As the largest bilateral chamber for companies doing business with China, the BCECC regularly hosts Chinese delegations visiting Belgium, to bring them in touch with European companies and organizations. We have been honored to host several high-profile Chinese delegations in May and June, fostering deeper economic and cultural exchanges between Belgium and China. Below are some key highlights:
9 May: Lingang Group
The BCECC welcomed a delegation from Shanghai Lingang Economic Development Group, led by Chairwoman Mrs. Michaela Yang. Lingang Group is a leader in industrial park development and one of China’s top 500 service-sector enterprises. As the primary developer of Lingang Special Area, Lingang Group operates over 20,000 enterprises—including 200+ listed companies and Fortune 500 firms and drives advancements in strategic industries. Lingang Group is well-known for running Shanghai-accredited incubators nurturing thousands of national high-tech companies and Little Giants, and also manages parks hosting 500,000+ professionals.
13 May: Industrial and Commercial Bank (ICBC)
On 13 May, the BCECC was invited to meet with a distinguished delegation from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), led by Mr. TIAN Fengling, ICBC Group Chief Business Officer and top management member, alongside ICBC Europe’s Chairman. The meeting, held at ICBC’s Brussels office, underscored the strong partnership between ICBC and BCECC, as well as our shared commitment to enhancing bilateral business relations
19 May: Chairwoman SCC
The BCECC and some of its members met with representatives from the Federation of Shenzhen Commerce (FSC), led by Chairwoman Mrs. Lin Hui. FSC is a major Chinese business association backed by Shenzhen’s government. With over 100 top-tier member companies (including giants like Tencent and Vanke) and assets exceeding 14 trillion yuan, FSC plays a pivotal role in global business innovation. The discussions explored avenues for collaboration in digital transformation, international trade, and investment facilitation.
23 June: Liaoning
On 23 June, the BCECC solidified a long-term partnership with the Liaoning Provincial Liao Merchants General Association, led by Mr. Pan Zhongying, Deputy Secretary-General, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement included agreements about the establishment of a Belgian business representative office for Liao Merchants, regular future exchanges and the co-organization of future events to promote key industries and trade opportunities. It paves the way for stronger economic ties between Liaoning Province and Belgium.
Should you be interested in getting in touch with one of these delegations, please don’t hesitate to contact us on events@bcecc.be.
We remain committed to fostering mutual growth, investment, and innovation—stay tuned for more updates on upcoming delegations and events!