Prof. Yu Zhang

China & Germany 5.0 - From vision to action

Bridge-Builder Between China & EuropeProf. Yu Zhang is an internationally active entrepreneur, professor of international management, and a renowned speaker on German-Chinese economic relations. With over 20 years of business experience in both countries, she advises mid-sized and large companies on their international strategies. Her talks captivate audiences with deep practical knowledge, intercultural insight, and a clear view of the challenges and opportunities in global business.A Strat...

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Bridge-Builder Between China & Europe

Prof. Yu Zhang is an internationally active entrepreneur, professor of international management, and a renowned speaker on German-Chinese economic relations. With over 20 years of business experience in both countries, she advises mid-sized and large companies on their international strategies. Her talks captivate audiences with deep practical knowledge, intercultural insight, and a clear view of the challenges and opportunities in global business.

A Strategic Partner for Success Across Systems

Yu Zhang serves on numerous supervisory and advisory boards in both Germany and China. Her industry expertise spans automotive, logistics, education, healthcare, and renewable energy. She skillfully builds strategic bridges between the markets, supporting sustainable collaboration, cultural understanding, and strong positioning for companies in both regions. Her international network in business, politics, and society is exceptionally well established.

Author & Professor with Real-World Perspective

As a professor of international management, Yu Zhang combines academic depth with practical relevance. Her book “China and Germany 5.0” (“Cohesion 5.0”) brings together the perspectives of leading executives from both countries and outlines concrete approaches for economic cooperation. In her keynotes, interviews, and panel appearances, she offers authentic insights into the Chinese business world – from firsthand experience and with years of cross-cultural expertise.

Why Prof. Yu Zhang Is the Ideal Speaker for Your Event

Expert in German-Chinese Collaboration – 20 years of experience in both markets
Strategic Industry Knowledge – Automotive, logistics, education, energy, healthcare
Culturally Fluent – Authentic mediator between systems and mindsets
Professor & Author – Academically grounded, practically applied
Connector & Networker – Strong ties across business, politics, and society
Gain Intercultural Expertise and Strategic Insight

Book Prof. Yu Zhang as your keynote speaker, moderator, or panelist – and start building global bridges today. Contact us now for a non-binding inquiry!

Topics

"China and Germany 5.0 - Opportunities, challenges and forecasts

Don't be afraid of China - How to find your opportunities
The new Silk Road - What does it mean for Europe?
China - The new partner or competitor at eye level?

The new world order - Together or alone?

How to become a big player with a vision and define standards
How to harmonize our community of values between East and West
On the way to the new world order - the demands on China and Europe

Corporate and leadership culture - what we can learn from each other

How we can better understand each other's cultures and break down mental barriers
The advantages and disadvantages of the different state systems for company founders
How China sees Germany and what opportunities German companies have in China

Further topics:

Chinese-German economic relations
Potential in the Chinese market - especially in the platform economy after the Covid-19 crisis

References & Press

She is the author of numerous articles in Chinese and German media,
including Tagesspiegel, Manager Magazin and Deutsch-Chinesische Allgemeine Zeitung, China Contact etc.

She is the author of the books “Das China-Handbuch”, “Die China-Strategie” and “Buddha sprang über die Mauer”. Her latest book “China and Germany 5.0: Opportunity, Challenge and Forecast” was published in spring 2019.

Prof. Yu Zhang

China & Germany 5.0 - From vision to action