Press Releases

2013-05-30 > All chapters

Financial 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.

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2013-03-06 > All chapters

Bold 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.

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2013-02-07 > All chapters

The 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.

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2013-01-31 > All chapters

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.

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