国内英语资讯:Interview: International SOS taps China market on B&R initiative_时事

国内英语资讯:Interview: International SOS taps China market on B&R initiative

"When we arrived in China, we were actually commissioned by the government to help foreign companies in China. Today more than half -- and a growing part of what we do -- is to help Chinese companies going outside of China, which is a huge change," he said.

Established in 1985, International SOS operates companies in 90 countries with 11,000 employees, and its Chinese clients have included infrastructure-related state-owned enterprises, government agencies and organizations since it entered the Chinese market in 1989.

"Now we see the emergence of the tech industry in particular," said the CEO, who sees the potential of the tech and education sector in the Chinese market.

In December last year, International SOS released its 2018 global travel risk map, which listed China as one of the safest travel destinations in the world.

For Vaissie, safety in China is not a big issue for foreigners, while he applauded the development of China's medical care.

"The capability and equipment of large hospitals in China have massively improved. Now they are at top international standards," he said.

International SOS, which started as an emergency response company, now provides a wider range of services, including assessments, advice and emergency assistance services.

"We manage 4 million cases a year, 80 percent of which are assessment and advice," said the CEO.

"If you want to prevent emergencies, it is all about planning and preparation," he said, addressing the importance of prevention in crisis management.