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The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China closely monitors the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)

Beijing, 4th March 2008. Given the many challenges China faces in planning the next stage of its economic and social reforms, this year’s National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are of particular importance. The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China will be closely monitoring the ‘two sessions’ and hopes that issues concerning China’s investment climate will be addressed constructively and effectively.

Joerg Wuttke, President of the European Chamber said, “European companies hope that the ‘two sessions’ can focus on concrete and detailed measures concerning China’s economic growth mode transformation, and come up with feasible solutions to issues affecting China’s investment climate, such as protection of intellectual property rights, environmental protection, energy efficiency, the development of a fair and open market and the enforcement of laws and regulations”.

Turning to expected reforms in government organisation, Mr Wuttke said, “Our members look forward to seeing some new structures and functions that can improve government service levels, ensure the consistency and continuity of policies, drive China’s economic and social reforms forward and help provide a better and more sustainable environment for everyone”.

The European Chamber’s more than 1300 members and 28 Working Groups have a keen interest in some of the hot topics which are likely to be discussed in the ‘two sessions’. These include reforms in health insurance and social insurance, housing policies, inflation, social responsibility, and employment issues. Following the ‘two sessions’, the Chamber plans to hold a series of discussions for members to reflect on the new directions and policies set by China’s leadership, and to consider the implications for European investors.

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