Though he has been a frequent visitor to Europe in the past, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang still fondly remembers the enthusiasm and curiosity that people in Europe had for the Shaolin Temple in Henan province.
Dusseldorf is not exactly the first name that one would associate with Chinese enterprises in Europe. But the capital city of Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state is not only an important investment destination, but also an important gateway for Chinese companies in Europe.
Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Europe provides an excellent opportunity to begin a process that can make the Sino-European collaboration an axis for global sustainability.
Generally, the first overseas trip by leaders of any major country tends to attract great attention from the international media. Premier Li Keqiang's first foreign trip to India, Pakistan, Switzerland and Germany is no different.
Once a hardship posting, China is becoming a jobs mecca for expatriates.
Even as foreign experts head to China to gain valuable international exposure, multinational companies in China are looking for ways to incorporate more local talent.
For more than two decades, Mary Peng has been observing Beijing's expatriate community and witnessed its transformation from a group of enterprising professionals to a huge, diverse community of opportunity seekers.
"Women xiang ge banfa ba." Armed only with this phrase, a tourist visa and $300, I arrived in China in 2001, fresh out of university and ready for a new adventure.
Expat compensation packages are a fine balancing act in talent management
Think tanks playing an increasingly vital role in furthering China-Africa ties.
With all eyes on China's role in the future of African countries, it is easy to forget just how far back the country's relationship with the continent goes.
Sino-Africa expert He Wenping is one of China's latest generation of Africa researchers, looking beyond books to understand first hand the quickly developing relationship between the two.