The Belgium-China Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) is pleased to invite you to a Belgium-China Business Insights Networking Lunch at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:30 CET.
We are honored to welcome Mr. Suo Peng, Minister at the Chinese Mission to the European Union, and Mr. Johan Klaps, President of the Board of Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Vice-Mayor of the City of Antwerp for the Port and Economy, as our distinguished speakers.
Over the past two decades, Belgium-China commercial relations have developed remarkably, with trade, investment, and logistics cooperation at the forefront. Mr. Suo Peng brings a wealth of experience from the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) and various diplomatic postings, while Mr. Johan Klaps offers strategic insights from one of Europe’s leading trade hubs.
This networking lunch will provide a unique platform to gain valuable perspectives on the latest trends and opportunities in Belgium-China economic collaboration, and to connect with peers and stakeholders from across the business community through engaging discussions and informal exchanges.
Agenda:
10.30-11.00: Registration
11.00-11.10: Welcoming words by Mr. Bernard Dewit, Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC)
11.10-11.35: Presentation by Mr. Suo Peng, Minister at the Chinese Mission to the European Union
11.35-12.00: Presentation by Mr. Johan Klaps, President of the Board of Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Vice-Mayor of the City of Antwerp for the Port and Economy
12.00-12.20: Q&A
12.20-12.30: Closing remarks
12.30-14.00: Networking lunch
Registration:
BCECC Members: €85/person (VAT Excl.)
Non-members: €135/person (VAT Excl.)
Venue:
Event Hall Marc Van Peel – Port House
Zaha Hadidplein 1
B-2030 Antwerp
Belgium