Smart Energy Expo 2023

Smart Energy Expo 2023 As a co-organizer, EAC actively participated in the series of smart energy conferences, including the Sino-Japanese and other countries Hydrogen Energy Industry and New Energy Vehicle Collaborative Development Forum. During this event, our esteemed partner, Mr. Daniel Berger, and Managing Consultant, Ms. Addie Wei, delivered insightful speeches on their respective areas of expertise.Mr. Berger’s presentation centered on the current developmental status and future trends of the global hydrogen energy industry. He emphasized frontier technological advancements and market developments across various countries. Mr. Berger highlighted the incorporation of hydrogen energy into the vital national energy development strategic …

India and ASEAN – Investment Destinations

India & ASEAN – Investment Destination Today I had the honor to share my views on India and ASEAN as important investment destinations for foreign and especially Swiss investments. Swiss Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into ASEAN accounted for > 6bn USD last year making it one of the most important destinations for the Swiss Confederation. Additionally, more than 350 Swiss companies are invested in India of which 50% have substantial manufacturing facilities. With a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) on the horizon, the momentum for Swiss-Indian investments is thriving.  Thanks to the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG) – for …

EAC Partner Uwe Haizmann on the Podcast “The Future of Supply Chain”

EAC Partner Uwe Haizmann on the Podcast „The Future of Supply Chain“ In this podcast episode our partner, Uwe Haizmann, talks about supply chain challenges and possible solutions regarding the upcoming China’s Golden Week with the host Sin To.They also take a closer look on China and its strategy to build a more resilient supply chain as well as sustainability. Uwe Haizmann assumes that the future of supply chain will look more regional. He thinks, that we entered an area of de-globalization which is here to stay and that there will be more clusters around the globe. So there are …

“De-Risking China” by the Chinaforum Bayern e.V.

De-Risking China – Identifying and Reducing Risks in Business with China In July, the German government published its first comprehensive China strategy. In this paper, the government emphasizes that cooperation with China is and will remain important. At the same time, however, it calls on the German economy to reduce its dependence on the People’s Republic and to place the national economic and social interest at the center of its actions. What does this mean for German companies?On 14 September, the event “De-Risking China – Identifying and Reducing Risks in Business with China” organised by Chinaforum Bayern e.V. took place.   Uwe …

EAC as Speaker at the „International Technology Import and Export Fair (CSITF)“ in Shanghai

EAC as Speaker at the „International Technology Import and Export Fair (CSITF)“ in Shanghai Our expert and Managing Consultant, Addie Wei, was invited to speak at the „International Technology Import and Export Fair (CSITF)“ in Shanghai. As part of the “China’s Best Practices for Response to WTO/TBT Measures Summit”, Mrs. Wei held a keynote on “Introduction of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Strategic Implications for Chinese Exporters.”CSITF is a national and international professional trade event specializing in technical trade, supported by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Intellectual Property …

EAC as Speaker at the “Chinese Used-Car Export Summit 2023“

EAC as Speaker at the “Chinese Used-Car Export Summit 2023“ In June our expert, Addie Wei, Managing Consultant at EAC, was invited to give a keynote speech at the “Chinese Used-Car Export Summit 2023”. The event was organized by China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA).In her presentation, Addie Wei talked about the internationalization strategies of Chinese OEMs and their impact on Chinese used-car exporters. She also focused her attention on the competition and problems of the global used-car export business. Through her many years of experience, Addie Wei was able to provide a lot of suggestions for used-car exporters from the …

CEATEC Visit in the Munich Office

CEATEC Visit in the Munich Office On June 15, a business delegation from the China-Europe Association for Technical and Economic Cooperation (CEATEC) visited our Munich office. The high-ranking delegation was led by CEATEC’s President Yang Shuanchang and representatives from politics and business, especially from the mechanical engineering, aerospace, agribusiness and venture capital sectors. EAC cooperates with CEATEC to improve economic and technological cooperation between Europe and China and to support foreign companies in their investments in China. CEATEC reports directly to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The association supports companies in developing markets and sees itself as a “bridge builder” …

ArMiD & EAC – Event “Incredible India”

ArMiD & EAC – Event “Incredible India” This was the title of our event in Munich, which was organised in cooperation with ArMiD (Aufsichtsräte Mittelstand in Deutschland e.V.). There was enormous interest in the topic as well as in our insights, and so leading personalities from German business and industry discussed with us until late into the night.The high level of interest is not surprising, as India is currently overflowing with superlatives: A growth rate of 6.5 A EUR 3.3 trillion economy FDI investments of EUR 78 trillion in 2021-22 The fifth largest economy by 2030, ahead of Germany and …

Quo vadis: German Machine Tools in China

Quo vadis: German Machine Tools in China Our expert and partner, Daniel Berger, was at the VDW China Machine Tool Management Meeting and was allowed to give a presentation about the development of the German machine tool industry in China.Driven by continued industrial investment, 2022 was a solid year for the German machine tool industry in China. Although the current outlook is challenging, hopes are high that demand will pick up in the coming months and the commitment of companies in China remains undoubted. In his presentation, Daniel Berge introduced the latest developments and prospects of the Chinese economy and …

e-Mobility in China: High-Voltage Charging as Solution to overcome infrastructure constraints

e-Mobilität: High-Voltage Charging as Solution to Overcome Infrastucture Constraints In 2022, China will see another record-breaking doubling of electric vehicles to nearly 7 million. However, with a current ratio of vehicles to charging stations of about 2.5 to 1, charging infrastructure is still lagging behind, leaving consumers uncertain about waiting and charging times. The risk is that this will flatten the trend toward electric vehicles.Although swapping batteries won’t solve these problems, operators and OEMs alike are pushing for a high-voltage charging architecture. Our expert and partner, Daniel Berger, shared his insights on this at the 2nd China EV High Voltage …

We open a new office in the heart of Southeast Asia!

EAC – International Consulting opens a new office in the heart of Southeast Asia! EAC – International Consulting continues to grow. With the new office in Kuala Lumpur, EAC will offer Southeast Asia related consulting expertise directly from Malaysia.Dietmar Kusch, founder and partner of EAC, underlines the main reasons for opening this new office. With vast opportunities available, the Southeast Asian Markets (SEA) are emerging and are among the world’s fastest growing economies post-Covid. Driven by a population of over 680 million, increasing urbanization, a growing middle class, regional and global connectivity, digital innovations and open trade and investment environment …

China International Battery Fair 2023

15th China International Battery Fair (CIBF) 2023 John Deng, our expert and partner, gave a keynote speech on the latest developments in the European battery industry at CIBF2023. CIBF2023 is the largest battery exhibition in the world today. More than 2,500 domestic and foreign exhibitors were on site, engaging with 180,000 visitors from home and abroad.In his speech, Mr. Deng highlighted the latest developments: The current growth of the European electric vehicle market is far exceeding expectations and the market potential is huge. In terms of car brands, Chinese brands are about to launch new models in Europe, such as …