Press Releases
Bold reform is needed and expected from one of the most important NPC and CPPCC meetings this decade
Beijing, 6th March 2013 –The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China hopes that the highly important sessions of this year’s Lianghui (NPC and CPPCC) will be the start of a period of serious economic reform that most people are expecting, as China’s leaders take concrete steps to shift from an investment-led model dominated by state-owned enterprises to one driven by domestic consumption and greater competition in the marketplace.
Read moreThe European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Appoints a New Secretary General
Beijing, 07 February 2013 – The European Chamber is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Dunnett to the position of Secretary General. Adam officially takes full responsibility from February 8th, 2013, succeeding Dirk Moens who decided to retire from the position after serving for the last four years.
European Chamber Survey: Chinese investors bullish on European future, but show concern about operating environment
Chinese companies operating in the EU will be increasing their investments and looking to further engage in M&A in order to serve the European market and acquire technology, brands and expertise to improve competitiveness.
Read moreThe European Chamber is disappointed about the postponement of the 11th EU-China Summit
The European Chamber is disappointed that in times of global financial turmoil and a significant economic slowdown the Chinese leadership decided to postpone the EU-China Summit scheduled to take place in Lyon on 1st December.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Business Confidence Survey 2008 reports business growth potential in China
The European Chamber today launches its fifth annual European Chamber Business Confidence Survey. More than 250 European companies active in China reported their optimism and concerns about doing business in China.
Read moreEU-Sichuan Investment & Cooperation Conference Presents Opportunities to European Businesses
The EU-Sichuan Investment & Cooperation Conference co-organised by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and the Sichuan Province People's Government takes place in Chengdu today.
Read moreEuropean Chamber welcomes the implementing rules of the Labour Contract Law
On 18th September, the State Council issued the long-anticipated Implementing Rules for the Labour Contract Law.
Read moreMandelson discusses opportunities, barriers in China with EU Business
EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has today met in Brussels with representatives of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Read moreEighth annual Position Paper reports business optimism but seeks increased transparency and fairness
The European Chamber today launches its annual European Business in China Position Paper 2008/2009. This year's Position Paper indicates that European companies are generally optimistic about their business in China, but their concerns remain about market access, transparency, intellectual property rights (IPR) and environmental sustainability. Economic Nationalism appears to be a growing concern.
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