The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce is organizing the China Immersion Programme: ‘Negotiating with the Chinese and China Entry Strategies’, which will take place on 19 March at 10h00 in Ghent.

Mr. Bo Ji, Chief Representative Europe & Assistant Dean Global Executive Education of the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, will be the keynote speaker.

China has embarked on unprecedented economic growth since its market opened up four decades ago, rising to become the world’s second-largest economy today. What is happening in China? What are the new increasing business opportunities that attract European companies? How can you break into the Chinese market and win your customers there?

Companies with the ambition of global expansion, especially those who are eager to enter the Chinese market, should have a better understanding of how to negotiate with the Chinese. However, due to the cultural differences and the shifting dynamics of the business context, it is not easy for all business leaders. Today, effective communication and negotiation skills play a crucial role in a company’s success in China.

Attendees will gain a comparative understanding of the practical Chinese and Western approaches to negotiation as well as sharpen their own negotiation skills through learning from multiple case studies and real-life contexts. Furthermore, they will identify the cultural roots behind business scenarios, which will provide them with the knowledge to reshape their strategies and tactics. The attending business leaders will also learn to optimize their approach to a win-win value creation through negotiating with the Chinese to achieve a sustainable partnership.

The event contains a comprehensive discussion of the Chinese culture and the business environment in China. There is also a large selection of real-life case studies of western companies that have failed in China, which could deepen your understanding of how to avoid mistakes. Finally, the course aims to find you the right China entry strategies and business models.

The morning session: Negotiating with the Chinese: Cultural Roots & Practical Recommendations


This session offers guidance to business leaders on how to leverage cultural differences, complexity, uncertainty, and conflicts during the negotiation process with their Chinese partners.

The afternoon session: Win in China: Business Models & China Entry Strategies


The authoritative China guidance helps you learn the best tried-and-tested China concepts to today’s ever-changing environment and discover strategies that enable you to thrive in China.

Programme


10:00 – 10:15 Signup & Networking

10:15 – 10:30 Opening Remarks and introduction, Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

10:30 – 12:00 Keynote Speech “Negotiating with the Chinese: Cultural Roots & Practical Recommendations”, Bo Ji, Chief Representative & Assistant Dean of CKGSB Europe

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break & Networking

13:00 – 14:30 Keynote Speech “Win in China: Business Models & China Entry Strategies”, Bo Ji, Chief Representative & Assistant Dean of CKGSB Europe

14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session about China
15:00 – 16:00 Networking

The participation fee for this event is:


Morning or Afternoon Session, lunch included:


Members (excl. VAT): €195

Whole Day price:

Members (excl. VAT): €325

For non-member fees, please check our website. For more information about the speaker, please check our website.

If you are interested to participate in this session, please subscribe before 12 March 2019 via this link

Experience of previous participants:
“The enthusiasm of the speaker was remarkable. Through the experiences of the lecturer everything was very understandable and clear. There was a lot of interaction in the group, which allowed us to know the experiences of others.”

Another quote from Christian De Cartier, M&A Director of Ontex Group:
“A very interesting workshop that covered some fascinating topics! I would recommend it!”

Peter Cannaerts, Purchasing Manager of Agfa Graphics:
“A very dynamic speaker and a very interesting workshop where the diversity of the group was a big advantage. In addition to the speakers information and tips, we could learn through the experiences of each participant.”

Contact: FCCC: info@flanders-china.be

On 11 February 2019, the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Chinese New Year!. The FCCC New Year Reception will take place at 18h00 at KBC Bank in Brussels.

The programme is as follows:

Speakers:
• Mr Stefaan Vanhooren, Chairman, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
• His Excellency Mr Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Belgium
• Mr Jan Jambon, Former Vice Prime Minister of Belgium

Speeches are followed by a networking reception.

Practical Information:

• When: 11 February 2019 at 18h00
• Where: KBC Bank, Havenlaan 2, 1080 Brussels
• Fee: Member: €30 (excl. 21% VAT), Non-Member: €60 (excl. 21% VAT)

Registration:
If you want to attend, please register through Eventbrite via this link

The reception is organized in cooperation with the EU-China Business Association.

Golden Sponsors: ZTE, Volvo, Maasmechelen Village

Silver Sponsors: Cosco Shipping, Air Belgium

On 11 February 2019, the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Chinese New Year!. The FCCC New Year Reception will take place at 18h00 at KBC Bank in Brussels.

We would like to offer your company the opportunity to give more exposure to Belgian companies active on the Chinese market and Chinese companies present in Belgium.

Below you will find more details on the sponsorship opportunities for the Chinese New Year Reception. If you are interested in sponsorship, please send an e-mail to: gwenn.sonck@flanders-china.be.

We thank you in advance for reading our proposal and hope to meet you at our New Year Reception!

Who will attend? Chinese, Belgian business leaders, officials. PRESS +/ 300 Participants

Invitations are distributed via E-mail and the FCCC website and newsletters

GOLDEN SPONSOR: 2.250 € (EXCL .VAT)

• YOUR LOGO ON THE FCCC INVITATION
• YOUR LOGO ON THE INVITATION PUBLISHED ON THE FCCC WEBSITE
• YOUR LOGO ON THE FCCC INVITATION PUBLISHED IN THE FCCC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
• 15 FREE CARDS
• BANNER OF YOUR COMPANY AT THE EVENT
• MENTION OF YOUR COMPANY DURING SPEECH

SILVER SPONSOR: 1.750 € (EXCL.VAT)

• YOUR LOGO ON THE FCCC INVITATION
• YOUR LOGO ON THE INVITATION PUBLISHED ON THE FCCC WEBSITE
• YOUR LOGO ON THE FCCC INVITATION PUBLISHED IN THE FCCC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
• 5 FREE CARDS
• MENTION OF YOUR COMPANY DURING SPEECH

The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) is organizing a meeting and reception with the Ambassador and Consuls General of Belgium in China with sponsoring of Dawo Law Firm Shanghai.

This event will take place on Monday 28 January at 18h00 at ING Belgium, Troonstraat 1, 1000 Brussels.

This event is an excellent opportunity to discuss your companies’ activities in China with the Ambassador and Consuls General of Belgium in China:

Mr Marc Vinck, Ambassador of Belgium in China
Mr Paul Lambert, Consul General of Belgium in Shanghai
Mr Joris Salden, Consul General of Belgium in Guangzhou
Mrs Michèle Deneffe, Consul General of Belgium in Hong Kong and Macao

Programme:
6.00 pm Registration
6.30 pm Introduction by Mr Bart De Smet, Vice Chairman, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
6.35 pm Speech by His Excellency Mr Marc Vinck, Ambassador of Belgium in China
7.00 pm Exchange of views and networking with the Ambassador and Consuls General
8.00 pm End of Programme

If you are interested in attending this event, please register before 23 January 2019 via this link

If your company is interested in sponsoring this event, please send an e-mail to: info@flanders-china.be

The participation fee for members is 55 € (excl.VAT). The fee for non-members is €85 (excl.VAT).

The Flemish provinces are working diligently on closer cooperation with the Chinese regions of Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangdong, Hebei en Shaanxi. Through the
I²PCC they are gladly making available this network to Flemish cleantech companies. Read: unique contacts in very diverse Chinese regions and niche markets.

Discover on February 5 what I²PCC could do for your company. You will get an insight into the Chinese economy, inspiring examples of Flemish successes in China and the possibility to evaluate your cleantech innovation compared to the potential of the Chinese market in the selected regions.

Free of charge if registered by 31 January 2019 via this link

I²PCC is a common project of the provinces of Antwerp, Limburg, East-Flanders and Flemish-Brabant, with support of Cleantech Flanders, Flanders Investment & Trade and the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce. The project is receiving financial support from the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRO).