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Korea Herald
11 hours ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Tongji Day and Tongji-German Symposium 2025 Shapes Sino-European Green Collaboration
BERLIN, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tongji Day and Tongji-German Symposium 2025 was successfully held in Berlin on June 13, 2025, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable cooperation between China and Germany. Hosted by Tongji University and organized by Tongji SEM German-Sino Center, the forum focused on "New Pathways for Sustainable Transformation: Sino-German Cooperation for a Greener Future". Professor FANG Shou'en, Chairman of the University Council, highlighted Tongji's pivotal role over a century as a bridge between China and German, emphasizing its strategy to advance digitalization, green innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration to address global challenges. The event unveiled Tongji University International Study Academy, International Students Recruitment Base and Overseas Talent Recruitment Base and announced the first Tongji Germany Summer Camp, which will host hundreds of students for cross-cultural learning. Moreover, the certification of the first cohort of Sino-German corporate mentors, including executives from SAP and Gotion High-Tech, underscored the center's focus on academia industry synergy. With the theme "New Pathways to Sustainable Transformation: Sino-German Collaboration as a Driving Force," the forum gathered scholars and industry leaders from both China and Germany to explore new frontiers of collaborative innovation, injecting new momentum into global sustainable development through Sino-European partnerships. Keynote speakers, Dr. Gero DECKER from SAP and Professor XIE Jingui from TU Munich, emphasized the necessity for Sino-German cooperation to transform from resource complementarity toward technological co-innovation, particularly in the domains of AI and green energy. Discussions among Clas NEUMANN, SAP Senior Vice President, Head of Global SAP Labs Network, Andre MEYER, Director Business Development & External Affairs EMEA, and ZHANG Hui, Group Vice President NIO, shared their insights on Sino-German cooperation in innovation. The forum culminated in the launch of the Tongji-XJ Group Sustainable Energy Management International Joint Innovation Center, a collaboration between Tongji University and XJ Group Corporation aiming at driving energy transition and green technology development. Professor SHI Qian, Chairman of School Council Tongji SEM, Dean of Tongji's Sino-German Academy remarked that the center will serve as a new hub for technological collaboration, integrating talent development, R&D, and technology transfer to accelerate the global transition to green energy. The event was attended by representatives from Berlin's academic and political sectors, including the Berlin Senate and the Asia Berlin Forum, as well as scholars from TU Berlin, Humboldt University, University of Mannheim, ESCP Berlin, and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Korea Herald
31-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Open Cooperation and Development Conference of "Nanjing Tour of German Enterprises" Convenes
, 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.
South China Morning Post
06-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Why Germany's Merz needs to hedge his bets with China and US
Advertisement Rather than choosing between confrontation and capitulation, Merz is likely to pursue a third path – one that recalibrates Sino-German ties to safeguard national security while ensuring Germany's industry remains competitive in an era of global uncertainty. Merz's political philosophy is rooted in economic pragmatism. His background, spanning corporate law, boardroom negotiations and business management, has shaped his belief that Germany's global economic position is best secured through a free-market approach. His policy agenda reflects this view: lower taxes, fewer regulations and pro-business reforms designed to make German industry more competitive on the global stage. A central pillar of this strategy is ensuring that Germany remains a leading player in global supply chains. China plays a crucial role in this regard. With bilateral trade reaching €246.3 billion (US$258.2 billion) in 2024, China remains one of Germany's most important economic partners. Any move to isolate Beijing would disrupt production networks, weaken exports and further strain Germany's stagnating economy It explains why, despite his campaign rhetoric, Merz's actual approach to China is likely to be far more measured. While he has publicly warned German businesses against over-reliance on China and described Beijing as part of an 'axis of autocracies', these statements should be understood within the broader context of election posturing. Advertisement His record suggests that his focus will be on mitigating risks without severing economic ties: an approach that is supposed to ensure German businesses can compete effectively without exposing themselves to unnecessary vulnerabilities.
