The year 2019 was momentous for EU-China relations. During the EU-China Summit in April, leaders agreed to an ambitious timeline to conclude the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment in 2020. At the same time, there is a growing appreciation across the EU of the shift in the balance of opportunities and challenges presented by China. This is accompanied by calls for a more balanced economic relationship.
2020 was initially hailed by pundits as the year of EU-China relations in which all of these issues would play out. The political agenda was brimming with high level visits and meetings, including the EU-China Summit taking place in March, and a second EU-China Leaders Meeting in September. The conclusion of the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment was meant to be the highlight and crown piece of 2020 in Sino-European relations.
Then COVID-19 struck, first in China and then in the rest of the world.
High level EU-China meetings such as the EU-China Summit in March were collateral damage in a pandemic that has threatened lives and livelihoods alike, not to mention the impact on the global economy. However, the seriousness of the crisis and the future challenges to both people and businesses have only strengthened the need for continued exchange and effective joint action between the EU and China.
On occasion of the European Chamber’s 20th anniversary, as well as the 45th anniversary of EU-China relations and EU Day, the European Chamber, in cooperation with the European Commission and BusinessEurope, is pleased to bring you a highlight in our [VIP Webinar Series].
Purchase the Premium Pass to attend this VIP webinar for free.
Join us for a discussion with EU Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan, Chairman of the Board, Investor AB Jacob Wallenberg and Director General of BusinessEurope Markus J. Beyrer on the impact of COVID-19 on European businesses both in the EU and in China, and listen to them in their search for a way forward in the EU-China relations.
This webinar will be off the record and follow Chatham House rules.
Terms & Conditions
Events have limited seating so to ensure your attendance we encourage advance online registration and payment. We cannot guarantee entry to anyone not registered in advance. A confirmation email with instructions on how to join the webinar will be sent to registrants who have paid.
- Members can pay via wechat QR code once registered.
- Non-members will receive an email with a payment code.
Fapiao will be mailed to you within 5-10 working days after the webinar.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend the event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than one business day prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for event costs.
To cancel you can: 1) email myqiu@europeanchamber.com.cn, or 2) cancel online if you registered for the event through the website.
Advisory Council Policy
Members of the Advisory Council may receive complimentary admission to Chamber seminars, conferences and factory visits up to two attendees per event. Additional participants will be charged at the member rate.
Advisory Council members will still be charged the standard member rate for participation in training courses and special events, such as gala balls, government appreciation dinners, or admission to corporate social events/tournaments.
For further information contact Luyang Syvänen lsyvanen@europeanchamber.com.cn