Press Releases
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.
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 moreStatement 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.
Read moreEuropean 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.
Read moreEuropean 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.
Read moreEuropean Chamber launches its 6th European Business in China Position Paper in Helsinki
Helsinki, 12th September 2006. The European Chamber has today launched the sixth edition of the European Business in China Position Paper at the EU-China Summit.
European Chamber Launches its 6th European Business in China Position Paper
Beijing, 5th September 2006. The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, the leading exponent of European business interests in China and the Voice of European Business in China, has today launched the sixth edition of the European Business in China Position Paper.
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