(Shenyang.) Today, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. announced it will donate RMB 1 million to Shenyang Education Bureau this year and next year for the "BMW Outstanding Teachers Award" to award the excellent teachers in Shenyang, including experts and teachers from universities, schools and kindergartens. At the conference on Teacher's Day this year, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. will donate 500,000 RMB to Shenyang Education Bureau to award 260 outstanding teachers in Shenyang.
Ms. Wang Ling, Vice Mayor of Shenyang, Ms. Li Mengling, Director of Shenyang Education Bureau, and Mr. Rupp, President and CEO of BMW Brilliance were present at the signing ceremony.
Mr. Rupp, President and CEO of BMW Brilliance, said, "As a premium automotive manufacturer in the Chinese market, in addition to providing premium products and services, BMW Brilliance has been committed to integrating into the development of local society and contributing to the sustainable development of Shenyang and China. Our initiatives in the educational and cultural fields are the best proof of our long-term commitment to China."
This donation is another important initiative by BMW in supporting local social development in both Shenyang and all over China. Before this, BMW has been supporting education and culture fields with various activities and aroused great attention from the public.- In September 2005, BMW together with its authorized dealer in Wenzhou donated RMB 250, 000 to support college students from less fortunate families.
- In November 2005, BMW Brilliance announced a donation of RMB 250,000 to Shenyang Education Bureau for the auto engineering training program. In addition, BMW Brilliance provided one BMW 3 series and one BMW 5 series for education use by the Shenyang University GBS Academy Automotive Industry.
- In January 2006, BMW cooperated with China Soong Ching Ling Foundation to establish "BMW Excellent University Student Award Fund", contributing RMB 2.5 million Yuan in five years aiming to help 500 outstanding college students from low-income families.
- In April 2006, BMW Brilliance and German Technical Cooperation signed an agreement to jointly launch a series of auto vocational education programs and develop Automotive Mechatronics training courses.
- Also in April 2006, BMW Brilliance handed over to Shenyang Municipal Government 20 units of BMW 523i for VIP reception during the opening of ShenyangChina International Horticultural Exposition 2006 and helped build up the German Garden.
- In May to June 2007, BMW Brilliance cooperated with Liaoning Ballet to launch "BMW Culture Night" in four cities in Northeast China. The performance was aiming to impel the popularity of ballet and classical arts in China, enlarge the influence of Liaoning Ballet, and give the public better understanding about Liaoning Ballet.
- In June 2007, BMW Culture Journey from Beijing to Dunhuang aimed to arouse social attention and protection to culture heritage.
- Also in June, 2007 Children Traffic Safety Training Program was launched in Shenyang. This is the third consecutive year for the BMW Group to initiate this traffic education program since 2005.
As the world's renowned premium automotive brand, BMW enjoys high reputation for its engineering excellence, high quality, innovative technology and sheer driving pleasure. In the first half of 2007, the BMW Group has kept the robust growth in Mainland China, delivering 23,667 units of BMW and MINI brands cars, with an increase of 38%, among which are 15,615 units of the BMW 3 Series and 5 Series by BMW Brilliance, up 48% year-on-year.
