Executive Perspectives on European Business in China

In the last issue of the year, leading executives give us their insights into the current situation for European businesses in China, and what they predict for the short term. We also look at how far the EU-China relationship has come via the WTO and where it may go.

Also featured in this issue:

• Food Safety – How Chinese consumers are changing their eating habits following the emergence of recent food safety issues in China.
• SME – The size of China’s market is attracting European SMEs in droves. The EU SME Centre looks at the opportunities that await them.
• IPR – The second in a two-part series on IPR protection of online assets.
• EUCTP – A look at China’s focus on sustainable development, as laid out in the 12^th Five-Year Plan.

ICT in China: Opportunities and Barriers

In this issue we look at European companies in the Information and Communications Technology industry in China as well as examining China’s challenge to become the world’s leading IT outsourcing destination.

Also featured in this issue:

• The European Business in China Position Paper 2011/2012
• SME – Opportunities in China’s ICT sector.
• IPR – Online IPR protection.

The Luxury Experience in China

This issue takes a look at China’s ever expanding luxury market. It focusses on the different strategies luxury goods companies are taking, China’s move towards private aviation and restrictions on luxury advertising.

Also featured in this issue:

• European Chamber’s Business Confidence Survey 2011.
• Legal - What does China’s new social insurance law mean for European businesses?
• Lobbying - An expert explains the difference between a good lobbyist and a bad lobbyist.
• Renewable Energy - Wind power in emerging economies.

Europe's New Leadership in China

This issue introduces the European Chamber’s new leadership elected at the Annual General Meeting.

Also featured in this issue:

• Monetary Policy - Dr Joseph E Stiglitz talks about the steps China and the rest of the world are taking towards economic recovery.
• Industry Focus - Automotive and automotive components.
• IPR/SME - IPR protection in the creative industries.

China's 12th Five-Year Plan 

In the first issue of EURObiz we look back at the goals and achievements of China’s 11^th Five-Year Plan, examine the priorities put forward in the 12^th and summarise the European Chamber’s observations and suggestions as presented during the Chinese Government’s comment period.

Also featured in this issue:

• Industry Focus — A look at the increased growth of investment and revenue in China’s power industry.
• HR — Aligning HR practices with corporate values.
• Public Procurement – An overview of the upcoming Public Procurement Study.
• SME – Technology transfer to China: A guide for EU SMEs.