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European Chamber Elects New Executive Committee
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on 27th May in Beijing, where the Chamber’s leadership was elected for the next two years.
Read moreAnalysis of the CAI: What’s in it for European businesses in China?
The analysis, based on the information obtained from the text and discussions with Commission representatives, outlines what has already been achieved, what will potentially be achieved under the CAI, and the impacts on European business in China.
Read moreVisa and Green Health Code Applications Update
Chinese embassies in the following European countries published Notice on Visa Facilitation for Applicants Inoculated with Covid-19 Vaccines Produced in China.
Read moreGovernment Work Report and NDRC Report Delivered at the Fourth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress
The Report of the Work of the Government was delivered by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Fourth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China on March 5, 2021.
Read moreTravel Policies Update
Due to the recent increase of COVID-19 cases domestically and the coming Chinese New Year holiday, many places in China have tightened local travel policies and are encouraging people to avoid unnecessary travel during the holiday.
Read moreEurope says China's latest bid to join procurement agreement "highly disappointing"
China's proposed terms to join a global agreement on government purchases are "highly disappointing" and cover only 2-3 percent of its public procurement market, a European Union trade lobby group said on Thursday.
The future of foreign investment
European industry, in general, is doing well in China. Our profits and revenues in most industry sectors continue to grow and are reaching levels comparable to other regions in the world. The strategic importance of China for our companies is increasing and our investments have brought major benefits to the Chinese economy and Chinese society. These are important points to make, but this success story all too often gets lost regulatory complaints and, increasingly frequently, in trade disputes because there still remains a dormant potential to massively grow the scope of this mutual benefit.
Read moreAnalysts View: Chinese Communist Party unveils new leadership
China's ruling Communist Party unveiled its new seven-man Politburo Standing Committee on Thursday, confirming Xi Jinping's elevation to the no. 1 spot in the line-up and the end of Hu Jintao's 10 years as party boss.
China must allow more competition
As the Chinese Communist Party is choosing its new leaders for the next decade, the president of the European Chamber of Commerce in China (ECCC) calls on Beijing to open further the country’s market to foreign companies. Davide Cucino’s tells Europolitics why the Asian giant must open up its market if it wants to achieve sustainable long-term growth. The ECCC’s head is also cautious regarding a possible EU-China free trade agreement (FTA).