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KONE R&D Center Tour

Inside KONE’s New R&D Center: Where Elevators Meet AI

We, with FinnCham Hong Kong, spent an inspiring afternoon at KONE’s new R&D center in Qianhai, where the global leader in urban mobility shared insights into their operations across the Greater Bay Area and unveiled some game-changing technologies.

The facility itself is impressive, but what stood out were the innovations driving the future of how cities move people vertically.

Technologies That Captivated Us:

InnovationWhy It Matters
Lighter Cable TechnologyReduces material weight while maintaining safety standards
AI-Powered Engineer DispatchIntelligent routing of maintenance teams based on real-time elevator data
Greater Bay Area StrategyUnderstanding how multinational tech adapts to regional needs

This visit reminded us why the Shenzhen ecosystem continues to attract companies pushing boundaries in infrastructure and technology. KONE’s approach to combining engineering excellence with intelligent software showcases what’s possible when hardware and digital systems work in harmony.

Want to learn more about urban tech developments in the Greater Bay Area? Reach out—we’d love to connect you with our network.

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Community Stay Experience at Stey Qianhai

Discovering Home Away From Home: Our Visit to Stey Qianhai

We had the pleasure of visiting Stey-Shenzhen Qianhai Hotel & Apartment (No. 3, Qianhai) during a recent outing with FinnCham Hong Kong, where we explored one of Shenzhen’s unique accommodation concepts.

Stey represents more than just a place to sleep; it’s a thoughtfully designed space that balances home, co-living, and hotel experience. Their mission? To deliver efficiency, flexibility, and freshness through modern technology while maintaining warmth and hospitality.

Highlights from Our Visit:

  • Smart Living Systems: Digital solutions that make daily life smoother for residents
  • Sustainability in Action: Nordic-inspired design emphasizing energy efficiency and environmental responsibility
  • Community Building: Spaces intentionally crafted to encourage connections between guests

For anyone planning a stay in Shenzhen—especially urban nomads and remote workers seeking both comfort and connection—we highly recommend exploring Stey. Their growing network across Asia shows they’re serious about redefining what temporary housing can mean.

Interested in learning more about community-focused living options in Shenzhen? Let us know!

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Connecting with Leadership

Dinner with Finland’s Ambassador to China

Date: May 13, 2026 | Location: Shenzhen, China

Following our technology tour of Astrall Dynamics, the FinnCham South China community gathered for an intimate and meaningful dinner with Ambassador of Finland to China Mikko Kinnunen, and members of his embassy retinue.

A Night of Dialogue and Community

The restuarant, Yue He Dong, arranged appropriate decorations for the visit.

Over a delicious spread of traditional Cantonese cuisine, the atmosphere was relaxed yet purposeful. This gathering was highly anticipated by our members, offering a rare opportunity to sit down face-to-face with the Ambassador and discuss the realities of doing business in the region.

The evening was less about formal protocol and more about genuine connection. Members of our community shared their greetings, success stories, and, importantly, their concerns regarding the evolving business landscape in South China. It was a space where entrepreneurs could voice their challenges directly to diplomatic leadership, ensuring that the Finnish business perspective is heard at the highest levels.

A theme of our conversation was the sheer scale and potential of the Greater Bay Area (GBA). South China is not just a market; it is a vast ecosystem with immense room for Finnish innovation and enterprise. We welcome more delegations enjoy some South China hospitality in the future.

Looking Ahead

The dinner concluded with a shared sense of optimism. The feedback loop between our members and the Embassy was invaluable, and we are already looking forward to translating these conversations into concrete cooperation.

Thank you to Ambassador Kinnunen and the embassy team for their time and engagement, and to our members for making this a vibrant and necessary gathering. Together, we are building stronger bridges for Finnish business in South China.

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Highlights from Exclusive Visit to ANDRITZ, Foshan

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On Friday, April 12th, FinnCham South China had the pleasure of hosting a member-exclusive visit to ANDRITZ China’s service and supply center in Foshan. The event offered our members a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the operations of a leading global technology company, while also enjoying an evening of networking in a truly special setting.

Company Presentation & Discussion

The visit began with a warm welcome and an engaging company introduction, where ANDRITZ representatives shared the company’s history, core business areas, and its presence in China. The session was interactive, with insightful questions and comments from our members—ranging from sustainability and digitalization to the company’s long-term development outlook. ANDRITZ’s team provided thoughtful answers and field-specific expertise that sparked deeper conversations.

Guided Factory Tour

Equipped with safety gear, the group was then given a guided tour of the expansive manufacturing facility. Guests were impressed by the scale and efficiency of the site—and especially by the elegant, traditional Guangdong-style architecture. The design features beautifully curved rooftops, blending heritage aesthetics with industrial functionality, making the site itself a unique highlight of the visit.

Cultural and Historical Context

During the visit, guests were also introduced to the rich history of the local area, adding depth and cultural context to the day’s experience.

Rooftop BBQ & Networking

The visit concluded with a relaxed and delicious rooftop BBQ at the company premises. Surrounded by good food and a picturesque view, guests—many of whom had never met before—connected over shared interests and new ideas. It was an ideal setting for building relationships across industries and backgrounds.

Thank You

FinnCham South China extends our warmest thanks to ANDRITZ China and especially Mr. Markku Lehtinen for hosting us so graciously and making the evening both meaningful and memorable.

We look forward to many more opportunities to bring our members together in unique settings like this—where business, culture, and conversation naturally intersect.

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Personal Investment Strategies for Expats in China (Guangzhou)

Time 2014-07-10 | 14:00 – 16:30
Venue Guangzhou Madarin Oriental
Address 389 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Fee Members: Free| Non Members: Free

The AZ Investment Management is pleased to invite members of European Chamber to join the upcoming meeting focusing on Personal Investment Strategies for Foreign Individuals Working in China.

This session will focus on:

  • Does it make more sense to keep money in China or remit back home?
  • How should one decide how to invest?
  • What are individuals’ investment options in China?

Event Agenda:
14:00 – 14:30 Registration
14:30 – 15:15 Speaker presentation
15:15 – 16:00 Q&A session
16:00 – 16:30 Cocktail and networking

Introduction of AZ Investment Management:
Azimut is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (with a US$ 3.7 billion market capitalization) and is Italy’s largest independent asset manager and the manager of one of the world’s largest offshore RMB funds. Azimut currently has about US$32 billion of assets under management for 160,000 clients.

Speakers

Stefano Chao - Investment Manager, AZ Investment Management (Azimut Holding)
Stefano Chao – Investment Manager, AZ Investment Management (Azimut Holding)
At AZ Investment Stefano is responsible for the management of a Chinese liquidity fund and the China research team. Pior to joining the AZ Investment team, Stefano worked for seven years in the Fixed Income Division of Lehman Brothers in New York. Stefano holds a BA in Economics from Yale University and an MBA from the China Europe International Business School.

Contact info

NAME: Xenia Lu
T (021) 3813 9276
E xenia@anzhongim.com

Personal Investment Strategies for Expats in China (Guangzhou)

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The Future of Supply Chain Management (Shenzhen)

Time 2014-06-13 | 14:00 – 17:00
Venue Azalea Room, Crowne Plaza Hotel Shenzhen
Address No. 3018 Nanhu Road, Shenzhen
Fee Members: CNY200 | Non Members: CNY400

Due to major technology improvements and shifts in purchasing patterns by consumers and globalization, the operations field in many industries (i.e. manufacturing and services) is experiencing critical and major changes. These changes are having a direct impact on the way companies plan, source, make and delivery goods and services for today and into the future.

The seminar is designed for senior management and operations professionals across many industries to highlight key areas where changes are taking place and how some companies are adapting technology to change and improve their business efficiency and performance.

The above mentioned changes apply not only to multinationals but also SMEs involved in the provision of goods and services.

The seminar will cover the following areas:

  1. Operations as a Strategic Asset
  2. Beginning to End Process Logic
  3. Operations Performance
  4. Managing Cooperation with Customers and Suppliers
  5. Future Use of KPIs and Performance Measurements to Achieve Success

Agenda

14:00-14:30 Registration

14:30-15:10 Strategic Operations and Performance

15:10-15:30 Tea Break and Networking

15:30-16:30 Managing Cooperation with Customers and Supplies to the Future use of KPIs

16:30-17:00 Q&A and Discussion

Speaker: Mr. John Benito

Mr. John Benito has more than 35 years’ working experience in the operations field and has worked in many Asian and European countries as well as the USA, including 16 years in China. John has worked in a variety of international and local roles with large multinational companies such as 3M, Parker, Siemens and Hercules, as well as a Senior Consultant for many automotive, telecommunications and medical operation companies. He holds an MBA in Production Engineering, a Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management, is an APICS “CPIM” and a Certified Quality Auditor.

Register at: http://europeanchamber.com.cn/en/upcoming-events/7073

Contact info
NAME: Charles Chen
T (0755) 8632 9114
E sz.intern@europeanchamber.com.cn

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China National Floorball Championship Results

Guangzhou Team
Guangzhou Team

The sixth annual China National Floorball Championship was held at the American International School in Guangzhou’s Science Park Campus on Saturday May 17th. Nine teams and approximately 120 players from Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou came to fight for the championship.

The Hong Kong Fashion Boys defeated the Shanghai Sharks 5-4 in the thrilling final. Guangzhou’s two teams, the Guangzhou Taipans and the Guangzhou Rams, finished in fifth and seventh place respectively. The Guangzhou teams were pleased to have organized the tournament and the massive after party at the Brew in New Pearl River City, even if they weren’t able to bring home the championship trophy on their home turf. Next year, Guangzhou will have another shot at the championship when the tournament moves to Beijing. Guangzhou teams which mainly consist of Finnish, Canadian and Swedish players have regular trainings in every Thursday evening.

Guangzhou Team
Big thanks to all sponsors!

The sponsors that made tournament arrangements possible were Fibox, Bronto Skylift, Rödl & Partner, Ionphase, The Brew, Hoitokoti Helmi, Andritz, Oxdog, the beer giraffe and American International School of Guangzhou.

Final results

  1. HKFB
  2. SH Sharks
  3. BJ Ducks
  4. SH Hakkapeliitat
  5. GZ Taipans
  6. Suzhou SSV
  7. GZ Outlaws
  8. YMT Jokers
  9. CUT
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FBCGD Spring Golf was again great fun

17 people took part in the game
17 people took part in the game

The traditional FBCGD Spring Golf Event was held on Saturday 17 May at Firestone Golf Course in Shenzhen. Total 17 players from Guangdong and Hong Kong joined in friendly competition, which was followed by dinner at Sea World.

Closest to pin: Simo-Pekka Pöyhönen

Closest to pin in 2: Mikko Tarvainen

Longest drive: Jarkko Korhonen

Net results:

  1. Jarkko Korhonen 77,6
  2. Simo-Pekka Pöyhönen 78,3
  3. Henri Taimi 78,5

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FBC Guangdong Spring Golf Event 2014

Fore!
Fore!

The traditional FBCGD Golf Event is approaching so mark down on your calendars and confirm your participation!

Place: Shenzhen Firestone Golf Club

Address: Shenzen Firestone Golf Club Guangming, Bao’ an District, Shenzhen

More information about the place and address in Chinese: http://www.shenzhenparty.com/place/golf/shenzhen-firestone-golf-club

Time: Saturday 17.5.2014

Tee-off: 10:00 am

Price: If there are 20 players the discounted price is RMB950.00/person. If there are less than 20 players the price is RMB1230.00/person.

Binding registrations must be sent to Mika Tavast mtavast@genford.com by Friday 9.5.2014, which means let Mika know as soon as possible about your participation! There is still room for couple players. These event is open for non-members also.