Ralph Koppitz
@koppitz.bsky.social
China lawyer for more than 28 years.
‼️ Chongqing — China’s new “hot” destination. One of 4 municipalities, ~35m people, ~1,600 km west of Shanghai. GDP ~RMB 3.2tn, major hub for autos, electronics & logistics at the Yangtze–Jialing confluence. Iconic vertical skyline, bridges, neon nights. Food icons: hotpot, xiaomian, laziji. 🌃🇨🇳
December 14, 2025 at 12:49 AM
‼️ Chongqing — China’s new “hot” destination. One of 4 municipalities, ~35m people, ~1,600 km west of Shanghai. GDP ~RMB 3.2tn, major hub for autos, electronics & logistics at the Yangtze–Jialing confluence. Iconic vertical skyline, bridges, neon nights. Food icons: hotpot, xiaomian, laziji. 🌃🇨🇳
🇨🇳 China’s robots on the catwalk 🤖✨
At the opening of the 2025 Hainan Free Trade Port’s ASEAN Intangible Cultural Heritage Week, a robot walked the runway in traditional Li ethnic brocade.
A fashion-show moment where high tech met heritage.
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/12/...
At the opening of the 2025 Hainan Free Trade Port’s ASEAN Intangible Cultural Heritage Week, a robot walked the runway in traditional Li ethnic brocade.
A fashion-show moment where high tech met heritage.
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/12/...
Ten photos from across China: Dec 5 - 11
www.chinadaily.com.cn
December 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🇨🇳 China’s robots on the catwalk 🤖✨
At the opening of the 2025 Hainan Free Trade Port’s ASEAN Intangible Cultural Heritage Week, a robot walked the runway in traditional Li ethnic brocade.
A fashion-show moment where high tech met heritage.
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/12/...
At the opening of the 2025 Hainan Free Trade Port’s ASEAN Intangible Cultural Heritage Week, a robot walked the runway in traditional Li ethnic brocade.
A fashion-show moment where high tech met heritage.
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/12/...
🟩 🕶️ The »𝗩𝗗𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗫« Christmas Party by VDMA and GMECS led by Daniel Yoo had a perfect sharp, futuristic setup.
As Morpheus said: “Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is… you have to see it for yourself.” The event fit that perfectly: you had to be at 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗼 at the West Bund‘s 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮.
As Morpheus said: “Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is… you have to see it for yourself.” The event fit that perfectly: you had to be at 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗼 at the West Bund‘s 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮.
December 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
🟩 🕶️ The »𝗩𝗗𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗫« Christmas Party by VDMA and GMECS led by Daniel Yoo had a perfect sharp, futuristic setup.
As Morpheus said: “Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is… you have to see it for yourself.” The event fit that perfectly: you had to be at 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗼 at the West Bund‘s 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮.
As Morpheus said: “Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is… you have to see it for yourself.” The event fit that perfectly: you had to be at 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗼 at the West Bund‘s 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮.
Great catching up at last night’s GCC’s Christmas Dinner “Grenzen-Los?” in Shanghai including special guests Benjamin Leipold and Michael Kern. 🎄🇩🇪🇨🇳
Already looking forward to the next Chamber get-together on January 15 with Dr. Helena Melnikov!
Already looking forward to the next Chamber get-together on January 15 with Dr. Helena Melnikov!
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Great catching up at last night’s GCC’s Christmas Dinner “Grenzen-Los?” in Shanghai including special guests Benjamin Leipold and Michael Kern. 🎄🇩🇪🇨🇳
Already looking forward to the next Chamber get-together on January 15 with Dr. Helena Melnikov!
Already looking forward to the next Chamber get-together on January 15 with Dr. Helena Melnikov!
The pre-Christmas Stammtisch of the West Shanghai Business Group brought together more than 30 business executives from many different industries. Many thanks to the Terrace team for the food and warm atmosphere!
December 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The pre-Christmas Stammtisch of the West Shanghai Business Group brought together more than 30 business executives from many different industries. Many thanks to the Terrace team for the food and warm atmosphere!
⚡💻 China tests “digital electricity”: Wie example: unused Fujian server power could be routed to Shanghai in seconds. Data centers act as virtual plants, stabilizing IT demand and the grid. Smarter workload shifts boost efficiency and resilience.
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/05/...
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/05/...
December 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
⚡💻 China tests “digital electricity”: Wie example: unused Fujian server power could be routed to Shanghai in seconds. Data centers act as virtual plants, stabilizing IT demand and the grid. Smarter workload shifts boost efficiency and resilience.
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/05/...
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/05/...
🛑 China patents: Is WeChat post “public disclosure”? China’s top court says only info actually accessible to the public before filing can destroy novelty. One friend seeing a post isn’t enough. Visibility limits matter, burden lies on the invalidation requester.👇 mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1HEX4prPeO...
December 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
🛑 China patents: Is WeChat post “public disclosure”? China’s top court says only info actually accessible to the public before filing can destroy novelty. One friend seeing a post isn’t enough. Visibility limits matter, burden lies on the invalidation requester.👇 mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1HEX4prPeO...
𝗪𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲.
"Rödl & Partner" becomes RÖDL – 𝗢𝗡𝗘 company, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 team, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 name.
With our new brand identity, we show what RÖDL stands for!
▪️With our own teams, at 117 locations and for our clients worldwide.
Team RÖDL is ready. Are you too?
#WeAreRoedl
"Rödl & Partner" becomes RÖDL – 𝗢𝗡𝗘 company, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 team, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 name.
With our new brand identity, we show what RÖDL stands for!
▪️With our own teams, at 117 locations and for our clients worldwide.
Team RÖDL is ready. Are you too?
#WeAreRoedl
December 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
𝗪𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲.
"Rödl & Partner" becomes RÖDL – 𝗢𝗡𝗘 company, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 team, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 name.
With our new brand identity, we show what RÖDL stands for!
▪️With our own teams, at 117 locations and for our clients worldwide.
Team RÖDL is ready. Are you too?
#WeAreRoedl
"Rödl & Partner" becomes RÖDL – 𝗢𝗡𝗘 company, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 team, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 name.
With our new brand identity, we show what RÖDL stands for!
▪️With our own teams, at 117 locations and for our clients worldwide.
Team RÖDL is ready. Are you too?
#WeAreRoedl
👹Labubu hits new levels in Shanghai—fans now wrap whole cars. Created by Kasing Lung and part of Pop Mart’s “The Monsters,” the creepy-cute figure drives huge demand. Limited drops sell out fast, resell for 2–5×, and Labubu has grown into a full urban-culture lifestyle brand.
November 30, 2025 at 10:43 PM
👹Labubu hits new levels in Shanghai—fans now wrap whole cars. Created by Kasing Lung and part of Pop Mart’s “The Monsters,” the creepy-cute figure drives huge demand. Limited drops sell out fast, resell for 2–5×, and Labubu has grown into a full urban-culture lifestyle brand.
🚀 China’s latest surprise: a bookshop built into a 326 m-deep sinkhole in Guangxi’s Mianhua Tiankeng. Visitors climb 1,000+ steps to reach 10,000 books glowing along the cliff — a true “knowledge canyon.” Guangxi’s famous karst landscape has 1 more landmark!
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/27/...
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/27/...
November 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
🚀 China’s latest surprise: a bookshop built into a 326 m-deep sinkhole in Guangxi’s Mianhua Tiankeng. Visitors climb 1,000+ steps to reach 10,000 books glowing along the cliff — a true “knowledge canyon.” Guangxi’s famous karst landscape has 1 more landmark!
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/27/...
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/27/...
🇨🇳Visa-free travel boosts tourism: Beijing ports hit 19.35 m pax (+18%), incl. 5.78 m foreigners (+35%). 60% entered visa-free. Xiamen reached 5.4 m (960k foreigners, record). Datong topped 50k for the first time thanks to new routes. China Daily👇 www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/26/...
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🇨🇳Visa-free travel boosts tourism: Beijing ports hit 19.35 m pax (+18%), incl. 5.78 m foreigners (+35%). 60% entered visa-free. Xiamen reached 5.4 m (960k foreigners, record). Datong topped 50k for the first time thanks to new routes. China Daily👇 www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/26/...
🎄🇩🇪🇨🇳 Shanghai’s German Christkindlmarkt is open! European winter vibes meet the sharp Pudong skyline: glowing stalls, cinnamon and roasted nuts, grilled sausages, pretzels, gingerbread, and hot mulled wine. A perfect blend of tradition and modern Shanghai. Tickets via WeChat MiniApp.
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
🎄🇩🇪🇨🇳 Shanghai’s German Christkindlmarkt is open! European winter vibes meet the sharp Pudong skyline: glowing stalls, cinnamon and roasted nuts, grilled sausages, pretzels, gingerbread, and hot mulled wine. A perfect blend of tradition and modern Shanghai. Tickets via WeChat MiniApp.
Great “Night in Old Shanghai” at the 25th German Ball: 800+ guests, stunning setup, amazing deco, and two fantastic bands from Germany keeping the floor packed. Good music, good people, strong Sino-German vibes. A truly memorable anniversary! 🎉🇩🇪🇨🇳
November 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Great “Night in Old Shanghai” at the 25th German Ball: 800+ guests, stunning setup, amazing deco, and two fantastic bands from Germany keeping the floor packed. Good music, good people, strong Sino-German vibes. A truly memorable anniversary! 🎉🇩🇪🇨🇳
‼️Chinese Embassies release updated 14 Q&As on unilateral visa-free entry to China ✈️🇨🇳
Link to the full text of the Q&A, including country list👇(in English)
de.china-embassy.gov.cn/det/gdxw/202...
Link to the full text of the Q&A, including country list👇(in English)
de.china-embassy.gov.cn/det/gdxw/202...
November 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
‼️Chinese Embassies release updated 14 Q&As on unilateral visa-free entry to China ✈️🇨🇳
Link to the full text of the Q&A, including country list👇(in English)
de.china-embassy.gov.cn/det/gdxw/202...
Link to the full text of the Q&A, including country list👇(in English)
de.china-embassy.gov.cn/det/gdxw/202...
🤖 Kingdee’s new “Xiao K” offers 20 enterprise agents on the Cosmic Agent Platform, integrating multi-agent orchestration, LLMs, and Kingdee Data Cloud. It shifts from software to “agent + data,” aligning with China’s AI+ vision of AI as a full enterprise operating layer.
November 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🤖 Kingdee’s new “Xiao K” offers 20 enterprise agents on the Cosmic Agent Platform, integrating multi-agent orchestration, LLMs, and Kingdee Data Cloud. It shifts from software to “agent + data,” aligning with China’s AI+ vision of AI as a full enterprise operating layer.
China tightens checks on undeclared offshore income of individuals. CRS data from 100+ jurisdictions makes detection easier. Risk of discovery is rising. Early reporting, treaty checks, documentation essential. Our global mobility team can help. 👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/14/...
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/14/...
November 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
China tightens checks on undeclared offshore income of individuals. CRS data from 100+ jurisdictions makes detection easier. Risk of discovery is rising. Early reporting, treaty checks, documentation essential. Our global mobility team can help. 👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/14/...
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/14/...
Am 4.12. spricht Corinne Abele im CNBW Business Talk mit mir über lokale Wertschöpfung im neuen 5-Jahresplan, warum sie für internationale Unternehmen ab 2026 wichtig wird. u.a: einheimische Produktkriterien (neu ab 1.1.), Privatwirtschaft, Übergang 14./15. FYP.
www.eventbrite.de/e/cnbw-busin...
www.eventbrite.de/e/cnbw-busin...
November 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Am 4.12. spricht Corinne Abele im CNBW Business Talk mit mir über lokale Wertschöpfung im neuen 5-Jahresplan, warum sie für internationale Unternehmen ab 2026 wichtig wird. u.a: einheimische Produktkriterien (neu ab 1.1.), Privatwirtschaft, Übergang 14./15. FYP.
www.eventbrite.de/e/cnbw-busin...
www.eventbrite.de/e/cnbw-busin...
🎉 30 years of Rödl & Partner China 🇨🇳🇩🇪 From our first Bund Center office to five locations today. Shaped by resilience, trust, and Thilo Ketterer’s outstanding team. Grateful to Dr. Norbert Riedel, Prof. Christian Rödl, Christian Sommer, Sebastian Wiendieck, Vivian Yao & all friends who joined us. 🚀
November 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🎉 30 years of Rödl & Partner China 🇨🇳🇩🇪 From our first Bund Center office to five locations today. Shaped by resilience, trust, and Thilo Ketterer’s outstanding team. Grateful to Dr. Norbert Riedel, Prof. Christian Rödl, Christian Sommer, Sebastian Wiendieck, Vivian Yao & all friends who joined us. 🚀
Shanghai FDI snapshot: 80k foreign firms out of 3.5m entities; 1,060 regional HQs; 631 R&D centers. US$100bn FDI in 5 yrs, with 33% in high-tech. Key sectors: biomedicine, AI, autos, high-end equipment, new materials, healthcare.
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/12/...
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/12/...
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Shanghai FDI snapshot: 80k foreign firms out of 3.5m entities; 1,060 regional HQs; 631 R&D centers. US$100bn FDI in 5 yrs, with 33% in high-tech. Key sectors: biomedicine, AI, autos, high-end equipment, new materials, healthcare.
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/12/...
China Daily👇
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/12/...
🇨🇳 From Jan 1, 2026: China’s new Regulation on Ecological Environment Monitoring takes effect.
It standardizes national monitoring, strengthens oversight, promotes automation & smart systems, and requires registration for qualified service providers.
More👇
english.www.gov.cn/policies/lat...
It standardizes national monitoring, strengthens oversight, promotes automation & smart systems, and requires registration for qualified service providers.
More👇
english.www.gov.cn/policies/lat...
November 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🇨🇳 From Jan 1, 2026: China’s new Regulation on Ecological Environment Monitoring takes effect.
It standardizes national monitoring, strengthens oversight, promotes automation & smart systems, and requires registration for qualified service providers.
More👇
english.www.gov.cn/policies/lat...
It standardizes national monitoring, strengthens oversight, promotes automation & smart systems, and requires registration for qualified service providers.
More👇
english.www.gov.cn/policies/lat...
Shanghai’s West Bund 🌆
▪️11.4 km shoreline in Xuhui District along the Huangpu River
▪️Former industrial area (Longhua Airport, Cement Factory)
▪️Now 9.4 km² cultural hub with museums, theatre & green riverside
▪️Modern, lively, easily reached from central Shanghai
▪️11.4 km shoreline in Xuhui District along the Huangpu River
▪️Former industrial area (Longhua Airport, Cement Factory)
▪️Now 9.4 km² cultural hub with museums, theatre & green riverside
▪️Modern, lively, easily reached from central Shanghai
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Shanghai’s West Bund 🌆
▪️11.4 km shoreline in Xuhui District along the Huangpu River
▪️Former industrial area (Longhua Airport, Cement Factory)
▪️Now 9.4 km² cultural hub with museums, theatre & green riverside
▪️Modern, lively, easily reached from central Shanghai
▪️11.4 km shoreline in Xuhui District along the Huangpu River
▪️Former industrial area (Longhua Airport, Cement Factory)
▪️Now 9.4 km² cultural hub with museums, theatre & green riverside
▪️Modern, lively, easily reached from central Shanghai
From sweatshop to 🌿 CSR: China’s tea industry evolves.
In Pu’er, tea gardens span 2.21 million mu (~1,500 km²). Heytea & the China Foundation for Rural Development support female farmers with tools, training & better conditions.
👉 China Daily: www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/31/...
In Pu’er, tea gardens span 2.21 million mu (~1,500 km²). Heytea & the China Foundation for Rural Development support female farmers with tools, training & better conditions.
👉 China Daily: www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/31/...
November 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
From sweatshop to 🌿 CSR: China’s tea industry evolves.
In Pu’er, tea gardens span 2.21 million mu (~1,500 km²). Heytea & the China Foundation for Rural Development support female farmers with tools, training & better conditions.
👉 China Daily: www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/31/...
In Pu’er, tea gardens span 2.21 million mu (~1,500 km²). Heytea & the China Foundation for Rural Development support female farmers with tools, training & better conditions.
👉 China Daily: www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/31/...
China introduces nationwide rules for electronic seals (e-Seals) 🧾
▪️Digital equivalent of company chops, full legal effect
▪️Applies to all entities in China
▪️Licensed providers & registration required
▪️Cross-regional use
👉Firms must review seal governance & train staff
www.roedl.com/insights/new...
▪️Digital equivalent of company chops, full legal effect
▪️Applies to all entities in China
▪️Licensed providers & registration required
▪️Cross-regional use
👉Firms must review seal governance & train staff
www.roedl.com/insights/new...
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
China introduces nationwide rules for electronic seals (e-Seals) 🧾
▪️Digital equivalent of company chops, full legal effect
▪️Applies to all entities in China
▪️Licensed providers & registration required
▪️Cross-regional use
👉Firms must review seal governance & train staff
www.roedl.com/insights/new...
▪️Digital equivalent of company chops, full legal effect
▪️Applies to all entities in China
▪️Licensed providers & registration required
▪️Cross-regional use
👉Firms must review seal governance & train staff
www.roedl.com/insights/new...
China unveils concept for world’s first nuclear-powered mega cargo ship ⚛️🚢
▪️14,000 TEU capacity
▪️200 MW thorium molten-salt reactor—smaller, quieter, no water cooling
▪️Promises safer, zero-emission long-range shipping
Still in concept stage.
SCMP👇
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
▪️14,000 TEU capacity
▪️200 MW thorium molten-salt reactor—smaller, quieter, no water cooling
▪️Promises safer, zero-emission long-range shipping
Still in concept stage.
SCMP👇
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
China unveils power of thorium reactor for world’s largest cargo ship
Technological breakthrough could revolutionise commercial shipping, naval engineering and deep sea operations if rolled out at scale.
www.scmp.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
China unveils concept for world’s first nuclear-powered mega cargo ship ⚛️🚢
▪️14,000 TEU capacity
▪️200 MW thorium molten-salt reactor—smaller, quieter, no water cooling
▪️Promises safer, zero-emission long-range shipping
Still in concept stage.
SCMP👇
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
▪️14,000 TEU capacity
▪️200 MW thorium molten-salt reactor—smaller, quieter, no water cooling
▪️Promises safer, zero-emission long-range shipping
Still in concept stage.
SCMP👇
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
CIIE 2025 opens in Shanghai 🇨🇳 Nov 5–10 at NECC.
4,108 exhibitors from 155 countries across 430,000 m².
Highlights: 🚗Auto/Smart Mobility, 🤖Intelligent Industry, 🛍️Consumer Goods, 💉Healthcare, 💼Services, 💡Innovation.
China’s key platform for global cooperation.
👇 www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/04/...
4,108 exhibitors from 155 countries across 430,000 m².
Highlights: 🚗Auto/Smart Mobility, 🤖Intelligent Industry, 🛍️Consumer Goods, 💉Healthcare, 💼Services, 💡Innovation.
China’s key platform for global cooperation.
👇 www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/04/...
November 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
CIIE 2025 opens in Shanghai 🇨🇳 Nov 5–10 at NECC.
4,108 exhibitors from 155 countries across 430,000 m².
Highlights: 🚗Auto/Smart Mobility, 🤖Intelligent Industry, 🛍️Consumer Goods, 💉Healthcare, 💼Services, 💡Innovation.
China’s key platform for global cooperation.
👇 www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/04/...
4,108 exhibitors from 155 countries across 430,000 m².
Highlights: 🚗Auto/Smart Mobility, 🤖Intelligent Industry, 🛍️Consumer Goods, 💉Healthcare, 💼Services, 💡Innovation.
China’s key platform for global cooperation.
👇 www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202511/04/...