EURObiz Issue 42 (January/February 2018)

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There is a crucial disconnect between policy and enforcement when it comes to intellectual property rights (IPR). Despite recent improvement with the introduction of intellectual property (IP) courts in certain cities across China, a lack of long-term legal reform and strong trademark enforcement has made European businesses wary of entering China’s market. To put foreign businesses at ease, the European Chamber continues to advocate for a Chinese IPR regime that aligns with global standards. To better understand this issue, European Chamber members have contributed articles to EURObiz on a number of different issues relating to IP, including the effects of China Manufacturing 2025, the new Anti-unfair Competition Law and recent restrictions on e-commerce in China. Also featured in this issue:

  • a Chinese perspective on the next transportation disruption;
  • what the revised internet domain registration rules mean for foreign businesses using Chinese Internet, and;
  • the European Chamber’s Annual Conference on China’s rise and the new contradiction.

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EURObiz Issue 43 (March/April 2018)

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In keeping with the fresh redesign of EURObiz, the focus for this magazine is on innovating and moving forward; more specifically on the strides that have been made in research and development (R&D). China is taking the lead in technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, pushing foreign businesses to constantly seek out talented individuals and develop new, cutting-edge technologies. Unfortunately for foreign-invested enterprises in China, R&D has been difficult as a lack of intellectual property protection, inability in hiring foreign talent and lack of access to vital internet services have restricted operability in China. To better understand this issue, European Chamber members have contributed articles to EURObiz on a number of different issues relating to R&D including AI, cloud computing and biotechnology. Also featured in this issue:

  • what the Belt and Road Initiative means for intellectual property in China;
  • the effects of digital medicine on global healthcare, and;
  • China’s Greater Bay Area and what it means for European businesses.

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EURObiz Issue 44 (May/June 2018)

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17 years after the World Trade Organization accession agreement Chinese companies have become globally competitive. However, the significant use of state support and state aid to pursue goals laid out by Chinese authorities threatens the long-term health of these businesses and prohibits European businesses from competing on a level playing field. A frequently cited worry is the China Manufacturing 2025 (CM2025) initiative, a plan that is breathtaking in scope. While China’s attempts at advancing its domestic economy are not inherently problematic, the tools being used in CM2025, and in similar large-scale projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, give international companies cause for concern. To better understand this issue, European Chamber members have contributed articles to EURObiz on a number of different issues relating to state-led development, including Chinese overseas investment, intellectual property protection and state aid. Also featured in this issue:

  • a discussion on new European Union regulations and advancements in fintech,
  • an attempt in understanding market access in China, and
  • what role the city of Panjin has played in China’s growth.

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EURObiz Issue 45 (July/August 2018)

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There are rapid changes taking place in the food and beverage (F&B) industry in China. From changes to food safety certifications to the development of online grocery platforms, it is challenging for European businesses to keep up with all of the recent changes in the F&B sector. Some of these issues are coming to a head, as companies are increasingly asking for the use of geographic indications (GI) and for stronger and more transparent enforcement of the law. To better understand this issue, European Chamber members have contributed articles to EURObiz on a number of different issues relating to the F&B sector, including food imports, agribusiness and GI. Also featured in this issue:

  • the findings from the latest Business Confidence Survey 2018
  • the state of China’s regulatory environment since Davos, and
  • how companies can cope with automation in China’s manufacturing industry.

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EURObiz Issue 46 (September/October 2018)

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If China is indeed intent on pursuing globalisation, the issue of standardisation will become increasingly important. In this issue of EURObiz, Chamber members explore standards in China in relation to patent litigation, accounting, IT, loan use in BRI projects and the fight against counterfeiting.

Also featured in this issue:

  • President Mats Harborn on how China’s ‘reform deficit’ is fuelling global tensions
  • A small businesses’ guide to VAT
  • Cybersecurity trends for 2018
  • Position Paper 2018/2019

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EURObiz Issue 47 (November/December 2018)

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Companies across the globe are now seeking opportunities to participate in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), The Initiative, which is made up of six land corridors, one maritime corridor and even an Ice Silk Road to develop Arctic routes, has indeed attracted the interest of countries around the world eager for Chinese investment in infrastructure. However, five years into the Initiative, non-Chinese firms are experiencing a low rate of participation in BRI projects, despite government promises of a level playing field in bidding and regulatory procedures.

The European Chamber used this issue of EURObiz as a platform for members to share their knowledge of the scope of BRI projects as well as related financing and jurisdiction issues, opportunities and challenges for SMEs, and the development of energy and shipbuilding industries in China. Parallel to European companies' call for more transparency and openness in the BRI, the EU Commission recently introduced the Europe-Asia Connectivity Strategy, stressing that strong partnerships and transparent rules are hallmarks of the Connectivity plan.

The November / December 2018 issue of EURObiz also featured these articles:

  • A book review of China's Asian Dream: Empire Building Along the New Silk Road by Tom Miller
  • Elevating your China Story to Global Audiences
  • Future-proofing Your China Strategy and Business Operations
  • China's Standardization Reform

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