The Brexit vote and the US presidential election have created an unexplored diplomatic path for the European Union and China. In these times, it is important for them to defend free and fair trade, in order to contribute to greater economic integration between both economic partners. However, China still represents a challenge for the EU and its market and rapid development also offer huge opportunities for the expansion of trade and investments and the strengthening of relations.
The BCECC is delighted to invite you to a Networking Lunch with Mr. Jo Leinen, Member of the European Parliament and Chairman of the Delegation for the relations with China, on Tuesday March 21, 2017, in Brussels. Mr. Leinen will discuss the European Parliament’s China agenda as well as the opportunities and challenges of the cooperation between the EU and China. Jo Leinen has been a Member of the European Parliament since 1999. From 2004 to 2009 he was President of the Constitutional Affairs Committee and from 2009 to 2011 he chaired the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety. Mr. Leinen has been the Chairman of the Delegation for China since 2014.
Agenda:
12.15 – 12.45: Registration & networking lunch
12.45 – 12.50: Welcome words by Mr. Bernard Dewit, Chairman of BCECC
12.50 – 13.20: Speech by Mr. Jo Leinen, Member of the European Parliament and Chairman of the Delegation for the relations with China
13.20 – 13.40: Q&A
13.40 – 14.00: Networking lunch
Venue:
Cercle de Lorraine-Club Van Lotharingen
Place Poelaert 6 Poelaertplein
B-1000 Brussels
Please note that the nearest parking spaces can be found at the following address:
Parking Poelart
Place Poelaert – Poelaertplein
B-1000 Brussels
This event is 65€ (VAT excl.)/person for BCECC members and for non-members 95€ (VAT excl.)/person.
Interested in joining us? Please register online below before March 15, 2017.
Looking forward to meeting you there!