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European Chamber’s annual conference brings business and government together in Beijing to discuss China’s ‘Road to Reform’
More than three quarters of European businesses in China believe that improvements in regulatory transparency and rule of law will be the most important catalyst for sustained economic growth in China, according to the European Chamber.
Read moreSeminar on Preparing for a Potential Escalation of the Avian Flu (H7N9) Virus, 9 May
More than 55 Participants joined the Seminar on Preparing for a potential escalation of the Avian Flu on 9 May. Mr. Kevin Biggs, Senior Consultant, Risk Intelligence, Hill & Associates, and Mr. John Macpherson, Director of Crisis Consulting at Control Risks, provided an update on the current avian flu status and on preparations that business can undertake in case of a potential escalation of the virus. In addition, Dr. Christelle Swanepoel, Raffles Medical Shanghai, fielded audience questions at this highly practical, interactive event.
Read moreChina Shanghai International Technology Fair
The European Chamber was invited to join the 2013 China Technology Fair Innovation Summit which was held on the first day of the China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSITF). It featured two panel discussions, the first one focused on challenges and opportunities for multinational corporations in China’s economic transition while the second one examined how corporations can build innovative systems and strategies in China.
In cooperation with the SME IPR Helpdesk, the European Chamber had a booth in the Fair’s IPR pavilion to showcase both SME IPR Helpdesk and Chamber services to visiting government officials and more than 30,000 visitors. The Chamber also supported the Innovation Summit 2013 on the Fair’s opening day on 8 May, which featured two panel discussions on strategy and innovation. The first panel focused on the challenges and opportunities for MNCs in China’s economic transition, while the second panel examined how corporations can build innovative systems and strategies in China.
Deepest Condolences to Ya'an Earthquake Victims
The European Chamber is deeply saddened and concerned by the considerable loss of life, injury and damage caused by the earthquake in Ya'an, Sichuan. We offer all those affected our deepest condolences and compassion.
Read moreResults of Shanghai Chapter Board Election 2013/2014
Congratulations to our new Shanghai Chapter Board!
Read moreFirst edition of Capital Beat held in Shanghai
The first edition of Capital Beat, the quarterly public affairs seminar, was held on 16th April 2013, at The Westin Bund Center Shanghai. Leading China experts Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran, China Business & Finance Editor of The Economist, Rose Wang, Partner at Brunswick Group, and Dr David Ellis, Political Counselor, British Embassy in Beijing, analyzed and discussed the latest changes in China's leadership and what implications the 12th National People's Congress will bring to China and China's business environment.
Read moreNice to see you, EU
EUROPE was the main destination last year for Chinese overseas direct investment (ODI). According to a new report by A CAPITAL, an investment fund, Chinese ODI into Europe in 2012 shot up to $12.6 billion (see chart), 21% more than in 2011. Though some countries are equivocal about a Chinese presence (see article) others welcomed investment in companies ranging from Weetabix, an English food brand, to EDP, a Portuguese utility.
Read moreH7N9 Virus Updates: WHO updates and preparedness
The latest links to the World Health Organization and member companies who support preparedness for a potential pandemic of H7N9 Virus.
Read moreEuropean Chamber>Construction Working Group>Newsletter>12 April 2013
This is a bi-monthly European Chamber Working Group newsletter focusing on issues that shape the general business environment for our members operating in China. This newsletter is forwarded to members of the Beijing and Shanghai Construction Working Groups. If you have any comments or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Sam Passafiume in Beijing via spassafiume@europeanchamber.com.cn or Ms. Bettina Buck in Shanghai via bbuck@europeanchamber.com.cn, or visit the Construction Working Group Website.
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