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Meeting with European Parliament member Mr. Engin Eroglu

German company representatives met the Chair of Delegation and relations with the PRC, European Parliament member Mr. Engin Eroglu. It was a great and lively exchange about several actual economic topics and political questions what need to be discussed bilateral. Finally a German politician visited China, who is really interesting in economic topics and is obvious down to earth. The dinner meeting was organized by the AHK. The board of the German Chamber was represented by Dr. Martin Hofmann and Daniel Albrecht .

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Framework for Autonomous Vehicles in China

China accelerates autonomous vehicle (AV) development and outpaces global markets with ambitious city-wide testing programs. This prompts ongoing legal debate and legislative action in response to this fast-evolving sector. The article provides an initial overview of the relevant regulations and emphasizes that, with the rapid advancement of autonomous driving technology, continuous refinement of legal regulations is essential to ensure a balance between technological progress and the protection of public interest...

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Thuringia delegation visited Beijing

A delegation from Thuringia, leading by the minister of economics Mrs. Boos-John (CDU), visited Beijing to promote Thuringia's business location and to manage cooperations with Chinese companies and institutions. The delegation consisted of more than 60 participants. Starke managing council Daniel Albrecht represented the board of the German Chamber of Commerce together with his fellow board members.

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German Cultural Heritage and International Exchange Practice

At August 25, 2025, the Cultural Resources Center of Peking University inveted Starke Managing Counsel Daniel Albrecht to the Gong Pengcheng Lecture Hall to deepen the Chinese society's understanding of German culture and push forward the Sino-German cultural exchanges and mutual learning to a new height.

He spoke about German Cultural Heritage and International Exchange Practice. This event focusesd on "the practice of German cultural exchange and integration". It aims to build a platform for in-depth dialogue among the industrial,...

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German Brands Day – Bridging Markets, organized by the German Chamber of Commerce

Starke Managing Counsel Daniel Albrecht had the pleasure to refer about IP Strategies at the German Brands Day – Bridging Markets, organized by the German Chamber of Commerce in North China and hosted at the JD headquarters at June 11. 2025.

The event showcased expert insights from marketing executives from smart Automotive and Volkswagen Group, who shared their knowledge on how multinational brands can successfully navigate and thrive in the Chinese market. Alongside them, professionals from the service sector, such as Melchers, Starke, and We...

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New 🇪🇺 Member States Supervisory Board of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Last Friday the new 🇪🇺 Member States Supervisory Board of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China had the first meeting at the Delegation of the European Union to China 欧盟驻华代表团. The supervisory Board represents the European Business communities based in China and consists of one representative per Member State. Starke Managing Counsel Daniel Albrecht represents Germany. He looks forward to his term and to a fruitful cooperation.

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German Chamber of Commerce World Conference

Starke Manaaging Counsel Daniel Albrecht participated at the German Chamber of Commerce World Conference in Berlin. The conference takes place every two years at the DIHK headquarters. It was a great opportunity for an exchange about boarders. A view hundreds representatives from AHKs and IHKs came here together. Daniel Albrecht represented the board of the German Chamber North China, together with two others participants. The conference was concluded with clear words from Parliamentary State Secretary Stefan Rouenhoff and numerous discussions.

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Spring reception of the German Embassy in China

The German Embassy in China held its spring reception on April 16, 2025.

This year's theme was: 1945-2025-?

Against the backdrop of this anniversary, an impressive dance and music performance was presented, combining German and Chinese elements. Ambassador Dr. Flor delivered a moving speech that spanned the arc from German history to current global crises.

Approximately 200 guests, mostly diplomatic, attended the reception, including Starke Managing Counsel Daniel Albrecht .

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World IP Forum 2025 in Dubai

Starke Managing Counsel Daniel Albrecht gave a individual presentatzion about "Safeguarding Digital Identities: Cybersecurity and Brand Protection Strategies" at the World IP Forum in Dubai. The World Intellectual Property Forum is known for organising one of the best Global IP Event. It is a non-ticketed private event open only to its members. The event took take place at the Hotel Conrad Dubai in the UAE from 22nd January to 24th January 2025.

The conference's theme was "Intellectual Property in an AI-Driven World." This three-day conference...

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