Working Group News
European Chamber's Letter to MFA regarding current visa practices
The European Chamber is concerned about recent and unexpected difficulties encountered in obtaining and renewing business travel visas ("F visas") to China. The European Chamber has received complaints from many of its members regarding these matters and has expressed its concerns in this letter to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Read moreChamber Members Make Relief Donations for Sichuan Earthquake Victims
Since the earthquake struck Sichuan Province on the afternoon of 12th May 2008, members of the European Chamber have made prompt relief donations for the earthquake victims. According to the latest statistics, at least 30 member companies have donated cash or products with a total value of RMB 141 million.
Read moreEU Expresses Condolence and an Update on EU Aid
On 19th May 2008, EU flag flies at half mast in Beijing as period of national mourning begins.EU leaders express sympathy and support.
Read moreEU Delegation - EUCCC F&B Working Dinner
On Tuesday, 13th May 2008, representatives of the European Chamber's Food & Beverage Working Group had VIP dinner with Mr.Serge Abou, the EU Ambassdor to China, to discuss Agri-Food issues and concerns for EU Business in China.
Read moreChina IPR SME Helpdesk to be launched in Brussels
Following the success of its official launch in Beijing, the China IPR SME Helpdesk will hold its official European launch event in Brussels this Friday, 23 May, using the same format as the China launch with two free half-day workshops for European SMEs and an official launch event which will be attended by European Commission officials and a multitude of EU SME and business associations.
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Read moreChina earthquake: European Commission provides ?2 million in fast-track humanitarian aid
The European Commission is providing emergency relief funding of ?2 million to help victims of the huge earthquake that struck Sichuan province in China on Monday.
Read moreRelief Donations for Sichuan Earthquake
A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Sichuan Province on the afternoon of 12th May 2008, and affected many areas of Sichuan and neighbouring provinces.We recommend to our members the China Red Cross as an effective channel for donations in support of victims and disaster relief.
Read moreEU Internal Market Chief: Counterfeiting and Piracy Need Industry-Led Solutions
The European Commission wants practical, pragmatic suggestions for fighting the “modern-day highway robbery” known as piracy and counterfeiting, Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy said at a 13 May commission-sponsored high level conference on the issues.