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?
Geopolitics, business & the war in Ukraine: Power shifts & economic turmoil?
Aside from the devastating human toll, the ongoing war in Ukraine has thoroughly shaken up the world economy. What has been or will be the impact on the European and Chinese business environment, and China’s geopolitical position in the world?
Exclusive Dinner: A Look Back at the 2022 Winter Olympics
Join our high end event for some unique networking opportunities and to discover the business opportunities in the sports sector!
BCECC Newsletter: Five reasons to keep China on your radar
Read this newsletter to find out why Belgian companies shouldn’t put their China plans on hold
BCECC Newsletter: China’s Economic Outlook 2nd half of 2022
What are the prospects for China’s economy in the second half of this year? Click here!
BCECC Newsletter: Foreign Direct Investment into China recovering
After having discussed some challenges for China’s economy, let’s zoom in on the positive evolution of FDI into China in this newsletter.
BCECC Newsletter: 14 Chinese brands in the Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking
Which Chinese brands are doing well in the world ranking? Read our BCECC newsletter to find out all about it
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.
BCECC Newsletter: Introducing Mr. René Branders
In this Newsletter, we will introduce Mr. René Branders, since many years actively engaged in China-Belgium cooperation and export business with China.
BCECC Newsletter – Supply Chain from China
Since the beginning of June, Beijing and Shanghai businesses have reopened and residents have been released after a very long and strict lockdown. These lockdowns have contributed to the difficult circumstances which already affected global supply chains since the year before.
BCECC Newsletter: Incentives and funding for tech SMEs in China
When planning to enter China, many Belgian companies wonder whether it is possible to get any incentives or subsidies in China. Recently, the EU SME Centre published an extensive report about this topic. In this article we present a summary, but more details can be found in the EU SME Centre’s report.
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.
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!
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. Luc Taerwe, Director of the […]
China Press Review – March 16, 2022
Beijing’s “First-Store Economy”: What Are the New Incentives?
Beijing is optimizing its first-store economy support policies to streamline the procedures for companies that want to open their first store in the city. Financial support measures have also been clarified.
China Press Review – March 15, 2022
China’s retail sales, industrial data soundly beat expectations:
China reported Tuesday better-than-expected growth in retail sales, fixed asset investment and industrial production to start the year.
China Press Review – March 14, 2022
Chinese companies continue to increase investment in domestic chip production as Beijing keeps focus on self-sufficiency.
China’s IC sales hit 1.05 trillion yuan in 2021, up 18.2 per cent from a year earlier.
China Press Review – March 11, 2022
China GDP: 2022 economic growth target is within reach, ‘but it will come at a cost’: Variety of options in Beijing’s fiscal policy toolkit are expected to help insulate it from the impact of a protracted war in Ukraine, but analysts flag risks of overreaching.
EU – China (Shandong) B2B Matchmaking: New materials
Looking for Chinese suppliers? Here’s your chance to participate to our online B2B event for the Shandong region!
China Press Review – March 10, 2022
Two sessions 2022: 5 Chinese tech leaders weigh in: Founders of leading Chinese tech companies present policy proposals to China’s Two Sessions in 2022.
China Press Review – March 9, 2022
China inflation slowed in February as food prices eased: data
China’s factory-gate inflation eased to its slowest pace in eight months in February as consumer price growth also softened, data showed Wednesday, after new coronavirus curbs and a drop in food prices.
China Press Review – March 8, 2022
Gender equality at work: how do Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore and others compare?
Around the world, the proportion of women in the workforce is lower than for men. Parental leave, pay and protections against harassment also give an idea of progress.
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!
China Press Review – March 7, 2022
China sets lowest growth target in 30 years as Ukraine fallout looms: China unveiled a growth target of about 5.5 per cent, its lowest in three decades, as Beijing seeks to buttress its economy after a sharp loss of momentum in 2021 and fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.