mr. Rolf Koehler General Manager, Freudenberg Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Mr. William R. Dodson President, TrendsAsia Ltd. Mr. Mathias Krostewitz General Manager, Mentor Electronics & Technology (SH) Ltd. 7 th 14 th Event: Young Leaders Shanghai Active Members Meeting: Annual Activity Planning for the Year of the Dragon Venue: Kathleen s 5 Event: Special Event with Mr. Jochen Kienbaum Topic: HR Trend in 2012: Talent Management, Recruitment and Retention Venue: The Longemont Hotel Moderator: Mr. Jan Noether Delegate and Chief Representative, Delegation of German Industry & Commerce Shanghai Speakers: Mr. Jochen Kienbaum CEO, FJK Consultants International Ms. Kammy Kwang FJK Consultants Pte Ltd. Mr. Franz-Josef Kleideitert Managing Director, Singapore / Bangkok / Shanghai, FJK Consultants International 72 April - May 2012

27 16 th Event: Workshop HR Topic: Organizational Development, Change Management and Innovation Venue: BOSCH China Headquarters Shanghai Moderator: Mr. Rolf Koehler General Manager, Freudenberg Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Speakers: Mr. Wolfgang Knoeppel Bosch (China) Investment Mr. Jobst Boersing Bosch (China) Investment 21 st 23 rd Event: Hangzhou s German Stammtisch Venue: The Vineyard Restaurant, Hangzhou Event: Extraordinary General Meeting 2012 Topic: PROPOSAL: Amendment of the Shanghai Chamber By-Laws Moderator: Mr. Titus von dem Bongart Chairman of the Board of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce in China Shanghai Speaker: Mr. Philip Lazare Partner, Luther Attorneys Venue: The Longemont Hotel Driving Efficiency From End-to-End. Let us show you the way. Factory and Production Planning Logistics Planning Staying ahead of the competition is a constant challenge for any business, especially in the everchanging world of industrial manufacturing. For leading enterprises, maintaining a competitive edge is as much about the finished product as it is about the starting point the factory itself, where it all begins. It is only with razor-sharp efficiencies in factory planning, logistics, production, and performance that companies can truly drive success from end-to-end. Production Efficiency Office Efficiency Supplier Development Site Selection That s where Ingenics comes in. We ve shared our industrial consulting expertise with leading clients across a range of sectors for the last three decades. The result: truly lean, highly scalable manufacturing operations that ensure a competitive advantage, both now and in the future at every stage of the value chain, and in any corner of the globe. ingenics Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Shanghai Stock Exchange Building Unit S Pudong Rd. (S) Shanghai contact@ingenics.cn Phone Fax Ulm Stuttgart Munich Hamburg Shanghai Atlanta Paris April - May

28 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai Chamber Affairs 23 rd Event: Chamber Meeting, EU-China Beziehungen nach dem Gipfel- Zweckehe oder strategische Partnerschaft? Speaker: Dr. Markus Ederer Head of the Delegation of the European Union, EU-Botschafter Moderator: Mr. Titus Freiherr von dem Bongart Partner and Head of GBC China, ASEAN and Korea, Ernst & Young Advisory Ltd; Chairman of the Board of Directors German Chamber of Commerce Shanghai The second Chamber Meeting of 2012 started with a delightful dinner and a brief introduction of new members. In light of the recent EU Summit, the Chamber Meeting focused on the relationship between the European Union and China. Dr. Wolfgang Roehr, Consul General of Germany, welcomed the evening s speaker, Dr. Markus Ederer. In his speech, the EU Ambassador provided the audience with an overview of the 14 th EU Summit and focused on the question of whether the relationship between the EU and China can be characterized as a strategic partnership or rather as a marriage of convenience. The dynamic relationship between these two important partners is carried out at multiple levels: political, cultural, and economic but the latter remains the focus of the relatinoship. The EU and China are both experiencing important transitions which bear risk and uncertainty. China is facing demographic problems and rising inequality in its distribution of wealth. Furthermore, the country is approaching a once-in-a-decade leadership change. Meanwhile, the EU is struggling with the debt crisis and has even found itself in a system crisis. Nevertheless, Dr. Ederer is convinced that Europe will be able to overcome the crisis and even gain additional strength out of it. However, this year can be seen as a turning point in the relationship between China and the EU. The current economic developments have clearly demonstrated how far-reaching the ties between China and the EU really are. But, after all, what is a strategic partnership? It can be described as a situation where each partner needs the other to achieve its goals. Evidently, the strategic partnership between the EU and China entails many rights as well as obligations. China, as a responsible stakeholder, has to assume more accountability but, at the same time, it can question if the EU was and is able to fulfill its role as a responsible stakeholder. Equally essential are the internal political problems. The EU and China must remain aware of the internal problems of their partner, especially if they prevent the stable development of that partner. The participants of the EU Summit settled on an investment agreement which includes investment protection, national treatment and access to the markets. In addition, there will be a dialogue on innovation. Finally, the EU and China placed emphasis on sustainable globalization. 27 th Event: Workshop Automotive Topic: The Future of Four-Wheel Drive Moderator: Dr. Ingo Ramesohl General Manager, Electric Vehicle & Hybrid Technology UAES/EH Speaker: Mr. Stefan Magirius President, GKN China Venue: Le Meridien Shanghai 74 April - May 2012

29 New Benefit Partners Shanghai For a detailed description about our Benefit Program please visit our website: If you are interested to become a Benefit Partner please contact: Mr. Kyle Smith smith.kyle@sh.china.ahk.de German Fine Wine Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Suite 325, Apollo Building, 1440 Yan An Road (M), Shanghai , PR China rchen@german-fine-wine.com Website: Benefit: 25% discount on regular retail prices on all Riesling wines from VDP wineries from Rheingau, Mosel and Pfalz area, sparkling wines and red wines The Castle Hotel 青岛怡堡酒店 No. 26 Longshan Road, Qingdao, Shandong, China 青岛市市南区龙山路 26 号 ( 南门 ) Fax: rsvn@thecastle-hotel.com Website: Benefit: 10% on room rate and Food & Beverage outlets; booking in advance with valid membership card (or voucher) is required and all reservations are subject to room availability Edward Sausage Shop No. 48 Jialin Road, Jin Qiao Town, Pudong New Area Benefit: 20% discount for Italian Style Pizza, German Style Sandwich, Currywurst with French Fries and Gulasch Soup Website: Benefit: 1) Buy one main course dinner at Jing an and get a second main course (of the equivalent or lower value) for free. Valid until 31 st March ) 15% discount on food items in Jing an during dinner period. Valid from 1 st April to 31 st December ) 15% discount on Arantara Spa treatments. Note: Discounts be used in conjunction with special promotions and chartered events. O MALLEY S 欧玛莉 42 Taojiang Lu near Hengshan Lu 上海市徐汇区桃江路 42 号 marketing@omalleys-shanghai.com Website: Benefit: 10% discount for food and drinks total bill Bubba's BBQ Bubba s Hongqiao 2262 Hongqiao Lu, near Jianhe Lu 虹桥路 2262 号 ( 近剑河路 ) ERIC Paris Salons 爱里克兰星美容美发有限公司 Hengshan Road No. 4, Shanghai 衡山路 4 号 Website: Benefit: 20% off hair and beauty services iasiatrip Ltd. 宝钢集团上海国际旅行社 No Huayuan Shi Jie Guangchang Floor 27 Room 10, Shanghai, China 中国上海市普陀区华源世界广场 2710 室 info@guideshanghai.com Website: Benefit: 10% off all 45 tour routes within and nearby Shanghai; polylingual (German-speaking) interpreter services; guide service; car rental; hotel booking Smart Party info@smartpartyshanghai.com Website: Benefit: 10% discount off services Smart Party The PuLi Hotel and Spa 1 Changde Road 常德路 1 号 information@thepuli.com April - May

30 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai Chamber Affairs Bubba s Expo Village 101, Expo Village, 1101 Xueyue Lu 世博村 雪野路 1101 弄 101 号 Bubba s The Cool Docks 老码头 四库外码路 653 号 ( 近王家码头路 ) Cool Docks 2, Section 4, 653 Waima Lu (near Wangjia Matou Lu) kennethjoewalker@gmail.com Website: Benefit: 10% off food and drink excluding Happy Hour and daily specials Sinodis Shanghai Co. Ltd. 西诺迪斯食品 Donghua Science Park, Building 4, 1st Floor Jinzhong Road 658 上海市长宁区金钟路 658 号 4 号楼 1 层 ext info@sinodis.com.cn Website: Benefit: 10% discount on products (excl. milk) in the Sinodis Taobao e-shop (excluding other ongoing promotions) Note: To get this online discount Members must input the voucher code 8888 D.I.S. (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Hongmei Boutique Unit B, 1F, Saint Laurent Building, no. 201, Lane 3215, Hongmei road (near Hong Song road), Shanghai (+86-21) Wukang Boutique Room 111, Block K, 376 Wukang road (near Hunan road), Shanghai (+86-21) / Pudong Boutqiue 616 Biyun road (near Lan an road), Shanghai (+86-21) Hong Kong Boutique 54 Hollywood road, Central, Hong Kong (+852) info@disshanghai.com Website: Benefit: 10% off on merchandise in all D.I.S. stores (discount cannot be combined with any promotions) Chinese Now Language Center 汉语中文 Room 1F, Building 1, Haisi Tower, No Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 0 (21) info@now-chinese.com Website: Benefit: 10% discount off Chinese class (any type, any level) HARMONY SHANGHAI 2012 In the view of 2012 as the anniversary year of China and Germany 40 years of diplomatic relations, a team from Purple Star Culture & Communication Company will bring the first Community Dance Project to China, Shanghai: Harmony Shanghai Over a period of five weeks British Star-Choreographer Sir Royston Maldoom will train 120 Chinese and German children to perform his choreography based on Igor Stravinsky s Firebird on stage. This intercultural dance project is attached to the China Shanghai International Arts Festival and will be presented at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on 24 th of October. Harmony Shanghai 2012 is supported by the Consulate General of Germany, the German Chamber of Commerce in China Shanghai, the German School as well as other German institutions and companies in China. Stay focused is the main motto of Community Dance. It has the magic to combine people of different ages, genders and cultural backgrounds. FIGHT for your concentration and discipline. SHINE in your own power. UNITE in a dance. Sir Royston Maldoom is known worldwide for his extraordinary work in Community Dance partly thanks to the film RHYTHM IS IT, a documentary about the Rite of Spring production with Sir Simon Rattle, the Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Maldoom and 250 children from Berlin. Regional Manager for Jiangsu & Zhejiang at the German Chamber As of 1 st March 2012 Mr. Joachim Dreyer has been appointed as Regional Manager of Jiangsu & Zhejiang Province. He is succeeding Ms. Daniela Steinmetz who left the German Chamber in February. Mr. Dreyer worked for several years as an expert for equipment financing at a leading Financial Services Company in Germany. He is a Banking Professional and holds a diploma in Business Administration. While studying and travelling in Asia he developed a deep interest for China and planned to relocate there. As the Chamber s new Regional Manager Jiangsu & Zhejiang Province, Mr. Dreyer is the first contact person for all inquiries from German companies which are located in the neighbouring provinces. Please feel free to contact Mr. Dreyer at: *1830 dreyer.joachim@sh.china.ahk.de If you would like to be involved and gain exposure in connection with Shanghai s most promising event of the year then contact us to get more information and inquiries about sponsorship packages: Ms. Christa Kröger Wang, harmonyshanghai_2012@yahoo.de, , or Mr. Heinz-Gerd Oidtmann, Purple Star Culture & Communication Co. Ltd, Shanghai, halfdream@yahoo.com. 76 April - May 2012

31 Welcome to our Yearly Sponsors 2012/2013 The German Chamber of Commerce in China Shanghai is proud to welcome our new Yearly Sponsors. We would like to thank Brose, Commerzbank, ConMoto, EunaCon, Hager and Hoffmann Group for their support and are looking forward to a fruitful cooperation in 2012/2013. We would also like to use this opportunity to thank our Yearly Sponsors 2011/2012 for their great support and a successful cooperation throughout the past year. FINANCE - LAW - HUMAN RESOURCES - CONSUL T ING GROUP Board Elections Meet Your Candidate The German Chamber of Commerce in China Shanghai will elect a new Board of Directors on April 26 th, The board for the new term May 2012 April 2014 will have nine members. The nominees are: Mr. Christian Blatt General Manager, Krones Machinery Taicang) Co. Ltd. Mr. Titus Freiherr von dem Bongart Partner and Head of GBC China, Ernst & Young (China) Mr. Jianlong Chen General Manager, Shanghai Guanghua-Altometer Instruments Co. Ltd. Mr. Juerg Christen Managing Director Greater China, Lufthansa German Airlines Mr. Thomas Dorn Chairman & Managing Director, ProConTra Ltd. Dr. Eva Drewes Director and Attorney, Luther Dr. Zhijian Fan Nokia Siemens Networks (Shanghai) Ltd. Mr. Soenke Gorkisch Finance & Controlling Director, KSB Shanghai Pump Co. Ltd. Advisory Ltd. Dr. Jari Grosse-Ruyken Vice Director, CDHK Tongji University Dr. Guenter Hermann Managing Director, SGL Carbon Far East Ltd. Mr. Georg Hofaecker General Manager, Dietzel Hydraulics (Ningbo) Co. Ltd. Mr. Rolf H. Koehler General Manager, Freudenberg Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Ms. Can Yue Maeck General Manager, Miji Electronics and Appliances (Shanghai) Ltd. Mr. Ulrich Maeder Chairman of the Board, Polymax (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd. Mr. Andreas Odrian Director Head of Corporate Banking and Coverage, MNC, Deutsche Bank (China) Co. Ltd. Mr. Alexander Oezbahadir General Manager, Jungheinrich Lift Truck (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Mr. Helmut W. Schneider CEO, Messer Griesheim (China) Investment Co. Ltd. Mr. Marcus Wassmuth Chief Representative, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg Ms. Brigitte Wolff Managing Director, Management Engineers China Ltd. c Sonja Werner HARMONY SHANGHAI 2o12 Intercultural Dance Project with 120 pupils from Chinese and German Schools in Shanghai under the lead of Artistic Director and Choreographer Royston Maldoom FIREBIRD Igor Stravinsky Premiere on Oct. 24th, 2012 at Shanghai Grand Theatre Fight. Shine. Unite. Your Sponsorship will make the difference. Join us Today! Gold Sponsor Pearl Sponsor Exclusive Partner Cooperation Partners: Frank Sieren Contact: Christa Kröger Wang, harmonyshanghai_2012@yahoo.de, , Purple Star Culture & Communication Co., Ltd. Shanghai, Heinz-Gerd Oidtmann, April - May halfdream@yahoo.com 2012 FRANKFURT SHANGHAI GÖTEBORG 77

32 REGIONAL NEWS Shanghai Chamber Affairs Regular Social Events - East China Deutscher Stammtisch every second Tuesday of the month at Paulaner Bräuhaus Fenyang Road, 7.00pm, Shanghai Praktikantenstammtisch every third Wednesday of the month at Mural Bar, 7.30pm, Shanghai Chamber Event Calendar 12 th April Workshop Environmental Protection 17 th April Workshop Automotive 26 th April Board Election 31 st May Chamber Meeting Note: please always find the latest event calendar on our website: If you would like to be included in our mailing list to get latest news and updates please contact Ms. Carolin Markus, markus.carolin@sh.china.ahk.de Event Highlights - East China Board Elections 2012 The German Chamber of Commerce in China Shanghai will elect a new Board of Directors on 26 th April We invite each qualified Member of the German Chamber of Commerce in China Shanghai to vote for the Board of Directors. The candidates are to represent Principal Member (Hauptmitglieder) or Additional Members (Nebenmitglieder) of the Chamber. Consistent with the Chamber s statute, Associate Members (individuelle Mitglieder) and Employee Members (Mitarbeitermitglieder) cannot vote or stand for election to the Board. Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe Fifth Sino-European Economic Conference From 28 th to 30 th November 2012, over 350 experts from the economic, political and academic world will come together at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce to discuss the state of the Sino-European economic relations. The fifth Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe will focus on the roles of China and the EU in the global economy, the perspective for Sino-European trade relations, raw material supply, and the liberalisation of the Chinese currency as well as new concepts for Smart Cities. The Hamburg Summit has an international reputation as a high-ranking Sino-European economic forum, which the participation by the Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao in 2006 exemplified. Hence, for 2012, highlevel participation by the Chinese and German governments, the EU institutions as well as several international organisations is expected again. The Hamburg Summit was initiated and organised by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce for the first time in 2004 as a platform for an open dialogue between Europe and China with the goal to improve economic relations and mutual understanding. For more information please see Training Calendar Shanghai Date Training 2 nd -3 rd April Working Smart with PowerPoint th -10 th April Working Smart with Word 2003/07/10 10 th -11 th April Excellence in Customer Service 12 th -13 th April Coaching Skills for Managers (new) 16 th -17 th April Working Smart with Excel th -18 th April Leadership Development: Module One 19 th April Say it with Chart 19 th April Legal Risk Management in an Economic Downturn (new) 19 th -20 th April Performance Management and Effective Coaching (new) 20 th April Retention Management for foreign companies in China (new) 20 th April Transfer Pricing in China 24 th -25 th April Hiring for Success: Behavioral Interview Techniques (new) 26 th -27 th April Customs Management of Commodity Classification on Import and Export Cargo and the Analyze of its Processing Skill in Technical Field 8 th May VDA6.3, revised version th May Tax Information for German Expatriates in China 11 th May Employer branding and talent attraction in China (new) 14 th May Efficient Management with MS Outlook 15 th -16 th May Working Smart with Excel 2007/2010 and the Strategy of Optimal Cost Control 15 th -16 th May How to be a Professional Receptionist 17 th May Developments, Changes and Trend in the PRC Regulations on Foreign Investments 17 th -18 th May Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making (new) 17 th -18 th May Customs Valuation on Import and Export Cargo and The Analyze of its Processing Skill in Technical Field (new) 21 st -22 nd May Working Smart with MS Project 22 nd -23 rd May How to be a professional employee (new) 24 th -25 th May Project Management Shanghai Training Highlights Retention Management for Foreign Companies in China Due to the highly dynamic characteristics of the Chinese labour market, retention management is one of the most challenging tasks for HR decision makers. This training will therefore take a closer look at retention management that really works in China. Examples of retention programmes will be discussed and measures that produced a positive impact on turnover rates at small and medium-sized foreign companies will be explained. Employer Branding and Talent Attraction in China State-owned companies are increasingly the first choice for young talents a consequence of salary levels catching up with MNC's. Career paths as well as national identification are important decision-making factors for young job seekers. Therefore, foreign companies need to re-position themselves in the Chinese talent landscape and underline their attractiveness as employers. This training will introduce the concept of employer branding and explain and practice communication activities to increase visibility and corporate attractiveness towards potential and existing employee target groups. Shanghai contact: Ms. Zhang Yihui ' ext ext * zhang.yihui@sh.china.ahk.de 78 April - May 2012

33 Exhibition Calendar of Main Cities in China, April-May 2012 Shanghai Date Name Venue Link Apr. CHINA GLASS - China International Glass Industrial Technical Exhibition SNIEC WebReg/default.htm Apr. Hotelex Shanghai - Shanghai International Hotel Equipment & Supply Exposition SNIEC Apr. China Clean Expo SNIEC Apr. Expo Build China - International Exhibition for the Building Industry SNIEC Apr. CHINAPLAS - International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries SNIEC Apr. CIBS - China International Boat Show SEC Apr. China International Motion Control Exhibition 2012 SECEC Apr. China International Vision Control Exhibition 2012 SECEC Apr. NEPCON China incl. EMT China SECEC Apr. Stonetech - International Stone Processing Machinery, Equipment and Products Exhibition SNIEC Apr. China Power - China International Power & Generating Sets Exhibition SNIEC Apr. China Cycle - China International Bicycle & Motor Fair SNIEC CommonInformation.aspx?p= May SNEC PV Power Expo 2012 SNIEC 30.May-1.Jun Offshore Wind China 2012 SNIEC Beijing Apr. CHINA BUILDING - China International Exhibition for Building Materials, Building System, Construction Machinery & Architecture BEC Apr. CIGE - Chinese International Gallery Exposition CWTC Apr. ISH China & CIHE - China International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning NCIEC Apr. CIHIE - China International Home Medical HealthCare Recovery Products & Instruments Expo & Chinese domestic medical device industry status quo and CNCC future deve Apr. CHINA REFRIGERATION/CR EXPO NCIEC Apr. Hortiflorexpo China - China Official Trade Show on Floriculture, Horticulture and Garden BEC 25.Apr.-02.May. Auto China - International Automotive Industry Exhibition NCIEC Apr. CRTS China - China International Rail Transit Technology Exhibition CNCC Guangzhou Apr. CIEF Phase 1 - China Import and Export Fair Phase 1 CIEFC Apr. CIEF Phase 2 - China Import and Export Fair Phase 2 CIEFC Apr. Canton SF - China (Guangzhou) International Footwear Expo PWTC Jiangsu Apr. CCMT - Shanghai International Fair for CNC Machine Tool Components & Attachments China NIEC May. Bio-Energy Expo - Trade Exhibition for Biogas Technology and Management NIEC May. CIMPS - China International Marine, Port & Shipbuilding Fair NIEC Shenzhen Apr. CMEF Spring - China Medical Equipment Fair SZIEC Apr. China Shenzhen Int. Gifts, Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair SZCEC Yellow marked fairs are supported by the AHK Shanghai. For more information on upcoming Trade Fairs and GIC Shanghai Trade Fair services, please refer to our online schedule on our website or contact Ms. Dong Yini, ' ext April - May

34 REGIONAL NEWS South & Southwest China Member Affairs 30 Year Anniversary of Fiduca The year 2012 marks 30 years of Fiducia Management Consultants supporting clients in their Greater China businesses. Three decades of experience not only gives Fiducia a well-grounded history but forms a basis for a promising road ahead. Against the background of fast-paced change in China, their business model has remained virtually unchanged. We would like to thank our clients and partners, including the German Chambers of Commerce around the world, for their support throughout these memorable 30 years. We are now stronger than ever with three well-organised offices in China and 90 highly-qualified, dedicated employees said Managing Director Mr. Jürgen Kracht. Fiducia s official birthday is 18 th June, and to commemorate this special occasion, they will be holding anniversary events in Hong Kong on 18 th June, in Shanghai on 20 th June and in Germany on 29 th June. Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and Premier Wen Jiabao visit Herrenknecht Guangzhou On 3 rd, Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel, together with Wen Jiabao, Premier of the People s Republic of China, visited the Herrenknecht plant in Guangzhou. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht, Chairman of the Board of Management of Herrenknecht AG, presented the company and talked about important Chinese and international reference projects. In addition, he introduced a tunnel boring machine which is being used in the construction of the Metro Line 2 in Dongguan. Herrenknecht has been represented in the Chinese market since the delivery of the first machine for the construction of the Beijing metro in In the meantime, the company is generating around 20% of its group sales in China. The Herrenknecht (Guangzhou) Tunnelling Equipment Co. Ltd. branch, visited by the Federal Chancellor and the Premier, is a 100% subsidiary and the first plant established by Herrenknecht in China (2002). ICCS Wins the Title of Shenzhen Labour Union Collective Bargaining Advanced Unit The International Cargo Centre Shenzhen (ICCS) was honoured with the title Shenzhen Labour Union Collective Bargaining Advanced Unit on 29 th December This is a great affirmation of the related work of ICCS labour union organisation and an inspiration to all employees in the company. ICCS was mainly praised for its harmonious and stable employment relationship, including working hours, rest and vacation, labour safety and health, insurance and welfare as well as labour discipline. Only seven enterprises out of the many companies in Shenzhen were awarded this title and ICCS stood out due to its emphasis on the principle of equality and collective discussion process. Knauf Plant Opening in Taicang, Jiangsu province With its fourth plant in China to be fully operational in Taicang, Jiangsu province this year, Knauf is poised to make a stronger presence in the architecture sector and introduce its green concepts and products to Chinese customers, said Mr. Manfred Grundke, CEO of the company. Mr. Mark Norris, General Manager of Knauf China, added that the Chinese government has taken the lead in pushing material suppliers to go green. Knauf is actively engaged in supporting green architecture standards alongside the government and industry. The company contributed to 75% of the projects in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, supplied plasterboard products to 15 pavilions at the 2010 Shanghai Expo and actively engaged in the Asian Games in Guangzhou. A private company, Knauf was established in 1932 in Germany by brothers Alfons and Karl Knauf and began producing gypsum boards in Pre-Cast Zhongshan and G.W.P Manufacturing Services AG support German Chamber New Years Reception Following the successful 2011 New Years Reception in Zhongshan City, the GCC South & Southwest China was delighted to invite the German business community as well as government representatives to welcome the year 2012 on 11 th January. With the kind support of Pre-Cast Zhongshan and G.W.P Manufacturing Services AG, about 60 guests were able to enjoy free German beer and food at Bellavista Restaurant. The main sponsor of the reception, Pre-Cast Zhongshan, was represented by its GM, Mr. Deckert. The company s Zhongshan plant was established in 2009 and utilises a considerable number of high technology pressure die casting and CNC machines to supply products to local and overseas automotive and machinery customers. Mr. Deckert further announced that Pre-Cast plans to establish an education centre within its factory in the beginning of 2012 focusing on young people. During the training period, participants will rotate between various jobs within the factory such as office work and the tool shop. After completing the programme they will be equipped with valuable know-how to deal with future challenges and the continued economic growth of the company in China. German Federal Chancellor and Delegation stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou The Federal Chancellor of Germany, Dr. Angela Merkel, concluded her official state visit to China with an extensive programme in Guangzhou on 3 rd and 4 th February. The official hotel chosen for the accomodation of the Chancellor and the accompanying German political and economic delegation was The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. The Federal Chancellor was warmly welcomed by the General Manager, Mr. Timur Senturk, and the hotel staff. German Executive Chef Mr. Daniel Schmidt prepared the tailor-made German menu to surprise the delegation, reminding them of authentic German gourmet food from miles away. Chancellor Dr. Merkel with GM Mr. Senturk (left of Merkel), Executive Chef Mr. Schmidt (right of Merkel) and the culinary team of hotel. 80 April - May 2012

35 Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich Welcomes German Chancellor Angela Merkel D u r i n g h e r v i s i t to China, German C h a n c e l l o r D r. Angela Merkel visited G u a n g z h o u a n d was accompanied by Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao. She was greeted a t t h e S o f i t e l German Chancellor Angela Merkel was greeted at the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich as she attended the German- Chinese Economic Forum Guangzhou Sunrich as she attended the G e r m a n - C h i n e s e Economic Forum. The German-Chinese Economic Forum, organised by the Delegation of German Industry & Commerce (AHK Guangzhou), was held at the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich s Grand Ballroom, gathering nearly 500 Chinese and German business and government leaders. The hotel was chosen as the host of the event as it is strategically located in Tianhe, the most dynamic financial and commercial district of Guangzhou and because the French tradition for Arts and Culture is a permanent feature of this hotel. TÜV SÜD Awarded Manifold TÜV SÜD received the 2011 pioneering service providers - the best training institution in China award during the annual meeting of the strategic management of human resources of China by TopHR, the leading professional HR media in China. It is another award after TÜV SÜD was recognized with the 2010 training industry benchmarking brands of China award launched by <Training> magazine shortly after the 2010 China s Pioneer Award best human resource training institutions launched by TopHR. Mr. Jin Fei, the company s Greater China Training and Advisory Services Market Manager, attended the award ceremony and stated that TÜV SÜD will continue to provide comprehensive services from product quality to an excellent organisation. New Appointment at China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel is proud to welcome Mr. Jurrien Bongers to the position of Director of Food & Beverage. Most recently at the JW Marriott Hotel in Hangzhou and Courtyard by Marriott in Wulin, Mr. Bongers is excited to be in Guangzhou. A graduate from the International Institute for Hospitality Management at The Hague, Mr. Bongers has extensive experience working in China. With more than a decade in the food & beverage and hospitality industries, he is eager to bring his ideas and experiences to the large-scale operations of China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel. A native of Holland, Mr. Bongers is fluent in Dutch and English, proficient in German and has a good comprehension of French and Mandarin. When not in the hotel, he enjoys spending time with his family, as well as playing soccer. Mazars Publishes Guide to Doing Business in Asia-Pacific Asia has become a global growth driver, and both local and international companies are seeking assistance from professional firms offering a large range of business expertise across the region. In its newly published guide, Mazars experts have consolidated their local knowledge to provide companies with an overview of the benefits and restrictions of each country. Further information can be accessed via New Members South & southwest china For full contact information and company profiles of our new and existing members, please visit TÜV SÜD was also awarded the 2011 Top Ten Brands of Solar Energy in China during the 3 rd International Energy Conference and Exhibition in Wuxi, China. The company s Greater China West & Central China area General Manager, Mr. Jiang Danfeng, attended the award ceremony. Mr. Marc Sempell Director RBU - China & Japan UVEX (Guangzhou) SAFETY Co. Ltd. Guangzhou marc.sempell@uvex-safety.com.sg Mr. Toby Ning Commercial Director-South China Guangdong Knauf New Building Material Product Co. Ltd ningtao@mail.knauf.com.cn Mr. Guenther Neumann Senior Regional Sales Manager MR China Ltd g.neumann@cn.reinhausen.com Mr. Stefan Rosenbohm Technical Director Shenzhen Giesecke & Devrient Currency Automation Systems Co. Ltd Stefan.Rosenbohm@cn1.gi-de.com Ms. Ivy Yu General Manager Crowne Plaza Chengdu Panda Garden dosm@cpcpandagarden.com Ms. Carolyn Smith General Manager Westin Guangzhou carolyn.smith@westin.com Mr. Dieter Habben Private Member dieterhabben@yahoo.de Mr. Karl-Heinz Vollmer General Manager Frey Stoll Trading (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd kh.vollmer@frey-stoll.com April - May

36 REGIONAL NEWS South & Southwest China Chamber Affairs 11 th January th January th January 2012 Event: New Year s Reception Venue: Bellavista Restaurant & Deli, Zhongshan Speaker: Mr. Oliver Regner Executive Director, GCC South & Southwest China Mr. Max Zenglein Economic Analyst, GCC South & Southwest China Mr. Feng Yurong Zhongshan Vice Mayor Mr. Wolfgang R. Deckert President Asia of Prec- Cast (Zhongshan) Event: Stammtisch for Students and Young Professionals Venue: The Tavern, Guangzhou Event: General Manager Roundtable Topic: Performance Measurement and the Influence on Bonuses and Salaries Venue: GCC Shenzhen Office Chair: Mr. Jens Hildebrandt General Manager, GIC South & Southwest China Special Guest: Mr. Stefan Gallon, German Consul General Guangzhou 2 nd 3 rd Event: Stammtisch Bierhaus Venue: Bierhaus Shekou, Shenzhen Event: German-Chinese Economic Forum & German Federal Chancellor Visit Topic: Megacities in the Pearl River Delta - German-Chinese Solutions for the Development to a High-Tech Production Location Venue: Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich Speaker: Mr. Peter Löscher Chairman, Asia- Pacific-Committee of German Business (APA) Mr. Zhu Xiaodan Governor of Guangdong Province Dr. Angela Merkel Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Jürgen Heraeus Chairman China APA Prof. Dr. Hans Heinrich Driftmann Chairman, Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) Mr. Holger Sindemann Chairman, GCC South & Southwest CHina Panel Participants: Dr. Frank Appel Chairman and CEO, Deutsche Post AG Mr. Liang Wengen Chairman, Sany Group Mr. Ulrich Grillo Chairman of the Executive Board, Grillo-Werke AG Mr. Zou Chunsheng General Manager, Beijing No. 1 Machine Tool Plant Mr. Jim Hagemann Snabe Co-CEO, SAP AG Ms. Wang Jing President, Newland Group 31 st January 2012 Event: German Happy Hour Venue: The Covent Garden, Guangzhou 82 April - May 2012

37 9 th Event: Stammtisch for Students and Young Professionals Venue: Elephant & Castle Bar, Guangzhou 28 th Event: General Manager Roundtable Topic: University Cooperation and Graduate Recruitment Venue: GCC Shenzhen Office Chair: Mr. Jens Hildebrandt General Manager, GIC South & Southwest China 14 th 16 th Event: General Manager Roundtable Topic: University Cooperation and Graduate Recruitment Venue: GCC Shenzhen Office Chair: Mr. Max Zenglein Economic Analyst and Regional Manager Shenzhen, GCC South & Southwest China Event: Stammtisch Galleon Venue: Galleon Restaurant and Bar, Intercontinental Hotel Shenzhen 28 th Event: German Happy Hour Venue: Le Saint Tropez, Guangzhou 23 rd Event: Inter-Chamber Networking (supporting the Italian Chamber) Venue: The Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe Thank You Note to GCC Board of Directors The GCC South and Southwest China would like to express its appreciation and sincere gratitude for the support and active involvement of our Board of Directors (BoD) during the term. Within the past two years, the GCC grew 35% in terms of membership and expanded its activities to Southwest China. Our BoDs actively supported this development not only with their attendance at our Chengdu Office Opening on 24 th February 2011 but also with the appointment of Mr. Bai Kun as the honorary board member to represent the business interests in Chengdu and Chongqing in the BoD. We are especially proud to announce that four out of five board members decided to present themselves as candidates for the 2012 BoD election. Unfortunately, the current Chairman, Mr. Holger Sindemann, will not run for office again since he will be moving back to Germany in May GCC Welcomes Mazars as Yearly Partner GCC South & Southwest China is glad to welcome Mazars as a new Yearly Sponsor for the term. With Mazars having been a long-term member and strong supporter of the GCC activities for years, we are pleased to establish closer cooperation in Mazars is an international, integrated and independent partnership, specialized in audit, accounting, tax and advisory services with a presence in 68 countries. In Greater China, Mazars has 500 highly-qualified professionals based in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. We trust that the established cooperation will not only benefit the GCC and Mazars but also our members. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Mr. Benoit Stos, Managing Partner of Mazars Guangzhou, for his commitment to the German business community in the coming year. April - May

38 REGIONAL NEWS South & Southwest China Chamber Affairs German-Chinese Economic Forum Looks Ahead: German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Top Business Leaders Point out Solution The trip was not Federal Chancellor Merkel s first and certainly will not be her last visit to China, but the number of tasks she set out to accomplish exceeded most of her previous travels to the Far East. This time, China not only welcomed Merkel as Germany s head of government but also perceived her as Europe s most influential voice regarding the European debt crisis. After starting in Beijing, the Chancellor continued her tight agenda in Guangzhou. No surprise, the Beijing stopover was dedicated to politics and macroeconomics: Chancellor Merkel met Chinese head of state Hu Jintao, held a keynote speech at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) in favour of the Euro, and promoted the European Union as a whole. The Chancellor s Guangzhou visit focused on business topics but also gave considerable weight to politics: Prime Minister Wen Jiabao accompanied Angela Merkel to the capital of Guangdong province, highlighting the importance of her visit. She also met with Party Secretary Wang Yang, one of the top candidates for China s centre of power, the Politburo Standing Committee. The German-Chinese Economic Forum gathered the German business community together. It was endorsed by the Asia-Pacific-Committee of German Business (APA) and organised by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce Greater China, Guangzhou (AHK) in close cooperation with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Guangdong and Guangzhou. The German Chamber of Commerce in China South and Southwest China (GCC with AHK) made use of the opportunity by combining the Economic Forum with a networking event for GCC and CCPIT members, as well as selected regional VIPs. APA Chairman Peter Löscher, well known as the global head of Siemens, opened the Economic Forum by offering a first glance at the economic weight and urban development of the Pearl River Delta. In her much anticipated speech, Dr. Angela Merkel highlighted the state of the German Mittelstand and its opportunities in and for China: The Chinese need for sustainable solutions in transport, energy and communication infrastructure is one of a variety of examples where German technology could help China to accomplish its ambitious goals. Speaking of Guangdong, the Federal Chancellor added to the remarks of the previous speaker, Guangdong Governor Zhu Xiaodan, in stressing that the province had served as a pioneer for the efforts and capabilities of Chinese provinces, as well as their significant liberalisation towards Germany and the West. Merkel assured the audience that German companies are prepared and willing to support! In the following panel discussion, Dr. Jürgen Heraeus handled the severe time restrictions which were imposed by the protocol on the high-ranking business delegation accompanying Merkel: they arrived by plane from Beijing in the afternoon, visited the German tunnelling equipment manufacturer Herrenknecht with Wen Jiabao, and attended a round table with a selection of top Chinese business leaders. After attending the German-Chinese Economic Forum, they were invited to the Governor s Dinner in Sofitel and a subsequent cruise on the Pearl River with the Chancellor. The names of the participants of the panel discussion, however, spoke for themselves. They included: Dr. Frank Appel, CEO of Deutsche Post AG, Mr. Jim Hagemann Snabe, CEO of SAP AG, and Mr. Liang Wengen, not only one of China s richest businessmen, but also said to be a designated member of the nation s top political cadre. The discussion dealt with the solutions provided by German and Chinese companies for the challenges of urbanisation and the development of megacities in the Pearl River Delta. 84 April - May 2012

39 s for Megacities in the Pearl River Delta Dr. Appel initiated the discussion with the idea of utilizing public utility systems for the services industry, e.g. using metro lines for the transportation of goods. Since expanding megacities must offer more efficient solutions to properly accommodate and comfort their populations, this would help to relieve road traffic. Mr. Liang Wengen, who recently acquired Germany s Putzmeister Group, famous for its concrete pumps, may serve as an example par excellence for Sino-German cooperation. After becoming familiar with the company as a business associate for several years, he decided to take it over. Contrary to fears that the Chinese tycoon might withdraw the money, he invested over EUR 100mn in R&D in Germany and still shows no hesitancy to invest further. Mr. Zou Chunsheng, General Manager of Beijing No. 1 Machine Tool Plant, also displayed distinctive knowledge about Germany. His expertise came not only in terms of business but, enjoyably, with respect to the distinction between Bavarians and Franks, as well. Ms. Wang Jing, President of Newland Group, showed intense aspiration for improving Sino-German business relations, which immediately led SAP s CEO Snabe to propose closer cooperation - an illustrative gesture of mutual understanding. With SAP offering high-end software and IT-related solutions for business processes and announcing a multi-year spending plan in November of last year worth more than USD 2bn through 2015, Mr. Snabe again emphasized the expectations and potential in the Chinese market. China s commitment to evolve from a simple manufacturer to a global hub of innovation will require advanced software and technology that SAP can provide. As a well-known expert on issues concerning resources and energy, Mr. Ulrich Grillo, Chairman of Grillo-Werke AG, raised the concern that Mittelständler are often particularly vulnerable to trade restrictions and hinted at difficulties in supplies with rare earths, to mention one prominent example. After the panel discussion, Professor Hans Heinrich Driftmann, President of Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammertag (DIHK), his umbrella association covering a membership of 3.6mn German companies, highlighted the importance of sustainable urban development. Claiming that megacities of the future require intelligent traffic management, an operational power grid as well as universal Internet access, he provided the audience with specific ideas for smart solutions and additionally emphasised the importance of green growth. Having led throughout the event, Mr. Holger Sindemann, Chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce in China South and Southwest China, invited the attending Chinese and German companies of the Pearl River Delta to a well-received networking event. He summarised the get-together as follows: The visit of Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel was unique for Guangzhou so was the Economic Forum organized by the German Chamber. I thank the Chamber for making this event possible. April - May

40 REGIONAL NEWS South & Southwest China Chamber Affairs Holger Kunz Vice President TÜV Rheinland Greater China Peter Nestmann CEO & Director Allianz China General Insurance Company Ltd. Holger Sindemann President & CEO MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Co., Ltd. This forum was an excellent opportunity to show that TÜV Rheinland is engaged in the Pearl River Delta industry upgrading and hi-tech development, and supports initiatives that encourage dialogue and debate within the sector. As a sponsor, we felt that the German-Chinese Economic Forum was a very good business platform to network and share ideas within a wide German-Chinese business community. "The forum was well organised, worked like a magnet for VIPs and allowed us, MTU Aero Engines, to position ourselves in an excellent way in China. Thank you for creating this opportunity. It will be very difficult to top this in the future but please keep trying. 86 April - May 2012

41 Events South & Southwest China April May 2012 Regular Social Events German Happy Hour Guangzhou every last Tuesday of the month Stammtisch Shenzhen every first Thursday of the month in Bierhaus Shekou & every third Thursday of the month in Galleon Bar, InterContinental Shenzhen Stammtisch Zhongshan every last Wednesday of the month Young Professionals Stammtisch Guangzhou every second Thursday of the month Guanxi-Connecting Shenzhen s Young Professionals every last Thursday of the month Chamber Event Calendar 6 th April Guangzhou International Food & Drink Mega Show (GIFMS) 10 th April General Manager Roundtable Shenzhen 12 th April Annual General Meeting & Election to the Board of Directors th April Seminar: The End of Cheap China in Guangzhou 18 th April Tax Update Workshop in Guangzhou and Shenzhen 24 th April General Manager Roundtable Guangzhou 8 th May General Manager Roundtable Shenzhen 20 th May OBC Comedy Club and Asparagus Dinner Shenzhen 29 th May General Manager Roundtable Guangzhou Training Calendar April May th April NEW Effective Writing in English EN 10 th -11 th May Effective Communication with Germans CN 17 th -18 th May Executive Secretarial & Administration Assistant Training CN 24 th -25 th May Effective Selling Techniques CN Event Highlight Annual General Meeting and BoD Elections The new Board of Directors (BoD) of the GCC South & Southwest China will be elected on Thursday, 12 th April 2012 in conjunction with our Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event will be held in Westin Pazhou, Guangzhou starting at 7pm. All eligible members of the GCC South & Southwest China are invited to attend the AGM and may elect the new BoD either via online vote or during the Election Day. The new board will be composed of seven members, five of whom may be elected. Please see the candidates for the term below: Mr. Rainer Ganser Owner of Backstube [the better bakery] Mr. Frank Jaeger General Manager of TCA Ltd. The Cable Assembler Mr. Stefan Kracht Director of Fiducia Management Consultants Ltd. Mr. Rüdiger W. Kümmerle CEO of Rhea & Partner International Holdings Ltd. Mr. Peter Nestmann CEO and Director of Allianz China General Insurance Company Ltd. Mr. Nong Keqiang Senior Vice President & General Manager Region South of Siemens Ltd. China Mr. Stefan Rosenbohm Technical Director of Shenzhen Giesecke & Devrient Currency Automation Systems Co. Ltd. Mr. Wong Yushun Managing Director of TÜV Rheinland (Guangdong) Ltd. Further information about the AGM and the election as well as the candidate profiles can be accessed via our homepage: South China Training Highlights Effective Communication with Germans This training course introduces the cultural differences between China and Germany, analyzes the background of these differences and their root causes. It helps you avoid culture conflicts during communication which are unacceptable for Germans. You will become aware of your own communication behaviour and learn how to communicate in the multi-cultural environment. Effective Writing During this one-day workshop, participants will improve their writing skills and confidence. They will learn how to target their language, style and tone towards different audiences in order to create the most impact. They will be able to get their key points across clearly and concisely, ensuring it is easy for the reader to take action. They will also discover how to edit and proofread their writing to avoid common mistakes. The workshop uses fun and useful group activities to keep the participants engaged and facilitate the learning transfer. South China contact: Ms. Leonie Lin ' * lin.leonie@gz.china.ahk.de April - May

42 GCC Boards GCC Board North China Mr. Ulrich Walker* Daimler AG Executive Vice President Daimler Northeast Asia Ltd. Chairman & CEO GCC Board Shanghai Mr. Titus Freiherr von dem Bongart* Chairman Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Ltd. Partner and Head of GBC China GCC Board South & Southwest China Mr. Holger Sindemann* Chairman MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Co. Ltd. President & CEO Mr. Andreas Feege KPMG Huazhen Certified Public Accountants Partner Audit Treasurer Dr. Guenter Hermann Vice Chairman SGL Carbon Far East Ltd. Managing Director Mr. Stefan Rosenbohm Treasurer Häfele GmbH & Co KG, Rep. Office Shenzhen Managing Director Ms. Alexandra Voss* German Chamber Beijing Executive Director Delegation of German Industry & Commerce Beijing Delegate & Chief Representative Mr. Andreas Odrian Treasurer Deutsche Bank (China) Co., Ltd. Director Head of Corporate Banking and Coverage, MNC Mr. Oliver Regner* GCC South & Southwest China Executive Director Delegation of German Industry & Commerce Guangzhou Delegate and Chief Representative Ms. Martina Groenegres Lufthansa German Airlines General Manager Beijing, Chief Representative Mr. Jan Noether* German Chamber Shanghai Managing Director Delegation of German Industry & Commerce Shanghai Chief Representative Mr. Frank Jäger The Cable Assembler Ltd. President and CEO Mr. Eddy Henning Deutsche Bank (China) Co. Ltd. Director, Head of Corporate Banking Coverage, China Mr. Thomas Dorn ProConTra Ltd. Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Rüdiger W. Kümmerle EWIKON Hotrunner Systems (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. Managing Director Dr. Jörg Mull Volkswagen (China) Investment Co. Ltd. Executive Vice President, Finance Department Dr. Fan Zhijian Nokia Siemens Networks (Shanghai) Ltd. President & CEO Mr. Nong Keqiang Siemens Ltd. China Senior Vice President & General Manager Region South China Dr. Roland Savoy Giesecke & Devrient (China) Information Technologies Co. Ltd. Managing Director Mr. Rolf H. Köhler Freudenberg Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. General Manager Mr. Bai Kun Honorary Board Member Southwest China Herrenknecht (Chengdu) Tunnelling Equipment Co. Ltd. General Manager Mr. Marcel Schneider TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. CEO Mr. Ulrich Mäder POLYMAX (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd. Chairman of the Board Ms. Katrin Braun Machwürth Team International MTI Managing Director Ms. Brigitte Wolff Management Engineers China Ltd. Managing Director * GCC All-China Board Member 88 April - May 2012

43 German Chamber Ticker About us PUBLISHER German Chamber of Commerce in China Offices and Teams in Mainland China: GC TICKER TEAM Chief Editor (Shanghai) Ms. Selma Koehn Junior Editor (Shanghai) Mr. Kyle Smith Design (Shanghai) Ms. Ye Li GCC North China 0811 Landmark Tower 2, 8 Dongsanhuan (N) Rd. Chaoyang, Beijing ' * germanchamber@bj.china.ahk.de Executive Chamber Manager Dr. Juliane Bielinski ' * bielinski.juliane@bj.china.ahk.de Regional Manager Beijing Mr. Sebastian Suciu ' * suciu.sebastian@bj.china.ahk.de Regional Manager North China Mr. Christoph Fazakas ' * fazakas.christoph@bj.china.ahk.de Head of Communications Mr. Daniel Abel ' abel.daniel@bj.china.ahk.de GCC Shanghai 25F China Fortune Tower, 1568 Century Ave. Pudong, Shanghai ' * chamber@sh.china.ahk.de Executive Chamber Manager Mr. Sebastian Zettelmeier Ext * zettelmeier.sebastian@sh.china.ahk.de Project Manager Shanghai Ms. Carolin Markus Ext * markus.carolin@sh.china.ahk.de Regional Manager Zhejiang & Jiangsu Provinces Mr. Joachim Dreyer Ext * dreyer.joachim@sh.china.ahk.de Communications Manager Ms. Selma Koehn Ext koehn.selma@sh.china.ahk.de Project Manager Ms. Li Yandi Ext * li.yandi@sh.china.ahk.de Chamber Team Assistant Ms. Xiao Liewen Ext * xiao.liewen@sh.china.ahk.de GCC South and Southwest China 2915 Metro Plaza, Tianhe (N) Rd. Guangzhou ' * chamber@gz.china.ahk.de Executive Chamber Manager Ms. Heidrun Buss ' * buss.heidrun@gz.china.ahk.de Regional Manager and Economic Analyst Mr. Max Zenglein ' * zenglein.max@gz.china.ahk.de Liaison Manager Sichuan-Chongqing Ms. Astrid Schröter ' * southwestchina@gz.china.ahk.de Assistant Manager Ms. Lulu Zou ' ext. 217 * zou.lulu@gz.china.ahk.de Cover image: istock.com German Chamber Ticker is free of charge. For subscriptions or extra copies please your nearest Chamber office. Previous issues of the magazine can be found on our website German Chamber of Commerce in China. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the publisher s prior permission. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the publisher is not responsible for any errors. Views expressed are not necessarily those of GIC/GCC metals are our PASSION GERMAN SPECIALIST FOR STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP RECYCLING // COMPLETE LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS // TRANSPARENT PRICING // PAYMENT SECURITY CRONIMET Shanghai Co., Ltd. / 288, Yin Shi Road Shanghai Baoshan Industrial Zone / , P.R. of China Phone: / Fax: April - May

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