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Deepest 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 moreResults of Shanghai Chapter Board Election 2013/2014
Congratulations to our new Shanghai Chapter Board!
Read moreFirst edition of Capital Beat held in Shanghai
The first edition of Capital Beat, the quarterly public affairs seminar, was held on 16th April 2013, at The Westin Bund Center Shanghai. Leading China experts Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran, China Business & Finance Editor of The Economist, Rose Wang, Partner at Brunswick Group, and Dr David Ellis, Political Counselor, British Embassy in Beijing, analyzed and discussed the latest changes in China's leadership and what implications the 12th National People's Congress will bring to China and China's business environment.
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>Construction Working Group>Newsletter>12 April 2013
This is a bi-monthly European Chamber Working Group newsletter focusing on issues that shape the general business environment for our members operating in China. This newsletter is forwarded to members of the Beijing and Shanghai Construction Working Groups. If you have any comments or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Sam Passafiume in Beijing via spassafiume@europeanchamber.com.cn or Ms. Bettina Buck in Shanghai via bbuck@europeanchamber.com.cn, or visit the Construction Working Group Website.
Read moreEuropean Chamber>Energy Working Group>Newsletter>12 April 2013
This is a bi-monthly European Chamber Working Group newsletter focusing on issues that shape the general business environment for our members operating in China. This newsletter is forwarded to members of the Beijing and Shanghai Energy Working Groups as well as the Beijing Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Sub-Working Groups. If you have any comments or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Sam Passafiume in Beijing via spassafiume@europeanchamber.com.cn or Ms. Bettina Buck in Shanghai via bbuck@europeanchamber.com.cn, or visit the Energy Working Group Website.
Read moreXi vows to protect foreign business
Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised to protect the interests of global companies amid rising concern among foreign businesses about discriminatory policies that hurt their operations in China.
Member Analyses, March 25 - 29: National People's Congress
Member companies have analysed the NPC and the future priorities of the Party and the Government, and what they will mean for companies operating in China. We have compiled reports published this week.
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