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Localization: 'Expats are hardly wanted in China anymore'

An expat position in China was once considered an excellent opportunity with attractive conditions. Today, Western executives are much less in demand. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Shanghai-based HR consultant Miriam Wickertsheim explains what this means for foreign companies.

By Julia Fiedler

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Lokalisierung: „Expats werden in China kaum noch gesucht“

Einst galt eine Expat-Position in China als hervorragende Chance mit attraktiven Konditionen. Heute sind westliche Manager deutlich weniger gefragt. Was das für deutsche Unternehmen bedeutet, erklärt die Shanghaier Personalberaterin Miriam Wickertsheim im Interview mit Table.Briefings.

By Julia Fiedler

June 22, 2022, Wuhan, China: Chinese students from Huazhong University of Science and Technology seen watching a graduation short film on a big screen during the graduation ceremony at the school s gym. Over the next few weeks, China will churn out a record 10.8 million college graduates. Wuhan China - ZUMAs197 20220622_zaa_s197_135 Copyright: xRenxYongx
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Millions of university graduates – and still a shortage

Every year, millions of university graduates flood the Chinese job market. Their expectations of companies are becoming ever higher. But they often lack the basic skills that employers require. But even for Western university graduates, the first steps in China will not be easy.

By Marcel Grzanna

Hongkong Jahrestag
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Uncertainty in Hong Kong benefits China-plus-1 strategy

Hong Kong is home to many multinational and German companies. As a bridgehead to China, but also for the region, the city is very attractive. But for the past few months, people have been wondering more and more about Hong Kong's future. Will the city manage to gain significance, or will the metropolis take a back seat to locations on the Mainland?

By Ning Wang