European Union Chamber of Commerce in China: Another disappointing and limited Chinese offer to join the Government Procurement Agreement

Beijing, 06 December 2012– China promised in its WTO Accession Protocol to join the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) ‘as soon as possible’. Eleven years since WTO accession and five years after negotiations first started, China presented its fourth offer in Geneva on 5th December 2012. Although a minor improvement, notably through its inclusion of three additional provinces and through lowered threshold levels, this third revised GPA offer is still highly disappointing in terms of scope and coverage.

European Business in China Position Paper 2012/2013: Equal Access for All Would Bring about Rebalancing

Beijing, 06 September 2012 – The upcoming leadership transition provides the opportunity to enact much-needed reforms in China’s approach to foreign and domestic private investment, according to the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, which today launched the 13th annual edition of its primary lobbying document, the European Business in China Position Paper 2012/2013.

Business Confidence Survey 2012: Despite strong growth optimism, regulatory concerns and rising costs are impacting upon European companies’ investment plans.

Beijing, 29 May 2012 -- China is becoming an increasingly important strategic market for European companies, but a significant proportion may shift investments away from China’s increasingly costly marketplace to other countries due to increased market pressures and missed opportunities caused by market access and regulatory barriers, according to the Business Confidence Survey 2012 released today by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.

Private equity-backed companies in China outperform exchange-listed peers and deliver greater social

Private equity investments in China are paying both financial and social dividends according to the “2012 Survey on the Economic & Social Impact in China”.

European Chamber Statement on New Restrictions on Government Automobile Purchasing

European and Chinese Business Leaders Discuss the Green Agenda at the 5th EU-China Business Summit

The 5th EU-China Business Summit co-organised by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) was held today in Nanjing.

European Chamber Launches New Study on Curbing Industrial Overcapacity in China

The European Chamber today launched a unique new study examining the impact and influence of industrial overcapacity in China.

European Chamber's Comment on the New Appointments in EU

The European Chamber welcomes the appointment of the Prime Minister of Belgium, Herman Van Rompuy as the first Permanent President of the European Council, and EU Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton as Vice President of the European Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and congratulates both on their new roles.

European Chamber Calls for Further Opening up and Fundamental Reforms

The European Chamber today launches the 9th edition of its primary annual lobbying document, the European Business in China Position Paper 2009/2010.