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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Open Cooperation and Development Conference of "Nanjing Tour of German Enterprises" Convenes
NANJING, China, May 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from JSBC: On May 23, the Open Cooperation and Development Conference of "Nanjing Tour of German Enterprises" brought together C-suite executives from Germany's Fortune Global 500 corporations, niche market leaders ("hidden champions"), and industry leaders to explore collaborative opportunities. Zhang Wenwu, Vice Chairman and executive director of CITIC Group, and Dr. Clas Neumann, Chairperson of the Board of German Chamber of Commerce in China - East China addressed the conference. At the conference, Nanjing's high-quality business environment was presented under the theme "Transcending Boundaries through Shared Vision: Collaborative Pathways to Mutual Prosperity." Zhang Wenwu emphasized that the event exemplifies concrete support for German enterprises investing in China and Nanjing, reflecting CITIC's commitment to sustainable multi-stakeholder partnerships. He vowed to strengthen CITIC's role as a bridge, deepening Sino-German economic ties, enhancing Nanjing's development capacity, integrating industries with technology, and upgrading financial services. Dr. Clas Neumann noted that the event provides a vital platform for German-Nanjing collaboration. He praised Nanjing's robust industrial base, efficient transportation, abundant educational resources, and favorable business climate as ideal for investment. According to him, Nanjing has allocated substantial resources to new technologies and sustainable development technologies. Many German companies in the city are actively engaged in sustainability-focused sectors such as wind power, hydropower, and related industries, while numerous enterprises are also investing in digital transformation to drive sustainable practices. Meanwhile, traditional industries including automotive, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors remain crucial in propelling economic growth. Expressing strong confidence in Nanjing's future, Neumann pledged the Chamber's commitment to guiding more German enterprises to explore opportunities and foster win-win partnerships. A panel discussion on "Sino-German Future Industrial Collaboration" was held. Dr. Xiao Song, Global Executive Vice President and President & CEO Siemens Greater China, delivered a keynote speech. Panelists included Armin Necker, CTO and COO of ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde Group; Hua Ning, General Manager of DB Schenker; Huang Yixin, Chairman of Nanjing Iron & Steel Group; and Li Chao, Vice President of Estun Automation. The event featured the launch of the Nanjing-CITIC Global Investment and Trade Service Network and the CITIC-Nanjing Multinational Innovation Hub which are meant to assist European enterprises in investing in Nanjing while supporting local enterprises in expanding overseas through comprehensive services. A business license was awarded to Yangtze River Sci-Tech Development Co., Ltd. of Jiangbei New Area, followed by multiple project signings. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE JSBC Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Open Cooperation and Development Conference of "Nanjing Tour of German Enterprises" Convenes
NANJING, China, May 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from JSBC: On May 23, the Open Cooperation and Development Conference of "Nanjing Tour of German Enterprises" brought together C-suite executives from Germany's Fortune Global 500 corporations, niche market leaders ("hidden champions"), and industry leaders to explore collaborative opportunities. Zhang Wenwu, Vice Chairman and executive director of CITIC Group, and Dr. Clas Neumann, Chairperson of the Board of German Chamber of Commerce in China - East China addressed the conference. At the conference, Nanjing's high-quality business environment was presented under the theme "Transcending Boundaries through Shared Vision: Collaborative Pathways to Mutual Prosperity." Zhang Wenwu emphasized that the event exemplifies concrete support for German enterprises investing in China and Nanjing, reflecting CITIC's commitment to sustainable multi-stakeholder partnerships. He vowed to strengthen CITIC's role as a bridge, deepening Sino-German economic ties, enhancing Nanjing's development capacity, integrating industries with technology, and upgrading financial services. Dr. Clas Neumann noted that the event provides a vital platform for German-Nanjing collaboration. He praised Nanjing's robust industrial base, efficient transportation, abundant educational resources, and favorable business climate as ideal for investment. According to him, Nanjing has allocated substantial resources to new technologies and sustainable development technologies. Many German companies in the city are actively engaged in sustainability-focused sectors such as wind power, hydropower, and related industries, while numerous enterprises are also investing in digital transformation to drive sustainable practices. Meanwhile, traditional industries including automotive, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors remain crucial in propelling economic growth. Expressing strong confidence in Nanjing's future, Neumann pledged the Chamber's commitment to guiding more German enterprises to explore opportunities and foster win-win partnerships. A panel discussion on "Sino-German Future Industrial Collaboration" was held. Dr. Xiao Song, Global Executive Vice President and President & CEO Siemens Greater China, delivered a keynote speech. Panelists included Armin Necker, CTO and COO of ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde Group; Hua Ning, General Manager of DB Schenker; Huang Yixin, Chairman of Nanjing Iron & Steel Group; and Li Chao, Vice President of Estun Automation. The event featured the launch of the Nanjing-CITIC Global Investment and Trade Service Network and the CITIC-Nanjing Multinational Innovation Hub which are meant to assist European enterprises in investing in Nanjing while supporting local enterprises in expanding overseas through comprehensive services. A business license was awarded to Yangtze River Sci-Tech Development Co., Ltd. of Jiangbei New Area, followed by multiple project signings. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE JSBC
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
China's smart cities streets ahead, but same AI challenges apply the world over
Each night in the darkest hours, a fleet of drones patrols the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, watching over potentially dodgy areas such as underground station exits and the riverside to deter any would-be criminals. Advertisement The nightly routine has been operating since last year, according to a report published in April by the city's police bureau, which detailed its use of artificial intelligence to plan patrol routes. According to the report, the AI puts a laser focus on patrolling Nanjing's blind spots – the areas generally ignored by human patrols. The city's experience is part of China's efforts to scale up the use of AI in urban management, to better handle complex challenges brought by the massive scale of city life and rapid urbanisation. The Chinese leadership has long viewed AI as a tool for transforming the economy and refining its governance, launching the 'smart cities' initiative and other programmes over the past decade. Advertisement Despite this rapid progress, analysts warned that China's AI governance faces challenges – including privacy protection and limited community involvement – that are mirrored in other parts of the world as governments race to adopt the technology.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Chinese university canteen recruits manager who must have PhD, sparks heated debate
A university in eastern China recruiting a canteen manager has sparked controversy online by requiring job candidates to hold a doctoral degree. Southeast University in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, posted a recruitment advertisement on its official website on May 22. As a top institution in China affiliated with the government's '985' and '211' projects, Southeast University is among only 39 mainland universities, including the prestigious Tsinghua and Peking universities, considered an entry ticket to better job or further study opportunities. In the advertisement for the position of office manager for the university's canteens, candidates are required to have a doctoral degree. Duties for this role include overseeing the development and preparation of dishes, managing canteen contractors, supervising food safety, and handling administrative paperwork. Key responsibilities for this position include overseeing the development and preparation of dishes, managing canteen contractors, supervising food safety, and handling administrative paperwork. Photo: Shutterstock Additionally, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English and office software, with preference given to those with relevant work experience and Communist Party membership.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
China plans to arm Tiangong space station with self-defence bots, scientist says
China is developing a rapid-response space defence system to intercept suspicious spacecraft and push them away, according to a senior scientist. Advertisement If an unidentified object approaches China's Tiangong space station or other critical space infrastructure, a small robotic thruster could be deployed to latch onto the intruder and push it to a safer distance, said Sun Zhibin of the National Space Science Centre in Beijing. 'Sometimes another spacecraft may deliberately come close – maybe just to take a look – but it can still interfere with our operations,' Sun said during a public talk on the technological progress and plans for Tiangong, at Nanjing University of Science and Technology on Tuesday. 'In such cases, we first try to assess their intent. Then we choose how to respond – whether by dodging, adjusting our orbit, or releasing a small robot to grab and redirect the object,' he said while answering questions from the audience. In December 2021, China reported to the United Nations that its space station had to perform two evasive manoeuvres that year to avoid potential collisions with SpaceX's Starlink satellites According to the submission, Starlink-1095 and Starlink-2305 descended from their usual 550km (342-mile) orbits and entered Tiangong's operational zone around 380km, prompting emergency avoidance actions on July 1 and October 21. Advertisement
