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?
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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!
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!
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.