EUCCC President Joerg Wuttke addresses the Summit
July 18, 2016 Category 11th EU-China Business Summit, Weekly
Mr. Joerg Wuttke, President of the EU-China Chamber of Commerce in China addressed the Summit. “Sixteen years ago the founders of the European Chamber brought more than just an additional business organization to China. They also brought a new commitment to reform, conceived in the belief that China can do better, and dedicated to the proposition that fair trade and a level playing field for investment benefits China first and foremost. They also understood that a China that reforms is of great benefit to EU business”, he said. He added that both China and Europe are engaged in challenging times.
“We meet today, while the global economy is fragile, the ugly face of protectionism is rearing its head and populism challenges growth as well as the livelihoods of many of our citizens. We have come to pledge new ideas, formulate new solutions and to express our confidence in the ability of our leaders to steer our regions through troubled waters,” the President of the EU-China Chamber of Commerce in China said. “The members of the European Chamber are known for doing diligent work with our 400-page Position Paper, not mincing words while discussing overcapacity and remaining confident in China’s ability to reform as they meet dignitaries in Beijing, as well as in the other eight cities where our chapters maintain offices,” Wuttke said. “The EU and China, each struggling with the pain of transition, are too big to fail in their efforts. It simply isn’t an option,” the EUCCC President concluded, saying the 1,600 members of the European Chamber in China are able, willing and committed to do their bit, small as it might be.
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