The day started with the presentation of Dr. Heinrich Siegmann of the organisation SwissBanking.

He presented us facts and figures about subjects such as

• How the internationalization of the Chinese currency RMB has been developing in the past few years
• The economic issues China is facing right now
• China & Switzerland: their partnership in banking
• Outlook and challenges for the future

Already, China contributes around one third of total world economic growth. By  2012, more than 10’000 financial institutions world-wide were doing business in RMB, it has certainly reached the global map. Globalization would not have been possible without competitive and growing banks in China. By now, China’s 5 largest banks have become global players.

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The third day of the Preparatory Seminar consisted of company visits at Roche and Bertschi. In the early morning, we were invited to Hoffmann-La Roche in Basel. After having some coffee, we took the elevator to the 38th floor, the top of the tallest building in Switzerland — Roche Tower. In the next few years Roche will build a second Tower, which is going to be even taller! At Roche, people from 94 nationalities are working together.

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The second day of the Preparatory Seminar was marked with highly interesting speeches and inspiring Guests. The day began with the Speech of the Chinese Ambassador to Switzerland, his excellency Geng Wenbing. We had the great honour to welcome him on the second day of the Preparatory Seminar!

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The Preparatory Seminar has finally started. This Seminar gives a brief introduction to the culture and business practices of China and is the ideal training for the coming On-site trip in Spring 2019.

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We are very delighted to start the festive season with the announcement of our Gold Partner: TITONI.

TITONI is indeed a unique Swiss watch brand with a remarkable history. Today, the name TITONI is synonymous with excellent quality timepieces across Asia, especially in China. Behind this success story in the Far East stands an unassuming family business from Grenchen, Switzerland.

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