Exclusive insight tour at POLYTEC AUTO PARTS Tianjin Co., Ltd. and a “Comparative Analysis of Chinese and German Labor Law (Labor Contract Disputes, Termination or Rescission)” by bdp.
Date & Time: 2025-10-27, 2:30 - 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: Polytec Auto Parts (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. No. 55 South Huantai Street, the West Zone, TEDA, Tianjin
Language: English + Chinese
Hosts: German Chamber of Commerce in China, Polytec Tianjin + bdp China
Info + Registration: www.bagevent.com/event/9087606
Comparative Analysis of Chinese and German Labor Law (Labor Contract Disputes, Termination or Rescission)
Join us for an exclusive insight tour on October 27, 2025 at POLYTEC AUTO PARTS Tianjin Co., Ltd. together with Mr. Erwin Reineke, Polytec's Plant Manager, to learn more about Polytec's history, production lines, and more.
In this session, we are very happy to welcome Mr. Shaoxiang Yang, General Counsel and Senior Attorney of bdp China, and Mr. Lars Christopher Krieger, Attorney of bdp Germany together at the same time in Tianjin. They will conduct a comparative analysis of Chinese and German labor law, covering aspects such as handling labor disputes, rescission and termination of labor contracts, and severance pay. Focusing on the unique characteristics of German companies in China, in collaboration with Mrs. Sara Zimmermann, Senior Consultant of bdp China Desk, they will offer advice to companies and their people from a perspective of Chinese and German cultural differences and HR compliance, and share their professional experience.
Workshop Highlights
- Comparative Analysis of Chinese and German labor contract terms, probationary period, working hours, rest periods, overtime, sick leave, and notice period regarding termination;
- Risks faced by companies and prevention measures when unilaterally terminating or cancelling labor contracts under German and Chinese labor law.
- Intercultural aspects & HR compliance challenges for German companies operating in China.
Agenda:
2:30-3:00: Event sign in at Polytec
3:00-3:05: Welcome Adress by German Chamber and Polytec (as host)
3:05-3:45: Chinese-German Labor Law Workshop by bdp
3:45-4:00: Q&A + Free Discussion
4:00-4:15: Tea Break
4:15-4:45: Company Introduction of Polytec
4:45-5:20: Factory Tour
5:20-7:00: Return to Tianjin Downtown, Business Dinner & Networking (Restaurant will be announced)
Please register here
https://www.bagevent.com/event/9087606
Speakers
Rene Bernhard
Member Engagement Manager Beijing & Tianjin, German Chamber of Commerce in China - North China
Erwin Reineke
Plant Manager POLYTEC AUTO PARTS Tianjin Co., Ltd.
Frank Yang
Senior Attorney / General Counsel of bdp China
Lars Christopher Krieger
Attorney of bdp Berlin
Sara Zimmermann
Senior Consultant at bdp China Desk