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Siloing and Diversification Survey: Frequently Asked Questions
On 30th August, the European Chamber launched an online survey on the trends of siloing and diversification. As the survey is still open for participation, we have compiled a list of answers to the most frequently asked questions by survey participan
Read moreChina's Visa-free Policies: Avoiding Common Mistakes
This overview of visa-free policies (including visa-free entry, 24-hour/144-hour/72-hour visa-free transit, and visa-free entry to Hainan) that are relevant to business travel helps to clear up some of the confusion.
Read moreSouthwest China Chapter Held an Exclusive Meeting with EU Ambassadors Delegation in Chengdu
Led by H.E. Jorge Toledo Albiñana, Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to China, a delegation consists of 17 foreign ambassadors to China, including the ambassador from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc. visited Chengdu.
Read moreEBO Worldwide Network Releases CSDDD Position Paper
On 3rd June, the European Business Organisation (EBO) Worldwide Network releases its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) Position Paper.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Held Annual General Meeting 2024
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 took place in Beijing and online on Thursday, 30th May.
Read moreCarbon Neutrality Action (CNA) Initiative
The European Chamber has long been advocating for EU-China cooperation on decarbonisation and launched the CNA Initiative in May 2022 to facilitate coordinated efforts among the Chamber’s membership.
Read moreThe European Business in China Business Confidence Survey 2024 officially opened on Monday 15th January
The European Business in China Business Confidence Survey 2024 officially opened on Monday 15th January. Completing the questionnaire will provide your company the valuable opportunity to shape the Chamber’s messaging for the coming year.
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.
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