Advocacy Actions
Exclusive VIP Meeting with Meishan Mayor Huang He
On 22nd March 2023, Southwest China Chapter Chairman Massimo Bagnasco and the General Manager Sally Huang led a delegation over 50 members to visit Meishan City (hometown of famous poet Su DongPo) including smart city zone and Tongwei Group, then had an exclusive VIP meeting with the Mayor Huang He.
During the Meeting, Meishan mayor Huang He welcomed our delegation, introduced Meishan overview and development plan then Southwest China Chapter Chairman Massimo Bagnasco thanked Meishan government great host and introduced European Chamber and Southwest China Chapter. Also voiced out the key concerns on European business. Both sides agreed to enhance the cooperation and stronger relationship in the future.
Meeting with Member of the Standing Committee and Head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Meishan Municipal Committee Lu Li
On 22nd March 2023, Southwest China Chapter Chair Massimo Bagnasco and the General Manager Sally Huang led a delegation over 50 members to visit Meishan City (hometown of famous poet Su DongPo). A symposium was held in the afternoon. At the symposium, Lu Li, Member of the Standing Committee and Head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Meishan Municipal Committee, talked about the close contact between Meishan and the European people, frequent economic and trade exchanges, especially in areas such as cultural mutual learning, exchanges and visits, and opportunities sharing, which have a joint point of deepening cooperation. He pointed out that the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is an influential information sharing platform for European enterprises in China, a key bridge and an important channel for cooperation between China and the European Union. He hoped that through this visit, the Chamber could join hands and integrate more into Meishan, an investment hot spot located in the Chengdu Chongqing Economic Circle, the "Circle in Circle" and "Nuclear in Core" of the metropolitan area, and promote project cooperation between the two sides in a broader field, Accelerate the high-quality development of industries between the two regions and achieve win-win cooperation.
Massimo Bagnasco pointed out that China EU cooperation in culture, trade, services, industry and other aspects has a long history and is of great significance to the world today. European Chamber is willing to become a bridge between the government and enterprises of China and Europe. He stated that Meishan has a clear advantage in transportation location, and the degree of urban openness and vitality is commendable. The Chamber will actively promote the industrial development and investment environment of Meishan. He believes that through the joint efforts of the Chamber and Meishan, more European institutions and enterprises will enter Meishan, achieving continuous dialogue and deepening cooperation in multiple fields such as industrial manufacturing, cultural services, trade and e-commerce, promoting open development, and achieving mutual benefit and win-win results.
European Chamber and EU SME Centre representatives meet with the China Association for SMEs (CASME)
On 21st February representatives from the European Chamber and the EU SME Centre visited the China Association for SMEs (CASME).
Read moreMeeting with Secretary of Chongqing Municipal Party Committee Yuan Jiajun
On 16th Feb 2023, European Chamber National President Joerg Wuttke, Vice President Massimo Bagnasco, Vice President Carlo D'Andrea, Southwest China Chapter General Manager Sally Huang, and the member delegation of European Chamber had a VIP meeting with Secretary of Chongqing Municipal Party Committee, Yuan Jiajun at Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal People's Government.
The Secretary Yuan Jiajun welcomed chamber team, introduced Chongqing opportunities and the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle. The President Joerg Wuttke introduced chamber 2022/2023 Position Paper with key recommendations and briefed Chamber EU tour to Brussels this January as well. Member representatives also expressed their interests in Chongqing and thanked the Chongqing government for their support and help. Two sides expressed closer cooperation.
Exclusive VIP meeting with Sichuan Vice Governor Yang Xingping
On 15th Feb 2023, European Chamber National President Joerg Wuttke, Vice President Massimo Bagnasco and Southwest China Chapter General Manager Sally Huang had an exclusive VIP meeting with Sichuan Vice Governor Yang Xingping at Chengdu Jinjiang hotel.
The Vice Governor Yang Xingping welcomed chamber team, introduced Sichuan opportunities. The President Joerg Wuttke introduced chamber 2022/2023 Position Paper with key recommendations and briefed Chamber EU tour to Brussels this January as well. Two sides expressed closer cooperation.
Meeting with Sichuan Development & Reform Commission and CCPIT
On Feb 7th, 2023, Southwest China Chapter of European Chamber had a meeting with Sichuan Development & Reform Commission and CCPIT in Chengdu. During the meeting, Massimo and Sally introduced EU SME Centre and also addressed the main SME issues / suggestions.
Read moreMeeting with Ms. Wang Jue, Deputy Director General of Chongqing Commission of Commerce
On Feb 2nd, 2023, European Chamber Southwest China Chapter General Manager Sally Huang led Chongqing team to have VIP meeting with Chongqing Commission of Commerce new Deputy Director Ms. Wang Jue and key discussion points as below:
1) Introduction of European Chamber 2) Introduction of SME center and voiced out the SME key issues 3) introduction of European business in Southwest China situation 4) discussed the preparation work of Feb VIP meeting with Chongqing new Party Secretary 5) discussed further cooperation to host series events in Chongqing in 2023 etc.,
European Chamber Representatives meet Louis Riquet, Deputy Director for East Asia at the French MFA
On 17th January, European Chamber representatives met with Louis Riquet, Deputy Director for East Asia at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with Agatha Kratz, Director at Rhodium Group
On 17th January, European Chamber representatives met with Agatha Kratz, Director at Rhodium Group.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet Antoine Bondaz, Research Fellow at the Fondation pour la Recherche Strategique
On 17th January, European Chamber representatives met Antoine Bondaz, Research Fellow at the Fondation pour la Recherche Strategique.
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