共话中国经济新机遇丨专访：与中国携手推动面向未来的技术创新——访博世集团董事会副主席克里斯蒂安·菲舍尔

Group 1 - Bosch views China as a crucial market and a key player in global innovation, aiming to collaborate with local partners for future technology and product development [1] - Bosch completed the acquisition of Johnson Controls' global residential and light commercial HVAC business for $8 billion, marking the largest acquisition in the company's history, aimed at expanding its global footprint and accelerating green transformation [1] - The acquisition will lead to the addition of approximately 1,200 employees in China, enhancing Bosch's manufacturing and innovation capabilities in the region [1] Group 2 - The demand for integrated heating and cooling solutions is rapidly increasing due to the convergence of heat pump and air conditioning technologies, driven by Europe's transition to electrification [1] - Bosch is adapting its products to be more affordable and accessible, as the air conditioning market shifts from high-end to mass-market, particularly in response to rising summer temperatures in Germany [2] - Bosch emphasizes the importance of healthy market competition, welcoming Chinese companies like Haier, Hisense, and Gree to participate in the global HVAC market, which fosters technological advancement and product innovation [2] Group 3 - Bosch plans to increase investment and local collaboration in China, strengthening its R&D presence and contributing to green low-carbon development goals through global cooperation [2]