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Shanghai Steps up Environmental Regulation

Zaragoza Volunteers12 volunteers from Shanghai gained firsthand Expo experience working at the World Water Expo in Zaragoza, Spain. From assiting visitors to organiz-ing orders, the volunteers learned the skills needed for the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.

The Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination sent several groups consisting of students, professors and company employees to Expo Zaragoza for a period of two weeks each. Jeronimo Blasco, deputy director general for operations of the Expo Zaragoza, said the Shanghai volunteers, who were on average 28 years old and Spanish-speaking, played a very significant role at Expo Zaragoza.

Expo Village Hotels CompleteConstruction of all Expo Village buildings was completed on July 8th with the last hotel in the D-block village area ready for the interior design to begin. Seven hotels are located in the D-block of the village in order to accommo-date Expo visitors. The next step will be completing the interior design and supporting facilities and services.

“The apartment hotels will receive marble exterior surfaces while inside, the decorations will follow an economic and comfortable style rather than being luxurious,” said D-block complex project manager Ding Lifeng. The hotels will offer a view of the Huanpu River, with one 24-storey tower, three 16-storey towers and three 20-storey apartment buildings.

In line with the Expo motto, the hotels aim to be energy-efficient and reduce the water and power waste, complete with equipment that monitors and restricts consumption. “We have set up pools to store rain water and have also adopted a recycling system to save water for washing and cleaning tasks,” the manager said. So far, the system has saved 67,450m3 of water since last June when the program was installed.

Earthquake Survivors Visit Expo Site

Shanghai kicks up city cleaning efforts a notch, in line with the Expo motto, “Better City, Better Life.” Chen Qiwei, spokesman of the city government announced the City Environment Construction and Management Plan, which requires all departments to strive for a cleaner city and improved quality of life for residents before the Expo in 2010. Residents are encouraged to participate

by following parking rules, regulations for hanging laundry, saving energy and water and taking care of pets properly. A new headquarters has been set up to carry out the plan, which began in April 2008 and will run until April 2010 just ahead of the Expo’s debut. Government departments should resolve all complaints through the office.

Young survivors visited the Shanghai Expo Exhibition Center to cheer on China’s long-term development.

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stretching, joint mobilization, massage and trigger point therapy. Osteopaths are also well known for using special treatment techniques such as craniosacral therapy and biodynamic therapy, which are particularly useful for treating babies and children.

During treatment and assessment, an osteopath takes into consideration the function of the entire body including the spine, joints, muscles and connective tissues. Osteopaths primarily work through the neuro-musculo-skeletal system, mostly on muscles and joints, and pay special attention to how the internal organs affect, and are affected by, that system. Relevant psychological and social factors also form part of the diagnosis.

Another important principle of osteopathy is that the body has its own self-healing mechanisms, which can be utilized as part of the treatment. For this reason osteopathic treatment is often described as holistic. Along with manual treatment, osteopaths also prescribe rehabilitation exercises and give nutri-tional advice. Osteopathy is a popular form of treatment for musculoskeletal pain worldwide, and is recognized by the World Health Organization as a dis-crete form of manual medicine.

Tips to Prevent Back Pain• Maintain a healthy diet and weight

• Remain active—under the supervision of your chiropractor

• Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest

• Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities, such as gardening

• Maintain proper posture

• Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes

• Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimize any curve in your spine

• Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting

• Quit smoking! Smoking impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues

• Work with your chiropractor to ensure that your computer workstation is ergonomically correct

The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rup-ture disks, and irritate joints - all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes the simplest of movements—for example, picking up a pencil from the floor— can have painful results. In addi-tion, arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and psychological stress can cause or complicate back pain. Back pain can also directly result from disease of the internal organs, such as kidney stones, kidney infections, blood clots or bone loss.

What is Chiropractic?Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these dis-orders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, joint pain and headaches. Doctors of chiropractic, often referred to as chiro-practors or chiropractic physicians, practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiro-practors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend thera-peutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

The most common therapeutic procedure performed by chiropractors is known as spinal manipulation, also called chiropractic adjustment. The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their move-ment – as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repeti-tive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physi-cal and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness and allowing tissues to heal.

Chiropractic adjustment rarely causes discomfort. However, patients may some-times experience mild soreness or aching following treatment (as with some forms of exercise) that usually resolves itself within 12 to 48 hours.

In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. When other medical conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the musculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition.

What is Osteopathy?Osteopathy is a branch of Western medicine that treats disorders associated with the body’s muscular and skeletal systems. Osteopaths use a wide variety of manual treatment methods including spinal manipulation, muscle and joint

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What Causes Back Pain?Back pain – something everyone who works in an office is familiar with. Where does it come from and how can it be prevented?

A few interesting facts about back pain: • Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In

fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections.

• Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.

• Experts estimate that as many as 80% of the world population will experience a back problem at some time in their lives.



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their new skills to a real task at hand and when questions and challenges arise. Furthermore, the trainer or coach is on hand to with solutions that will imme-diately add value to the company’s bottom line through improved productivity.

4. Build networks and skills consistentlyWhile a lot of attention and investment is directed towards talents, a smart development plan should not stop here. In fact if a company has adopted a learning workplace mindset. Recently trained-up talents provide the ideal way to develop more team members.

Progressive companies recognize that setting up regular opportunities for a wider range of staff to join together and learn more about each other maxi-mizes their return on training investment. For example one globally-branded goods company holds a regular bi-weekly meeting between members of market-ing, finance and sales to encourage friendships, exchange ideas and improve. Set up to run by themselves, these groups are an efficient way to build the foundation of a company that has a reputation for investing and developing its people. Successful pilots in Shanghai have since been spread to Suzhou, Beijing and Guangzhou.

With the heat for talent not likely to cool in the near future, today’s successful companies are adapting their strategies to people development to include 80s Generation specific needs and shifting towards workplace learning organiza-tions.

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Attracting Top TalentAs entertainer writer Jeff Valdez once observed, cats are smarter than dogs. You can’t get eight cats to pull a sled through snow! Many managers today can relate. Building a high-performing team is much like herding cats.

The sportswear industry provides a good example. Global giants such as adidas and Nike have been competing fiercely, both opening a store a day over the past two years. Such rapid expansion requires that company infrastructure expands in step. Finding additional well-qualified staff with the ability to manage the growing workforce is key.

Throughout this process, transferring management skills to a young team in a rapidly growing, competitive market presents challenges. Four ways currently used by successful companies are examined below:

1. Catch talent attention through career develop-ment - not compensationWhile graduates from good universities in China have many choices, they also have high expectations. This means that only a complete understanding of their motivations will attract them to your company with the intent to stay for the medium term.

Top companies understand this new generation requires new incentives. Much like Generation Y in the US, China’s own 80s Generation have a different atti-tude to life. While the 70s Generation are regarded as stable and hard working, the 80s Generation want to know why they should work at all!

First and foremost, this impacts recruitment plans. Only companies with very clear values, brand prestige and competitive benefits are considered a desirable place to work. Second, retention strategies need to focus on personal develop-ment more than salary incentives. Today’s 80s Generation want personal devel-opment opportunities. This needs to be a part of their ongoing work plan and they will not wait around for long if they think they are not developing fast enough.

2. Communicate annual development planWhile many companies offer personal development to their staff, many pro-grams are not clearly planned and executed. During the rush to meet market demand, many companies push personal development down the priority list. One well-known German company’s top management team has not a meeting to discuss personal development strategy for over 18 months.

An annual plan offers the benefit of clearly demonstrating a commitment to employee’s personal development up front. By planning a fixed number of days for personal development and putting them in the calendar, a strong signal is sent that the staff’s development is important. A leading German sportswear company allocates 12 days of training for their management trainees and adds it to the calendar one year in advance. This takes away one major reason why talented people leave companies: Unrealized personal development. Now the challenge is to deliver real value to the team during these development days.

3. Focus on essential management skillsNo surprise that major work has to be done on management skills. Every manager knows that even young talent lack the necessary proactive know-how to work independently. The solution is not so obvious. While training is useful to pick up hard skills, soft skills are only really learned over a longer period of time. Communication - a crucial soft skill - is an area managers commonly want to improve. But how? One essential step is transitioning from training to learn-ing. Instead of holding one- or two-day workshops, smart managers combine work-based projects with support from trainers. In this way, a talent can apply

Warwick is known for facilitating business results with cross cultural teams in fast growing multinationals across China. Email: [email protected]©2008 Warwick John Fahy All rights reserved.



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Evaluate Your Office’s Ecological FootprintShanghai Roots & Shoots Eco-Office Evaluation Program tackles the energy waste issue in a unique and proactive way, educating office employees about the importance of resource conservation. The primary goal of the program, which is free of cost, is to connect students with offices, and actively involve them to learn about environmental issues in a practical manner tailored to local needs. The organization invites environmental experts from Environmen-tal Resources Management China to train high school and university students on how to conduct an eco-office audit. These students will then be sent to offices around Shanghai to assess energy efficiency in office spaces. The audit has three components:

1. Observation - Check the energy consumption practices in the office

2. Survey - Conduct staff survey with randomly selected employees in order to find out about their environmental habits

3. Interview – Collect data from the office administration on utility expenses

The students will then put together a report on the energy consumption situation in the office with suggestions on how to improve energy efficiency. Not only do students benefit from the program, the employees of the participating companies find it a unique learning experience for themselves as well. They learn to make a positive difference by changing their personal behaviors. Companies reduce costs by encouraging their staff to actively save energy. The need to enforce this program is crucial as modern China rapidly industrializes, becoming one of the leading countries in the consumption of natural resources.

Shanghai Roots & Shoots | Tel: 021 6352-3580 | Web: www.jgi-shanghai.org

Environment

Reducing Coal Use NecessaryAs the world’s largest coal producer and consumer, China’s recovery rate for coal resources is barely 30%. This is less than half of the world average. According to Xinhua News Agency, “Shanxi, China’s largest coal producing province, is estimated to have consumed 20bn tons of mineral resource since the late 1970s to produce only 8bn tons of coal...1.2bn tons of [already scarce] water resources [are] thrown away each year.” China is currently the second largest emitter of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions primarily because it is the world’s largest coal consumer. Fortunately, China’s leaders are trying to cut back on energy waste. In 2007, the National Development Reform Commis-sion released a conservation plan calling for China to triple its use of natural gas by 2020 to minimize the use of coal (now the source of three quarters of China’s electricity).

As a major result of China’s ensuing urbanization, the air quality has also suffered immensely. Many of China’s cities are ranked as having the worst air quality in the world. As of now, around 70% of the urban population is breathing polluted air. In overpopulated cities such as Shanghai and Beijing, the source of pollution often stems from motor vehicle pollutants in addition to coal-burning power plants. These vehicles burn low quality gas, which contaminates the air. Yet, vehicle usage and ownerships are still at a steady upward increase. Some office buildings now offer buses from meeting points to the benefit of their employees and the environment.

Green Offices Mean Clean AirFortunately, every bit can help, and many businesses are attempting to go green. Offices can use fluorescent lights rather than incandescent bulbs to save energy. This slight change, if implemented by various buildings, can produce drastic results. The addition of power-conserving lights at office buildings can cut con-sumption needed for lighting by as much as 80%! Chinese air conditioners are roughly 1/5 less efficient than the world average, so turning it on only when truly needed saves a lot of energy and money, while keeping the air cleaner.

Other Ways to Develop an Eco-office: • Bring your own cup from home and use the water cooler instead of plastic bottles

• Bring a set of utensils from home instead of using disposable silverware or chopsticks

• Print on used paper and use draft mode

• Set your computer and printer to automatically print double-sided

• Set your computer to automatically go into standby mode or hibernate instead of screensaver to save 70% of the electricity

• Turn off your power-strip or surge protector at the end of the day, because your appliances continue to use electricity even after you leave

These are only a few of the ways to conserve energy. The need for change is now, and the action we take will transform our environment for years to come.

Is Your Office Green?According to the state Energy Research Institute, China needs two and a half times as much energy as the United States, 5 times that of the European Union, and nearly 9 times that of Japan to produce every USD 1m of gross domestic product. Currently, much of the energy required for this output is used inefficiently. For example, in 2003, steel manufacture in China required 10% more energy per unit than in the U.S. and its electrical generators consumed 1/5 more energy per unit of output than American plants.



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Tired of tour buses, shuffling from museum to famous historic site and back again? When you look at your Asian holiday photos, do you forget which temple is in which city? Then stop booking the whirlwind itin-erary and start experiencing your destination like the locals do – begin by trying the Taipei night markets.

In contrast to the relaxed Phuket beach week or historical Beijing sightseeing tour, Taipei’s night markets hit the spot in a much more indisputable way – consistently great food in a matter of minutes. Rows upon rows of food stalls in Taipei’s vast markets offer no-frills, cheap eats sure to satisfy even the pickiest eater in the group. From fresh seafood to fruit smoothies blended while you wait, and sweet homemade candies to deep-fried “stinky” tofu with chilies, with the extensive variety of snacks, or xiaochi, it is hard to complain.

Opening at dusk, most night markets start serving tapas-sized dishes right away. Often times, groups of friends or family members will congregate around areas with tables and chairs located at one end of the market. Here, the group can collect several dishes from various vendors to swap and share.

While the food takes center stage, entertainment vendors, services and shops also flock to this social hub to profit from the crowds enjoying an evening after work. Japanese and Korean-inspired clothing vendors pump blaring music into

the alleyways as residents browse an endless rainbow of trendy items available. Bubbly children shout ad cheer as they try their best to win plush prizes from flashy carnival games.

Western visitors may wonder about the quality of the shopping experience, given the clatter and bang rising from night market antics, and the small, crowded streets. However, in contrast to many Asian vendors, the Taiwanese are not nearly as pushy, and generally, fixed prices are fair. In most cases, no hard bargaining is necessary. Oftentimes, if one purchases a large quantity of items, the vendor will grant a small discount without even being asked. Sale racks tout many items for as little at TWD 100 or 200, which roughly amounts to EUR 2 to 4. The

only drawback: most vendors don’t allow customers to try on clothing items. Unlicensed vendors with push carts offer the cheapest prices, but they usually don’t pop up until after 10:30 or 11pm to avoid the authorities. Keep an eye out for clothing and shoe brands that still manufacture in Taiwan and sell surplus items at bargain prices.

A treat for all five senses, night markets will undoubtedly not disappoint. Take in the bustling atmosphere and eclectic music. Stuff yourself with as many mingling tastes and smells as possible. Compare the softness of fabrics, and gaze in aston-ishment at the overwhelming show of colors and lights at midnight.

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T a i p e i N i g h t M a r k e t sThe history of night markets can be traced to Tang Dynasty China, but the large-scale attractions Taipei is known for today emerged much later, blossoming in the post World World II era. Urbanization in the 1960s-70s in addition to increasing prosperity spurred the rapid development and expansion of items on offer at the markets to its present state. However, comercialization, chain stores and the name-brand items have begun to slowly take their toll.

Top 5 Night Market Snacks1. Oyster Pancakes2. Dumplings3. Beef Noodle Soup4. Shaved Ice5. Pan-fried Stuffed Pastries

Most Unexpected Finds1. Complete head-to-toe belly dancing attire2. Ear candling services3. Ice cream piled 12cm+ high on the cone4. Snoopy’s Nightmare game booth5. Sunglasses in the shape of dinosaurs

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Jin Jue (Golden Cup) Awards 2008Best Feature Film: Mukha (Russia) by Vladimir KottJury Grand Prix: Old Fish (China) by Gao QunshuBest Director: Maris Martinsons, Loss (Lithuania)Best Actor: Ma Guowei, Old Fish (China)Best Actress: Emilia Vasaryova, Vaclav (Czech Republic)Best Screenplay: Marek Epstein, Vaclav (Czech Republic)Best Cinematography: Florian Schilling, My Mother’s Tears (Germany)Best Music: Andrius Mamontovas, Loss (Lithuania)

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German Film Wins Best Cinematography at 11th Shanghai Film Festival

German Films Screened 2008My Mother’s Tears – Alejandro CardenasA Time for Fishes - Heiko AufdermauerDie Eisbombe - Oliver JahnVirus Undead - Wolf WolffLove Comes Lately - Jan SchutteDays in Between - Lola RandlLittle Paris - Miriam DehneBlind Spot - Tom ZenkerRunaway Horses - Rainer KaufmannRabbit Without Ears - Til SchweigerLissi and the Wild Emperor - Michael HerbigMelodies of Spring - Martin WalzAnd Along Come Tourists - Robert ThalheimCounterparts - Jan BonnyTo the Limit - Pepe DanquartNothing but Ghosts - Martin GypkensFamily Rules! - Marc Meyer

The 11th Shanghai International Film Festival, held in June, welcomed 300 films from around the globe. This year, German Film My Mother’s Tears took the Best Cinematography award. The film, directed by Alejandro Cardenas with cinematography by Florian Schilling, questions the definition of homeland. The main characters are members of an Argentine family who immigrates to Berlin to escape Argentina’s military regime in the 1980s. The main character, a young boy, finds his new life difficult, and his parents are drawn apart as they struggle to support themselves financially, leading to his father’s infidelity.

In the meantime, he discovers he has a supernatural telekinetic power which allows him to move objects without touching them – lending a magic realism element to the film prevalent in Latin American literature and film. He struggles with his national identity and his feelings towards home and family – a battle known to many expatriates.

To highlight all German films at the festival, German Films, in cooperation with Swiss Films, again organized the Focus Germany series. It opened with a cocktail reception and screening of the German film Blind Spot on 16th June, attended by Swiss, German and Chinese filmmakers. Focus Germany, the Goethe Institute and the German Consulate General joined forces to promote the German film industry throughout the festival.

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Westchina und das Pan-Perlflussdelta - Geschäfts- und Investitionschancen in den Inneren Provinzen Chinas24 pages, German | Released: June 2008 50 RMB (70RMB for non-members)

The Pan-Pearl River Delta clearly presents both future prospects and challenges for Chinese economic development. A wealthy, easily accessible coastal region with advanced infrastructure and expertise on the one hand and agrarian inland provinces on the other, the Pan-PRD offers its rich resources as well as low costs to potential investors. Despite being only partially integrated into the greater economy, China’s inner western provinces are gaining importance in the face of industrial restructuring along the coast.

Westchina und das Pan-Perlflussdelta is a new publication introducing business and investment opportunities in West China and the Greater Pearl River Delta region. This publication is jointly produced by the German Office for Foreign Trade (BfAI) and the offices of German Industry and Commerce in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. The booklet includes a detailed analysis of the different provinces within the Pan-PRD region and West China. It aims to assist potential investors with their choice of location, drawing attention to the up and coming business opportunities in the region. Additionally, it acts as a reference guide for anyone inter-ested or already involved in production and trade in the Pan-PRD region and West China.

1: Ulrich Gregor, German film historian and director of the International Forum of New Cinema and President of the jury of the 11th Shanghai International Film Festival, at the opening reception of Focus Germany © Imagine China

2: German film director Rainer Kaufmann and German producer Ulrich Felsberg, one of the judges of the 11th Shanghai International Film Festvial, at the opening reception of Focus Germany © Imagine China

3: Chinese star Zhang Ziyi poses on the red carpet for her fans © Imagine China

4: World famous Hong Kong Kung Fu star Jackie Chan © Imagine China



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Chamber CalendarEvent HighlightsNorth China

Chamber Breakfast | 22nd AugustIn cooperation with Deutsche Bank

In what has become something of a tradition, Prof. Dr. Norbert Walter, Research and Economics Managing Director of Deutsche Bank, will be holding a speech at our Chamber Breakfast event during his tour of Asia. The topic

this year is “Developed Countries Down-swing - Emerging Market Inflation Requires Restrictive Policies”. Join us and have your questions answered by one of the world’s leading economists.

Prof. Walter addresses Chamber members about the current world financial situation last August

Inter-Chamber Networking | 5th AugustIn cooperation with the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China and SwissCham

What better way is there to finish off a hard day’s work than with a well deserved drink and great conversation? Come and join us for a pre-Olympic

drink and snacks on the terrace of JW Mar-riot’s Loong Bar, and use the opportunity to meet likeminded people, make new business contacts, and just relax after a long day at the office.

Chamber members make new contacts at the previous mixer

East China

Shanghai IT Day | 17th SeptemberIn September, it will be one year since the first Shanghai IT Day was launched with success. Participants have decided to hold the IT Day twice yearly, and

many Chamber members have given posi-tive feedback on the results. Sign up to participate this fall!

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Last year’s first IT Day begins a new tradition

Chamber Meeting with Trade Fair | 25th SeptemberHeld twice annually due to popular demand, the trade fair booths at Septem-ber’s Chamber meeting always sells out quickly. For RMB 1300 per booth, your company can showcase its products and services to German Chamber members from 5.00-7.00pm before the start of the meeting. With as many

as 200 participants on average, the trade fair is the perfect opportunity to promote your company among the German busi-ness community. Space is limited to 25 booths, so please book early!

Member company Würth demonstrates his products to a potential customer

Date Event/Topic

North China

5th August Inter-Chamber Networking

22nd August Chamber Breakfast

26th August Logistics Roundtable

2nd September Construction Roundtable

24th September Chamber Dinner

TBA September Tianjin Office Grand Opening

South China

TBA August German Happy Hour, Shenzhen

August 26th German Happy Hour, Guangzhou

TBA August The Visa Issue – Post-Olympics Update, Zhongshan

TBA September Logistics Roundtable, Guangzhou

16th - 21st September Oktoberfest, Guangzhou

TBA September Legal Update, Guangzhou

TBA September Legal Update, Guangzhou

East China

21st August JV Roundtable

28th August Chamber Meeting

3rd September Inter-Chamber Mixer at Kunshan Beer Festival

10th September Workshop Environmental Protection

23rd September Breakfast Seminar Tax, Finance Law –

Entsendung von Mitarbeitern

17th September Shanghai IT Day

18th September JV Roundtable

24th September Workshop Marketing & Sales - B2B Online Marketing

25th September Chamber Meeting with Trade Fair

TBA September Workshop Automotive Industry

TBA September Wuxi Airport – New cargo center in the YRD?, Wuxi

North ChinaKammerstammtisch every fourth Tuesday of the month at Paulaner Brauhaus, 7.00pmPraktikantenstammtisch every second Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm

South ChinaGerman Happy Hour GZ - every last Tuesday of the month, 7.00pmPraktikantenstammtisch every second Tuesday of the month at Hooley’s, 8.00pm

East ChinaDeutscher Stammtisch – every second Tuesday of the month at Paul-aner Fenyang Road, 7.00pmPraktikantenstammtisch – every third Thursday of the month at Mural Bar, 7.30pm

Regular Events

August - September

The Chamber Teams regularly update the GCC website with details on speakers, times,

dates, locations and new events. Check our homepage and your bi-weekly e-newsletter

for the latest information and to register online for our events. www.china.ahk.de

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