Following last year's "Centennial Party , Foreigner Storytelling" 100 episodes of media products, domestic and foreign broadcasts exceeded 1.6 billion, "Foreigner Storytelling" ushered in the second season - "Overseas Employees Look at China".
100 overseas employees from different countries used the most down-to-earth method to tell their own experiences in China's central enterprises and overseas branches of Shanghai enterprises, and told their eyes about China.
The first issue invited Thar from Israel, who works for SIPG.
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"Foreigners Tell Stories: Overseas Employees Look at China", No. 1
Name: Tal Goldstadstein
Nationality: Israeli
Occupation: Manager of the Personnel Department of SIPG Group Israel Haifa Newport Terminal Co., Ltd
Israel's Haifa Port, as the transportation and industrial center of northern Israel and the railway hub along the Mediterranean coast, occupies an important position in the international shipping map and is also an important node port along the "Belt and Road".
On November 17, 2021, President Xi Jinping pointed out in a telephone conversation with Israeli President Herzog that China and Israel complement each other's economic advantages, some Chinese enterprises actively participate in Israel's infrastructure construction, many Israeli innovative enterprises settle in China for development, and the two sides have cooperated to create landmark projects such as Haifa New Port, and innovation has become a highlight and booster of bilateral relations.
More than 6 years ago, SIPG obtained the right to operate the Haifa Newport Terminal. Haifa Newport is also Israel's first new terminal in 60 years.
Three years ago, 38-year-old Tal Goldstadstein became a personnel manager at the Newport Terminal Company in Haifa, Israel. "I am a person who is willing to take on new challenges and I am very proud to work for SIPG."
Last September, the new port of Haifa, Israel, opened. On the blue southeast coast of the Mediterranean Sea, the red and white bridge cranes are lined up, and the words "SIPG Group" on the nameplate are particularly eye-catching. Haifa Newport stands on the stage of the world port industry.
Tal believes that the new port of Haifa has brought positive changes to the shipping industry of the port of Israel. "For shipping companies, the biggest change will be that the regional monopoly of Israel's government terminals will be broken, the port of Haifa will no longer be the monopoly of ports in the northern region of Israel, and the Israeli economy will have higher expectations for efficient and high-quality ports."
Tal said with deep feeling that over the past few decades, government-run ports have become an obstacle to Israel's economic development. The port industry is labeled a monopoly (Old Port Of Ashdod and Old Port of Haifa). As a result of numerous strikes, port operations were interrupted, causing huge losses to the Israeli economy.
When SIPG successfully won the bid for the Haifa New Port project at the invitation of Shanghai's sister city of Haifa, all parties involved in the port (shipping agents, customs brokers, importers, exporters, etc.) were looking forward to it: an international terminal operator with unprecedented standards and efficiencies in Israel has finally arrived.
"The use of high technology in the ports operated by SIPG will greatly reduce pollution and make the environment more friendly. From an environmental point of view, it has created a new standard for green operations. "What impressed Tal even more was that in Israel, for many years in traditional docks, equipment operations were only for men. Thanks to the advanced technologies brought by SIPG, such as remote control of bridge cranes in the control room, this technology has opened the door for women to operate positions.
Before joining SIPG, Tal basically did not understand China. After joining SIPG, Tal visited China several times and became increasingly interested in China. "I was exposed to the People, culture, cuisine and unforgettable beauty of China. I was blown away by China's culture, urban development, and strong infrastructure capabilities. ”
When Tal first visited the Yangshan Port Area of SIPG, the magnificent heroism of the Donghai Bridge and the majestic momentum of Yangshan Port, especially the orderly, intelligent technology and efficient operation of yangshan Phase IV automated terminal, surprised him as a port practitioner.
Tar visited the ancient town of Zhujiajiao in Shanghai. "This ancient town has typical water town characteristics of the Yangtze River Delta in southern China. Small alleys and rivers are in all directions, and the ancient town is well preserved and the scenery is pleasant. "He also went to visit the memorial hall of the compatriots killed in the Nanjing Massacre by the Japanese army invading China." The Chinese and Israeli people have all suffered massacres, and the Chinese and Israeli people have experienced the same tribulations. I have a deeper understanding of this similar history. ”
Tar loves Chinese food. "I really like the food of different provinces in China. Such as hot pot and Shanghainese cuisine. I'm also fascinated by the way Chinese cuisine is made, such as roast duck making, river fresh and seafood cooking. ”
When Tal first worked for SIPG, some friends were worried about his work in the Chinese company because they did not know about China. "I often share my work experiences and stories with my friends, and I alleviate this concern by sharing. Cultural differences between China and Israel still exist. When we are faced with cultural differences, we need to learn from each other's strengths and seek common ground while reserving differences. ”
In Western culture, Tarr says, individual goals are more important than corporate goals. But in Chinese companies, employees integrate personal goals into the company's goals and value the company's interests more than their personal interests. "In our company, Chinese employees go all out to achieve the company's goals and selfless dedication. This difference is obvious. ”
After joining SIPG, Tal organizes various celebrations every Chinese New Year, "which makes Chinese employees proud and satisfied, and most importantly, also allows Israeli employees to understand Chinese culture." ”
Source: Xinmin Evening News