Florian is an expert in finance and administration in China. Starting his China career on a scholarship program by the German government, he quickly gathered invaluable work experience in international companies in several Chinese cities. Now he is finance director in Nanjing and shares his take on corporate administration, finance and regulatory affairs with you. Topics covered: The impact of scholarship programs on your career How to manage a career transition successfully The biggest challenges in Chinese corporate finance and administration  Personal challenges as an interface between two countries Why is a career in China attractive? Advice for your career development Connect with Florian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-hobelsberger-霍夫安-6917474/ Get Florian's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/Financial-Trade-Administrative-Management-China-ebook/dp/B07SN5DTPW/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&dchild=1&keywords=florian+hobelsberger&qid=1591516694&sr=8-1

Lars-Åke Severin has a military and security background connected to the Swedish royal family. He has been a flexpat in China since 2005. As Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China as well as Founder and CEO of the security consultancy PSU he shares his wisdom on mindset issues of foreigners in China and gives invaluable advice to thrive in this challenging environment. Topics covered in 20min: “You never get cheated, you allow yourself to be cheated." The mindset to overcome problems in China The greatest obstacle for newcomers Time runs differently in China What can be a key competitive factor being an flexpat? Connect with Lars-Åke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lars-åke-林奇辉-severin-53aa2a9/

Belgian Author and Keynote Speaker, Sven Agten, first came to China as an English teacher in 2004. 15 years later he his the CEO of a German multinational company in China. Speaking Mandarin and being married to a Chinese wife, he is integrated into Chinese life as one can be. Topics and advice covered in this episode: What you can learn while living in China for 15 years How new flexpats can prepare for a life in China What can westerners and Chinese learn from each other Sven's biggest mistake in China Why more people should consider working in China Connect with Sven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-agten-productofchina/ Get his book (German and Dutch versions available): https://www.amazon.de/So-schafft-man-China-Business/dp/3658219351/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&dchild=1&keywords=so+schafft+man+china&qid=1591018318&sr=8-1

Daniel Albrecht is an experienced attorney at law and runs an IP agency in Beijing. In this episode he points out the real challenges of working in China and gives practical advice for newcomers. Topics covered in 15 minutes: How does the job market for attorneys look like in China? What are the biggest challenges and opportunities? What's the best part of working in China? Differences between international and Chinese law firms. Required skills to succeed in the law field in China. Reach out to Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dadanielalbrecht/

Peter Becker, a 73 year old General Manager currently working in Changzhou, first arrived in China 25 years ago. In this episode Peter shares his vast experiences of working and living China and gives practical advice for the next generation of Flexpats. Topics answered in this interview: What do Chinese people expect from you? What kind of team do you need to be successful in China? Differences in communication between foreigners and Chinese What are the basic requirements to get hired in China? Do you really need Chinese language skills? Connect with Peter Becker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-becker-61204281/