A conference on investment opportunities in Shanghai, Shanghai Fengxian European SME Industry Park and Shanghai Jinshan Zhujing Industry Park, was organized by the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC), VOKA West-Flanders, the Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board, Shanghai Fengxian European SME Industry Park and the Shanghai Jinshan Zhujing Industry Park.

The current investment environment in Shanghai and preferential policies available for SMEs were introduced. Participants had the opportunity to meet with senior level delegates who provided practical advice on how to do business in China.

The conference took place on 24 June 2014 in Kortrijk. Following a word of welcome by Mrs Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and by Mr Hans Maertens, Managing Director, VOKA – Chamber of Commerce West-Flanders, Mr Tao Dong, Vice President, Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board gave a presentation on the investment environment and policy in Shangha. The Shanghai Fengxian European SME Industry Park and the Shanghai Jinshan Zhujing Industry Park were introduced by their respective representatives. An exchange of views and a walking dinner concluded the event, which was organized with the support of Flanders Investment and Trade.