Skills shortage to hit Chinese companies

The sudden resignation of Chen Xiangli, former president of the GE Technology Center in China, announced at the beginning of this year, raised concerns over the talent pool of research professionals in China.

Having served GE for 16 years, Chen applied to the company's global headquarters to set up the China technology center in 2000.

As the founder of the GE Technology Center in China, Chen left the company without giving any explanation or notice.