Press Releases
European Chamber statement on the European Commission’s launch of a probe under its International Procurement Instrument into China’s procurement of medical devices
The European Chamber supports the end goal of this action, which is to ensure that European companies have the same access to China’s procurement market as Chinese companies enjoy in Europe.
Read moreEuropean Chamber advocates for targeted and precise approach to risk management and economic security
This report details the different approaches adopted by the EU, China and the US for managing perceived threats to their respective economies, as well as the actions that European businesses are taking to build resilience into their China operations
Read moreThe European Chamber is disappointed about the postponement of the 11th EU-China Summit
The European Chamber is disappointed that in times of global financial turmoil and a significant economic slowdown the Chinese leadership decided to postpone the EU-China Summit scheduled to take place in Lyon on 1st December.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Business Confidence Survey 2008 reports business growth potential in China
The European Chamber today launches its fifth annual European Chamber Business Confidence Survey. More than 250 European companies active in China reported their optimism and concerns about doing business in China.
Read moreEU-Sichuan Investment & Cooperation Conference Presents Opportunities to European Businesses
The EU-Sichuan Investment & Cooperation Conference co-organised by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and the Sichuan Province People's Government takes place in Chengdu today.
Read moreEuropean Chamber welcomes the implementing rules of the Labour Contract Law
On 18th September, the State Council issued the long-anticipated Implementing Rules for the Labour Contract Law.
Read moreMandelson discusses opportunities, barriers in China with EU Business
EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has today met in Brussels with representatives of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Read moreEighth annual Position Paper reports business optimism but seeks increased transparency and fairness
The European Chamber today launches its annual European Business in China Position Paper 2008/2009. This year's Position Paper indicates that European companies are generally optimistic about their business in China, but their concerns remain about market access, transparency, intellectual property rights (IPR) and environmental sustainability. Economic Nationalism appears to be a growing concern.
Read moreEuropean Chamber urges the publication of implementing guidelines for China’s Anti-Monopoly Law
The European Chamber welcomes China’s Anti-Monopoly Law (AML), which will take effect from today. The Chamber expects the law and its forthcoming guidelines will contribute towards a legal framework that supports a more open economy and a level playing field for businesses in China.
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