As the world begins to reflect on their COVID-19 experience, the changes it caused in society, and how governments, companies and communities have had to adapt, we also begin to focus on strategizing a way forward. This path forward is especially important for Multinational Companies (MNC’s) who have started to feel the ripple effects of a global growth slowdown in their demand, confidence and supply chain. Companies will need to revamp their business plans, expectations, and plan of action to increase their resilience long-term.

The European Chamber is honoured to hear from Mr Mats Rahmström, Global President and CEO of Atlas Copco in a fireside chat with Mr Joerg Wuttke, President of the European Chamber on 29th May 4:00pm (GMT+8).

• 2020-05-29 | 16:00 - 17:00
• Online - Zoom Online Meeting Platform

After decades of uninterrupted globalisation, the connections between the world’s three largest markets have never been more intertwined. Yet, between a trade war, geopolitical competition and the unexpected curveball of COVID-19, the EU, China and the United States now risk falling prey to making the kind of knee-jerk reactions that could leave the global system in a tangled mess. The surge in talk about decoupling and self-reliance begs the question, has the world reached ‘peak globalisation’?

• 2020-05-28 | 19:00 - 20:30
• Online

Dire challenges resulting from climate change are cementing sustainability and green growth as a necessity for all countries. This can be seen in the change in priorities of both the EU and China as they become more holistic and sustainability-focused in their approaches to economic growth. Ultimately, strong cooperation will be key in successfully tackling environmental problems, in what many agree is the world’s most significant challenge.

• 2020-05-26 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Online

After being postponed due to COVID-19, the most important event in China’s political calendar now has a new date. This year’s Two sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPCC), known as the Lianghui, will take place starting from 22nd May.
The major focus point for the Two Sessions this year will be the government’s work report, China’s GDP growth target and the major policies for the next year.

This webinar will be of significant use to decision makers that seek for a deeper understanding of the implications of the Two Sessions and how it will impact their businesses and the future of China. Join our discussion on 25th May to discuss what happened during the Two Sessions, what significance it has for economy and business and what are the implications.

• 2020-05-25 | 17:00 - 18:15
• Online - Zoom Online Meeting Platform

Join us on 22nd May for a discussion with Cecilia Malmström, Former EU Commissioner for Trade, Pascal Lamy, Former European Commissioner for Trade, Former Director General of the WTO and Jürgen Hambrecht, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, BASF to learn about China's past since joining the WTO and hear about the potential for further trade and investment.

• 2020-05-22 | 16:00 - 17:30
• Online

In the aftermath of COVID-19, China now begins to see an increase in work and school resumption at different stages across provinces. Shanghai’s latest update on reopening dates indicates that by 18th May most students will be able to attend school. Considering this, the education industry in China needs to examine its strategy in managing and responding to risks that affect students, faculty, and staff.

• 2020-05-19 | 09:00 - 10:15
• Online - Zoom Platform

As the largest market in Asia for the EU and the UK, China is equally important to both. But even before the Brexit vote had taken place, the UK appeared keen to form a relationship with China that would be distinct from the EU’s. In 2015, then-prime minister David Cameron hailed the coming ‘golden era’ of UK-China relations, and photos of him drinking Greene King ale in his local pub with President Xi Jinping were widely publicised. Post-Brexit, the UK embarked on a delicate balancing act of disentangling itself from the EU, simultaneously distancing itself from certain sensitive political issues in order to advance economic ties with China, while trying to stay close to Europe on key issues.

• 2020-05-15 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Online

Please join us on 14th May for a discussion with Bert Hofman, Director of the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, Professor in Practice Lee Kuan Yew School, and former head of the World Bank in China; Zhu Ning, Professor and Deputy Dean at The National Institute of Financial Research (NIFR), Tsinghua University, and author of China’s Guaranteed Bubble; and Robin Zhu, Senior Analyst at Bernstein Asia Autos. Mr Joerg Wuttke, President of the European Chamber, will host and moderate this discussion.

• 2020-05-14 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Online

The announcement by the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee that the postponed Two Sessions will finally take place from 22nd May, signalled China’s confidence in having brought the COVID-19 outbreak under control domestically.

One of the centrepieces of the NPC meetings is the government’s work report, in which the country’s key economic targets are normally set and major policies mapped out for the coming year. Poured over by foreign governments, China analysts and the international business community looking to understand China’s political and economic priorities, the report will come under even closer scrutiny this year given that the country is still reeling from the impact of COVID-19. With GDP growth targets now a secondary consideration, what signals will China’s leadership want to give to the Chinese people and the rest of the world?

• 2020-05-13 | 09:00 - 10:30
• Online

China faces unprecedented economic disruption as a result of COVID-19, creating many challenges but also leaving room for opportunity. This is apparent, as China has implemented revisions to its Foreign Investment Law (FIL). The revisions introduce crucial changes towards equality, promotion, facilitation and protection of foreign investment.

• 2020-05-13 | 17:00 - 18:05
• Online - Zoom Platform