Press Releases
European Chamber Comments on the New Postal Law
The European Chamber is disappointed that the new Postal Law does not allow Chinese companies and consumers full access to foreign express delivery service providers, and regrets that this may raise questions about China’s WTO commitments and contradict international best practices. The Chamber is also concerned about the tendency towards protectionism reflected in this law, as protectionist measures would only exacerbate the current crisis and inhibit China’s economic recovery.
European Chamber Begins Sixth Annual Survey of European Businesses in China
This week the European Chamber begins its sixth annual Business Confidence Survey to gather the views and opinions of the Chamber's member companies on the current business environment in China.
Read moreEuropean Chamber's Official Comment on MOFCOM's outcome of Coca-Cola's bid for Huiyuan
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is carefully monitoring the outcome of the anti-monopoly investigation conducted by MOFCOM into Coca-Cola’s bid for Huiyuan and its decision to block this deal. The Chamber hopes that the detailed findings of the investigation, and the reasons behind the decision to reject the bid, will be made publicly available in the near future.
European Chamber's Comment on MOFCOM Announcement No.8, 2009
The European Chamber welcomes the policy (MOFCOM Announcement No.8 2009) released today by China's Ministry of Commerce that relaxes and decentralizes the regulation of foreign investment activities in China.
Read moreAppointment of new Secretary General at the European Chamber
The European Chamber is pleased to announce the appointment of Dirk Moens to the position of Secretary General.
Read moreThe European Chamber Presents Its Eighth Annual Position Paper to the Chengdu Business Community
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China today presented its European Business in China Position Paper 2008/2009 to the business community in Chengdu. Officials from Sichuan provincial government, Chengdu municipalgovernment, foreign consulates and representatives of major foreign companies based in Chengdu attended the presentation.
Read moreStatement Draft Labour Contract Law Press Conference
In light of recent media attention concerning the European Chamber's position on the draft Labour Contract Law, the Chamber would like to take this opportunity to further clarify its position on this important piece of legislation.
Read moreEuropean Chamber signs MoU with Jiangsu and Guangdong Office for IPR Protection
Beijing, 8th November 2006. The European Chamber is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the provincial representatives of the State Office of Intellectual Property Protection (SOIPP) from Jiangsu and Guangdong responsible for the coordination of Service Centres for Intellectual Property Protection.
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