Ringi_er is the largest internationally op_erating Swiss me_dia compa_ny, produc_ing over 120 newspapers and mag_a_zines. It also runs print_ing plants, sev_eral ra_dio and TV stations and well over 80 web and mobile platforms with a worldwide staff of approxi_mately 6500 employees. With its 180-year history, Ringi_er stands for a pio_neering spirit and individuality as well as independence, freedom of ex_pres_sion and diversity of information. The compa_nyÍs hallmarks are ex_cel_lence in prod_ucts, journalis_tic quality and exceptional entertain_ment. Founded in Switzer_land in 1833, Ringi_er has been fam_ily run for five generations. Ringier set its foot in the China market in early 1990s. In cooperation with its publishing partners in China, Ringier_China) publishes a range of popular consumer titles such as the City Weekend"_ bi-weekly English city lifestyle magazine, the"Shanghai Family"_ monthly parenting magazine, the "CAAC'_'_ inflight monthly magazine, as well as the multimedia line extensions for these publications such as websites, online video programs, mobie applications, digital magazines, events, books, and custom publishing service. The company also runs the leading expatriate online portal www.shanghaiexpat.com. Ringier has business operations in major cities in China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.