Press Releases
Financial performance and optimism is waning for European companies in China, but growth opportunities through reform are identified
Beijing, 30 May 2013 – Pressures from increasingly challenging market and economic conditions in China, which are exacerbated by a regulatory environment that continues to be demanding and at times discriminatory, have led to a clear downturn in profitability and revenue growth for European companies.
Read moreBold reform is needed and expected from one of the most important NPC and CPPCC meetings this decade
Beijing, 6th March 2013 –The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China hopes that the highly important sessions of this year’s Lianghui (NPC and CPPCC) will be the start of a period of serious economic reform that most people are expecting, as China’s leaders take concrete steps to shift from an investment-led model dominated by state-owned enterprises to one driven by domestic consumption and greater competition in the marketplace.
Read moreThe European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Appoints a New Secretary General
Beijing, 07 February 2013 – The European Chamber is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Dunnett to the position of Secretary General. Adam officially takes full responsibility from February 8th, 2013, succeeding Dirk Moens who decided to retire from the position after serving for the last four years.
European Chamber Survey: Chinese investors bullish on European future, but show concern about operating environment
Chinese companies operating in the EU will be increasing their investments and looking to further engage in M&A in order to serve the European market and acquire technology, brands and expertise to improve competitiveness.
Read moreEuropean Chamber's Charity Gala Dinner "Touch an Orphan's Life" is held on 8th Dec.
Beijing, 8th December 2006. European Union Chamber of Commerce in China's Charity Gala Dinner "Touch an Orphan's Life" is held at the Kempinski Hotel today. This is the 6th edition of the Charity Dinner organised in association with the China Charity Federation, Operation Blessing and with the EU-China Managers Association.
Read moreStatement Draft Labour Contract Law Press Conference
In light of recent media attention concerning the European Chamber's position on the draft Labour Contract Law, the Chamber would like to take this opportunity to further clarify its position on this important piece of legislation.
Read moreEU and China cooperate on the development of environmental standards
Beijing, 4th December 2006.Stakeholders from the Chinese and European public and private sectors met in order to discuss the harmonisation of standards and regulations at an EU-China Conference on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Beijing.
Read moreEuropean Chamber's Charity Gala Dinner "Touch an Orphan's Life" will be held on 8th Dec.
Beijing, 1st December 2006. European Chamber's Charity Gala Dinner "Touch an Orphan's Life" will be held at the Kempinski Hotel on the 8th December. This is the 6th edition of the Charity Dinner organised in association with the EU-China Managers Association, with Operation Blessing and the China Charity Federation.
Read moreEuropean Chamber signs MoU with Jiangsu and Guangdong Office for IPR Protection
Beijing, 8th November 2006. The European Chamber is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the provincial representatives of the State Office of Intellectual Property Protection (SOIPP) from Jiangsu and Guangdong responsible for the coordination of Service Centres for Intellectual Property Protection.
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