PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO HER RECENT PROMOTION, COMMISSIONER ASHTON HAS CANCELLED HER TRIP TO CHINA.
AS SUCH, THIS EVENT WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL HER RESCHEDULED VISIT. WE APOLOGISE FOR THESE REGRETTABLE CIRCUMSTANCES AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
The European Chamber in Shanghai is honoured to be having Baroness Catherine Ashton, EU Trade Commissioner as a guest of honour at a special dinner event happening on the 25th November. Mayor of Shanghai Han Zheng has also been invited and is expected to also attend as a guest of honour at this exclusive members-only event.
Taking place at the brand-new Peninsula Hotel on the Bund, guests will experience a luxurious 4-course dinner in opulent settings.
Baroness Catherine Ashton, the EU Commissioner for Trade will be visiting China in the week leading up to the EU-China Business Summit. In Beijing she will be meeting with her counterpart Chen Deming and Vice Premier Wang Qishan before traveling to Shanghai. On this occasion of her first visit to Shanghai, the European Chamber is looking to organise a EU-China Business Gala Dinner in appreciation of her visit alongside Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng.
The audience will be comprised of diplomats and senior representatives from EU business circle in Shanghai. We very much look forward to this occasion which will offer a high-level platform for exchange between Shanghai and EU business and political leaders.
This is an excellent opportunity to hear new insights in EU-China trade relations and new economic developments in Shanghai and network with other members, diplomats and government officials whilst enjoying food and drink in one of the world's most premium hotels.
For more about Commissioner Ashton please visit her website below:
http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/ashton/
Tickets
Seats can be reserved by European Chamber members for the price of 1000 RMB per person. Tables of ten can also be reserved for your special guests and organisations.
To make your reservation please contact Anna Reid now on +21 6385 2023 ext.111 or email to areid@euccc.com.cn
Timing
18:30 - 19:00 - Wine reception
19:00 - 19:10 - Introduction from European Chamber Vice President K.K. Ho
19:05 - 19:15 - Opening words from Commissioner Ashton
19:15 - 19:25 - Speech from Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng (Invited)
19:20 - 21:20 - Four-course dinner
21:20 - 22:00 - Post-dinner tea and coffee
For more information, please visit:
http://www.peninsula.com/Shanghai/en/default.aspx