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Reifenhäuser plans investment in China
The machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser from Troisdorf near Bonn wants to expand in China. The background to this is also the Corona pandemic: the company’s machines can produce filter materials, such as those used in respiratory protection masks, among other things. “The world’s highest production share for nonwoven applications is definitely in China,” Ulrich Reifenhäuser, who […] continue reading →
Talks in times of sanctions
Sino-German Government Consultations: The recently imposed entry bans on parliamentarians and academics should be the occasion for clear words from Berlin, politicians, and experts demand. Anything else would be a sign of weakness – and thus not a good negotiating tactic. continue reading →
Mechanical engineers complain about quarantine hotels without windows
How reasonable are China's COVID-related entry restrictions? The industry association VDMA fears that the quarantine and the need for special permits will remain in place for a long time. The association suspects Beijing wants to give Chinese competitors an advantage. But there are initial indications that entry conditions will be eased. And it is usually possible to negotiate certain quarantine details in China even now. continue reading →