Press Releases
European Chamber Welcomes and Supports “Mission for Growth” to China
Beijing, 19 July 2013—On July 18th and 19th the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) proudly welcomed and supported the visit of European Commission Vice President and Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship, Antonio Tajani, and the European Commissioner for Environment, Janez Potocnik, to China.
Read moreFinancial performance and optimism is waning for European companies in China, but growth opportunities through reform are identified
Beijing, 30 May 2013 – Pressures from increasingly challenging market and economic conditions in China, which are exacerbated by a regulatory environment that continues to be demanding and at times discriminatory, have led to a clear downturn in profitability and revenue growth for European companies.
Read moreBold reform is needed and expected from one of the most important NPC and CPPCC meetings this decade
Beijing, 6th March 2013 –The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China hopes that the highly important sessions of this year’s Lianghui (NPC and CPPCC) will be the start of a period of serious economic reform that most people are expecting, as China’s leaders take concrete steps to shift from an investment-led model dominated by state-owned enterprises to one driven by domestic consumption and greater competition in the marketplace.
Read moreThe European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Appoints a New Secretary General
Beijing, 07 February 2013 – The European Chamber is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Dunnett to the position of Secretary General. Adam officially takes full responsibility from February 8th, 2013, succeeding Dirk Moens who decided to retire from the position after serving for the last four years.
European Chamber Survey: Chinese investors bullish on European future, but show concern about operating environment
Chinese companies operating in the EU will be increasing their investments and looking to further engage in M&A in order to serve the European market and acquire technology, brands and expertise to improve competitiveness.
Read moreThe European Chamber of Commerce in China launches its 4th annual Business Confidence Survey
Beijing, 22nd November 2007. The European Chamber today launched its annual European Chamber Business Confidence Survey, which is published in partnership with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. The survey presents the opinions of more than 200 European companies operating in China.
Read moreThe European Union Chamber of Commerce in China launches its seventh annual Position Paper
Beijing, 11th September 2007. The European Chamber today launches its annual European Business in China Position Paper. This is the European Chamber's first Position Paper since China completed its five-year WTO accession period.
Read moreEuropean Chamber welcomes the promulgation of the Anti-Monopoly Law
Beijing, 30th August 2007. The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes the promulgation of the Anti-Monopoly Law.
Read moreThe European Chamber welcomes the promulgation of the Labour Contract Law
Beijing, 1 July 2007. The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress announced the adoption of the Labour Contract Law on 29th June 2007. The European Chamber applauds the law and its declared aim of improving labour conditions and creating harmony between the employer and the employees.
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