Working Group News
China IPR SME Helpdesk
The European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry, has launched a new project, the China IPR SME Helpdesk, to address Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) concerns and opportunities. The China IPR SME Helpdesk is designed to support EU small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with free information concerning the protection and enforcement of their IP in China.
Read moreThe European Chamber has a meeting with Vice Minister of Communications
Mr. Weng Mengyong, Vice-Minister of Ministry of Communications, had a meeting with the delegation led by Mr. Wuttke, President of the European Chamber on 6th March. Both sides exchanged views on the development of modern logistics industry, maritime shipment and the transportation of the dangerous goods in the rivers. Mr. Wuttke presented the Position Paper to the Vice-Minister.
Read more2008 Membership Renewals
Please be advised as of 1st March 2008 our membership renewal campaign has closed. We are delighted to inform you that we have reached a national renewal rate of 75%.
Read moreChina IPR SME Helpdesk met with Beijing Service Centre for Intellectual Property Rights Protection
On March 4th, the newly established China IPR SME Helpdesk ("IPR Helpdesk"), a new project launched by the European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry, met with the Beijing Service Centre for Intellectual Property Rights Protection ("Beijing 12312") at the service centre.
Read moreInformation on An Increase in Tariffs
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and General Administration of Customs (GAC) have issued new adjustments to import tariffs and taxes applied to some mining equipment, and big-scale agricultural machines.
Read moreOpportunities for the Automobile Industry in China
By Max Quillen, Business Manager for the Automotive and Auto Components Working Groups, European Chamber
Read moreThe Chamber calls for fair competition, strong IPR protection and better government services
President of the European Chamber, Joerg Wuttke gave his opening remarks at the 6th Transnational Corporations China Forum in Beijing on 22nd February 2008, and emphasized the need for fair competition, strong IPR protection and better government services in order to make companies competitive and sustainable in China.
Read moreAsia-Pacific Market Outlook 2008
By courtesy of Dow Jones Newswires, the Asia-Pacific Market Outlook 2008 is now available to download for all members of the European Chamber.
Read moreMemorial Service for Ian Kay
Sue Kay, the wife of our former Secretary General Ian Kay, would like to invite any EUCCC members who knew Ian to join her at a memorial service to be held on Friday 25th January 2008.
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