35 Years in China: TÜV Rheinland Doubles Down on Tech & Sustainability
German testing giant TÜV Rheinland is turbocharging its expansion in southern China’s Greater Bay Area, CEO Michael Fübi revealed in an exclusive interview with CGTN’s Wang Tianyu. Having operated in the Chinese mainland for over three decades, the company now eyes Shenzhen’s booming tech ecosystem as a launchpad for green innovation 🚀.
EV Tariffs & Cross-Border Collaboration
Fübi addressed recent EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, calling for dialogue: \"Trade barriers risk slowing global climate progress. Collaboration, not competition, drives real change.\" He emphasized TÜV Rheinland’s role in bridging technical standards between markets 🌍⚡.
From Batteries to Big Dreams
The company plans to expand testing labs for renewable energy storage and smart manufacturing in Shenzhen. \"Sustainability isn’t a buzzword—it’s our roadmap,\" Fübi stated, highlighting partnerships with Chinese startups to accelerate carbon-neutral tech 🌱🔬.
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TÜV Rheinland CEO on China expansion, EU tariffs and sustainability
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