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Financial 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 morePRD Chapter Met Vice Mayor of Guangzhou
Chen Zhiying, Vice Mayor of Guangzhou (centre, front row), Carmen Cano, Deputy Head of EU Delegation to China (L4, front row) and Francine Hadjisotiriou (R4, front row) posed for a group picture with the participants after the meeting in Guangzhou, on 17 May, 2013.
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 moreEUROpean Chamber Cup Football Tournament 2013
EUROpean Chamber Cup Football Tournament 2013
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 morePRD Board Election 2013
PRD Board Election was held on 12th April, 2013 in Guangzhou with chair(1) and board members(6) elected.
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.