A record 22 million in new auto sales, GDP growth declining to the lowest level in 24 years… In a country that recorded the worst performing stock market in Asia, while at the same time achieving record retail sales, it’s difficult to see just how companies in China performed in 2013. How did your company perform in 2013? When we talk about the growth of our business in China, are we comparing apples to apples, or are we comparing apples to oranges? We keep our survey simple. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey.

Click here to take the survey

The survey results will be shared in panel discussion events in Shanghai (March 27) and Brussels (April 24), where a panel of industry leaders will help us compare apples to apples. This survey is organized by Moore Stephens Verschelden in close cooperation with Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC). This electronic survey is intended for those companies doing business in China. Please only fill out once per company.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/849493310
China is investing heavily in exploring alternative, renewable means of addressing its immense energy needs. With a large potential cleantech market and strong government support for the development and adoption of new clean technologies, China presents great opportunities for European cleantech SMEs. However, in this increasingly competitive market, it becomes essential to strategically manage, protect and leverage your intellectual property (IP). In this webinar, we will discuss some useful topics that will help you assess, protect and monetize your IP:

• Clean technology opportunities in China
• Bringing technology to China – IP Strategy
• Licensing and sale of IP
• Case studies and Lessons learnt
• Take-away messages

Join China IPR SME Helpdesk expert, Peter Corne on Thursday, 13 March 2014 for “IP Strategies for EU ‘Cleantech’ SMEs in China”. This free, 45-minute webinar presentation and 30 minute Q&A session on Thursday, 13 March 2014 at 10:00 am Brussels time (9:00 am London, 5:00 pm China) will take you through a range of simple, cost-effective measures to protect your intellectual property and your business in China. Get valuable insights and ask questions live throughout the webinar.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

China Europa, the essential business gathering between Europe and China, is a key event focusing on commercial relations between Europe and China in the field of sustainable urban development, and offers European and Chinese companies and territories a unique opportunity to meet and to develop efficient economic links, in optimal conditions. It guarantees fruitful and constructive encounters with a number of qualified and targeted contractors and suppliers. It is also an opportunity to identify new development opportunities in Europe and in China and to benefit from exchanged expertise and good practice via a programme of conferences and themed workshops. The leading Chinese and European economic authorities consider China Europa to be the leading event in Sino-European business relations and exchange in the field of sustainable urban development. By providing extensive support towards the business convention’s organization, these bodies assert their will to reinforce productive cooperation that will contribute towards shaping tomorrow’s sustainable towns and cities.

Why participate in China Europa 2014: five reasons

• Discover major urban projects in European and Chinese cities on China Europa exhibition area
• Update your knowledge about the last technologies and solutions of the Sustainable Urban Development thanks to a dedicated workshops programme
• Promote your expertise and products to private and public decision makers in ideal conditions during pre-arranged business meetings
• Benefit from the presence of numerous major stakeholders in energy and urban development, such as territories highly committed towards sustainable development
• Save time and money in your international prospecting efforts

Organizers expect over 300 businesses to participate in this international convention. Furthermore, this event will be graced by the presence of a Vice Minister from MOFCOM, EU Commissioner Günther  Oettinger and over 10 Mayors from China.

More information on the event is available at: http://www.china-europa.org/rendez-vous-incontournable-business-europe-chine-china-europa-2014-en.asp

Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) and UNIZO are organizing a group business trip to China for beginners from March 22 till 29 to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Discover your next export market together with FIT representatives:
Beijing: Mr Peter Christiaen
Shanghai: Mrs Sara Deckmyn
Guangzhou: Mr Dirk Schamphelaere

Exporting to China is less obvious than exporting in Europe or to America. The “China for beginners” route is aimed at exporters who don’t have any experience in exporting to China and would like to explore the Chinese market under expert guidance. The route consists of:
a workshop on 11 February 2014
a group business trip from March 22 to 29, 2014
a follow-up session on 13 June 2014

Only 30 places are available. Registration is possible before February 3, 2014.

Contacts: Michèle Surinx (T 02 504 87 91), Tijl Vanpraet (T 02 504 87 62).
www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.be

Time: 2013-11-21, 09:00 – 18:00 h.
Venue: The Great Hall of the People, West Chang’an Street, Beijing
Fee: CNY2,500
Type: Seminars

Event info:
The EU-China Business Summit, organized by the European Chamber and CCPIT, under the patronage of the European Commission and MofCom, and with the collaboration of EU-China Business Association and BUSINESSEUROPE, will take place at the Great Hall of the People on 21st November.

With limited seats available, reserve your place now. This year’s summit will gather around 700 Chinese and European attendees, including global CEOs and board members as well as many China CEOs and VPs.

Confirmed speakers
Mr Li Keqiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China
Mr Jose Manuel Barroso, European Commission President
Mr Herman van Rompuy, President of the European Council
Mr Davide Cucino, European Chamber President
Mrs. Emma Marcegaglia, BUSINESSEUROPE President

Agenda

09:30 Registration

10:30 Three Workshops (run in parallel)
Topic 1: An innovation driven economy
The speakers will share their insights on business’ role in achieving China’s target of building an innovation driven economy by 2020.
Topic 2: Investment in society
The speakers of this workshop will address the question on how foreign investment serves people and society in general.
Topic 3: The Role of Business in Global Economic Integration
Speakers in this workshop will present how business models contribute to a greater economic integration between EU and China and how MNCs can support the development of SMEs.

13:00 Networking Lunch

15:00 Two Plenary Sessions (Auditorium, 3rd Floor)
- Business Leaders Plenary Session
- Political Leaders Plenary Session
18:00 Close of the Business Summit

Reserve your space now and include which workshop you would be interested in attending.

For registration, contact Ms. Danni You at dyou@europeanchamber.com.cn or 010-64622066 ext 54. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Ms. Betty Yin at byin@europeanchamber.com.cn or 010- 64622066 ext 23.