Briefing: China’s New Normal: What are the challenges and opportunities for businesses? – 18 April 2016 – Brussels
Apr-25-2016 By : fcccadmin
The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and The Conference Board organized an interesting briefing focused on ‘China’s New Normal: What are the challenges and opportunities for businesses?’. This briefing took place on 18 April at The Conference Board in Brussels.
According to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Chinese economy has entered a “new normal” of “moderate to high growth”, implying that China’s GDP will be growing at the lower rate of 6.5% to 7%. What do companies need to know about this “new normal”? David Hoffman, Senior VP Asia and Managing Director of The Conference Board China Center for Economics & Business, delivered a special briefing to help companies dimension the current state of play in China:
- An appraisal of recent economic, financial market and political economy developments
- How these developments fit into the big picture scheme of China’s momentous transition
- What they imply for the near- and medium-term business environment for MNCs and foreign investors in China
David also provided an introduction to the concept and components of “global China exposure”, and how “geo-economic” propagations and exertions from China will (and could) impact the global business environment.
Mr Stefaan Vanhooren, Vice-Chairman Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce facilitated the briefing and Mr Bert De Graeve, Chairman, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce facilitated the CEO Roundtable Dinner. The event was conducted according to the Chatham House Rules.
Updated invitation: Seminar: How to Tackle a Changing China – 18 May 2016 – Antwerp
By : fcccadmin
The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and the EU SME Centre in Beijing are organizing a seminar focused on ‘How to Tackle a Changing China’. The seminar will cover two sessions. The first will be delivered by the EU SME Centre’s Director, Chris Cheung who will provide an overview of the recent changes in the Chinese business environment and the opportunities and challenges that arise as a result. The Centre’s Business Development Advisor, Rafael Jimenez, will then discuss the increasing trend of Chinese overseas direct investment to the EU and what this means for EU SMEs.
The seminar will be organized on 18 May at 14h00 in Antwerp (exact location to be confirmed).
The programme is as follows :
14h00-14h05 Introduction by Ms Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
14h05-15h00 (includes Q&A) How to Tackle a Changing China, Chris Cheung, Director EU SME Centre
15h00-16h00 (includes Q&A) How to service Chinese Overseas Direct Investment, Rafael Jimenez, EU SME Centre Business Development Advisor
16h00-16h20 Winning in China by Ji Bo, Chief Representative, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Europe, Assistant Dean, Global Executive Education
16h20-16h40 Q&A followed by networking
Register online. Participation fee for FCCC members: 80,5 € (incl. 21% VAT), non-members: 108,9 € (incl. 21% VAT).
The briefing is organized with the support of Flanders Investment & Trade and the EU-China Business Association.
Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit – 13-14 June 2016 – London
By : fcccadmin
Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit, annual grand meeting between Chinese and European entrepreneurs
The Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit (SEES) was created with the objective of promoting international business cooperation between China and the EU, two of the world’s most important business partners. SEES has been organizing business oriented conferences and intensive one-to-one meetings since 2008, attracting over 150 leading Chinese entrepreneurs to Europe each year. SEES has proven itself to be one of the major annual meetings for both Chinese and European entrepreneurs. Holding the annual meeting in London in 2016 is important because the delivery of the 13th Five Year Programme and the implementation of the ‘one belt one road’ (OBOR) strategy will give new momentum to the internationalization of Chinese business. Entrepreneurs are actively seeking international direction, projects, talents and funding. SEES 2016 will take the 13th Five Year Programme as its starting point and address issues that include the search for new growth in finance/financial services, real Industry, and China’s internationalization strategy and innovation among other areas.
For more information, visit the SEES website.
The Summit is organized with the support of the EU-China Business Association (EUCBA).
Info session agricultural sector mission – 2 May 2016 – Antwerp
By : fcccadmin
On May 2, the Province of Antwerp will organize an info session on the agricultural sector mission which will visit Beijing, Yangling and Shanghai from September 3 to 10, 2016, and is organized by the Province and Flanders Investment & Trade. For more information about the mission, see below “Agricultural sector mission”.
14.30 Welcome (coffee, thee or water)
15.00-17.00 Info session
Welcome by Ludwig Caluwé, Vice Governor
Introduction by the Province of Antwerp about Shaanxi
Introduction by FIT about Beijing and Shanghai
Practical details
Introduction about doing business in Shaanxi and Yangling by Mr Bart Horsten, external expert.
Monday, May 2, 14.30 to 17 h. at Provinciehuis (Singel), Desguinlei 100, 2018 Antwerpen,
Zaal Antigoon (6th floor).
Registration for this info session is free of charge by e-mail to alice.cooman@provincieantwerpen.be or at the website of the Province of Antwerp before 28 April 2016.
Agricultural sector mission – 3 to 10 September 2016 – Beijing, Yangling, Shanghai
By : fcccadmin
Flanders Investment & Trade and the Province of Antwerp are organizing an agricultural sector mission to China from 3 to 10 September 2016. It offers companies active in the agro-business the opportunity to prospect the Chinese market. The mission will visit Beijing, Yangling in Shaanxi province, and Shanghai.
In Beijing, individual B2B meetings, a networking reception and a visit to the agro expo VIV China will be organized. The Province of Antwerp will also host a seminar.
In Yangling, individual B2B meetings will also be organized, as well as a visit to the Yangling Agricultural High-tech Industries Demonstration Zone, a cluster of universities, schools, research centers, and an industrial park with Chinese and joint venture companies in the agricultural sector. The Province of Antwerp will organize a networking dinner. B2B meetings will also be held in Xian.
In Shanghai, the mission will visit a Flemish company in the agro sector, and participate in B2B meetings and a networking event.
More information on the mission is available on the website of Flanders Investment & Trade. Register before June 10, 2016.
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