Meeting with Hangzhou Mayor and Position Paper Presentation

2016-09-03 | Beijing

The European Chamber attended a meeting with Hangzhou Mayor Zhang Hongming during the B20 Summit, together with a number of multinational companies, including Chamber members. European Chamber Deputy Head of Government Affairs Xavier Sans Powell introduced the European Chamber and presented the Position Paper 2016/2017 to the mayor. He also discussed foreign investment in China in general and in Zhejiang specifically. Xavier explained that European Chamber members consider Hangzhou to be an extremely attractive investment destination for a number of reasons: its focus on innovation, enterpreneurship, IPR and infrustructure connectivity, in addition to its well-developed private sector, are all strong factors that are attracting foreign investment.

Mr. Zhang Hongming welcomed the representatives to attend Hangzhou B20, he introduced Hangzhou facilities and investment environment, he hopes that more muniational companies and SMEs come to Hangzhou, to establish the headquarter or e-commerce centre. 

Mr. Sans Powell handed 2016-2017 Position Paper to Mr. Zhang Hongming.