EU Expresses Condolence and an Update on EU Aid

On 19th May 2008, EU flag flies at half mast in Beijing as period of national mourning begins.EU leaders express sympathy and support.

China IPR SME Helpdesk to be launched in Brussels

Following the success of its official launch in Beijing, the China IPR SME Helpdesk will hold its official European launch event in Brussels this Friday, 23 May, using the same format as the China launch with two free half-day workshops for European SMEs and an official launch event which will be attended by European Commission officials and a multitude of EU SME and business associations.

News from Europe Day Party

More than 150 people joined the European Chamber of Commerce in China to celebrate Europe Day on 9th May at Chengdu’s Kempinski Hotel.

Call for Solidarity

Since the massive earthquake in Sichuan on 12th May,the disaster areas are now in urgent need of materials for earthquake rescue and relief.

China Travel Advice

For up to date information on the situation in the region

China earthquake: European Commission provides ?2 million in fast-track humanitarian aid

The European Commission is providing emergency relief funding of ?2 million to help victims of the huge earthquake that struck Sichuan province in China on Monday.

All Events of Chengdu Chapter in May Cancelled

Relief Donations for Sichuan Earthquake

A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Sichuan Province on the afternoon of 12th May 2008, and affected many areas of Sichuan and neighbouring provinces.We recommend to our members the China Red Cross as an effective channel for donations in support of victims and disaster relief.

EU Internal Market Chief: Counterfeiting and Piracy Need Industry-Led Solutions

The European Commission wants practical, pragmatic suggestions for fighting the “modern-day highway robbery” known as piracy and counterfeiting, Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy said at a 13 May commission-sponsored high level conference on the issues.