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CHINA-TIANJIN-WORLD INTELLIGENCE EXPO-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY (CN)

(240621) -- TIANJIN, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- German exhibitors demonstrate simulated flying of aircraft at the low-altitude economy exhibition area at the World Intelligence Expo 2024 in north China's Tianjin, June 20, 2024. The World Intelligence Expo 2024, with the theme of "Intelligence: Extensive Development Space, Sustainable Growth Driver," opened on Thursday in north China's Tianjin, and exhibition of low-altitude economy has won much attention. The growing low-altitude economy has led to the development and application of various types of innovative aerial vehicles for logistics, commuting, tourism and even sports. It covers a chain of industries, including aircraft research and development, infrastructure construction and operation, and services for flight activities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-WORLD INTELLIGENCE EXPO-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY (CN)

(240621) -- TIANJIN, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- German exhibitors demonstrate simulated flying of aircraft at the low-altitude economy exhibition area at the World Intelligence Expo 2024 in north China's Tianjin, June 20, 2024. The World Intelligence Expo 2024, with the theme of "Intelligence: Extensive Development Space, Sustainable Growth Driver," opened on Thursday in north China's Tianjin, and exhibition of low-altitude economy has won much attention. The growing low-altitude economy has led to the development and application of various types of innovative aerial vehicles for logistics, commuting, tourism and even sports. It covers a chain of industries, including aircraft research and development, infrastructure construction and operation, and services for flight activities. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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Sino-German cooperation in exploring hydrogen energy

STORY: Sino-German cooperation in exploring hydrogen energy SHOOTING TIME: File/April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chongqing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANDRE POSCH, Battery Production Manager of Bosch Hydrogen Powertrain Systems (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: China and Germany are joining hands to explore the "blue ocean" of hydrogen energy. Bosch Hydrogen Powertrain Systems (Chongqing) Co., Ltd., located in China's Chongqing, is a typical case of Sino-German cooperation in the field of hydrogen energy. It has successively launched a variety of hydrogen power products. This product range spans cold chain logistics, sanitation, and medium to heavy-duty long-haul transportation. SOUNDBITE (English): ANDRE POSCH, Battery Production Manager of Bosch Hydrogen Powertrain Systems (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. "We have started our joint venture here in March 2021. Since then, we have developed several products for the hydr

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German delegation seeks deeper cooperation with China's Wuhan

STORY: German delegation seeks deeper cooperation with China's Wuhan SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the German delegation visiting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOMINIK BARTZ, Head of HUB-Manager Internationalization, Duisburg Business & Innovation GmbH 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DARIA KREUTZER, Head of Foreign Trade, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Niederrhein STORYLINE: Soren Link, mayor of Duisburg, Germany, visited central China's Wuhan with a delegation of more than 20 people this week. That is the largest such delegation from Duisburg in Wuhan over the past 15 years. During the four-day visit, the German delegation visited companies related to renewable energy, intelligent vehicles and logistics. Trade talks were also held to further consolidate the cooperation between two cities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOMINIK BARTZ, Head of HUB-Manager Internationalization, Duisburg Business & Innovation GmbH "T

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"There's no end of opportunity" in China: DHL Express CEO

STORY: "There's no end of opportunity" in China: DHL Express CEO SHOOTING TIME: March 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the DHL 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN PEARSON, Global CEO of DHL Express 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOHN PEARSON, Global CEO of DHL Express 4. various of the logistics 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOHN PEARSON, Global CEO of DHL Express 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOHN PEARSON, Global CEO of DHL Express STORYLINE: German logistics giant DHL was one of the first international logistics companies to establish a presence in China. The country now plays a crucial role in the company's global strategy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN PEARSON, Global CEO of DHL Express "Like anything in China, there's no end of opportunity, there's no end of innovation. It's about which innovation fits us." DHL estimates its global market share at around 43 percent according to a 2021 survey. It has seen market share expansion thank

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GERMANY-BONN-DHL-ANNUAL TARGETS FOR 2023

(240306) -- BONN (GERMANY), March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- DHL CEO Tobias Meyer speaks at a press conference at DHL headquarters in Bonn, Germany, on March 6, 2024. The German logistics giant DHL Group recorded a revenue of 81.8 billion euros (89.1 billion U.S. dollars) and an operating result (EBIT) of 6.3 billion euros for the 2023 financial year, meeting the company's target, according to the firm's annual report released Wednesday. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-BONN-DHL-ANNUAL TARGETS FOR 2023

(240306) -- BONN (GERMANY), March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- DHL CEO Tobias Meyer speaks at a press conference at DHL headquarters in Bonn, Germany, on March 6, 2024. The German logistics giant DHL Group recorded a revenue of 81.8 billion euros (89.1 billion U.S. dollars) and an operating result (EBIT) of 6.3 billion euros for the 2023 financial year, meeting the company's target, according to the firm's annual report released Wednesday. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-BONN-DHL-ANNUAL TARGETS FOR 2023

(240306) -- BONN (GERMANY), March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- DHL CEO Tobias Meyer (at the podium) speaks at a press conference at DHL headquarters in Bonn, Germany, on March 6, 2024. The German logistics giant DHL Group recorded a revenue of 81.8 billion euros (89.1 billion U.S. dollars) and an operating result (EBIT) of 6.3 billion euros for the 2023 financial year, meeting the company's target, according to the firm's annual report released Wednesday. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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German auto firms invest more in China on new energy vehicle hopes

STORY: German auto firms invest more in China on new energy vehicle hopes DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of automobile manufacturers in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (German): HELMUT STETTNER, CEO, Audi FAW NEV Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG KAIYU, Board of Management Member (Production and Logistics), Audi FAW NEV Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MILAN NEDELJKOVIC, Member of the board of management, BMW AG 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHRISTIAN CONRAD, Chief Business Development Manager, Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing STORYLINE: In China's automobile hub of Changchun, German auto giant Audi and Chinese automaker FAW's new energy vehicle (NEV) joint project is making remarkable progress as they strive to establish their first pure electric vehicle production facility in the country. With a total investment exceeding 35 billion yuan (4.87 billion U.S. dollars), this state-of-the-art factory is set to become one of

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A Chinese county-level city packed with German enterprises

STORY: A Chinese county-level city packed with German enterprises DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: TAICANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Taicang 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANDREAS HORNFISCHER, General manager of E.G.O. Components (China) Co., Ltd. 3. various of Taicang STORYLINE: Taicang in east China's Jiangsu Province, which boasts the presence of almost 500 German companies and German investments of more than 6 billion U.S. dollars, has earned the nickname "Little Germany." Beginning in the 1990s, the county-level city spent 14 years drawing its initial 100 German investors, but it only took about three years to increase the number to 400 from 2018's 300. Located less than 50 km from Shanghai, many German companies have eyed the logistics potential of Taicang. Besides, the Taicang Port also offers easier and cheaper logistics for companies to import and export raw materials and products. SOUNDBITE (English): ANDREAS HORNFISCHER, General manager of E.G.O. Components (

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U.S. Abrams Tanks Reach Ukraine

Handout photo dated July 7, 2020 shows divilian employees (right) use hand signals to lower the M1A1 “Abrams” tank onto the rail cars aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA, USA. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the arrival of the tanks on the Telegram messaging app: "Good news from Minister (of Defense Rustem) Umerov. Abrams are already in Ukraine and are being prepared to reinforce our brigades." He did not specify the number of tanks that have been delivered. They are the first of 31 M1 Abrams tanks promised by the Biden administration, and come months ahead of initial estimates. They join tanks already deployed by NATO partners, including German-made Leopards and Britain's Challengers, which arrived last spring. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jack J. Adamyk via ABACAPRESS.COM

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German company sees China as promising market

STORY: German company sees China as promising market DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the manufacturing factory of Big Dutchman 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WALTER BENZ, President of Big Dutchman China 3. various of the manufacturing factory of Big Dutchman 4. various of the Chinese economy 5. various of the manufacturing factory of Big Dutchman STORYLINE: A 12,000-square-meter manufacturing factory of German company Big Dutchman in north China's Tianjin Municipality is in full swing. Poultry farming equipment rolled off automated production lines, with a few workers operating the intelligent system. Established in 1938, Big Dutchman is one of the world's largest suppliers of feeding systems and housing equipment for modern pig and poultry production. As the company's only production factory and logistics center in China, the Tianjin base, founded in 1997, has businesses involving marketing, production, services, procurement, a