On April 14-16, 2024, Dr. Karl Lamprecht, President and CEO of Zeiss Group, accompanied a delegation led by the German Chancellor to visit China.

Dr. Lamprecht reiterated Zeiss Group's firm determination to expand its presence in the Chinese market: "I am deeply honored to accompany German Chancellor Scholz on his visit to China and have had exchanges with senior officials of the Chinese government and representatives from the business community. Zeiss is particularly concerned about promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of science and technology innovation between China and Germany. Today, with the flourishing development of various industries in China and the continuous upgrading of innovation and research and development, we are determined to expand our presence in the Chinese market, strengthen scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation between China and Germany, work together with Chinese partners, activate new quality productivity, and embrace new opportunities.".

As an optical technology enterprise with a history of 178 years, Zeiss is committed to helping customers succeed through technological innovation. Having been deeply rooted in China for 67 years, China is not only the largest market for Zeiss globally, but also one of the fastest-growing markets. Zeiss has a business network in 17 cities across China, with over 7000 Zeiss employees every day, contributing to the sustainable development of China's strategy and adhering to its commitment to local customers and partners in China.

Zeiss not only sees this visit as a business exchange, but also as an opportunity to deepen cooperation. During the visit, Dr. Lamprecht accompanied the delegation to exchange in-depth cooperation with representatives from the government, enterprises, and academia in Chongqing, Shanghai, and Beijing on areas such as healthcare, technological innovation, and green technology. He pointed out:

"In China, people's demands for visual quality are increasing day by day, and their technological innovation capabilities are also comprehensively improving. The new energy vehicle market is developing rapidly, and Zeiss' century old optical technology will play a huge potential in these fields, continuously supporting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese enterprises and the improvement of national health level."