Nov 13 2009
The "German Area" stand hosts a successful presentation of German nanotechnology at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2009 in Shanghai
China is a future contender in the area of nanotechnology thanks to its large domestic market, growing economic power and scientific expertise. With one-fifth of the world’s population, steady economic growth and large numbers of scientific and engineering graduates, China is positioned to become an attractive partner in this field, both scientifically and economically.
The CIIF (China International Industry Fair), which takes place every November in Shanghai at China’s largest trade fair venue, is one of the few industrial fairs active throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. During this year’s five-day fair, Chinese and international industry and research welcomed approximately 100,000 visitors to 2,000 stands over a total of 120,000 sq. m. of exhibition space.
On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the German Area successfully presented German nanotechnology at the CIIF “Scientific and Technological Show”. The German Area was developed by the VDI Technology Centre in cooperation with the ITTC at Tsinghua University in Beijing, which was responsible the advertising and organization in China.