The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Antwerp and Flanders Investment & Trade are organizing the information session: A new ‘Single Permit’ for work and residence which will take place on 19 December at 12h00 at the Antwerp Port House, Zaha Hadidplein 1, 2030 Antwerp.

On 1 January 2019, the new Single Permit immigration scheme enters into force. In this seminar, we will focus on the changes this Single Permit scheme will bring and how the new process and rules will impact high-skilled immigration towards Belgium.

Your value in participating:
• Get an update and overview of the Single Permit legislation;
• Become familiar with the impact of the new rules on your mobile employees and your mobility management;
• Get tips and tricks on streamlining your immigration processes.

Program:
12u00-12u30 Registration and buffet lunch

12u30-12u40 Welcome introduction

12u40-13u00 Impact of the Single Permit Scheme

13u00-13u30 Regional immigration approach

13u30-14u00 Practical considerations

14u00-14u10 Conclusion

Speakers:
• Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
• Matthias Lommers, Senior Director, Deloitte
• Joke Braam, Manager, Deloitte

If you are interested to participate in this session, please subscribe before 16 December 2018 via the this link.

Free of charge.

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The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC), VOKA and Flanders Investment and Trade (FIT) are organizing an event on the occasion of Week International Entrepreneurship: China, on 5 December 2018 at 13h30 at VOKA, Markgravestraat 12 in Antwerp.

In 2017 Flanders exported more than €7.3 billion to China, whereby the country climbed to the 9th spot on the list of the Flemish export. The family income of Chinese consumers keeps growing, leading to a higher living standard and rising demand for services in tourism, education, medical care and leisure spending.

More than enough reasons to focus on China during the Week of International Entrepreneurship, organized by VOKA, the FCCC and FIT. Learn more about doing business with the country and network optimally with experts and colleague entrepreneurs.

Programme:

13:30 Welcome and registration
14:00 Welcome by Jill Suetens, Manager International, VOKA – KVK Antwerp-Waasland and Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce / EU-China Business Association
14:15 Flemish trade with China and actions by FIT by Michèle Surinx, Area Manager East-Asia, Flanders Investment and Trade
14:45 Testimony on doing business with China by Filip DeLanghe, Urbanization Architect – Director AWG Architecten
15:05 Break
15:35 Opportunities in new China, testimony of experience by Sven Agten, Managing Partner, Agio Capital & Business Solutions China
16:20 Conclusion
16:30 Networking reception

Practical info:
Where: VOKA Antwerp, Markgravestraat 12, 2000 Antwerp
When: 5 December 2018, 13:30h.
Price: free of charge, however if you register but are unable to attend, inform us at least one day before the event by mail to pr.aw@voka.be In case of no or late notification we will charge you €75 (excl. TVA) per person.

More information and registration via this link

The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC), the Province of East-Flanders and the Belgian Feed Association (BFA) are organizing a China Seminar on Tuesday 20 November 2018 at 15h in the House of the Province.

The increased hog consumption in China provides opportunities for the export of pork meat to China as well as for the supply sector. Hog farming in China is restructuring, which provides opportunities for Flemish and Belgian enterprises in the supply sector which want to export.

The Seminar on 20 November 2018 is organized on the occasion of the visit of a large Chinese delegation from the pig farming sector and focusses on the Flemish and Belgian companies in the supply sector, including companies specialized in feedstuff, infrastructure, construction of pigsties, genetic material, vaccination and vaccines, medical materials, machines and equipment for slaughterhouses, and meat processing.

During the Seminar we want to briefly present the sector in Flanders and Belgium and research on bio-safety at Ghent University, as well as having a few companies introduce themselves, and conclude with networking with the Chinese companies.

Programme:

15:00 Registration
15:10 Welcome by the Vice Governor for the Economy and International Cooperation Mrs. Martine Verhoeve
15:15 Overview of the supply sector by BFA
15:45
• Introduction on bio-safety by Prof. Dr. Jeroen Dewulf, Ghent University
• Short introduction by four Flemish companies in the supply sector
• Matchmaking & networking drink
19:00 End

Practical info:
Location: Provinciehuis East-Flanders, Gouvernementstraat 1, 9000 Ghent
Language: English with Chinese translation
Free of charge, but seating is limited, please register by 16 November 2018.

Registration by following this link

The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and The Conference Board are organizing the briefing: ‘How leading European companies are growing their China business in the face of international trade conflicts’.

This briefing will take place at The Conference Board, 178 Chaussee de la Hulpe on Monday, 26 November 2018, at 15h30 in Brussels and will conclude at 18h00.

During the Briefing, a selected group of senior executives will discuss:

• Global Economic Outlook: On Top of the World, Looking Over the Edge
• How international conflicts are changing the west’s business model in China – and how to win?

The meeting will include presentations of the latest research and analysis by The Conference Board, facilitated by Dr. Bart van Ark, EVP, Chief Economist and Leo Austin, Principal Advisor to The China Center for Economics & Business.
The meeting will be conducted according to Chatham House Rules.

The participation fee for this event is:

Members of the FCCC: €75 (Excl. VAT)

Non-members of the FCCC: €95 (Excl. VAT)

If you are interested to participate in this session, please subscribe before 21 of November 2018 via this link

Dr. Bart van Ark

Leo Austin

Contact: FCCC: info@flanders-china.be

The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and the Government of Weihai are organizing a roundtable meeting with the Mayor of Weihai, Mr Zhang Haibo and his delegation. This meeting will take place on 7 November at 16h00 at the City Hall, Botermarkt 1 in Gent.

The Mayor of Weihai will offer insights on the economic environment and opportunities for partnerships in the Zone. Several of our members, already have major investments in Weihai such as Bekaert, Beaulieu Technical Textiles and Beaulieu Fibers & Yarns. During this session, Bekaert will also share its experiences of investing in Weihai.

The mayor will be accompanied by leading Weihai business leaders who are eager to set up new partnerships with Belgian companies. The list of delegates and their company profiles can be downloaded via this link http://bit.do/eznjf. 

Weihai City is a coastal city in Shandong province. The city has a diversified economy, with industrial clusters focused on: automotive, medicine, medical devices, electrical and communication equipment, machinery manufacturing, food processing, textiles, and garments. Weihai is also looking to attract investment in new industries, such as: intelligent equipment, marine bio industry, and the Internet of things (IoT).

During this session, the Weihai Government and the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce will sign the renewal of their cooperation agreement. The City of Weihai and the City of Ghent have a sister city agreement.

Programme

15h30 Registration
Welcome by Mr Luc Kupers, Deputy General Manager, City of Ghent
16h00 Introduction by Ms Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
16h15 The Weihai industrial and investment environment by the Mayor of Weihai, Mr Zhang Haibo
16h45 Experiences investing in Weihai by Mr Zhu Hongzhen, Customer Excellence Change Agent RR Global, Bekaert
17h15 Signing of the renewal of the cooperation agreement between the Weihai Municipal Bureau of Commerce and the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
Question and answer session
Networking reception hosted by the City of Ghent

The participant list and company profiles can be downloaded at the following link: http://bit.do/eznjf

Practical Information
When: Wednesday, 7 November 2018 – 15h30
Location: City Hall, Botermarkt 1, Gent – Parking: Vrijdagmarkt
Deadline for subscription: 5 November 2018
Participation fee:
free for FCCC members
for non-members € 45 (excl VAT)

If you are interested in attending this event, please register online by 5 November 2018 via this link