At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, Otis China president Sally Loh spoke with CGTN’s Xu Yi about why the Chinese mainland is such a vital market for the global elevator giant. 🚀
“We see the Chinese mainland as a very important strategic market globally,” Loh said. She highlighted how Otis is partnering with local developers and city planners to champion three big trends:
- Sustainability 🌱: Elevators and escalators built with green materials and energy-saving systems help cut carbon footprints. Think of buildings in Singapore’s Marina Bay or Hyderabad’s IT hubs going greener.
- Smart cities 🌆: Using sensors, data analytics and IoT (Internet of Things) tech, Otis aims to make vertical transport faster, safer and more intuitive – for example, predictive maintenance that spots issues before they happen.
- Digitalization 💻: From digital dashboards that track elevator performance in real time to AR (augmented reality) tools that guide technicians on-site, digital tech is reshaping facility management.
For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, these shifts matter. They signal growing job opportunities in urban tech, sustainability projects and smart infrastructure design – areas where fresh talent can make a real impact. ⚡️
As global cities evolve, Otis’s focus on the Chinese mainland underscores a bigger trend: modernizing urban life with eco-friendly and connected solutions. Whether you’re dreaming of building your career in tech, engineering or urban planning, this is one global story worth watching. 🌏
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Otis China president: China is an important strategic market globally
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