The latest 20-22 episodes of "Foreigners Telling Story • Overseas Employees Watching China" 100-fold integrated media product, jointly produced by the Propaganda Department of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, the External Propaganda Office of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, the Shanghai Economic and Information Technology Commission, and the Xinmin Evening News. Mario Padovari, general manager of Baosteel Laser Welding (Italy) Co., Ltd., Fuwang, deputy general manager of Oriental International Ethiopian Sweater Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and Chen Meihua, deputy director of the Commercial Director of the Tunnel Co., Ltd., told about his true feelings about being in a Chinese company and observing China. For details, please see ↓
Mario Padovari: China has become one of Italy's most important trading partners, Baowu has created a bright future for our work and life
Chinese name: Mario Padovari
Nationality: Italy
Position: China Baowu Baosteel Co., Ltd. Baosteel Laser Welding (Italy) Co., Ltd. General Manager
Video duration 2 minutes 51 seconds
This year, 56-year-old Mario Padovari has a long history of love with steel. He has worked for ThyssenKrupp Laser Welding Company since he was 35 years old. After the company was acquired by China Baowu , he continued to write a relationship with Chinese companies.
Two moments are very proud of
"In my long work experience, there are many moments that I am proud of. If I have to choose, it is very important to have two moments." The first time point was in 2013, when China Baowu had just acquired the laser welding business of Thyssen , obtained the first order for thermoformed high-strength steel, and built the first AWI production line for thermoformed welding plates in Italy. The Italian company led by Mario has maintained rapid development in the development of new products for and new technology applications since the introduction of the thermoformed welded plate production line. "Our laser welding products are widely used in Strandis (formerly FCA Group). The laser welding door ring pilot line we developed represents the most advanced door ring production technology today. This project demonstrates the capabilities of our team to achieve the welding of complex welding boards through precise equipment and technology, and demonstrates our company's green and low-carbon development philosophy." Mario and his team firmly believe that this will provide the company with more opportunities to enter the automotive market. "Through the application of GENIII new materials in laser welding products and welding whole plates, the share of Baosteel products in the European automobile market will be continuously expanded in a more efficient and competitive way."
The second time point was in 2017, when Mario was hired to serve as the CEO of Sweden, a Swedish company that continued to lose money, turned losses into profits in 2018. "Enhanced Baosteel's influence in EMEA (Europe, Middle East , Africa) will be my future goal, and at the same time, let Baosteel's products be well-known to more European companies, customers and leaders in the automotive industry."
Seeking common ground while reserving differences to create the future together
After years of development, China has now become one of Italy's most important trading partners. Mario said: "Even though our company's production scale has been affected in the past two years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been working hard to keep our employees from decreasing positions, which is undoubtedly a social responsibility we need to fulfill."
As a member of Baosteel's subsidiary, Mario feels deeply happy. "Baowu, as a company with great influence and strong strength, has created a bright future for each of our employees for our work and life. I have always paid great attention to China. China is very important to the world economy, which has become a consensus among many locals."
Fuwang: Oriental International promotes the improvement of the African textile industry chain and promotes African countries to participate in the international economic cycle
Chinese name: Fuwang
Nationality: Ethiopia
Position: Deputy General Manager of Oriental International Ethiopian Sweater Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Video duration 4 minutes 07 seconds
Under the "Belt and Road" initiative, China and Ethiopia have established a solid partnership, effectively promoting the development of major Chinese projects in Ethiopia.China is one of the largest foreign investment sources in Ethiopia's textile industry. More than 30 Chinese textile companies have started production and operation in Ethiopia , with a total investment of approximately US$450 million and employing more than 13,000 local employees, playing a positive role in Ethiopia's expansion of employment, increasing tax revenue, and improving people's living standards. Fuwang, who serves as deputy general manager of Oriental International Ethiopian Sweater Manufacturing Co., Ltd., is the best among local employees.
By chance, I joined Leading Shares
Since receiving Chinese Government Scholarship in 2014, I was admitted to Donghua University for a doctorate degree. By 2017, under the recommendation of my teacher, I participated in the investment project of Shanghai Leading Group Co., Ltd. in Ethiopia and was promoted to an executive. Fuwang contributed to the development of his motherland's textile and garment industry. In this process, his feelings for China have also "fermented" with time and have been renewed.
devote all your heart to seize career opportunities
"Everyone's life path is paved by decisions made every day. Every time I am sure there is a better opportunity to experience a different life, I always make a decision quickly." Fuwang said that what the leading shares give him is not only an ordinary job opportunity, but also a beautiful career that can change the future. The fruitful work has also continuously improved Fuwang's position in the company. Now he is the deputy general manager of Ethi Sweater Manufacturing Co., Ltd., responsible for recruiting local workers, doing business in different institutions and managing daily work.
Unforgettable alma mater, and thanks to China for helping
for the three years of studying for a doctorate degree at Donghua University, which left many beautiful memories for Fuwang. Taking advantage of business trips and travel, he has been to Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui, Hubei, Inner Mongolia and Ningxia, and loves to eat spicy hotpot the most and enjoys the pleasure of being so spicy that he burst into tears. As the first chairman of the Ethiopian Student Alumni Association of Donghua University, Fuwang also actively promoted the cooperation between Donghua University and Ethiopian Bakhdar University, and recommended some teachers from Bakhdar University to study at Donghua University. Last year, Donghua University celebrated its 70th anniversary, and he was rated as one of the 70 best international students by his alma mater.
"China has built roads and railways in Ethiopia, built dams, and invested in companies, which has helped us greatly improve the level of infrastructure and improve people's livelihood." Fuwang said that it is better to teach people how to fish than to teach people how to fish. The imprint that China has left in Ethiopia will always remain in the local area.
Today, Ethiopian Sweater Manufacturing Co., Ltd. employs more than 400 local workers, and more than 90% of its products are exported to the Americas and Europe. Fuwang said: "I often tell Ethiopian employees how Chinese people bring economic benefits to themselves through hard work, and make enterprises more competitive in the global market, and drive the entire China to achieve world-renowned economic growth in the past four decades. We also need to have the same work creed to improve our living conditions."
Chen Meihua: I hope more "China Intelligent Manufacturing" will be applied in Singapore urban construction
Chinese name: Chen Meihua
Nationality: Singapore
Position: Deputy Director of Commerce of Tunnel Co., Ltd. Urban Construction International Singapore Regional Center
Video duration 3 minutes 31 seconds
Chen Meihua, native to Singapore, is the third generation of Chinese. In 2009, she joined the Singapore Regional Center of Tunnel Co., Ltd., and worked hard with a group of colleagues from more than a dozen countries around the world, participating in the construction of multiple rail transit and water projects in Singapore. Over the past decade of work, Chen Meihua has seen it and felt very proud of the implementation of people's livelihood projects, market recognition, and city development.
contributes to the local people's livelihood construction "China Intelligent Manufacturing"
"We have participated in the construction of the ring line, urban line, Tongshen Line, Tongshen-East Coastline, etc. of the Singapore Rail Transit." Chen Meihua told reporters that according to statistics, the rail mileage that Tunnel Co., Ltd. participated in the construction of Singapore accounts for 25% of the rail mileage currently operating in Singapore. Therefore, whenever he rides to the rail transit section where his company participates in the construction in his daily life, Chen Meihua will happily praise his family and friends.
In recent years, Chen Meihua was delighted to see that Tunnel Co., Ltd. introduced many advanced Chinese technologies and advanced equipment into Singapore projects. "In the past two years, we have achieved the first application of rectangular top tube equipment in Singapore and the first application of VSM shaft excavation equipment in Asia. We are also promoting the technology and equipment of super-large diameter shield structure to the Singapore market. This is a construction plan that Tunnel Co., Ltd. has been widely used and developed in China." Chen Meihua said that we hope that this technology can be implemented in Singapore, allowing us to contribute "Chinese wisdom" and "Chinese intelligent manufacturing" to urban construction.
"China Speed" shortened the distance
After joining Tunnel Shares, Chen Meihua also devoted himself to charity and signed up for the Sichuan Liangshan teaching activities organized by the company to teach English classes to local students. During the teaching period, what moved and memorable for her was that the students not only listened carefully, but also wrote many small notes and letters to the teachers and sent many handmade gifts to express their gratitude.
"When I was on a business trip in Shanghai, sometimes my colleagues and I would take the high-speed rail on weekends and take a walk to the surrounding cities." Chen Meihua said that China's high-speed rail covers all provinces in China and connects cities of all sizes. Whether it is the ticket purchase method, the high-speed rail running time, or the neat car environment in the high-speed rail, it has brought great convenience and comfort to tourists. It feels that China has become "small" at once, and the distance has been closer, which has promoted the rapid development of cities along the route. This is the embodiment of "China's speed".
Pictures and texts: Shanghai Release
Intern Editor: Yang Xia
