February 2021 Edition《津卫商务》2021年二月刊！雕琢细节，热情好客。专访上海半岛酒店总经理

This year Chinese New Year falls on February 12, and is the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese zodiac. Its other name is 春节 Chūn Jié (Spring Festival), and it is the most important traditional festival celebrated in China. It begins on the first day of the first Chinese lunar month and lasts 15 days, until 元宵节 Yuán Xiāo Jié (Lantern Festival). In 2021, the Year of the Ox will have a deep association across many areas. The Ox is considered an animal of strength, which is associated with harvests and fertility.
We have chosen a very special and unique topic for the cover of this issue. The Peninsula Shanghai is a beacon of luxury hospitality on the city’s iconic riverfront promenade, and offers extraordinary facilities that harmonize exquisite Art Deco-inspired interiors with contemporary comforts, world-class service and critically acclaimed Michelin star-rated restaurants, making it an extraordinary place to stay during a trip to Shanghai. Since its doors opened in 2009, The Peninsula Shanghai has been recognized each year by prestigious magazines and awards organizers as one of the world’s best hotels.
Behind this outstanding, seamless service lies a wealth of planning and hard work, overseen by the General Manager Jisoo Chon, whose commitment to The Peninsula Hotels spans more than a decade. We had the honour of talking to Mr. Jisoo Chon about his experiences during these challenging times, and learning more about his success in running this prestigious hotel.
Another important topic that we cover in this issue is the conclusion of the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) between the EU and China after more than seven years of talks. The necessity for this agreement is due to the increased cooperation between China and the EU, and to the high volume of bilateral trade and investment (especially from the EU to China), that makes the urgency of shared principles and rules more and more evident.
From artificial suns to limitless energy, China, the U.S. and Russia are competing in creating sun-like fusion, which promises a better world for some and a worse one for others. The reaction in fusing two hydrogen isotopes together gives off a tremendous amount of energy in the form of light and heat, the two essential components for life on earth. Don’t miss our science article to learn why China's "artificial sun" could help the country reach its target of producing fusion energy for commercial use by 2050.
Many other important news reports, briefings and articles relative to the economy are included in this issue. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like us to cover any specific topic. We are always keen to listen and to provide the best business information to our readers.
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We wish you 牛年快乐 Niú Nián Kuài Lè (Happy Year of the Ox).
Mary SmithManaging Editor | Business Tianjin [e-mail]
CONTENTS February/ 2021
07   BIZ BRIEFS

11   NUMBERS

12   COVER STORY: The Art of Detail, Warmth and Service

20   FOCUS: Chinas largest battery maker CATL plans to build a US$5 billion Indonesia plant

22   E-BIZ: Virtual reality will be the future of ecommerce platforms

24   VISION

28   FEATURE STORY: Investment treaty with EU will open up opportunities

30   IN DEPTH: Global pharma firms take CIIE pill for growth

32   TRAVEL: Carthage, Tunisia
36   BOOK REVIEW: Crushing It!

37   BUSINESS NEWS

40   TECH: Can Robots Sweat to Cool Off?
42   SCIENCE: 'Artificial sun' may make fusion a reality


44   HR: Tips for managing remote and on-site workers


46   PRODUCTIVITY: Tips for improving productivity while working from home

48   MARKETING: Leveraging Influencer Marketing for enhancing Brand Awareness


50   CHAMBER REPORT

54   LISTING
60   LAST WORDS: Impressions of Home

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