Press Releases

2008-05-14 > All chapters

The European Chamber calls upon its members to make donations for Sichuan earthquake victims

Beijing, 14th May 2008. The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China sent out an email to all its members today, calling for donations for the Sichuan earthquake victims.

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2008-04-25 > All chapters

The European Chamber is concerned about China's current visa restrictions

The European Chamber is concerned about recent and unexpected difficulties encountered in obtaining and renewing business travel visas ("F visas") to China. In the last few days, the European Chamber has received complaints from many of its members regarding these matters and has expressed its concerns to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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2008-03-12 > All chapters

European Chamber Launches Redesigned Website

Beijing, 12th March 2008. The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned website with improvements to the navigation and usability.

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2008-03-04 > All chapters

The European Chamber closely monitors the NPC and CPPCC

Beijing, 4th March 2008. Given the many challenges China faces in planning the next stage of its economic and social reforms, this year’s NPC and CPPCC are of particular importance. The European Chamber will be closely monitoring the ‘two sessions’ and hopes that issues concerning China’s investment climate will be addressed constructively and effectively.

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2008-01-02 > All chapters

Statement on the New Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) jointly issued the new Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries on 7th November 2007. In light of the recent attention concerning the European Chamber and its members' comment on this new Catalogue, hereby the Chamber would like to take this opportunity to express its opinion.

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2006-12-08 > All chapters

Statement Draft Labour Contract Law Press Conference

In light of recent media attention concerning the European Chamber's position on the draft Labour Contract Law, the Chamber would like to take this opportunity to further clarify its position on this important piece of legislation.

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2006-11-08 > All chapters

European Chamber signs MoU with Jiangsu and Guangdong Office for IPR Protection

Beijing, 8th November 2006. The European Chamber is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the provincial representatives of the State Office of Intellectual Property Protection (SOIPP) from Jiangsu and Guangdong responsible for the coordination of Service Centres for Intellectual Property Protection.

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2006-11-05 > Southwest China

Asia-Invest Forum 2006 Organised by European Chamber Opens in Chengdu

Chengdu, 5th Nov. 2006, Asia-Invest Forum 2006 organised by European Union Chamber of Commerce in China will open at the Crowne Plaza in Chengdu on 6th November.

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2006-10-20 > All chapters

European Chamber Launches its Corporate Social Responsibility Business Guide

Beijing, 20th Oct 2006. The European Chamber has today launched its first business guide on corporate social responsibility Business for People or People for Business? Creating a Harmonious and Sustainable Society.

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