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220409 -- TIANJIN, April 9, 2022 -- A container is loaded at the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China s Tianjin, April 9, 2022. North China s Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units TEUs of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year. The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port s operator. Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. CHINA-TIANJIN PORT-THROUGHPUT-NEW RECORD CN SunxFanyue PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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Tianjin becomes pioneer in port digitization

One concern in connection with the sale of shares in a terminal of the port of Hamburg was that German logistics know-how could flow to China. However, the most innovative ports are located in the People's Republic – first and foremost the port of Tianjin.

By Frank Sieren

Oliver-Blank-Quelle ZVEI
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'Turning away from China would come at a high price'

China is more important than ever for the German electronics industry. Nevertheless, the Association of the Electrical and Digital Industry is also in favor of a tougher stance toward Beijing – and is currently involved in the German government's China strategy. This is because the Chinese government is taking an increasingly aggressive stance. However, Oliver Blank, who is in charge of global affairs at the ZVEI, says that politicians in Germany and Europe should not impose too many requirements. Felix Lee spoke with Blank.

By Felix Lee