The EU-China Business Association and the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce are organizing a webinar entitled: “EU-China Investment Agreement – What’s in it for European Businesses?” The webinar will take place on February 18, from 10 to 11 am (CET), via Zoom.

At the end of last year, the European Union and China concluded the negotiations and reached agreement in principle on the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI). The agreement grants EU investors a greater level of access to China’s market in existing sectors, as well as offering some significant new market openings, such as in the manufacturing, services, telecommunications (cloud services), financial services, private healthcare, and environmental services sectors, among others. The CAI will replace all current bilateral investment agreements with EU countries, offering a uniform legal framework for European companies in China.

Programme

10:00–10:05     Welcome and Introduction by Ms. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, EU-China Business Association

10:05–10:35     Presentations

Mr. Carlo Pettinato, Head of Investment Policy Unit, DG Trade – EU Commission

Mr. Joerg Wuttke, President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

10:35–10:55     Q&A and Discussion

10:55–11:00     Closing words by Mr. Jochum Haakma, Chairman, EU-China Business Association

Mr Carlo Pettinato, Head of Investment Policy Unit, DG Trade – EU Commission

 

Mr. Joerg Wuttke, President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Mr. Jochum Haakma, Chairman, EU-China Business Association

Moderated by: Ms. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, EU-China Business Association

Practical Information:

Date and time: 18 February at 10 a.m. CET

Location: Online, Zoom

Price: Free

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The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce, the EU SME Centre and EUROCHAMBRES are organizing a webinar on the topic of “Breaking into the Chinese green construction sector” on 25 February 2021 at 10 am CET. 

The Chinese construction market is one of the largest construction markets in the world and it is likely to keep growing – it  is forecasted to grow at an annual average of 5% until 2023. Although, green building makes up a small proportion of China´s construction industry, government targets are giving sustainable building a boost and it is becoming increasingly significant in China.

The Chinese government has demonstrated a strong commitment to making green building a top priority by promoting more energy-efficient buildings. There are some signs of progress: the implementation of the green building rating system and China´s preferential policies for green housing. They offer great potential for European SMEs operating in the sector.

During this training session, our experts will analyze the regulatory and policy framework of the green construction sector and provide practical information for those companies interested in accessing the Chinese Green Construction Sector.

“Breaking into the Chinese green construction sector” is a public online event organized by EUROCHAMBRES. By registering to this event, you hereby give your consent to having your personal data, as indicated in the registration form collected, processed and stored according to the applicable legislation and Privacy Policy. You also authorize the organizer to transfer the data to the European Union in case of co-funded activities. As a data subject, you have the right to obtain access to, rectification of your personal data and to withdraw your consent. As data subject you have the right to be informed about the existence and the extent of data processing, to rectify incorrect personal data as the case may be and to oppose further processing on serious and legitimate grounds. To exercise these rights, please contact EUROCHAMBRES at the following email address: eurochambres@eurochambres.eu 

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The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce has the pleasure to invite you to a seminar focused on ‘Win in China: Doing business with a changing China’.

Mr. Bo Ji, Chief Representative for Europe and Assistant Dean of China’s top business school, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, will deliver the keynote speech. During the webinar, Professor Ji will share his perspective on how to be successful on the Chinese market. He will be tackling the opportunities and issues facing companies as they look to expand their businesses into China. Focusing on China as the land of opportunity, Professor Ji will also shed light on this diverse and complex market and how business leaders can change the mindset to engage successfully with China.

The programme is as follows:

Welcome by Mrs. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

Keynote speech by Mr. Bo Ji, Chief Representative for Europe and Assistant Dean of China’s top business school, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.

Practical Information:

Date and time: February 10 at 3 pm CET

Location: Online

Participation: Free

Register here: https://www.exportbeurs.be 

The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce is organizing a webinar focused on “China Logistics – Challenges and Solutions to and from China”. This webinar will take place on Thursday 4 February 2021 from 10 am to 11 am.

Can the Arctic Maritime and Silk Road routes be viable and sustainable alternatives to current ocean routes from China to Europe?

Current spot ocean tariffs on the route ex-Asia, in particular ex-China, to Europe are reaching record levels. How and why did this happen, and what can we expect in the coming months? For traders and businesses in Western Europe needing to export to, and import from, China, what are the sustainable alternatives? In this webinar, we will provide a comprehensive picture of the current status of the Arctic maritime route and a detailed update of the Silk Road option. These alternatives will be presented in visual form, supported by logistics cost simulations, which will also highlight comparable lead times and CO2 impacts.

During this webinar, Mr Pepijn De Vreese, Chief Officer International Trade at the Port of Zeebrugge, will give a presentation on the impact of container shortages on the global shipping supply chain and its impact on Zeebrugge as an emerging BRI hub, as well as on the future outlook. He will be followed by Mr Didier Duponselle, Business Unit Director Supply Chain Solutions, who will explain the current ocean spot tariffs and how costs compare with the alternative routes.
The session will be moderated by Ms. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce.

Practical Information:

Date and time: February 4, 2021, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM CET

Location: Online (Zoom)

Price for members: Free

Price for non-members: Free

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The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce will virtually participate in the “Exportbeurs 2021” organized by Flanders Investment and Trade from February 9 till 11, 2021, where online B2B meetings can be set up.

The agenda for Exportbeurs 2021 is open. From now on – a few weeks before the official opening – you can set up personal meetings with the numerous experts who will attend the fair. Be quick as many are interested!

To those who haven’t yet heard: from 9 till 11 February, FIT is rebuilding the location of the Exportbeurs on a digital platform. Through www.exportbeurs.be you enter the fair’s hall, including a reception area, fair booths, seminar and workshop areas, meetings rooms and even an interactive networking zone.

To make your participation as relevant, interactive and insightful as possible, it is advisable to make appointments with FIT’s country experts, booth representatives and others well in advance. You can also register in advance for the numerous seminars and workshops organized during the three-day fair.

How to proceed? Easy! Go to www.exportbeurs.be , register and set up meetings in the planning tool.

Are you already registered? Use your registration details to log in and use the planning tool.

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For more information: exportbeurs2021@fitagency.be