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Time2016-08-16 | 14:00 - 16:30
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Venue:Baker & McKenzie Office
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Fee:Members: 300 RMB |
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Following the result of the referendum in the UK last month, where the UK decided to leave the European Union, it's only natural to ask: “What happens now?” These uncertainties extend to the type of alternative economic agreements / treaties that the UK will be able to put in place with the rest of the EU Member States as well as with the rest of world.
With Prime Minister Theresa May clearly stating that “Brexit means Brexit”, the future of UK will depend on the new relationship it can forge with the EU. Many remain optimistic that it is highly probable that a favourable trade agreement would be reached as there are advantages for both sides in continuing a close commercial arrangement.
For multinational companies and foreign businesses in China, the question is whether Brexit will affect China’s globalisation strategy and, if so, how. While China is the EU’s second largest trading partner and a major exporting competitor, and also an increasingly important source of investment. Among the EU countries, the UK has been an important economic partner for China. But to what extent does China’s trade with the UK hinge on the UK’s position in the EU, and would thus likely be affected by Brexit?
The European Chamber is delighted to have Ms. Nina Trentmann, UK Business Correspondent, DIE WELT, Professor David Gosset, Director of the Academia Sinica Europaea, CEIBS and Mr. David Percival, Managing Director International Business Development, Deloitte, as they discuss the implications and consequences of a post Brexit world.
- What are the different options open to the UK and EU in negotiating a new relationship following the Brexit vote?
- What is the range of outcomes that might result, and which are the most likely?
- How might the UK’s and the EU’s relationships with China be impacted?
- How should European, including British, businesses operating in China respond?
AGENDA
14:00 to 14:30 Registration
14:30 to 14:40 Welcome Remarks by Mr. Mick Adams, Vice-President and Chairman of the Shanghai board,
European Chamber
14:40 to 15:00 Opening remarks by all panellists
15:00 to 16:40 Panel Discussion/ Q&A
Panellists:
- Ms. Nina Trentmann (UK Business Correspondent, DIE WELT)
- Mr. David Gosset (Director of the Academia Sinica Europaea, CEIBS)
- Ms. Tracy Wut (Partner, Baker & McKenzie)
- Mr. David Percival (Managing Director - International Business Development, Deloitte)
- Mr. Axel Cruau (Consul General of France, Consulate General of the Republic of France in Shanghai)
16:40 to 16:50 Closing Remarks
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Speakers
Ms. Nina Trentmann
Nina Trentmann works as a Business Correspondent for the German media group“WELT“ in London. She took up this position in August 2013 and covers business and finance in the United Kingdom. In this capacity, she writes for the daily edition DIE WELT, the online site WELT Online and the Sunday edition WELT am Sonntag.
Prior to her time in London, Nina reported from Shanghai in China. From there, she filed stories on German companies, Chinese companies in Europe and China’s transition towards a service-and technology based-economy. Besides reporting from London, Nina continues to cover China and travels back and forth between Shanghai/China and the UK. These days, she lays particular emphasis on reporting China´s transition towards the “new normal“, the internationalisation of the Renminbi and China´s growing importance in the realm of banking and finance. In addition to her journalistic work, Nina moderates conferences, events and panels in Germany, Shanghai and the UK. She is a regular guest and commentator on BSkyB and the BBC.
Mr. David Gosset
David Gosset is a global affairs and international relations expert who is director of the Academia Sinica Europaea at CEIBS and the founder of the Euro-China Forum. Gosset also established the New Silk Road Initiative.
Fluent in French, English and Chinese, Gosset lectured at Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC, for the top French institution ENA (Ecole Nationale d’Administration), the Davos World Economic Forum Global leadership Program but also for large multinational corporations at the top of the Fortune 500.
Gosset founded the Academia Sinica Europaea, an intellectual interface between Europe and China, and he has also established the Euro-China Forum which creates the conditions for a comprehensive dialogue between the two edges of Eurasia. The former French President Jacques Chirac considers that the Euro-China Forum is “since 2002 a unique platform for exchanges between the European and Chinese civilizations”.
A sinologist, Professor Gosset wrote extensively on China’s transformation and its global impact. His comments have been published in the International New York Times – former International Herald Tribune –, the Huffington Post, Forbes but also in major Asian and Chinese media. Gosset commented for the China Central TV (CCTV), Bloomberg TV, CNN, Russia TV and others. His analyses have been published by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
By a decree signed by the President of the French Republic François Hollande on December 31 2014 Gosset became Knight of the Legion of Honour (Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur).
Gosset has also been awarded the “Cross of the Civil Order” by the then King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, for his work with the Academia Sinica Europaea.
Gosset is a Member of the Board of several European Companies and Institutions. In 2013 he has been invited to join the High Advisory Council of the International Cooperation Platform (ICP) under the patronage of Abdullah Gul, the 11th President of the Republic of Turkey.
Ms. Tracy Wut
Tracy Wut is a partner of Baker & McKenzie’s Hong Kong office. She is experienced in mergers and acquisitions and foreign direct investments in China. She regularly acts for clients in complex cross-border transactions, in particular in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sector, and navigates clients through various issues relating to investments in China. She co-heads the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare group in China/Hong Kong and is recommended as a leading lawyer in Life Sciences and Corporate/M&A by Chambers Asia, Corporate/M&A by Chambers Global and M&A and Private Equity by IFLR1000. Tracy graduated from the University of Hong Kong with an LL.B. and P.C.LL. She is admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong and England and Wales. She speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Mr. David Percival MBE
During 10 years as a commercial diplomat in Asia including four years (2008-2012) as a senior British consul in Shanghai and Head of UKTI's Investment teams across China, David has always valued working closely with the British Chamber network. David's experience includes overseeing the UK Government's role in over 150 investment projects from China to the UK. This work has led him into direct contact with over 3000 Chinese business leaders and given him an insight that he can use for the benefit of the Chamber. David joined Deloitte in 2013 and is now leading a new Deloitte international business development group.