Summary of the Seminar “Doing business with China” at the EIAS
On 3 May 2022, the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce organized in cooperation with the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS) a Briefing Seminar on “Doing business with China & How to ensure strong quality control procedures”.
ICT Spring International Matchmaking Event
Interested and looking for opportunities in the ICT sector? The ICT Spring Matchmaking event is the perfect place for global tech conferences with international professionals in digital, tech and science. Join the in-person event on June 30 & July 1, 2022!
Company visit to the ANIMA Research Center (ARC)
Limburg has a unique welfare ecosystem for digital innovations. This is your unique opportunity to visit one of the key players on the Health Campus in Diepenbeek, the Anima Research Center.
Online Meet & Greet with the FIT Trade Commissioners in China
How did the 3 Trade Commissioners for FIT assist Flemish companies with their business in China amid the turbulent economic climate and COVID-19 related restrictions? Which evolutions did they experience from a business perspective?
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.
EU-China Summit: EU-China economic relationships in an unstable world
What are the conclusions of the EU-China Summit on 1 April? How about the implications for the international business environment?
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.
Online Business Chinese language courses
Learning Chinese has many benefits, from gaining cultural insight to better business opportunities. Start or continue your learning journey with a native and experienced Chinese teacher and learn Chinese in an interactive way!
Business community celebrates Winter Olympics during BCECC’s exclusive dinner event
The Belgian-Chinese business community came together in the evening of 21 April 2022 to celebrate the great performances of our athletes during the Winter Olympic games in Beijing, surrounded by H.E. Mr. Cao Zhongming, Chinese Ambassador, and Mr. Jean-Michel Saive, Chairman of the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee (BOIC).
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.
Doing Business with China – How to Ensure Strong Quality Control Procedures
What are the main issues surrounding quality control and compliance mechanisms in doing business in and with China? How can you ensure the efficient shipment of goods? How do you establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturers?
The World Bank’s outlook on the Chinese economy
Is China’s growth target of around 5.5 percent for 2022 achievable? What can policymakers do to mitigate the impact of these headwinds on the economy? How does the World Bank see China’s near and longer-term growth outlook and what are the risks to the outlook?
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?
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.