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Europeans still nervous about doing China deals
Europeans still remain nervous about the Chinese taking over their companies, according to a senior European business figure in China.Davide Cucino, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, said many European companies would opt to be taken over by another European or US company rather than a Chinese one.
Shanghai Free Trade Zone News Updates 29 January 2014
The European Chamber put together news articles on Shanghai Free Trade Zone from 26 September 2013 to 29 January 2014.
Read moreShenyang Chapter hosts charity fair to raise money for orphans
The European Chamber Shenyang Chapter hosted a grand jumble sale prior to the Christmas holidays. Member companies actively participated in the event. All the funds raised in this charity fair will be donated to a provincial orphanage.
Read moreEU looks to level playing field as China investment talks near
BEIJING—Senior European officials said Thursday that Europe’s door to Chinese investment is open and talks next week aimed at reaching an accord on investment protection could be an important step forward in cementing economic ties.
Read moreThank you Ambassador Ederer
The European Chamber wishes to express our deepest gratitude to Markus Ederer, who will leave his post to take up a senior appointment within the German government on 21st January.
Read moreEurope says China's latest bid to join procurement agreement "highly disappointing"
China's proposed terms to join a global agreement on government purchases are "highly disappointing" and cover only 2-3 percent of its public procurement market, a European Union trade lobby group said on Thursday.
The future of foreign investment
European industry, in general, is doing well in China. Our profits and revenues in most industry sectors continue to grow and are reaching levels comparable to other regions in the world. The strategic importance of China for our companies is increasing and our investments have brought major benefits to the Chinese economy and Chinese society. These are important points to make, but this success story all too often gets lost regulatory complaints and, increasingly frequently, in trade disputes because there still remains a dormant potential to massively grow the scope of this mutual benefit.
Read moreAnalysts View: Chinese Communist Party unveils new leadership
China's ruling Communist Party unveiled its new seven-man Politburo Standing Committee on Thursday, confirming Xi Jinping's elevation to the no. 1 spot in the line-up and the end of Hu Jintao's 10 years as party boss.
China must allow more competition
As the Chinese Communist Party is choosing its new leaders for the next decade, the president of the European Chamber of Commerce in China (ECCC) calls on Beijing to open further the country’s market to foreign companies. Davide Cucino’s tells Europolitics why the Asian giant must open up its market if it wants to achieve sustainable long-term growth. The ECCC’s head is also cautious regarding a possible EU-China free trade agreement (FTA).