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The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to the Shanghai launch of the European Business in China Position Paper 2009/2010 at the Portman Ritz Carlton Hotel, accompanied by a sumptuous buffet lunch.
Since the launch of the European Chamber’s last Position Paper in September 2008, the global economic landscape has been radically transformed by the effects of the economic crisis. In recent months, China has taken a number of positive steps to stimulate the economy and improve the business environment. Nevertheless, as reflected by the fact that European Business in China Position Paper 2009/2010 is bigger than any of the previous 8 annual white papers, many issues remain unresolved, and European businesses have encountered new problems as it has become increasingly challenging to operate in the Chinese market.
Drawing on the industry knowledge and expertise of the European Chamber’s 1,400 members, this year’s Position Paper presents Chinese and European policy-makers with more than 500 recommendations. These recommendations focus on how business conditions for both Chinese and foreign companies can be improved and how, in turn, the shift can be made from an investment and export oriented economy to a more balanced economic structure based on growing domestic consumption. The goal in providing these recommendations is to help China to develop towards a new level of more sustained - and sustainable - economic growth.
Issues discussed at the Shanghai launch will include:
- China’s responses to the economic crisis
- EU-China trade relations
- Market access
- Transparency in legislation and implementation
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
At the conference, Mr. K.K. Ho, Shanghai Chairman the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China will present a summary of the key issues in this year’s Position Paper. Representatives of the Chamber’s Working Groups and Forums will also be on hand to answer specific questions related to their industries.
Agenda
12:00 – 12:45 Registration and lunch
12:45 – 12:50 Welcome Note
12:50 – 13:35 Presentation of the Position Paper 2009/2010
Mr. K.K. Ho, Vice President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
13:35 – 14:00 Q&A
Event Terms & Conditions
Please be advised that the media is normally allowed to attend all EUCCC public events unless otherwise stated, on the condition that no one attending these events quotes participants by name (the "Chatham House Rules").
To register for this event please register online by 6:00pm Monday, 14th September. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact us at sgoodfellow@euccc.com.cn
Please note that registration starts at 12:00pm and the seminar starts at 12:30pm. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance.