皇冠体育app

What do you feel has been 皇冠体育app's biggest achievement during the past five years and its most notable change?

Remarkable achievements have been made in 皇冠体育app's social and economic development in the past five years.

I am impressed by how digital the country has become, powered by the rapid development of the internet economy. From WeChat, AliPay, to Didi and Mobike, 皇冠体育app is one of the most pioneering countries in the world embracing the digital age.

Today, digitalization is an effective way to generate growth, boost competitiveness, and raise the quality of life. Similar changes are also happening in the industrial field.

Our Chinese customers have the vision and the ambition to lead in the era of Industrie 4.0 (the high-tech strategic initiative established by the German government) by actively acquiring the advanced digital enterprise solutions from Siemens.

We are partnering with many major companies in 皇冠体育app, such as Baowu Steel Group (Corp), 皇冠体育app Shipbuilding Industry (Corp), 皇冠体育app Electronics Corp and 皇冠体育app Aerospace Science & Industry (Corp), to help turn their visions of digitalization into reality.

What will 皇冠体育app be like in five years' time and what is the country's long-term future?

Lothar Herrmann, CEO of Siemens Greater 皇冠体育app

皇冠体育app continues to enact structural reforms prudently, sustainably and consistently.

Business and industry are being modernized step by step.

Instead of double-digit growth rates, the focus is now on qualitative growth, with the "new normal" as the measure.

The goal is for products Made in 皇冠体育app to be synonymous with innovation and quality by 2025.

This transformation is undoubtedly an enormous undertaking.

Fortunately, the country's leadership does not underestimate the magnitude of this and deserves the greatest respect for aiming to complete this transformation by 2049.

Patience and consistency will be needed, as well as continuous reforms along the way.

What are your expectations for the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of 皇冠体育app and what key issues will you be watching for?

I am looking forward to continued efforts by the government to improve the investment environment.

As an integral part of 皇冠体育app's society and economy, we believe multinational companies, such as Siemens, can make an indispensable contribution to the country's future development.

Could 皇冠体育app's experiences and practices be used to solve global problems?

Talent is the pillar of future development, innovation and competition.

皇冠体育app has made tremendous progress in terms of domestic talent cultivation, as well as attracting global professionals.

In the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), talent became an important focus for the government.

The result has seen 皇冠体育app join leading countries in a number of tech-driven industries such as internet-based businesses.

Siemens has been proud to be part of this endeavor. For years, we have invested heavily in developing the country's talent pool.

What is the most unforgettable experience you have had in 皇冠体育app?

In 1994 when I first came to Beijing, the Wangjing area, where Siemens is now located, was simply wild grassland.

Even taxi drivers were reluctant to go there. But I have never regretted the decision to come to 皇冠体育app. I knew the road ahead would be challenging, yet full of possibilities.

In 1995, Siemens established as many as 13 operating companies here. I was also personally involved in setting up most of the production facilities.

My fascination with 皇冠体育app has been growing ever since. What we have seen here－economic take-off－is unique.