A leading German logistics company executive emphasized the continued growing significance of the Chinese market for the future, noting that the U.S. tariff policy adjustment will not affect his company's globalizing efforts.
Matthias Magnor, chief operating officer of the BLG, told CGTN in an interview that his company has expanded its partnerships with Chinese logistics firms, such as Shanghai Haitong International Automotive Terminal and China COSCO Shipping Corp., since last year. And BLG will move beyond reliance on U.S. trade.
"Last year, we signed a friendly agreement with Shanghai Haitong International Automotive Terminal. Since then, we have maintained very close business communication. Recently, we also signed an agreement with China COSCO Shipping Corp., Ltd., making them an important partner. They now regularly call at ports in Bremen. Therefore, we believe that having a 'multi-legged approach' is a good thing. We can no longer solely rely on trade with the U.S., and we have naturally recognized the importance of the Chinese market for the coming decades," said Magnor.
The BLG Logistics Group, headquartered in the port city of Bremen in northern Germany, currently operates over 100 sites worldwide, with over 10,000 employees. Its terminal in Bremen is Germany's largest automobile loading and unloading terminal.
Over the past two decades, many companies in Bremen have progressively expanded their footprint in the Chinese market, reinforcing their trade ties with China. The Chinese market's scale, potential, and business environment have become key sources of their confidence in strengthening cooperation with China, added Magnor.
German logistics firm BLG to deepen business ties with China despite US tariff policy changes
A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.
Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.
In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.
"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.
Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.
In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.
"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.
By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.
After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.
"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.
Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.
As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.
Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media
