🔌 What does the future of electric vehicles (EVs) look like? For Prabina Basnet, a Nepalese master's student at Tsinghua University, it’s being shaped in China’s buzzing factories and tech labs. 🌟 During a Beijing recruitment event, she shared her journey chasing opportunities in the world’s largest auto market—and why innovation is key to staying ahead.
From Nepal to Beijing: Charging Up Dreams
Basnet, studying International Engineering Management, called China’s EV leadership 'a masterclass in scale and creativity.' 🇨🇳 'Where else can you see solar-powered charging stations next to AI-driven assembly lines?' she quipped, referencing visits to Shenzhen’s tech hubs.
Internship Hustle in a Competitive Market
Securing placements wasn’t easy. 🚀 'You’re competing with top talent globally,' Basnet admitted, praising Tsinghua’s partnerships with giants like BYD and NIO. Her takeaway? 'Adapt fast, learn faster—China’s industry waits for no one.'
Green Tech Meets Global Ambitions
With China producing 60% of the world’s EVs, Basnet sees a blueprint for sustainable growth. 🌿 'Innovation here isn’t just about profit—it’s about reimagining transport for the planet,' she said, highlighting battery recycling projects and smart grid integration.
💡 Her advice to peers? 'Embrace the cross-cultural collisions. That’s where breakthroughs happen.'
