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Siemens CEO Roland Busch takes over as Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA)

Roland Busch, 56, CEO of Siemens AG, will take over the leadership of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) from Siemens Energy AG Supervisory Board Chairman Joe Kaeser, 64. The change will take place in the fall of 2021.

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APA Position: EU Economic Cooperation with Asia-Pacific – Perspectives of German Business

The APA position paper provides ideas for the implementation of the Indo-Pacific guidelines presented by the German government last year and for the EU's ongoing deliberations on a comprehensive Indo-Pacific strategy. In the paper, the APA calls for more effective representation of EU interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

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APA Statement on the Military Coup in Myanmar

APA companies active in Myanmar are appalled by the latest developments in the country. In addition to an end to the violence and a return to a process that respects human rights, ensuring stable supplies for the population is also a priority. The APA supports the current efforts of the international community to exert their influence on the return to the rule of law in Myanmar.

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APA Position on Xinjiang

German business is following the reports on the Xinjiang Autonomous Region with great concern. APA appeals to German and European politicians to stand up for the protection of human rights in China and promotes an open dialogue with China.

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National Security Act Challenges Hong Kong’s Autonomy

• National Security Law raises questions about Hong Kong's systemic autonomy. 
• German business appreciates the high level of rule of law and transparency in Hong Kong and is concerned about current political developments.
• The new National Security Law must not call into question the status quo of the "one country, two systems" principle.
• Any relativisation of the "one country, two systems" principle would have negative signal effects for Hong Kong as a business location. 

Press release from 30 May 2020

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APA Country Commentary: India

Germany and India: New Roles on a New Global Stage

After Narendra Modi’s landslide victory at India’s mammoth election in May 2019, hopes are – once again – high that the subcontinental tiger will show some teeth and materialize on his potential. Can these hopes be fulfilled? And what role does India have to play in an increasingly challenging and unreliable geopolitical environment? How can and should the Indo-German relationship evolve in such politically and eco-nomically unpredictable times?

October 31st, 2019

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16th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business, 1-3 November 2018, Jakarta

• Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business sets Agenda for Asian-German Economic Cooperation
• Open markets create wealth
• Cooperation in the field of innovation between Asian and European partners must be promoted

Press Release from 1 November 2018

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APA concerned: Impending shutdown of VPN tunnels in China impedes corporate activities there

• Most German companies operating in China are affected by non-transparent regulations
• Unhindered cross-border data traffic is crucial for internationally operating companies

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China must get serious about opening up its markets

• Joint Venture constraint outdated
• Exchange with Merkel and Li as part of the Chinese-German Economic Advisory Committee

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German industry wants to exploit chances in India. For this, the course needs to be set now.

• Negotiate Free Trade Agreement again now
• Market access in India remains difficult for German businesses
• Criticism on the cancellation of the Indo-German bilateral investment treaty

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German Economy Calls for Next Stage of Market Opening in China

• Equality of treatment must be guiding principle
• Further reduction of existing investment barriers
• Improvement of fair competition in third markets

Press Release, 9 October 2014

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Visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping

German Economy Advocates Further Opening of Markets on the Occasion of the Visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping

• APA asks for equal treatment of German and Chinese companies in both countries
• German economy welcomes reform efforts of Chinese government and intends to contribute to China's sustainable economic development
• Evening reception with President Xi Jinping and representatives of German industry in Düsseldorf on Saturday, 29 March 2014

Press release, 27 March 2014

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Voith-CEO Lienhard assumes Chair position of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business

Hubert Lienhard, CEO of the German machinery company Voith, succeeded the longtime Siemens-CEO Peter Loescher on Monday, 3 February 2014, as Chair of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business.

Press release, 3 February 2014

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