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China, EU to hold talks on solar dispute
BEIJING (AFP) - China said Tuesday it will this week hold talks with the European Union in a bid to resolve a dispute over solar panels and other business issues, as tensions between the two risk escalating into a trade war.
Read moreFinancial 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 moreAnalysing Air Pollution
Calvin Queck (C) from Greenpeace addresses the audiences during the panel discussion on the pollution in Beijing on 28 May.
Read moreWomen in Business Event
On 22nd May, the Beijing Chapter, in partnership with the French Chamber, organised a diverse panel of female executives from the worlds of finance, politics, HR and management consulting to discuss an array of topics about women in today’s global workforce. Jaspal Channa, the Beijing Chapter’s General Manager, moderated the panel that included Qingqing Wang, Chief Representative at Societe Generale Insurance, Teresa Woodland, Founding Principal of WuDeLan Partners, Sylvie Bermann, French Ambassador to China, and Muriel de Saint Sauveur, Mazars Group Diversity Director.
Read moreEuropean Chamber’s annual conference brings business and government together in Beijing to discuss China’s ‘Road to Reform’
More than three quarters of European businesses in China believe that improvements in regulatory transparency and rule of law will be the most important catalyst for sustained economic growth in China, according to the European Chamber.
Read moreDeepest Condolences to Ya'an Earthquake Victims
The European Chamber is deeply saddened and concerned by the considerable loss of life, injury and damage caused by the earthquake in Ya'an, Sichuan. We offer all those affected our deepest condolences and compassion.
Read moreNice to see you, EU
EUROPE was the main destination last year for Chinese overseas direct investment (ODI). According to a new report by A CAPITAL, an investment fund, Chinese ODI into Europe in 2012 shot up to $12.6 billion (see chart), 21% more than in 2011. Though some countries are equivocal about a Chinese presence (see article) others welcomed investment in companies ranging from Weetabix, an English food brand, to EDP, a Portuguese utility.
Read moreH7N9 Virus Updates: WHO updates and preparedness
The latest links to the World Health Organization and member companies who support preparedness for a potential pandemic of H7N9 Virus.
Read moreEuropean Chamber>Carbon Market Working Group>Newsletter>12 April 2013
This is a bi-weekly European Chamber Working Group newsletter focusing on carbon-market-related issues that shape the general business environment for our members operating in China. If you have any comments or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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