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Letter Of Intent with the China Centre for Urban Development
In line with the importance of urbanisation for its member companies, the European Chamber achieved a significant milestone by signing a Letter Of Intent with the China Centre for Urban Development, to enhance mutual cooperation in urbanisation-related fields, on 19th April.
Read moreChina's smog splits expatriate families as companies pay for fresh air
A third of European Union Chamber of Commerce companies in China said air pollution has added to human-resource costs as expats make demands such as better health care, pay or air filters, according to Ioana Kraft, general manager of the chamber’s Shanghai chapter.
Read moreProvincial Quest to Southwest Chapter -- Meeting with Chengdu Vice Mayor Fu Yonglin
On March 26th, the delegation led by President Davide Cucino met with Chengdu Vice Mayor Fu Yonglin. Mr. Fu introduced the latest developments of Chengdu. Last year, the total import and export volume between Chengdu and the EU achieved 8 billion US dollars.
Read moreProvincial Quest to Southwest Chapter -- Meeting with Governor and Vice Governor of Sichuan
On March 26th, President Davide Cucino and the delegation met with Sichuan Governor Wei Hong and Vice Governor Gan Lin. Mr. Wei introduced Sichuan's industrial restructuring plan and gave some concrete suggestions on the cooperation with the European Chamber.
Read moreChamber welcomes end of anti-dumping probes into EU wine
The European Chamber has long advocated that China and the EU, as important trade partners, first use dialogue to try to solve any trade disputes and to reach solutions that bring benefit to both sides.
Read moreProvincial Quest to Sothwest Chapter -- Meeting with Chongqing Commerce Commission
On March 25th, the delegation met with Chongqing Commerce Commission and discussed the investment environment of Chongqing.
Read moreProvincial Quest to Southwest Chapter -- Meeting with Chongqing Executive Vice Mayor Weng Jieming
On March 25th, President Davide Cucino met with Chongqing Executive Vice Mayor Weng Jieming and discussed the future development of Chongqing and the business prospects of European companies in Chongqing.
Read moreMembers Analysis, National People's Congress, by APCO worldwide
This year’s National People’s Congress (NPC) marked an important turning point in the administration of Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang, when they turned from consolidating power and agenda setting to implementation.
Read moreMembers Analysis, National People's Congress, by Brunswick
On Thursday 13th March, China concluded the second session of the 12th National People’s Congress (“NPC”) a day after the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Congress (“CPPCC”) wrapped up its parallel session. The lianghui, as the two meetings are commonly known, are one of the most important annual events on the Chinese political calendar.
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