Press Releases
China’s COVID-19 policy and Russia’s war in Ukraine cause severe disruptions to European business in China
The European Chamber, in partnership with Roland Berger, today released a survey on the impact that China’s COVID-19 policy and Russia’s war in Ukraine are having on European business in China.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Stance on the Liberalisation of Ownership Restrictions in the Automotive Sector
The European Chamber welcomes the updates contained in the two negative lists which came into effect on 1st January 2022, lifting ownership restrictions for manufacturers of passenger vehicles.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Stance on IIT Update
The European Chamber welcomes both the State Council’s announcement on 29th December, that bonuses will continue to be taxed separately at a preferential rate until the end of 2023, and the two-year extension of non-taxable allowances.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Stance on the Political Agreement of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes the news that a political agreement has been reached on the long-discussed Comprehensive Agreement on Investment.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Celebrates 20 Years in China
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China held its 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner on 2nd December in Beijing.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Stance on the Reoccurrence of Entry Suspensions of Returnees from Certain Countries
Restrictions were ratcheted up further when separate announcements were made in the UK, Belgium and the Philippines by the respective Chinese embassies, that foreign nationals from these countries would be completely barred from entering China.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Stance on Further Restrictions on the Return of Legal Residents to China
On 30th October, multiple Chinese embassies across Europe published new requirements for foreign residents and Chinese nationals attempting to return to China.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Stance on United Front Work In China’s Private Sector
Since the promulgation of the Opinions, the European business community has become concerned about the possible direct and indirect implications of the document and what they mean for predictability and business decision-making.
Read moreChamber Lauds Latest Change in Foreign National Returnee Policy, Now Looks to Students
The European Chamber is highly encouraged by the recent relaxation of travel restrictions on foreign nationals. Announced by the MFA on 23rd September, the new policy should facilitate the return of more Europeans back home to China.
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