China Flexpat

Learn about a complete engineering and commercial flexpat career. What is important to plan your flexpat retirement in China? 1. Challenges of the Chinese healthcare system 2. Pick the right industry to work in 3. Qualify for your job, develop your skillset 4. Integrate in China 5. Prepare for Retirement 6. Enjoy Retirement, keep learning In 1986, Volker Müller travelled seven weeks from Hongkong all the way to Wulumuqi in Xinjiang, after that journey he decided that he wanted to support the country in its quest for development. One year later, he got a job as a research assistant at Chongqing University in the field of artificial vision. In the 1990s he convinced the CEO of a German start-up company to establish a representative office in Shanghai, with himself as Chief Representative. In 2000, he finally settled down in Beijing, and since then he is working in the medical devices industry. During these two and a half decades, he has worked a Chief Representative for a multinational company, built-up a manufacture for a German SME, worked as international Sales Director for a Chinese manufacturer and finally joint the EU Chamber of Commerce in China as industry desk manager. Last year, he retired from his job, but he is still willing to make contributions to China-European cooperation. In his spare time, he is translating Chinese literature into German and has now started to write his own books to share his experience with German-speaking readers. LinkedIn: 米福 Volker Müller Find Volker on Wechat: mifu_beijing Email: mi_fu@163.com Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020 Please also tune in to episode 112 Plan your flexpat career 12 Personal Finance Advice 13 Personal Insurance Advice

Build your own corporate startup in an international company in China. Lessons Learned. 1. When/Why a Corporate Startup makes sense 2. How can corporate and startup work together 3. What is the role of the Startup Founder? 4. How to be successful with a Corporate Startup in China 5. Value of flexpats for international companies Florian is a German mechanical engineer who has been building factory automation teams and businesses in China for more than a decade. He is pursuing alternative paths, for example, by co-founding a software company as a corporate startup. In addition, as an investor, advisor, and mentor, he is helping startups, companies, and students leverage his experience to succeed in China. Email: Florian.weihard@ruhlamat.com.cn LinkedIn: Florian Wei hard Wechat: FLORIAN-80 Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020 Please also tune in to episode 143 Flexpat Entrepreneur Coach 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 139 Coach your team 138 European values 85 Start your own service business

Learn about climate change and China's effort to stop it. 1. What is ESG and why is it important 2. How has China developed since the last 20 years and where does it stand now in terms of environmental protection 3. Which challenges do companies face to understand and act upon environmental regulations 4. What does the 5 years plan indicate to do in order for China to thrive 5. What can flexpats do who are deeper involved into that topic in order to be best prepared 6. How to setup good relations with government officials and get the right support 7. Would a good environmental protection also help a company's marketing 8. What about water pollution and waste management 9. Where will China stand in 10 years with environmental protection 10. Johnny also published a White Paper on the Internet of Sustainability Data that explores ESG and carbon standards: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7155491808465059840 Johnny, an environmental expert and consultant, was 20 years in China seeing the country going through all phases from an environmental protection newbie to a real decarbonization pioneer. Until now he is consulting Chinese and international firms in China and the western world to understand respective policies and react accordingly. There is something for everyone to learn in this episode, knowing that Johnny only shared like 5% of what he is capable of. Reach out if you want to learn more. Email: johnny.browaeys@csimodel.eu LinkedIn: Johnny Browaeys Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian Please also tune in to episode 64 Solar energy entrepreneur 133 EV entrepreneur

Build a successful horse riding business in Shanghai. Learn what it takes to transform your passion into a profitable business. Highlights 1. Sigrid provides her highlights of choosing and maintaining a business partner * Find someone you can trust * Both your skills and knowledge need to be complementary * Assign tasks to each others respective abilities 2. Top three advices to have a successful business * Plan thoroughly before starting a business * Build up a good network * Invest in good marketing 3. Her key messages for success * Have a flexible mindset * Act fast and agile * Do not lose your focus * Find the courage to do it Follow and connect with Sigrid on Social Media: XiaoHongShu ID：9452320746 Wechat: sigridwinkler Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian Please also tune in to episodes for entrepreneurs 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 85 Start your own service business 64 Build a global business in China

Summary of the added value flexpats can bring into Chinese teams, and how Chinese professionals can be international. • Enter the flexpat job market after graduation • Importance of learning Chinese • Key added value of flexpats • Soft skills are very important • Fit into a Chinese team • Start your own business • Apply for your own visa • Help Chinese professionals to go international • How can Chinese professionals adapt an open mindset? • Future opportunities for flexpats Dasol Kim started her own coaching and consulting firm in China helping Chinese professionals and flexpats to find clarity and courage to navigate their international career. Find Dasol Kim on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasol-lily-kim/ and Wechat: lilykim626 Please also tune in to episodes 142 Build your own Flexpat business in China 139 Coach your team 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 120 Cross Border Interpretation 33 Prepare for job interviews

How can you return to China after 9 years abroad and then fit into the Chinese economy? What are the key international values you can bring, and what are key Chinese skills you need to master? • Reasons to go abroad for Chinese professionals • Reasons to return to China • Challenges for Chinese returnees "Haigui" • Main differences between German and Chinese values • Key skills required for both flexpats and returnees • Start your own business • Learn to be an entrepreneur Boyang lived in the US and Europe for over 12 years. Working at the German insurance company Allianz Group in a very international environment, he had the opportunity to return to Shanghai. In 2023 he founded Glopen, with the vision to discover the real China, connecting the world. Find Glopen on LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and share it with your friends who want to explore China. Find Boyang Shen on Linkedin and Wechat: bojan101323 Please also tune in to episodes 39 eCommerce for international brands in China 120 Cross Border Interpretation 115 Cross-Border Thought leader 135 China Marketing for Brand success in China 138 European values 126 Create an international company culture in China

You can also start your own business in China. Learn from Deano who has worked with many Flexpat entrepreneurs to achieve their dream. • Bring additional value to China • Master special challenges • Differentiate from Chinese entrepreneurs • Insprire Chinese professionals • Integrate in China • Deal with uncertainty • Build a sustainable lifestyle that fits your income • Influence Chinese entrepreneurs Deano Delpleash is a High-Performance leadership and business Coach, helping Flexpat entrepreneurs scale their businesses without sacrificing their work-life balance. He has been in China for over a decade honing his skillsets in innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Find his podcast "NextGen Tech CEO Journey" on any podcast app. Find Deano on Wechat: Deanodelpleash Linkedin: Deano Delpleash Please also tune in to episodes 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 139 Coach your team 138 European values 85 Start your own service business 64 Build a global business in China

Chinese are also flexpats. So why would they work in Luxembourg? For its vibrant Chinese community? Or maybe its mix of flexpats from 140 nations? What's Luxembourg like? How can Chinese professionals integrate this culturally complex country? What is Luxembourg doing to attract and retain flexpats? Denis knows a lot on the topic. He's a board member of ChinaLux, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg and has been running his own company, Weilan Coaching and Training in Luxembourg for 5 years. Denis speaks multiple languages and moves between cultures like a DJ! He regularly publishes articles on Intercultural Agility on LinkedIn. Find him here: www.weilan.biz Find him on Wechat here: pariscoach75 Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020

How can Chinese kids develop themselves as global citizens? Learn from Luc who has been thinking about this challenge for the past 24 years. Find Luc on Wechat: lucpauwels Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020 ____ Please also tune in to episodes: 134 education ecosystem in China 57 Teacher job market 106 Teach your team English 116, 123, 131 Professor in China

Learn to be a coach to your international and Chinese team. Coach Terry shares the shortcut to years of learning and practice in situational leadership. Follow Terry's content on Wechat: Wechat Official Account: growthhublife Wechat Channel: UPSKILL提升重塑 Terry is an accomplished Executive Coach, Trainer, and Facilitator with over 20 years of experience in Greater China. Passionate about education and storytelling, Terry is the founder of Upskill Consulting and the content director for the motivational WeChat community GrowthHubLife. He shares insightful content on mindset, coaching, motivation, leadership, and soft skills, reaching a wide audience. Find Terry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachterryc/ Founder and Executive Coach at Terence H Clarke Coaching: https://www.terencehclarke.com Co-founder, Head Coach and Facilitator at UpSkill Consulting: https://www.upskill.consulting ____ Please also tune in to episodes: 126 Create an international company culture in China 46 Lead Chinese teams 136 China-focused future 113 Young China - Chinese companies going global 129 Expats leave China

Learn cross-culture communication in order to attract and retain Chinese young professionals with European values. Kate moved to China in 2018. and became interested in Cross-Cultural Communication. This led her to open a business in Shanghai in 2020. Previously a University Teacher, she is now a Certified Professional Coach, Trainer & Facilitator, with an ACC credential from ICF. Contact Information: WeChat ID: kalemil LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarinaelm e-mail: katarina.milanovicc@gmail.com ____ Please also tune in to episodes: 126 Create an international company culture in China 46 Lead Chinese teams 136 China-focused future 113 Young China - Chinese companies going global 129 Expats leave China

Learn about Chinese digital ecosystems and brands from Ashley Dudarenok, a “guru on digital marketing and fast-evolving trends in China” as hailed by Thinkers50. We dive into topics such as China’s digitalisation, naturalising as a Chinese national, domestic and global brand competition in the country, working for Chinese brands abroad, and more. · About the Chinese digital ecosystem · How to apply such a digital ecosystem in other markets · How to enter and compete in China as international brands · How Flexpats can add value for international brands · How Chinese professionals can learn to have a broader strategic horizon beyond just China · How Chinese brands are going global · How Flexpats can work with Chinese brands abroad Ashley and her team are hosting a China DIGITAL+ SUMMIT in Shanghai on 18th October 2023. The summit is centered around these 3 themes: customer centricity, emerging technologies, and the future of retail. It’s a must-attend event for all marketing, retail, and tech leaders focused on China. The summit will feature 20+ speakers delivering actionable insights on digital China and accommodate 300+ industry professionals from KOLs, prominent brands, tech companies, agencies and more. Join Ashley and LOTS of China Flexpats on18th October in Shanghai. Grab your tickets here https://chinadigitalsummit.com. Ashley Dudarenok is a serial entrepreneur, award-winning digital marketing professional and author. She is the founder China digital consultancy ChoZan 超赞 and a digital marketing agency Alarice. She is also an author of 10 bestselling books on Digital China. She has both a deep theoretical knowledge of China’s digital landscape development and is immersed daily in the market, observing and applying what works for business. More about Ashley and here work at www.ashleydudarenok.com Follow Ashley on LinkedIn for a daily dose of China digital insights https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleydudarenok/ Check out her videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ashleydudarenok ____ Related episodes: 135 China Marketing for Brand success in China 122 Social Media Branding 113 Young China - Chinese companies going global 103 German Beer Branding Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat wechat community

"Dragon Suit" is the best book for flexpats in 2023. Learn all you need to know about flexpat careers in one single episode. · How China became a key market for global firms · Current challenges for China expats and flexpats in 2023 · How new expats can prepare for their China challenge · Reasons why many expats leave China and new expats are not coming · How Chinese professionals can take expat roles · Which risks evolve when European companies have no expats or flexpats in China · How flexpats can show their value and justify their salary · How European companies accept flexpats in 2023 · How European companies and professionals can prepare for an increasingly China-facing future in business Find Dragon Suit, the best books for flexpats in 2023, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/41WjhWe Gábor Holch spent twenty years advising, coaching and training multinational executives in China, Asia and Europe. Trained in languages, philosophy and diplomacy, he briefly worked for intergovernmental development organisations before moving to China in 2002. Since then, he became a Mandarin-language Certified Management Consultant, founded his Shanghai-based consultancy and helped thousands of managers at firms including ASML, Bayer, BMW, Nissan, Nokia, Patek Philippe, PepsiCo, Peugeot-Citroën, Porsche, Roland Berger and Walt Disney. He has authored four books and delivers keynote speeches on the challenges and successes of expatriate executives, culture in the future of work and global leadership. Find Gabor Holch on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaborholch/ Founder and Director of Campanile Management Consulting https://www.campanileconsulting.com/ Join his next webinar or speech at https://www.holch.biz/events ____ Please also tune in to episodes 20 Leadership advice (Gabor) 113 Young China - Chinese companies going global 129 Expats leave China 111 Prepare expat assignment 112 Plan your entire flexpat career 107 Transition from Expat to Flexpat 119 Returning home after 10 years 126 Create an international company culture in China 131 Sustainable Lifestyle in China 128 Happy Expat Spouse 21 From Entry Level to Top Management 100 Get your first Management Job in China Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat wechat community

Learn from a real Marketing expert with 25 years experience in and with Japan and China. • Current B2C marketing environment in China • Market entry for international brands • Market barriers for international brands • About Chinese upcoming brands • Chinese brands going international • Job opportunities for flexpats both in China and in other countries • Lifestyle advice for flexpats Mike Golden is the founder and CEO of a marketing communications agency in Shanghai, with over 20 years of experience in China. He has also spent time in Japan and Thailand. He works with multinational brands to succeed in China through the methodology of “radically relevant China marketing.” He graduated from Cornell University and holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. In his spare time, he plays a variety of musical instruments, and hangs out with his family, pet corgi, and cat. Mike Golden / mgolden@brandigo.com www.brandigochina.com ____ Please also tune in to episodes 122 Social Media Branding 123 Branding professor at a university 103 German Beer Branding 98 Coffee Branding 39, 84 Market entry, branding for international brands Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat Wechat community.

Understand the education ecosystem in China. Learn from a real China education expert with 30 years of experience in various career positions in and with China. • What are the key differences between the Chinese and the US education system, and what can they learn from each other? • How do Chinese students profit / suffer from the high-performance pressure in the education system? • How can Chinese students prepare for an international lifestyle, study abroad, and learn an open mindset? • What can parents do to support their children? • Which opportunities do flexpats have to create value in the Chinese education system? • How will the recent government restrictions in China concerning private education affect international influence? • Can teachers still build a great career in China? • How should international schools hire flexpats and locals and create a good team? Brantley Turner, the East Asia Education Director for Dwight Schools, brings 25 years of experience in China, including a decade as the founding principal of a unique Sino-U.S. high school approved by China’s Ministry of Education. Her recent ventures include educational start-ups in Vietnam. Renowned for her groundbreaking East-West school leadership and exceptional Chinese communication skills, Brantley is a fervent believer in the power of disruption in education. She views school leadership as a dynamic space for exploring individual assumptions and perspectives, and how these can either hinder or propel progress. Her commitment to constant innovation in leadership, school enhancement, arts programs, and educational technology underpins her drive for top student outcomes in Asia. Brantley is a forward-thinking leader in global 21st-century education discussions. Find Brantley Turner on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantley-turner-39858ba7/ ____ Please also tune in to episodes 116, 123, 131 Professor in China 57 Teacher job market 106 Teach your team English Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat Wechat community

Kai held several top management positions in China for many years before he decided to start his own business. In this episode, you will learn what it is like living in the same neighborhood as Tesla in Shanghai and what that means for daily life. You`ll understand several reasons why it is essential to start your business while still being employed elsewhere. (Guanxi, Visa, Language, etc.) You`ll get insights on how to find the right business partner and how to navigate the Chinese business landscape as a foreigner, especially being a first-time entrepreneur. Connect with Kai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kai-marcel-dodel-64987467/

Quit your nine-to-five job and start your own company in China. Aladin shares his journey from a typical 9-5 job into his own business within the Film and TV industry in China. Highlights * What motivated him to come to China in the first place * Why does it matter in which city you set up your company * When is the right time to quit and switch * How to attract new clients Feel invited to tune also into Aladin's podcast: Middle Earth - China's cultural industry podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1763226 Aladin can also share with anyone a document where he explained the WOFE's creation process as well as some tips such as which bank to choose for your company or the way to create your company for free. Follow and connect with Aladin on Social Media: Wechat: Aladin_F Linkedin : Aladin Farré Twitter : Aladin_F Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian Find more episodes on entrepreneurship in China 48 Build Tech Company 52 Build Tech services company 64 Build international company 70 Build international company 84 European F&B Marketing 85 Service business for Chinese customers 97 Engineering Entrepreneur 103 Localize your business (German Beer) 108 Start an Online Business

Reduce your cost of living to the bare minimum in order to build a sustainable Flexpat lifestyle. - What are the easiest ways to reduce the cost of living? - How can international children attend public school? - Why should children attend Chinese kindergarten and school? - How do you deal with performance pressure? - How can you build a sustainable Flexpat profile and perform? - Why should international companies hire Flexpats? Currently, Dr. Lockstrom is a Senior Associate Professor of Operations Management at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China, where he is teaching and doing research in the areas of purchasing, logistics, and supply chain/operations management. He is also currently serving as Director of the Centre for Case Development (CCD). Dr. Lockstrom received his BSc/MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management at Chalmers University of Technology and his Ph.D. in Operations Management from European Business School, Germany. He has previously taught graduate courses at European Business School, Moscow State University, Tongji University, and MBA courses at CEIBS. He has published more than 50 academic and practice-oriented papers and book chapters, and made more than 60 conference appearances. Prof. Lockstrom has more than two decades of consulting experience working with multinational corporations such as BMW, Atlas Copco, DuPont, and EY, among others, and has also founded and operated multiple business ventures in the past. WeChat: loco_barocco ____ Please also tune in to episode 123 on working in China as an academic professional (professor) 129 why Flexpats are leaving 111 Prepare Expat assignment 107 Transition from Expat to Flexpat 90 Flexpat Lifestyle 25 Transition from Expat to Flexpat - Kids in Homeschooling Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat wechat community

Prepare for a smooth return to China. Tobias lived in China for a while before the pandemic ended his challenge sooner than he actually wanted. He will guide us through the learnings of his first China stay, the motivation to come back and all the preparational tasks he is undertaking right now. Highlights What motivated his company to offer a return to China Why this job is a typical flexpat job Why going local can be a big benefit for flexpats What do you need to prepare for a return In addition, Tobias recommended the following sources for a cultural preparation: Book from Ning Huang "Wie Chinesen denken: Denk Philosophie, Welt- und Menschenbilder in China" Books from Frank Sieren. LinkedIn channel: Frank Sieren, Jörg Wuttke and Arnold Ma. Follow and connect with Tobias on Social Media: WeChat: T08IKR4 LinkedIn: Tobias Krabler Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian

Many expats have left China and international companies struggle to replace them with experienced professionals from HQs. What does this mean for the company both in China and in the corporate office? - What is the main reason why expats return home and new expats are not coming here? - What choices do European companies have to deal with this? - Can Chinese teams achieve the same output as international teams? - What is the main risk when European companies don’t have any foreigners in China? - What is the value of a flexpat? - How can flexpats build a network in HQs and learn important company know-how? - How can flexpats justify their salary package? LinkedIn: Christian M. Göttker Wechat: CMG-GSA ____ Please also tune in to episode 126, where Eric Voigt explains exactly how Flexpats or Chinese professionals are suited for Top Management positions in China for international companies. Other episodes: 20 Leadership advice for flexpats 21 From Entry Level to Top Management 100 Get your first Management Job in China 107 Transition from Expat to Flexpat 111 Prepare expat assignment 46 Lead Chinese teams 96 German Center Taicang Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat Wechat community