China Mission East-Flanders – 28 May – 4 June – Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang
Feb-08-2016 By : fcccadmin
China, the largest economy and the most dynamic consumer market in the world, is no longer only a production or sourcing country. It is a huge market for European products which have a stellar reputation with the consuming Chinese middle class. Thousands of Flemish companies are active in China. 2016 is an excellent moment in time for your company to participate in the East-Flanders trade mission, organized by the Province of East-Flanders, Voka Chamber of Commerce East-Flanders and Flanders Investment & Trade, in cooperation with the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce. On the programme are B2B meetings, visits to companies, ports and industrial zones. Also planned are meetings with Chinese authorities and networking with Chinese and Belgian business partners. We will visit four important cities: Beijing, capital of China; Shanghai, the biggest city of China; Tianjin, the most important port city in North China; and Shijiazhuang, provincial capital of Hebei. The Province of East-Flanders opens doors. The trade mission is headed by the Governor of the Province of East-Flanders Jan Briers and Vice Governor Geert Versnick. For more than 25 years, East-Flanders has had close relations with the Chinese Province of Hebei. The presence of the Governor and Vice Governor will certainly open doors to your company!
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The trade mission is organized by the Province of East-Flanders, Voka Chamber of Commerce East-Flanders and Flanders Investment & Trade, in cooperation with the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce.
Webinar: Navigating the Future of Consumer Demand Across China’s Cities – 26 January 2016
Jan-18-2016 By : fcccadmin
The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce, the EU-China Business Association and The Conference Board are organizing the following webinar :
Date: 26 January, 2016 15:00 PM CET | 18:30 PM IST | 21:00 PM HKT Time Zone Converter
If you can’t make the date, register anyway and we’ll send you a recording!
https://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3575
Register now at no charge.
While China’s market still holds huge promise for European multinationals, finding the pockets of increasing demand can be difficult. Even more puzzling is how to satisfy that demand, given that so many would-be consumers still have little to spend and hold unfamiliar consumption preferences. Combined with a slowing economy, identifying the best growth markets will only get more challenging.
Join this webcast to gain insights into how our City Strata and Connected Spendersframeworks will help European companies create value from China’s consumption growth, despite the uncertainties.
Key takeaways:
Strategies to capture these opportunities and a toolset for how to proceed
A prioritization of the Chinese cities in which to invest
A framework for identifying the Chinese consumers businesses should be engaging
Featuring: Louise Keely, President, The Demand Institute Read Bio
Ethan Cramer-Flood (Moderator), Associate Director, China and Asia Programs, China Center for Economics and Business, The Conference Board Read Bio
Meeting and Reception with the Ambassador and Consuls General of Belgium in China – Wednesday 27 January 2016 – 18h00 – Brussels
Dec-21-2015 By : fcccadmin
The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) is organizing a meeting with the Ambassador and Consuls General of Belgium in China. This event will take place on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 18h00 at BNP Paribas Fortis, Kanselarijstraat 1 in Brussels. This event is an excellent opportunity to discuss your companies’ activities in China with the Ambassador and Consuls General of Belgium in China.
Programme:
6.00 pm Registration
6.30 pm Speeches by
Mr Bert De Graeve, Chairman, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce Mr Michel Malherbe, Ambassador of Belgium in China Mrs Cathy Buggenhout, Consul General of Belgium in Shanghai Mr Christian de Lannoy, Consul General of Belgium in Guangzhou Mrs Michèle Deneffe, Consul General of Belgium in Hong Kong and Macao
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 online before 21 January 2016.
The participation fee for members is 45 € (excl.VAT). The fee for non-members is €75 (excl.VAT).
FCCC Chinese New Year Reception – 3 February 2016 – Brussels
Dec-14-2015 By : fcccadmin
FCCC Chinese New Year Reception – KBC Bank, Havenlaan 2, 1080 Brussels
Speakers :
- Mr Bert De Graeve, Chairman, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
- His Excellency Mr Qu Xing, Ambassador of the PRC in Belgium (to be confirmed)
- Mr Geert Bourgeois, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders, Flemish Minister for Foreign Policy and Immovable Heritage
Organized by the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce. Register here.
24,2 (incl. 21% VAT) Non-Members: €54,45 (incl. 21% VAT)
China Information Session: Update on the immigration and social security landscape and recent corporate tax developments in Belgium – Wednesday 3 December 2015 – 15h to 17h – Brussels
Nov-23-2015 By : fcccadmin
The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce is organizing a China information session focused on the current immigration and social security landscape and the recent tax developments in Belgium following the government agreement of October 2014. This event will take place on Thursday 3 December at 15h00 at Flanders Investment & Trade. This information session will be divided into three parts:
Part one: Update on the Immigration and social security landscape and how this will evolve
The Deloitte specialists will bring their views and results of the European comparative immigration study which was executed in 2015 and will elaborate on the Single Permit Directive, the EU Blue Card, the Intra Corporate Transfer Directive and the regionalization of the Belgian immigration rules. Furthermore the social security treatment of seconded and locally hired employees will be discussed whereby the eventual conclusion of a social security Treaty between Belgium and China will be debated.
Speakers:
Mr Matthias Lommers, Director Global Employer Services, Deloitte
Ms Joke Braam, Manager Global Employer Services, Deloitte
Part two: The human factor: taking up this challenge as a person, a family and a professional
Bright Expats will provide advice on administrative and logistic matters when starting to live in Belgium. A new professional assignment can have a huge impact on one’s personal and family life. The same way, one’s personal and family balance definitely influence the performance at work. This is more than just work/life balance, this is about the benefit of considering a professional opportunity as a personal and family challenge. When aiming at a successful transition, providing accurate and professional advice on administrative and logistic matters is a must, and showing concern and support for the family situation is a great added value.
Speakers:
Ms Pauline Six, Partner and Founder, Bright Expats
Ms Eléonore Van Rijckevorsel, Partner & Founder, Bright Expats
Part three: Recent tax developments in Belgium
The Belgian government has announced in its government agreement of October 2014 to reform the current Belgian tax system, so to ensure a more transparent tax system, which is fair, efficient, and stimulating entrepreneurship. To that end and bearing in mind budgetary constraints, the government has developed a detailed package of tax measures creating a tax shift affecting both legal entities and individuals for the coming years in a phased approach. This seminar will provide a broader picture of the current Belgian tax landscape and guide you through the most important announced tax measures.
Speaker:
Mr Coen Ysebaert, Tax Partner at Deloitte
Who should attend? Representatives of Chinese companies in Belgium, representatives of Belgian companies with Chinese employees and Belgian employees in China.
This event is organized with the support of Flanders Investment & Trade.
If you are interested to attend this event, please register via this link before 1 December 2015. Members FCCC : 45 €. Non-Members FCCC 75 €.
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