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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 more2013 Provincial Quest Programme
Corresponding with China’s current administrative reforms and policy decentralisation, one of the Chamber’s government affairs highlights in 2013 was the official launch of the Provincial Quest Programme.
Read moreState Council Development Research Centre releases the 383 Reform Scheme for economic and social reforms in China
Recently, China’s top-level think-tank, the State Council Development Research Centre (SCDRC) released a 383 Reform Scheme, sketching out an unprecedented economic and social reform roadmap.
Read moreShanghai Free Trade Zone Member Analyses from Deloitte
The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone ("China (Shanghai) Pilot FTZ") is officially launched on 29 September 2013.
Read moreThe European Commission Receives Mandate to Negotiate an Investment Agreement with China
The Ministers of the Foreign Affairs Council adopted a mandate last week on 18th October that will allow the European Commission to negotiate an investment agreement with China.
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