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“Train the Trainers” terminates but lives on through the Sino-European EEB Centre
July 31st marks the official ending of the SWITCH-Asia Project “Train the Trainers” that the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has been leading since February 2009.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Welcomes and Supports “Mission for Growth” to China
Beijing, 19 July 2013—On July 18th and 19th the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) proudly welcomed and supported the visit of European Commission Vice President and Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship, Antonio Tajani, and the European Commissioner for Environment, Janez Potocnik, to China.
Read moreChamber President meets with Heilongjiang Governor
On 10th July, the Chamber delegation, led by President Davide Cucino, met with Mr. Lu Hao, the recently appointed Governor of Heilongjiang Province.
Read moreChina, 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 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 moreTianjin Board Election 2013/2014
On 15th April, the final voting of Tianjin Board Election 2013/2014 was done by email, congratulations to the newly-elected Board of the European Chamber Tianjin Chapter.
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.
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