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dp expands global presence into China

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digital publishing, a European leader in online language training, proudly announces the opening of a new office in Shanghai, China. The Shanghai office establishes a permanent presence in Asia and expands digital publishing's global reach. 'With more than 300 billion English learners, China will soon become the biggest English-speaking country in the world. We are entering a huge market that shows a wide acceptance of new technologies and has an enormous growth rate in the use of e-learning services within the continuing education sector,' states Armin Hopp, President of dp. The Shanghai office was formally opened on January 1, 2011 and dp China will offer the full range of Corporate Language Training, including award-winning language learning software, online tutoring services and live training.

"This is a really exciting opportunity for us. We're in a position to grow and expand the range of e-learning language learning services that we can offer our clients. The Shanghai office places dp right at the epicenter of economic growth in China and the rest of Asia. We combine experience and creative language learning solutions with a diverse portfolio of course formats. Our clients are increasingly looking for e-learning partners with the capacity to meet their requirements on a global scale. Together with our partners in Europe, America and the Middle East, dp China ensures we can provide truly global services."

With regional offices in Madrid, Milan and Paris, the office in Shanghai is the fourth overseas branch of the Munich-based language specialist. Country Manager for Greater China and Managing Director of the Chinese subsidiary is Mr. Jun Zheng.

Operating in more than 80 countries and with a worldwide network of more than 700 online tutors, digital publishing offers an extensive range of innovative language training modules available for English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. dp's Corporate Language Training includes award-winning blended learning solutions, interactive language learning software, a global virtual classroom service, an innovative accent reduction tool and active tutoring services.