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The GCC l Shanghai offers its members a broad range of events. From

informative breakfast seminars to entertaining social evenings, you

can always find a suitable program that fits your needs. Our team

tailors each event to member needs in order to maximize the rewards

of being an active member of the GCC l Shanghai.

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EvEntsGerman Chamber of Commerce l Shanghai Events 2012:

Every year, the German Chamber of Commerce - Shanghai organizes a large variety of activities such as social events, seminars or workshops, offering its 1,450 member companies and non-members a platform to get involved, stay informed and increase their network. The Chamber network of professionals and business leaders includes the business community in Shanghai as well as in the neighboring provinces Zhejiang and Jiangsu, where the Chamber regularly holds business and social events in Hangzhou, Taicang, Suzhou, Kunshan and Changzhou, to just mention a few.

Nearly 100 events took place in Shanghai, with the Chamber Meetings being the monthly highlight. Our members spoke with expert speakers, socialized with decision makers from the Sino-German community and enjoyed a pleasant atmosphere in five-star hotels. Our workshops provide participants the opportunity to stay up-to-date on topics including human resources, automotive, tax and finance and many more. The topics are chosen in cooperation with professional workshop leaders and through a dialogue with our members. Issues of general importance are regularly addressed within the framework of established workshop series on subjects such as human resources, tax issues, legal questions and marketing matters. In 2012, two new workshop groups were added to our range of offerings, namely “Production & Logistics” and “Business & Society”.

The Chamber also supports the upcoming generation of leaders. The workshop “Wirtschaftsjunioren” is mainly addressed to young professionals, providing them with the chance to support their early career by attending special seminars, workshops and social events. Furthermore, the German “Praktikantenstammtisch” allows German interns and students to get to know each other.

In general, we do not merely host business events, but also organize social gatherings to strengthen the solidarity of the German community in and around Shanghai. For instance, we arrange “Stammtische” and four Inter-Chamber Mixers per year, offering great networking opportunities in a leisure atmosphere. For 15 years the yearly highlight of our social event calendar has been the “German Ball”. Every year, around 1,300 members of our Chamber meet under a different theme to dance, eat, drink, make friends and enjoy an unforgettable night. By now, the “German Ball” has become famous among the German business community not only in Shanghai, but throughout all of Greater China.


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Business Events (Workshop, Seminars, etc) 55 2859 54 1903

Young Professionals 9 278 8 191

Chamber Meetings 10 1227 9 1117

Social Events 12 228 12 359

Stammtisch 10 120 11

Annual General Meeting 1 135

Extraordinary General Meeting 1 73

German Ball 1 1170 1 1100

Shanghai Total 99 6048 95 4670

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Business Events (Workshop, Seminars, etc) 5 120

Stammtisch 11 150

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Overview of the Events 2012


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the monthly Chamber meeting has become a great opportunity for many members to stay informed about Chamber activities and meet other Chamber members, and even many non-members are regular participants. Every last thursday of the month, the Chamber organizes a large-scale dinner in the ballroom of a luxury hotel. Each evening has a special topic, and invites an expert speaker to share his or her thoughts with the audience. on average each Chamber meeting counts 150 participants, amongst whom are high-profile business leaders and decision makers. in order to make new business and social contacts, which is an integral aspect of the Chamber meeting platform, new members have the chance to introduce themselves to the community and present their businesses. they also have the opportunity to extend their networks beyond the german community, as Chamber meetings regularly attract local and international participants.

in short, Chamber meetings allow guests to enjoy dinner and drinks, to receive valuable information straight from specialists and to network with industry peers all at once.

Two Anniversaries - One Change Held in GermanDate: January, 12th 2012Speaker: Dr. Wolfgang Röhr | Consul General, German Consulate General in ShanghaiModerator: Mr. Titus 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 l Shanghai

Traditionally the Chamber Meeting in January concentrates on analyzing the developments and changes of the past year as well as expectations for the current year. In addition, two important anniversaries were mentioned by speaker Dr. Wolfgang Röhr, German Consul General. The first one was the diplomatic relationship between Germany and China, which has lasted for 40 years now, with the economic relationship having lasted even longer. The second was the existence of the German consulate for 30 years in Shanghai. Moreover, the political change in the leadership of the Communist Party was discussed, and Dr. Röhr shared his point of view on the on-going development of the PR China.

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EU-China Relationship After the Summit - Marriage of Convenience or Strategic Partnership?Held in GermanDate: 23rd February 2012Speaker: Dr. Markus Ederer | EU-Ambassador, Head of the Delegation of the European UnionModerator: Mr. Titus 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 Com-merce l Shanghai

The second Chamber Meeting of 2012 focused on the relationship between China and the EU. Speaker Dr. Markus Ederer gave an overview of the 14th EU Summit, and asked whether the relationship between the EU and China should be characterized as a strategic partner-ship or as a “marriage of convenience”. With his speech the EU ambassador also raised awareness of the different problems that both countries face today. China, for example, is struggling with demographic imbalances while the EU is confronted with the financial crisis. However, this year can be seen as a turning point in the partnership of China and the EU.

China´s Pioneers in German Companies - Danger or Enrichment?Held in GermanDate: 29th March 2010Panel Members: Mr. Frank Sieren | Journalist, Handelsblatt; Dr. Dahai Yu | Member of the board, Evonic Industries; Mr. Liu Zhengrong | Head of HR, Lanxess; Mr. Richard Zhang | President, Sued Chemie ChinaModerator: Mr. Ulrich Mäder | Chairman of the Board, POLYMAX (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd.; Board of Directors, German Chamber of Commerce l Shanghai

This Chamber Meeting focused on the topic “China’s Pioneers in German Companies: Threat or Opportunity?”. Journalist, author and documentarian Mr. Frank Sieren formed the head of the panel, and the “pioneers” provided insight into their first experiences in Germany. From the beginning of the discussion a pattern emerged: Chinese managers do not represent a threat to German companies, but rather a source of knowledge and bridge between cultures. Keeping in mind that Germany’s investments in China were still 20 times higher than China’s investments in Germany, it is necessary for the two countries to develop trust in each other.

General Meeting and Election of the Board of Directors 2012

Date: 26th April 2012

The biannual election for the Board of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce • Shanghai took place at the Grant Hyatt Pudong on 26th April 2012. The 19 candidates were presented to the Chamber members and gave highly motivated speeches. The election enjoyed even higher rates of participation than in 2010. The German Chamber was pleased to welcome the new Board of Direc-tors and wished all of them a successful start.


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Diversity: Experience in Leading Roles in German Companies in ChinaHeld in GermanDate: 30th August 2012Speaker: Ms. Bettina Schoen | General Manager, Wittur; Ms. Ming Ming Liu | CEO & President, Voith Paper Asia; Dr. Claudia Süssmuth-Dyckerhoff | Director, McKinsey China; Mr. Rolf H. Koehler | Director Human Resources Asia, Freudenberg; Board of Directors, German Chamber of Commerce l Shanghai; Dr. Zhijian Fan | President & CEO, Nokia Siemens Networks Moderator: Ms. Brigitte Wolff | Managing Director / Co-Founder, Management Engineers; Board of Directors, German Chamber of Commerce l Shanghai

The 8th Chamber Meeting of 2012 entailed a discussion on the value of diversity in leading management positions at German companies. First hostess Ms. Brigitte Wolff presented the topic by defining “diversity”. Afterwards the panel discussion started and each panel mem-ber reported from their own experience. The focus clearly remained on the share of women in leading roles. The panel agreed that to achieve this, there must be a change in attitude so that women are not cut-off from the top. The evening ended with a lively discussion and fine food and drink.

Chemistry for China – Innovations for a Sustainable DevelopmentHeld in GermanDate: 28th June 2012Speaker: Dr. Martin Brudermüller | Vice Chairman, BASF SEModerator: Mr. Titus Freiherr von dem Bongart | Partner and Head of GBC China, Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Ltd; Chairman of the Board of Directors, German Chamber of Commerce • Shanghai

After opening the buffet, Mr. Titus Freiherr von dem Bongart, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce • Shanghai, introduced the speaker, Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Deputy Chairman of the Board BASF SE. His speech was titled “Chem-istry for China – Innovations for a Sustainable Development”. Dr. Brudermüller pointed out that the main goal of international companies is to position the firm in China and to gain trust in the new environment. Although China’s image has changed over the past few years to be somewhat more negative, Dr. Brudermüller stated that German companies should build bridges between both countries and benefit from the local development of expertise.

India, the Next China?

Date: 31st May 2012Speaker: Mr. Marc Hantscher | Managing Director and CEO, BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances Group Moderator: Ms. Brigitte Wolff | Managing Director / Co-Founder, Management Engineers; Board of Directors, German Chamber of Commerce • Shanghai

“India, the next China?” was the topic discussed at the 5th chamber meeting of 2012, which was held at the Royal Meridien Hotel Shanghai. Ms. Brigitte Wolff, Member of the Chamber Board, welcomed Mr. Marc Hantscher, the speaker of the evening. His speech provided the audience with a general overview and comparison of the two nations, followed by insights into the diverse Indian market and the chal-lenges it faces. In the end he came to the conclusion that India does have huge potential and excellent demographic preconditions required to overtake China sometime in the future.

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The German Middelstand in the Scope of the Chinese Expansion StrategyHeld in GermanDate: 25th October 2012Speaker: Mr. Norbert Scheuch | Ceo, Putzmeister Holding; Prof. Hellmut Schütte | Distinguished Professor of Management, CEIBS Moderator: Mr. Ulrich Mäder | Chairman of the Board, POLYMAX (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd.; Board of Directors, German Chamber of Commerce • Shanghai

The Chamber Meeting in October provided insight into the expansion strategies of Chinese investors in Germany and the implications for the ‘Mittelstand’. Prof. Schütte, Distinguished Professor of Management and European Chair for Global Governance and Sino-European Business Relations, gave a general introduction to the topic. He also welcomed Mr. Norbert Scheuch, CEO of Putzmeister Holding. The sale of the German company attracted special attention in the media because Putzmeister is a medium-scale enterprise that was not sold as a result of a financial emergency. After almost one year it seems that this acquisition is a success, but Scheuch stated that the next two years will be crucial for the project.

Christmas Chamber MeetingHeld in GermanDate: 13th December 2012Speaker: Mr. Michael Bauer | cath. Pastor; Mr. Peter Kruse | prot. PastorModerator: Mr. Ulrich Mäder | Chairman of the Board, POLYMAX (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd.; Board of Directors, German Chamber of Commerce • Shanghai

The last Chamber Meeting for the year 2012 was organized around a Christmas theme. Therefore, Michael Bauer and Peter Kruse, Catholic priest and Protestant Minister from the “christliche Gemeinde Shanghais” came to share their insights on the season with the as-sembled guests. The evening started with a warm welcome from the moderator Mr. Ulrich Mäder. After that both chaplains gave a speech. In addition, special guest Peter Pruegel from the Department for Foreign Affairs highlighted the 40 year anniversary of diplomatic rela-tions between Germany and China. Moreover Ms. Evelyn Groemminger read out a chapter of Mr. Janis Vougioukas book ‘If Mao Only Knew’. (Wenn Mao das wuesste).

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China goes Global - Building up an International Tourist BrandHeld in GermanDate: 20th September 2012Speaker: Mr. Bernold Schroeder | CEO, Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Moderator: Mr. Titus 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 Com-merce • Shanghai

This month’s Chamber Meeting at the Royal Meridien Hotel Shanghai dealt with the great poten-tial of the tourist industry and the development of a global brand in this sector. The speaker of the event, Mr. Bernold Schroeder, Chief Executive Officer of Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Co. Ltd, introduced “Jin Jiang” and gave detailed information about the tourism industry. The po-tential of the travel and tourism industry is especially large in Asia because people are less willing to cut back on their yearly holiday. Moreover, the internet has impacted the tourism sector by al-lowing customers to book their hotels and tickets more easily and flexibly.

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woRKshoPsin a fast-changing environment like China’s, changes in business trends and policies can be a major challenge for foreign companies. that´s where the Chamber steps in with its monthly workshops.

over the past years the Chamber has created several series of workshops to address all the information needs of german companies in China. Due to its extensive network of professionals and experts in China, the Chamber hosts several workshops each month. the topics are chosen in consultation with workshop leaders who are distinguished specialists in their own fields.

our workshops not only provide the latest and most accurate insider news, but also allow participants to be directly involved in a dialogue with experts during Q&A sessions. in fact, workshops are a great opportunity for networking and meeting people who share your interests. Every workshop ends with a delicious buffet service and a free flow of beverages, balancing business and pleasure.


woRKshoP REviEw automotIve

Mr. Alex DrljacaPosition: Plant ManagerCompany: UAES United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd.

Dr. Thilo LeineweberPosition: Senior Director of Technical CenterCompany: UAES United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd.

n February 27th

Topic: The future of four wheel drive Speaker: Mr. Stefan Magirius | President GKN China

n April 17th Topic: Consideration of the Smart Strategy for International companies to win the future Chinese auto market Speaker: Prof. Dr. Min Xu | Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) in Shanghai

About the Workshop:

The automotive industry remains a key industry for the development of the Chinese economy. Therefore, all companies operating in this sector constantly deal with opportunities and challenges of various kinds. All of our Chamber members strive to seize these opportunities and learn from each other in order to handle a variety of issues successfully. The goal of the workshop automotive is to contribute to this community and enhance the network within the sector.

That is why our events are mainly aimed toward representatives from the automotive industry who hold operative or strategic responsibility at their company. We are trying to provide a platform for people with the same interests and offer them the opportunity to share their experiences and improve their business connections. What helps the workshop leaders is that we share common interests with our participants.

In order to create new synergies we don’t want to focus too much on the presentation, but equally pay attention to the discussion and exchange of ideas among the audience, which are with no doubt very important aspects of each event.

Each workshop should be more than just a lecture, but instead should be a way for participants to express their own thoughts and personal opinions. Moreover, there will be two main thematic fields for the future. We are looking for members who can report on their specific challenges and best-practices in China, and the perception that others may have concerning our work is definitely a point of interest for us as well. Therefore we will keep on inviting representatives from Chinese automotive companies, political departments and universities to share their point of view and their expectations concerning our contributions to the market.

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woRKshoP REviEw BusIness & socIety

Ms. Katja HellkötterPosition: Founder and Managing DirectorCompany: Constellations (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

n December 10th

Topic: Corporate Citizenship and Social Innovation Speaker: Ms. Leigh-Anne Russels | Project Manager, NPI - Non Profit Incubator

About the Workshop:

It is no secret that community engagement approaches evolve swiftly in China, as markets mature, organizations grow and society changes. Responsibility also means different things to every company, and can be demonstrated through compliance, charity, volunteering, supply chain training, NGO partnerships and more. New approaches and forms of engagement provide opportunities to go beyond traditional corporate social responsibility and help tap into an organization’s collective intelligence, innovation and talent. Responsibility then equals shared value for both the business and the community.

That’s why we decided to set up Workshop business and society to address and discuss current trends related to community engagement. The workshop enables networking and cooperation among practitioners and promotes exchange of best practices at the interface of business and society, and aims to:

n Promote information exchange, knowledge transfer and the creation of strong ties between practitioners, peers and potential partners. n Foster creative partnerships and collaboration among participants, be they public or private actors, civil society representatives or entrepreneurs.n Strengthen the image of the German approach to corporate responsibility, and identify Germany’s VP in relation to other countries and how this potential could be better used.

We welcome participants from all sectors, private and public: industry, NGOs, charities, social entrepreneurs and other organizations. From the business community, not only CSR managers but also CEOs, communications, marketing, sustainability, HR, R&D or innovation managers, as well as any individuals who see potential benefits in engaging more with society are invited to participate.

The intention of this workshop is to explore the various ways business and society interact: it looks at various forms of engagement, discusses recent trends and introduces fresh perspectives beyond the traditional understanding of corporate social responsibility. Hence the workshop focuses on social innovation, entrepreneurship and the concept of shared value. The idea is to “get CSR out of the ‘CSR-box’” and foster a more integrated concept and approach to social responsibly and sustainability.

Topics and speakers are selected to offer insight to the workshop participants on current trends and trigger new thoughts, but also to offer access to interesting resources for the participant’s activities. But most importantly, the selection of topics and speakers also is a collective process. I try to engage in a lot of dialogues with companies and members of the workshop individually to check interests, needs and ideas, to then combine these ideas to best mirror the interests of the community.

Workshop Leader

This workshop was initiated in November 2012.


woRKshoP REviEw controllIng & FInance

Mr. Alexander PrautzschPosition: Director | Tax Services - China Tax & Business Advisory ServicesCompany: PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultants (Shenzhen) Limited

Mr. Marco EilersPosition: Director German DeskCompany: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP

n June 5th Topic: Mehrwert schaffen in einem dynamischen Umfeld des Wandels Speaker: Dr. Zhen Huang | Managementberater und –trainer, Dr. Zhen Huang Corporate Performance Associates, München/Shanghai

n June 20th Topic: RMB - Becoming a global currency Speaker: Ms. Maggie Li | Director & Co-head MNC Corporate Treasury Sales | Deutsche Bank China

n August 27th

Topic: Praktische Erfahrungen mit M&A in China Speaker: Mr. Hans-Joerg Ehlers | Head of Business Development & Marketing Asia Continental Automotive Holding Co., Ltd.

n December 11th

Topic: Payments in Foreign Exchange and RMB Across the Boarder - Relaxation in China's foreign exchange controls? Speaker: Mr. Rong Rong | Executive Editor-in-Chief, China Forex Magazine, SAFE; Mr. Lewis L. Sun | Head of Payments and Cash Management Sales, HSBC China

About the Workshop:

Workshop controlling & finance provides a platform for discussion and experience sharing for executives from finance departments of corporations as well as bankers and finance professionals. In a fast developing and challenging business environment like China, it is key for representatives of multinational corporations to stay ahead of developments and exchange views and experiences with peers.

The workshop targets CFOs, finance directors, accountants, controllers, internal auditors, compliance managers, bankers, advisors and anyone who is interested in finance & controlling matters in China and can contribute to the discussion.

In each workshop, a key note speaker presents a pre-defined topic before the floor opens to the participants to contribute their discussion points. Topics are identified based on current hot topics, recent developments as well as practical experiences by all participants. Speakers are typically from corporations, banks and professional service providers to represent the different views on a topic.

The workshop leaders Alex and Marco are both employed with well-known professional service providers and focus in their daily work on the specific needs of German multinationals in China. With tax and accounting as their professional background and their long-term experience in China, they can guide the discussion with additional keywords and share further aspects and insights.

In 2012, the workshop hosted six events around topics like procurement controlling, RMB globalization, KfW financing, practical M&A experiences and the European debt crisis. For 2013, one workshop every two months should be expected on relevant topics for finance & controlling in China.

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woRKshoP REviEw gc roundtaBle

Mr. Kurt FasserPosition: General ManagerCompany: CON MOTO Consulting Group Shanghai Office

n May 24th Topic: Damit die Welle der China-Kostensteigerung nicht zum Tsunami wird! Speaker: Mr. Kurt Fasser | Senior Adviser, German Chamber of Commerce l Shanghai

n June 19th Topic: Innovation als Kostendaempfer? Fit fuer die Strategie & Umsetzung Speaker: Dr. Guohong Ye | President, ZF (China) Investment Co. Ltd.; Dr. Jari Grosse-Ruyken | Vice Director, Chinesisch-Deutsches Hochschulkolleg Tongji-Universitaet

n September 6th

Topic: Kostendaempfer: "Reduzierung der Fluktuation" Speaker: Mr. Kurt Fasser | Senior Adviser, German Chamber of Commerce l Shanghai

n November 27th

Topic: Besser heute 100 RMB ausgeben, um morgen Kosten in Hoehe von 500 RMB zu vermeiden. Speaker: Mr. Kurt Fasser | Senior Adviser, German Chamber of Commerce l Shanghai

n December 10th

Topic: Das Kostensenkungspotential in der Beschaffung - Hebel fuer die Win-Win-Loesungen Speaker: Mr. Joerg Blecker | Senior Partner, ConMoto Consulting Group; Mr. Anton Pietsch | General Manager, BME; Mr. Kurt Fasser | Senior Adviser, German Chamber of Commerce l Shanghai

About the Workshop:

At our workshop we are trying to discuss topics which are important to the success of the company. In 2012 we were talking in particular about topics that deal with the problem of cost reduction. My motivation in 2012 ranged from wake-up calls to the creation of beneficial contacts. Moreover we are always looking for good examples in order to help German companies to do better than others.

Moreover, our workshops mainly address employees that are responsible for the steering of the company and that are willing to adapt and change the actual situation. Therefore we want to reach representatives of German companies in China as well as members of the head office in Germany.

Many companies struggle with various difficulties, and I think one of the most important is the understanding that more things can be done and moreover must be done! We have to measure experiences and methods and benefit from them. Furthermore, it is necessary to develop the motivation of our Chinese staff in order to profit from their thoughts and create new aims that we can reach together. Last but not least everyone is always seeking interesting business contacts and maintaining established relationships.

The target group we are focusing on with our topics is the middle class. We are aiming to anticipate points of interest and try to prompt new ideas that were not known before the workshop, making the evenings even more interesting and attractive to our attendants. Furthermore, we will try to deal with one topic over several days in order to gain deeper insight and spread the expertise in a more sustainable way.

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woRKshoP REviEw hr

Mr. Rolf KöhlerPosition: General ManagerCompany: Freudenberg Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

n January 17th

Topic: S-T-A-R-t Hiring the Right People Speaker: Mr. Patrick O. Courtois | Senior Partner, Shi Bisset & Associates

n February 16th

Topic: Organizational Development, Change Management and Innovation. Speaker: Mr. Wolfgang Knoeppel | Bosch (China) Investment ; Mr. Jobst Boersing | Bosch (China) Investment

n November 1st

Topic: Workshop HR/JV: Compensation and benefit trends for 2013Speaker: Mr. Bryant J. Eggett | General Manager, Mercer Consulting; Ms. Greta Mikelonis | Consulting Director for China, Mercer’s Health and Benefits (H&B)

About the Workshop:

Our HR workshop is addressing subjects of high relevance for German companies or joint ventures - many of them being small and mid-sized – in their operational and strategic HR activities in companies in and around Shanghai. Regardless of the business scope, the “fight for talent” remains one of the typical headaches for management and HR in China in recent years. Recruiting, retention and performance motivation for leaders and talents as well as expert staff remain in high focus. The workshops offer the chance to meet and exchange experience and ideas. Due to the concentration on German companies we try to create dialogues and discussions that focus on similar business culture backgrounds and help to develop a platform for trustful professional exchange.

Our target groups are senior and midlevel HR professionals as well as general managers from midsized companies. Competent consultants and service providers are also welcome, especially when they are willing to share practical experience and references with other members. Moreover the workshops shall inform and educate in HR and related fields. Compensation and benefits, legal issues, training and organizational development, leadership or best practice cases are a few of the very different themes to be presented. At the core is still the support of individuals and companies who deal with the widespread challenges in HR and work in foreign or Joint venture companies under the context of German (or German speaking) business culture. It is also important to bridge and sensitize to and for local business and work cultures.

In terms of topics, we are listening carefully to demand and questions from our members. Often, however, these questions are not easily articulated and everyone is encouraged to address ideas or questions for subjects to the workshop leader. In 2013 there is a wide range of interesting events coming up. For example we have begun with another look at leadership basics. The invitation of a very successful Chinese company to share their HR challenges is planned in the second quarter and a series of visits to companies who are willing to share their successes and concerns around organizational development, retention and training are planned. More and other subjects will depend on demand, but the annual compensation trend review will certainly be subject of one workshop in fall. In the coming months, Jörg Heil, as an experienced , pragmatic and well-connected expat manager of a successfully growing IT company, will take over the lead of this workshop and is much looking forward to your input and participation.

Workshop Leader


woRKshoP REviEw legal & tax

Mr. Roger Haynaly Position: WP/StB/CPA Associate PartnerCompany: Rödl & Partner Management Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

n March 28th

Topic: Customs Pre-valuation Mechanism - How to obtain more certainty in your import price Speaker: Ms. Sarah Chin | Tax Partner, Deloitte Shanghai, National leader of Customs & Indirect Tax for Deloitte China

n June 12th

Topic: Facing Parent Charge-Back? - Update on cost reimbursement vs. service fee arrangement from foreign exchange / bank and tax viewpoints Speaker: Mr. Jean-Francois Salzmann | Managing Partner, Mazars

n September 4th

Topic: New Trends in Fraud in Corruption - Meeting the challenge Speaker: Mr. Ben Wootliff | Head of Control Risks corporate investigations and business intelligence operations in China | Control Risks

n October 18th

Topic: Prevention, Preparation and Action: How to handle business related disputes in China Speaker: MS. Adrienne Rowell | Account Manager, Pinkerton Consulting Services; Ms. Sharon Zhang | Director of Operations Shanghai, Pinkerton Consulting Services

n November 13th

Topic: Gerichtsprozesse in der VR China, macht das Sinn? Speaker: Dr. Oliver Maaz | Partner von Rödl & Partner China

About the Workshop:

I am leading this workshop because I want to contribute to the German business community and share the knowledge and experiences that each of us has gained through the years. That is why the aim of this workshop is to create a live platform that allows us to exchange past experiences and talk about current and future developments of tax and law related topics in China, mostly in a cross border context.

Furthermore, the core profession of our attendants varies greatly. We mainly address decision makers of German invested companies such as CFOs, finance directors, corporate accountants, finance and HR managers. Moreover internal or external tax and legal counsels can definitely benefit from our workshops.

During the past years we have noted several problems that the majority of our attendants struggle with, but I assume that the biggest one would be the gap between the jurisdiction in theory on the one hand and the application of the law in practice on the other hand.

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woRKshoP REviEw marketIng & sales

Ms. Brigitte Wolff Position: Managing Director, Co-owner Company: MANAGEMENT ENGINEERS China Co., Ltd

n March 22nd

Topic: China Marketing Jungle: Advanced customer search & rescue practice Speaker: Ms. Sonia Kurono | Managing Director, China Strategy Partners

n April 13th

Topic: The Impact of Social Media on De-risking Organisations, with Examples from Finance to Automotive Speaker: Prof. Dr. Thomas Kirchmaier | Lecturer in Business Economics and Strategy at Manchester Business School

n May 14th

Topic: Developing Effective Business Relationships Speaker: Mr. Guy Fraser | Associate Director Miller Heiman SalesManagement Development Services Ltd.

n October 23th

Topic: Industry Intelligence: From strategic otulooks about tomorrow to consequences for your marketing & sales today Speaker: Dr. Roger Moser | Director of the ASIA CONNECT Center (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland) | Project Manager at the Automotive Institute for Management (EBS Business School, Germany)

About the Workshop:

My motivation to host this workshop results from my personal experience I gained through 20 years working in management consulting. Moreover, I spent almost five years working as a key account manager and sales director for flexible packaging. That’s how my personal affinity for marketing and sales developed step by step. By hosting the Marketing & Sales Workshop I would like to motivate my network to contribute their expertise and share my own experiences as well.

Furthermore, our aim is to connect experts with interested Chamber members in order to create synergies. Nevertheless I am always open to new ideas and welcome everyone with an interesting marketing and sales topic to approach me. It is obvious that our workshop addresses to marketing and sales representatives. Besides that we welcome all employees that are interested in our topics, from interns to CEOs. I believe the biggest challenges in the marketing and sales process are the missing experience, lack of pro-activity and creativity of local employees.

In the past, most Chinese employees relied on their own network, or "guanxi", and struggled with cold calling in order to find new business partners. But this behavior is not up to date anymore: internationally educated Chinese are bringing back new methods and techniques and accelerating the transformation of the Chinese marketing and sales sector. Besides that, the most important tasks deal with training and control of the processes. There will be enormous changes in the future in China.

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woRKshoP REviEw ProductIon & logIstIcs

Mr. Markus FranzPosition: Managing DirectorCompany: STAUFEN Shanghai Consulting Academy Ltd.

This workshop was initiated in November 2012.n November 29th

Topic: Shopfloor Management - 'Go & See' instead of "Meet & Mail" Speaker: Mr. Franz Michael Oppermann | General Manager, DMG (Shanghai) Machine Tools Co., Ltd.; Mr. Rainer Voelker | Director Competence Development, Staufen,Shanghai Consulting Academy Ltd.

About the Workshop:

Highly efficient factories as well as lean and stable supply chains are the main aims for all managers with responsibility in the fields of production and logistics. But it is sometimes very hard to achieve and even harder to maintain, especially in China. Workshop production & logistics supports its participants in terms of providing a forum for managers and engineers who want to get input from experts and share experiences about approaches, solutions and best practices.

If you are interested in topics like lean production, effective supply chain management, shopfloor management, continuous improvement and supplier development, you should join the group. Planned are four to six events per year composed of one or two presentations with a followed group discussion and social networking. Planned are also on-site trips to see how benchmark factories in China operate.

Our workshop may be of interest to general managers, COOs, plant managers, production managers, supply shain managers, logistics managers, engineers and anyone who is interested in the above mentioned subjects.

In 2013 we are going to provide a balanced mix of topics. At least one of the events will be hosted by a world class manufacturing company in Shanghai, including a factory walk and exchange with the top management. Another session will focus on the “Improvement Kata”. This set of routines, also known as “Toyota Kata”, is a helpful coaching-tool to manage people for improvement, adaptiveness and superior results. Beyond that, we will spend two events focusing on and discussing about topics out of the areas of supplier management excellence and logistics. If you are interested in a certain workshop related topic or if you are willing to actively support the group by providing interesting content, please let us know. Active participation is always appreciated.

Workshop Leader


woRKshoP REviEw young ProFessIonals

Mr. Michael MäderPosition: Practice Leader Automotive & IndustrialCompany: Direct HR

Mr. Thomas SeifertPosition: General ManagerCompany: avenit software Shanghai Ltd.

Ms. Andrea ChristanchoPosition: Principal Advisor / PartnerCompany: ChassPort Consulting

Ms. Carolin MarkusPosition: Project ManagerCompany: German Chamber of Commerce in China l Shanghai

From 2013 Ms. Rebecca Steudler will take over the place of Ms. Markus

n January 18th

Topic: Leadership Development Series: Panel Discussion: Management in times of economic uncertainty 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

n March 8th

Topic: A Close Look at the Sustainability of Sales Force Effectiveness – case presentation of how a large organization does it in Asia Pacific Speaker: Mr. Ziya Muhamedcani | President & Head Trainer, Sales Institute China

n May 28th

Topic: NLP for Young Professionals Speaker: Mr. Daniel Smith | Chairman of The China NLP Society

n June 8th

Topic: Set up a Business in China: A practitioner's guide through the pitfalls and war stories Speaker: Mr. Ulrich Reuter | Tax Manager, Member of the European Desk, PwC China; Mr. Kevin Li | Tax Manager, PwC China

n June 26th

Topic: Location, Location, Location - Experiences about real estate for commercial and industrial use in China Speaker: Mr. Michael Cole | Managing Director, RightSite.Asia; Mr. Bjarne Bauer | Commercial Director, Sofia Group

n November 13th

Topic: Strategies for Entry and Growth in an Emerging Economy Speaker: Prof. Dr. Klaus Meyer | Prof. of Strategy and International Business at CEIBS

About the Workshop:

Workshop Wirtschaftsjunioren | Young Leaders Shanghai provides a networking and learning platform for young professionals, entrepreneurs and managers, who are interested in developing their professional skills and broaden their personal knowledge and horizons. The aim is to mobilize young professionals in Shanghai to ACTIVELY engage in the community with activities in line with the three main workshop themes: entrepreneurship, business and culture. In 2012, the Wirtschaftsjunioren organized at least one event per month with different formats such as podium discussions, presentations, seminars, discussion groups, company site visits, excursions, and networking dinners.

The desired results of each Workshop depending on the chosen format of the particular event should be: • Actionable / valuable insights into the following topics: Entrepreneurship, Business and Culture • Meeting and learning from interesting personalities in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Business and Culture • Stronger network with likeminded and active members of the community

In 2013, we will focus more on interactive events where members will get the opportunity to participate, contribute directly and organize rather than only consuming information passively. Furthermore, we will look more into cooperations and partnerships with other organisations, such as young professional circles, universities and other non-profit organisations.

Workshop Leader


woRKshoP REviEw envIronmental ProtectIonn May 21st Topic: Introduction to Environmental Permetting Issues for new Industrial Development Projects in ChinaSpeaker: Dr. Xuezhu Long | Partner of ERM Group

n August 9th

Topic: Supply Chain Challenges in China Speaker: Mr. Harsch Koppula | Managing Partner | CGN & Associates; Dr. Frank Henze | Ph.D. (Dr.-Ing.) in microwave engineering | CEO | IMIG Shanghai

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Marketing Opportunities2013

Sponsorship & Advertising Options

Linking you with the German Chamber Network • Shanghai

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Ting Chen Sales & Marketing Manager Tel 021 5081-2266 *1837 Email [email protected]


soCiAl EvEntsgermans in shanghai do not need to worry about making friends. Every month, the Chamber organizes social events that unite germans, locals and other members of the international community. From happy hours and special dinners to family days and the highlight of year: the german ball. the Chamber has it all in its busy annual social calendar.

spring inter-Chamber mixer March 15th | Shanghai Marriot Hotel City Centre The first Inter-Chamber Mixer of the year offered its guests a delicious buffet, glasses of wine and the perfect platform to mingle and enjoy leisurely conversations.

Public viewing: Champions league Final May 20th | German Centre Shanghai Since the German football club FC Bayern München qualified for the Champions League Final in its own arena, the German Chamber organized a public viewing at the German Centre Shanghai. While enjoying a cold beer, football fans watched the game in a German atmosphere.

summer inter-Chamber mixer June 13th | JW Marriott Hotel ShanghaiFriends and membes mingled again at this year´s Summer Inter-Chamber Mixer. The luxury venue amazed all participants who enjoyed the event until late into the night.

8th international beer Festival: bräugaudi - the german tent August 16th - 26th | Kunshan Hundreds of beer lovers gathered at the German Tent at the 8th International Beer Festival in Kunshan. Besides the great taste of a cold Erdinger beer, guests had the chance to feast on delectable German specialties such as roast pork knuckle, bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzels and freshly grilled suckling pig. The event was accompanied by traditional German music which kept the audience in motion. The crowd also played typical Bavarian games like tree trunk sawing and beer stein lifting. women in business September 12th | Glo London, Shanghai


welcome back Party September 15th | German and French School Shanghai The German Chamber organized in cooperation with the German and French School Shanghai their annual "Welcome Back Party" at their joint Eurocampus in Puxi. More than 1,000 guests enjoyed a beautiful late summer day filled with outdoor activities, games and typical German and French food and beverages. The band "Nello and the Cats" set the joyful tone with great Italian cover music. Autumn inter-Chamber mixer suzhou September 20th | Intercontinental Hotel Suzhou Already a successful event series in Shanghai, the Inter-Chamber Mixer has also developed itself into a popular event in Suzhou. Members and friends of different chambers savor the outstanding location and the delicious buffet. Christmas inter-Chamber mixer December 5th | Paulaner Bräuhaus Shanghai The Paulaner Bräuhaus opened its doors to the Christmas Inter-Chamber Mixer. The venue was packed with colleagues, family members and friends who gathered for a cheery international Christmas celebration. On the multinational menu were great food and drinks with buffet services indoors and outdoors, and the Filipino band belted out everyone´s favorite Christmas songs. The evening was a shining example of Shanghai´s foreign community united. Deutscher stammtisch Every second Tuesday of the month | Paulaner Bräuhaus Shanghai The German business community comes together in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere at Paulaner every second Tuesday of the month. It´s a time to catch up with old friends and to get to know newcomers in Shanghai. Deutscher Praktikantenstammtisch Every third Wednesday of the month | Mural Bar Every third Wednesday of the month, interns, students and young professionals meet at Mural Bar for the Geramn Praktikantenstammtisch. Meeting new people, exchanging experiences and most of all having fun completes their international work experiences. german Chamber Corner hangzhou Every third Tuesday of the month | Angelo´s Restaurant The German Chamber Corner became a fixed date for all expats living in Hangzhou. Every third Tuesday of the month they meet and share their newly gained experience in a casual atmosphere. social gathering - "stammtisch" in suzhou March 6th; April 3rd; May 8th; June 5th | Harry´s Bar, Suzhou Besides Shanghai and Hangzhou, the German Chamber also organized a get-together in Suzhou which was held four times in 2012.

On the 24th of November 2012 the German Community in Shanghai prepared to celebrate the German Ball, its annual event highlight. For 15 consecutive years the German Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has organized the Ball and invited its members, partners and friends to attend. The venue was once again the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Shanghai, the two ballrooms of which hosted more than 1000 guests. This year the ball’s theme was “Pure Elegance,” which set the tone for wardrobes, decoration and food. While gentlemen appeared in their black tuxedos, the ladies impressed with variously shaped and coloured gowns, each expressing his or her very own definition of elegance. They entered the premises through a long blue tunnel decorated with white lights and a white carpet with blue doves, which gave them their first glimpse of the Ball’s theme.

After enjoying the first welcome drinks and canapés in the foyer, the invitees were guided to their tables by ballet dancers draped in light chains, who showed the way into the darkened candle-lit ballrooms. In the Grand Ballroom Mr. Jan Noether, Managing Director GCC Shanghai, welcomed the guests and asked Dr. Wolfgang Roehr, Consul General of the German Consulate General in Shanghai, and his wife, Dr. Silvia Kettelhut, to open the Ball with a first waltz. In the Chrystal Ballroom, Mr. Titus von dem Bongart, Chairman of the Board GCC Shanghai, started the Ball with some welcoming words as well as a first waltz. From here on the night developed its own dynamic. Nobody needed much persuasion to hit the dance floor, which very quickly was filled with couples elegantly moving to the tunes of groups like the James Steiner Band, Princess Cut, Studio 188 and Rolf Becker and his orchestra. In his charming way, Mr. Felix Heimberg, the moderator of the evening, led the Ball attendees through the night’s programme. The talented Mr. Simon Ruf, Executive Sous Chef Grand Hyatt Shanghai worked with his team to create a wonderful buffet with a variety of delicacies, several live cooking stations and an entire room filled with desserts. In an excited mood, the guests followed the lead to the buffet again and again and again and again…

Apart from the food the only other break between dancing, singing and watching the shows was mingling in the champagne and cigar lounge, as well as

the refreshment at the midnight buffet. It was at midnight when the much anticipated lucky draw was executed by Dr. Kettelhut and Mr. Heimberg. Thanks to the generous sponsors, this year’s prizes included Lufthansa flights to Europe, weekend stays at renowned hotels – including the Hyatt on the Bund, the Kempinski Hotel Suzhou, The Longemont Shanghai, the Renaissance Yu Garden Hotel and the Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou – earphones from Sennheiser, a Nespresso coffee machine, beauty treatments from Apsara Spa and much more.

What began with preparations a year ago ended when the sun rose in the morning of the 25th of November 2012: the 15th German Ball. It wouldn’t have been such a success without all of its cheerful attendees and generous sponsors. Already marked on the agendas of Germans in Shanghai is the 16th German Ball, which will take place on 23rd of November 2013.

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Voices from Shanghai!

dem deutschen Ball in shanghai fiebert man in jedem herbst erneut entgegen. mit recht: die von damen in "pure elegance" und galanten herren durchtanzte nacht hat mittlerweile eine lange tradition, die sich stets verjüngt und immer wieder neu zu entdecken ist.

Dr. Wolfgang Roehr | Consul GeneralGerman Consulate General in Shanghai

We are proud to be a longtime sponsor of the german Ball which has become "the event" in shanghai and this year, once again, the organizing team was able to surpass all expectations.

Mr. Juerg Christen | Managing Director Greater ChinaLufthansa German Airlines

auch dieses Jahr blicken wir auf eine sehr gelungene Ballnacht zurueck mit ausgezeichneter musik sowie gelegenheiten zum austausch in entspannter atmosphaere mit guten Bekannten und Freunden.

Mr. Michael Kotzbauer | Regional Board MemberCommerzbank AG Shanghai Branch

thanks to excellent organisation it was an outright successful event - thus it was a wonderful evening and a glittering ball night!

Ms. Claudia StaffeldtBremer Ratskeller GmbH

Shanghai Ball Facts:

* Time when the first guests arrived – 6:15pm

* Time when the last guests arrived – 9:00pm

* Number of official photos taken – 4,165

* Average number of trips to the buffet per guest – 3.7

* Of which included stops at the dessert station – 1.5

* Number of cigars smoked – 153

* Number of sparkling wine bottles emptied – 195

* Total number of hours spent by female Ball guests to get ready – 1,800

* Total value of all lucky draw prizes – 250,000 RMB

* Winning chance per ball ticket holder – 1:55

* Time when the last guests left – 5:00am

* Number of Kummerbunt worn – 450

* Total amount spent on dresses – 1,500,000 RMB

* Average hours spent on the dance floor – 3.5

* Number of rings worn by male & female – 1,600

* Number of business cards exchanged – 1,897

* Times someone trod another person’s foot – 4

* Value of jewelry worn – priceless

* Hours spent organizing the event – countless


the german Chamber of Commerce in shanghai is not just a reliable partner for companies in shanghai, but for those operating in the neighbouring provinces Jiangsu and Zhejiang as well. that´s because the Chamber’s extensive network of professionals and business leaders spreads far beyond the limits of the province of shanghai. in 2012 membership in the neighbouring provinces increased enormously. Responding to the growing needs of these new members, the Chamber boosted the number of events held in neighbouring provinces. wherever your business takes you in China, the Chamber is there to support your growth and development.

EvEnts neIghBourIng ProvInces

Changzhou

n July 4th Topic: Workshop Changzhou: "Six key points regarding China's tax reform in 2012" Speaker: Mr. Fabian Knopf | Senior Associate, Dezan Shira & Associates

hangzhou

n May 8th

Topic: Special Event Hangzhou: "40 Jahre diplomatische Beziehungen Deutschland - China - 30 Jahre Generalkonsulat Shanghai" Speaker: Dr. Wolfgang Röhr | Consul General, German Consulate General in Shanghai

n May 30th

Topic: Special Seminar Hangzhou: "Als deutscher Expatriate in China gut versichert" Speaker: Mr. Klaus-Peter von der Eltz | Insurance Agent, E.I.C. Expatriates Insurance Consulting GmbH

n June 19th

Topic: WS Hangzhou: "Contracts - Avoiding major pitfalls in PRC contracts" Speaker: Mr. Mark Schaub | Attorney-at-Law, Partner | King&Wood Mallesons PRC Law Firm

n September 5th

Topic: Hangzhou: "China Management Solutions" Speaker: Mr. Jochen Schultz | Managing Director, MTI in China, Mr. Fabian Knopf | Senior Associate, Dezan Shira & Associates

n September 18th

Topic: ZF Workshop Hangzhou: "Das ZF Produktionssystem in China" Speaker: Dr. Karl-Ingo Schmidt | General Manager ZF Drivetech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., Mr. Yildirim | Operations Director ZF Drivetech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.

n November 20th

Topic: Workshop Hangzhou: "10 mistakes to avoid when sourcing in China" Speaker: Mr. Bernt Gramann | General Manager | Elektrisola Hangzhou Co., Ltd, Mr. Thaddeus Mueller | Associate Director | Fiducia Mangement Consultants

n November 27th

Topic: Special Event Hangzhou: "Cooperation between Company and University" Speaker: Mr. Fang Jieping | Professor in German Studies, Deputy Secretary General, Director of Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Zhang Mingfang | Professor in Horticul-ture; Director of Department of Domestic Cooperation

Kunshan

n May 24th

Topic: Special Seminar Kunshan: "Als deutscher Expatriate in China gut versichert" Speaker: Mr. Klaus-Peter von der Eltz | Insurance Agent, E.I.C. Expatriates Insurance Consulting GmbH

n September 13th

Topic: Workshop Legal Kunshan: "Betrug und Korruption" | Compliance management in China Speaker: Mr. Philipp Senff |Attorney-at-Law (Germany), SJ Berwin LLP Shanghai Representative Office


EvEnts neIghBourIng ProvInces suzhou

n June 14th

Topic: WS Suzhou: Betrug und Korruption | Compliance Management in China Speaker: Mr. Philipp Senff | Attorney-at-Law (Germany), SJ Berwin LLP Shanghai Representative Office

n July 3rd

Topic: Workshop Suzhou: "Safe Driving in China" Speaker: Mr. Winfried Matter | General Manager, Matter Motorsport Consulting (Shanghai) Ltd.

n July 5th

Topic: Workshop Suzhou: "Langfristige Investitionsfinanzierung deutscher Unternehmen in China" Speaker: Dr. Christian Staab | Senior Director - Global Head of Industries and Services, KfW IPEX; Ms. Klaudia Pabsch | Vice President - Financial Product Advisory, KfW IPEX; Mr. Roland Torsten Land | Vice President Industries and Services, KfW IPEX

n September 27th

Topic: WS Suzhou: "German Chamber & DUSA Round Table: Avoiding major pitfalls in PRC Contracts"Speaker: Mr. Mark Schaub | Attorney-at-Law, Partner, King&Wood Mallesons PRC Law Firm

n November 6th

Topic: Special Seminar in Suzhou: "Als deutscher Expatriate in China gut versichert" Speaker: Mr. Klaus-Peter von der Eltz | Insurance Agent, E.I.C. Expatriates Insurance Consulting GmbH

taicang

n March 22nd

Topic: WS Taicang: "Fachkraeftemangel - Wie finde ich passende Mitarbeiter fuer mein Unternehmen?" Speaker: Mr. Erik Breslein | General Manager, Zollner Electronics

n June 7th

Topic: WS Taicang: "Company Policy und Arbeitnehmerhandbuch in China - Bedeutung, Implementierung und Erfahrungen bei der Anwendung" Speaker: Mr. Nils Seibert | Legal Counsel, Burkhardt, Boehland & Partner Rechtsanwaelte Shanghai

n July 2nd

Topic: Workshop Taicang: "Deal with Chinese cultural dynamics to achieve better business performance in China" Speaker: Mr. Harry Kemmer | General Manager, Westfalia Metal Hoses , Ms. Jeanette Yu | Senior Consultant and Partner, ABIC Information Systems (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

n September 17th

Topic: Workshop Taicang: "How to sell to China? Implementing successful sales strategies" Speaker: Mr. Stefan Kracht | Managing Director, Fiducia Management Consultants

n October 24th

Topic: Special Seminar in Taicang: "Als deutscher Expatriate in China gut versichert" Speaker: Mr. Klaus-Peter von der Eltz | Insurance Agent, E.I.C. Expatriates Insurance Con-sulting GmbH; Mr. Werner John | Dipl. Kfm, Geschäftsführer, E.I.C. Expatriates Insurance Consulting GmbH

n November 15th

Topic: Wirtschaftsjunioren | Young leaders: "Taicang Trip - The Wonder of Taicang" Speaker: Mr. Manfred Krost | Krost Consulting, Mr. Peter Hafner | Trumpf, Mr. Christian Blatt | Krones, Ms. Brigitte Wolff | Management Engineers

n December 12th

Topic: Workshop Taicang: "Efficient time management" Speaker: Mr. Wader Zang | Director China of Kaba Access Systems (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd.


2012 was a busy year for the german Chamber of Commerce. the selection of workshops, social events and fairs was completed with several special business events, such as cultural events, visits by top politicians from germany and special seminars on insurance in China. through these special business events the Chamber gives its members the chance to connect with the people they need to know and boosts german business community development in China. the Chamber utilizes its professional network to organize high-profile business events that unite german and Chinese business leaders.

sPECiAl EvEnts

Topic Date Speaker

Extraordinary General Meeting 2012: "Amendment of the Shanghai Chamber By-Laws"

February 23rd Mr. Philip Lazare | Partner, Luther Attorneys

Special Event with Universithy of Applied Sciences Bremen

March 12th Dr. Monika Schaedler | Lecturer, Bremen University of Applied Sci-ences, Dr. Renate Krieg | Lecturer, Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Minyan Luo | Lecturer, Bremen University of Ap-plied Sciences, Ms. Constanze Mueller | Research Assistent, Bre-men University of Applied Sciences

8th Sino-German Job Fair March 16th - 17th

Board Election 2012: Spend an evening with the candidates in Shanghai

April 10th

Special Workshop: "Understanding Competency Mapping"

April 25th Mr. Patrick Courtois | Vice President programs, Junor Chamber International, Dr. Shi Bisset | Founding Associate, Shi Bisset & As-sociates

Special Event Shanghai: "Pedal to the Metal: Fast Growth Through Organisation & People Maximization

May 3rd Mr. Benoit de Saeger | CFO, UCB, Mr. Patrick Cai | General Man-ager, Exact, Ms. Ivy Lai | CFO, Philips, Mr. Eddy Vloeberghen | General Manager, Soudal

Special Event : "Europas Kultur der Freiheit" May 21st Prof. Udo Di Fabio | Professor, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

Special Seminar: "Sinnvoll und richtig versichert bei einem langfristigen Aufenthalt in China"

May 22nd Mr. Werner John | Dipl. Kfm., Geschäftsführer der E.I.C. Expatriates Insurance Consulting GmbH

Special Event: "Shanghai - Mega-City on the Move | Urban Development between 1840 - 2012

June 21st Ms. Fanny Hoffmann-Loss | Project Manager, Gerkan, Marg and Partner (gmp International); SHANGHAI FLANEUR 'walking think-tank' expert

"Findings of the German Chamber's 2012 Business Confidence Survey"

June 27th Mr. Jan Noether | President & CEO, German Chamber of Com-merce l Shanghai; Mr. Tituts von dem Bongart | Partner and Head of GBC China, Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Ltd.; Mr. Daniel Berger | Principal, Euro Asia Consulting

1st Sino-German Communication Forum: "Risk or Chance? - Social Media in China

June 29th Ms. Celia Wei | Social Media Account Manager, Storymaker, Ms. Jean Wong | CMO, socialbet.cn, Mr. Eckhard Parzich | Corporate Communications in Greater China, BASF, Mr. Sam Flemming | Founder and Chairman, CIC, Mr. Shengtao Tau | Senior Commu-nity Manager, SAP Labs China

Special Business Events 2012


sPECiAl EvEntsCEO Lunch Series: "Logistics in unpredictable times July 3rd Dr. Frank Appel | CEO, Deutsche Post, DHL

Special Event in Cooperation with KAS Shanghai: "Dr. Michael Fuchs, Overcoming the economic crisis - Perspectives for the German and European Economy"

July 10th Dr. Michael Fuchs | Vice Leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag

Special Event: "Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Pro-grammes: An example from the chemical Industry"

July 25th Mr. Hans-Joachim Leimkuehler | Head, Process Technology, Bayer Technology & Engineering (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Special Event: "Law made in Germany: The advantages of 'German Law' in International Business"

August 28th Dr. Christian Gross | Leiter des Referats Zivilrecht und Justiziariat, DIHK, Mr. Jan K. Schaefer | Vertreter der Bundesrechtsanwalts-kammer (BRAK) und des Deutschen Anwaltvereins (DAV)

Special Event: "Medical Emergency in Shanghai" September 4th Dr. Joseph Chang | Director, Emergency Department of Shanghai, United Family Hospital, Dr. Ron Beaudreau | Emergency Doctor, Shanghai United Family Hospital

CTI Transmission Symposium 2012: "Update in global automotive engineering

September 10th Mr. Hans-Georg Kaiser | Vice President, Volkswagen Group China, Dr. Thilo Leineweber | Vice President, R&D United Automotive Electronic System Co., Ltd. (UAES) China, Mr. Ray Bierzunski | Executive Director, Electrification Strategy GM China Group, Mr. Pierre Lebelle | R&D Director, Asian Operations PSA Peugeot Citroen

40 Jahre Deutschland - China: "Auf den Spuren der deutsch-chinesischen Beziehun-gen

September 15th

Special Breakfast: "Vorstellung der bundesweiten TUM Exzellenzinitia-tive (EXINI)"

September 24th Prof. Dr. Wolfgang A. Herrmann | President, TU München

Special Seminar: "Vesicherungsschutz fuer Expats in China

October 16th Mr. Sven Janssen | Insurance Agent and Managing Owner, Hof-mann Versicherungsvermittlung GmbH

Special Event: "Energy Efficiency Roundtable" October 17th Mr. Piet Derks | General Manager R&D Lighting China, Philips, Mr. Harald A. Wierenga | Development Manager HID Lamps & Special Lighting, Philips

Touch the Sky - Visit to the Shanghai Tower October 17th Mr. Jianping Gu | Director & General Manager, Shanghai Tower Consturction & Development Co., Ltd.

Special Seminar: "Sinnvoll und richtig versichert bei einem langfristigen Aufenthalt in China

October 23rd Mr. Werner John | Dipl. Kfm., Geschäftsführer der E.I.C. Expatriates Insurance Consulting GmbH

14th German Chamber Trade Fair 2012 October 25th

Special Seminar in Shanghai: "Entrepreneurs: How to understand and apply the influencing edge?"

October 30th Mr. Warwick John Fahy | Author, Executive Speech Coach, Facili-tator of Learning

2nd Sino-German Communication Forum in Shanghai: "Hello Talent! - PR activities for employer branding"

November 9th Dr. Jari Grosse-Ruyken | Chinesisch-Deutsches Hochschulkolleg, Ms. Miriam Wickertsheim | Direct HR, Mr. Andreas Bahne | Boeh-ringer Ingelheim

Informative Event: "How to apply for a business visa?"

November 28th Speakers from the Consualte: Ms. Britta Hoefer, Mr. Christian Kirst, Mr. Sven Wechsung, Mr. Juergen Koester, Mr. Volker Renck-storf-Haydn


n February 14th

Topic: Special Event with Mr. Jochen Kienbaum: "HR Trend in 2012: Talent Management, Recruiting and Retention" Speaker: Mr. Jochen Kienbaum | CEO, Kienbaum Consultants International, Ms. Kammy Kwang | FJK Consultatnts Pte Ltd., Mr. Franz-Josef Kleideitert | Manageing Director, Singapore / Bangkok / Shanghai, FJK Consultants InternationalModerator: Mr. Jan Noether | President & CEO, German Chamber of Commerce l Shanghai Description: In the beginning of the year, the German Chamber of Commerce invitedMr. Jochen Kienbaum, Chief Executive Officer of Kienbaum Consultants International, to present the results of a survey that was compiled by Kienbaum Asia. The aim of that survey was to point out upcoming trends and challenges that German companies are going to face in China in 2012. Moreover, Mr. Kienbaum gave personal insights into topics of interest, especially recruitment, talent retention management and employer branding. His discourse was followed by two speeches from Ms. Kammy Wang and Mr. Franz-Josef Kleideitert, who both have several years of working experience in Asia.

n March 12th

Topic: Special Event with University of Applied Sciences Bremen: Knowledge Management in China Speaker: Dr. Monika Schaedler | Lecturer, Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Dr. Renate Krieg | Lecturer, Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Minyan Luo | Lecturer, Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Ms. Constanze Mueller | Research Assistent, Bremen University of Applied Sciences Moderator: Ms. Carolin Markus | Project Manager, German Chamber of Commerce l ShanghaiDescription: In March the German Chamber of Commerce welcomed a special guest from Germany: representatives of the University of Applied Sciences Bremen. The university conducted a survey in relation to knowledge management in China and presented its results at this special event addressing more than 100 German and Chinese companies in China about this topic and their experiences. The survey was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

n March 29th

Topic: China HR Tomorrow - The Summit 2012 Speaker: Mr. Christoph Angerbauer | General Manager, German Industry & Commerce Greater China Shanghai, Mr. Rolf Koehler | General Manager, Freudenberg Management (Shanghai), Ms. Yvonne Yang | HR Director, Continental Tires Asia Pacific, Mr. Tony Ling | Vice President HR, Dianping.com, Mr. Heino Dannemann | Senior Manager, Foreign Employee Coordination, Volkswagen (China) Investment, Ms. Nora Binda | Head of HR, Recruitment & Training, German Industry & Commerce Greater China Beijing, Mr. Ralph Koppitz | Chief Representative, Partner, Taylor Wessing, Ms. Greta Mikelonis | Health and Benefits Consulting Director for China, Mercer, Mr. Michael Hirsch | Senior Project Manager, Roland Berger, Ms. Odilia Poon | Managing Director, Talent2, Mr. Jochen Schultz | Managing Director, MTI Management Consulting, Ms. Katrin Braun | Managing Director, MTI Management Consulting, Mr. Liu Zhenrong | Group Senior Vice President Human Resources, Lanxess AGModerator: Mr. Rolf Koehler | General Manager, Freudenberg Management (Shanghai); Board of Directors, German Chamber of Commerce l ShanghaiDescription: "In an environment as demanding and fast changing as the Chinese market, HR has become a strategic imperative for German companies. A notoriously competitive talent market, rapid salary increases and high employee turnover are among the top concerns. The need for top management to become involved is much higher than in Germany or other developed countries. In order to support those companies, the Delegation of the German Industry & Commerce, the German Chamber of Commerce and DEinternational Shanghai organized “China HR Tomorrow” - The Summit. The main goal was to provide a platform for top management and HR executives to discuss cutting-edge approaches and solutions as well as learn from the best and most experienced practitioners in the field of Human Capital Management in China.

sPECiAl EvEnts


n April 23rd

Topic: Young Leaders Shanghai Invitation: "China 2012 - Machtwechsel im Reich der Mitte" Speaker: Dr. Wolfgang Röhr | Consul General, German Consulate General in ShanghaiModerator: Mr. Michael Mäder | Practice Leader Automotive & Industrial, Direct HRDescription: The Young Professionals Shanghai, in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, invited the Consul General Dr. Wolfgang Röhr to speak at the consulate in Shanghai. Dr. Röhr talked about the upcoming change of the Chinese political leadership and gave his personal opinion concerning the coming years. Due to his experience being a German diplomat for many years and deep insight into Chinese policy and culture, he was delighted to share his knowledge at this special event.

n July 10th

Topic: Special Event in Cooperation with KAS Shanghai: "Dr. Michael Fuchs, Overcoming the economic crisis - Perspectives for the German and European Economy" Speaker: Dr. Michael Fuchs | Vice Leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag Moderator: Mr. Titus von dem Bongart | Partner and Head of GBC China, Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Ltd.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, German Chamber of Commerce l ShanghaiDescription: Many well-known politicians have already visited the German Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. One special guest at a Chamber event was Dr. Michael Fuchs, the Vice Leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag. The special event, which was organized in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, dealt with the question how Germany and other European countries can limit the negative impact of the debt crisis. In front of numerous International and Chinese participants, Dr. Fuchs analyzed and described the impact of the economic crisis in Europe. He also spoke about the implementation of the EURO and revealed several mistakes that have been made up to this point, and proposed solutions for this difficult situation. In the end, Dr. Fuchs expressed his conviction that the EU will overcome this historical crisis and become stronger than ever.

n September 6th

Topic: Breakfast Seminar with Dr. Joerg Kraemer Speaker: Dr. Joerg Kraemer | Chief Economist and Divisional Board Member for Research, Commerzbank AG Moderator: Mr. Marco Eilers | Director German Desk, Deloitte Touch Tohmatsu CPA Ltd., Mr. Alexander Prautzsch | Tax Director, PwC ShanghaiDescription: Dr. Joerg Kraemer, Chief Economist of Commerzbank, recently visited the Chamber for a special Breakfast Seminar. The main topic of the event was the European crisis and whether the German economy can continue to significantly outperform other EU countries in the coming years. He gave a detailed comparison of mismanaged countries in the EU and proposed actions to handle the debt rates. His presentation included several tables and gave exact figures in order to give explicit examples of the misbehaviour. Moreover, he discussed what to expect from China in terms of the crisis, and which reforms have already been implemented by the Chinese government.

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