BASF supports Xuhui District to promote science in Shanghai

• Sponsored by the Xuhui District of Shanghai municipality, various social and cultural activities about “Smart Science, Better Life” to be held in the city center
• Immersive walkway illustrates chemistry to improve health and safety as well as daily life
• Exhibition opens now to early October

Shanghai, China – August 7, 2020 – BASF, Xuhui Science and Technology Association and the office of Xujiahui Street, today introduced a new exhibition themed, “Smart Science, Better Life”, at the recently renovated urban walkway in Hengshan Lane, the commercial center of Shanghai’s Xuhui District, to promote science among the general public.

From August 7 to October 8, BASF will showcase a series of applications and innovations that help improve people’s health and safety as well as daily life through a walkway curated by BASF and the Xuhui District. The creative displays will cover various topics, including food and packaging, nutrition and health, personal care, and lifestyle.

“The Shanghai government and the Xuhui district are making constant efforts to improve quality of life, empowered by science and technology. That is why we partner with BASF, one of the world’s leading chemical companies, to present science education at Hengshan Lane this summer,” said Zhang Ning, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Commission of Xuhui District.

In celebration of the National Science and Technology Week and the National Science Popularization Day, the exhibition will hold several activities in three phases under the theme of “Smart Science, Better Life”.

Phase I (August 7 to 31) – “Enlighten the basics” will explore the world of science in daily life

Phase II (September 1 to 27) – “Reconnect with health” aims to promote public awareness of health topics

Phase III (September 27 to October 8) – “Chemistry connects city and people” will explore what makes a great city – 135 reasons to enjoy Shanghai.

“BASF has been a committed partner to China for more than 135 years. Since then, caring for our neighbors, communities, and the society has always been one of our key priorities,” said Dr. Stephan Kothrade, President and Chairman, Greater China, BASF. “We are excited to work with the Xuhui Science and Technology Association and the office of Xujiahui Street to set up this dedicated space in the downtown area where residents and tourists can access scientific knowledge of public health and quality of life, especially in uncertain times. We are confident that together we can overcome the challenges by embracing science and innovations.”

About BASF in Greater China

BASF has been a committed partner to Greater China since 1885. With large production sites in Shanghai, Nanjing and Chongqing, BASF is a major foreign investor in the country’s chemical industry, and operates the Innovation Campus Shanghai, a global and regional research and development hub. BASF posted sales of more than €7.3 billion in 2019 to customers in Greater China and employed 9,230 people as of the end of the year. For further information, please visit www.basf.com/cn

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 117,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2019. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com