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BCECC Newsletter: Interview with Mrs. Cathy Berx – Governor of the Province of Antwerp
In this article, we interviewed Mrs. Cathy Berx – Governor of the Province of Antwerp. Read her reflections on China’s relations with the Province of Antwerp and her views of China in general.
WATCHING CHINA… IN BELGIUM – May 14 to 20, 2022
In this article, you will find the agenda of every webinars, show-activities and cinema related to China, that are happening from May 14 to 20, 2022.
‘Dual Circulation’ explained
The concept of ‘dual circulation’ has been propagated by the Chinese government since 2020. Many China observers explain this concept as a policy of self-reliance and decoupling from global markets. But is this true?
BCECC Newsletter – 15 years of China Platform at University of Ghent
On 21 March 2022, Ghent University celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the China Platform in Ghent in the presence of Prof. Rik Van de Walle, Rector of Ghent University, and H.E. Mr. Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Belgium. During this celebration, Prof.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges: merger of the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge creates Europe’s largest export port
The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge will from now on continue their growth trajectory under one name: Port of Antwerp-Bruges. At the extraordinary general meeting of 22 April 2022, the two port companies signed the shareholders’ agreement of the unified port company.
Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) launches new subsidies for companies affected by Brexit
Following the consequences of Brexit, Flemish companies that have been negatively affected can apply for a special subsidy provided by Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)!
BCECC Newsletter: China’s new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
On the 31st of March 2022, the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) organized a webinar together with tax and legal experts from BDO Belgium. During the webinar, China’s new Personal Information Protection Law (PILP) was introduced, including the difference with the European GDPR and what this new legal framework means for your business in China.
Brief overview of the situation after the Shanghai lockdown
The current geopolitical situation is giving us all quite a bit of a headache. As if the pandemic had not caused enough chaos, the conflict in Ukraine surfaced as well, followed by the new Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown in Shanghai.
China’s re-opening in 2023?
China is fighting the biggest surge in coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, with millions under lockdown and the healthcare system under pressure. One of the last countries sticking to a zero-Covid strategy, China aims to stamp out every infection with strict lockdowns and by sending all cases to secure facilities.
BCECC Newsletter: Report about China’s National People’s Congress
11 March, China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) was held in Beijing, also called ‘Two Sessions’. Same as last year, due to the national pandemic prevention and control requirements, the event only lasted seven days instead of the usual 10 days.
BCECC Newsletter – Opportunities for Belgian companies in the Chinese tech industries
In this newsletter, we interviewed Peter Tanghe from the Flander Investment & Trade in Guangzhou to better understand China’s tech industry and its opportunities for foreign companies. Read our BCECC newsletter to find out more!
131st Canton Fair to be held online – April 15 to April 24
The 131st China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will be held online from April 15 to April 24.
Europeans react positively to EU-China Summit
Watch CCTV’s summary video on the EU-China Summit, including an interview with the BCECC’s Chairman.
Press release: 2021 was a record year for Flanders’ exports
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit, Flanders’ exports reached a record level in 2021 with EUR 390.5 billion worth of goods, being the region that grew faster than the EU average. What are the trends? And how did Flanders manage achieving a record figure?
BCECC Newsletter: China’s logistics outlook 2022
As the past year has seen unprecedent challenges in terms of import and export, will global supply chain persist in 2022? Read the BCECC newsletter to find out more!
BCECC Newsletter: Winter Olympics and winter sports in China
How popular are winter sports in China? Which business opportunities are there for Belgian companies? Read our latest BCECC newsletter!
China & Belgium to continue to expand mutual openness
Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC), Mr. Bernard Dewit, wrote an article about Belgian-Chinese relations and how our countries remain invested in mutual cooperation and win-win benefits.
BCECC Newsletter: China’s business forecast 2022
2021 was a momentous year in China, with landmark regulations marking pivotal changes to key industries and areas of society, therefore China’s economic outlook has been the subject of major discussion. Read our newsletter to discover what China’s economic outlook for 2022 may look like.
Mini survey: Communication Challenges between HQ and China
We are interested in hearing about your company’s experience with travel bans and its influence on your business with China. Click here for our mini survey!
FIT Press release: Record levels of foreign investment projects and resulting new jobs in Flanders driven by mergers, acquisitions and expansions
In 2021, Flanders – the northern region of Belgium – once again saw a solid influx of foreign direct investment. These record-setting results are due to a sharp increase in the number of mergers & acquisitions and a hefty rise in the number of R&D jobs. In total, foreign companies channeled EUR 2.86 billion into their activities on Flanders’ soil.
BCECC Newsletter: Update about travel restrictions to China (for Belgian citizens)
A new year has started, but unfortunately, about two years after the first Covid-19 outbreak, we are not yet able to report to you the good news that you will be able to travel to China again soon. However, in this article we provide you with a depiction of the current travel restrictions and a practical guideline for when you are travelling to China.
The BCECC team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
2022 – Let’s move forward together!
The BCECC team wishes you all the best for the new year.
BCECC Newsletter: Studying in Belgium guarantees a full cultural and high educational experience
When Chinese students plan to study abroad, they often dream of the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom, but Belgium, located in the heart of Europe, can be seen more as the hidden champion for Chinese students.
BCECC Newsletter: 26 years of partnership between Brussels & the province of Sichuan
In this article, we will highlight the 26 years of partnership between the Brussels-Capital Region and the Province of Sichuan.