Press Releases
European Firms are Adapting to a New Sober Reality in China by Revising Down Expectations and Investment Plans
Beijing, 29 May 2014 – The financial performances of European companies in China have further weakened amidst tougher business conditions, and a sense of pessimism is becoming entrenched as persistent market challenges show little sign of abating. This is leading many firms to set more modest expectations and scale back their investment plans for the Chinese marketplace. However, implementation of meaningful reforms and, in particular, increased market access would likely spur a re-intensification of European investment in China, according to the Business Confidence Survey 2014 released today by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.
Read moreEuropean Chamber members elect new leadership
Beijing, 25 April 2014 – The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to announce that member company representatives have elected Jörg Wuttke as the new President. The voting was held on 24th April at the European Chamber’s Annual General Meeting, during which three Vice Presidents and a Treasurer were also elected to the Chamber’s Executive Committee.
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.
Read moreEuropean Chamber urges the publication of implementing guidelines for China’s Anti-Monopoly Law
The European Chamber welcomes China’s Anti-Monopoly Law (AML), which will take effect from today. The Chamber expects the law and its forthcoming guidelines will contribute towards a legal framework that supports a more open economy and a level playing field for businesses in China.
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