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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.
Sponsorship opportunity: Photobook “More Than Mere Beauty: Belgium Through the Lens of a Chinese Journalist”
Interested in more exposure for your company at a high level in Belgium and China? Read about our sponsorship opportunities for a beautiful photo book!
WATCHING CHINA… IN BELGIUM – August 13 to 19, 2022
In this article, you will find the agenda of all webinars, show-activities and cinema related to China, that are happening from August 13 to 19, 2022.
Moore MS Advisory publishes guide for doing business in China
BCECC member Moore MS Advisory has put together ‘The Complete Guide to Doing Business in China’, a guide to give you a comprehensive understanding of all you need to know about doing business in the Chinese market. Click here for all info!
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: 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
Seminar: “Can we trust China?” with Pascal Coppens & Tom Van de Weghe
During his seminar “Can we trust China?” on August 29, author Pascal Coppens will present his new book and discuss how China is looking at itself and the world. He will be joined by Tom Van de Weghe, well-known journalist and former China correspondent of VRT News, who will moderate a panel discussion including 2 prominent guests to discuss their China experiences.
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: 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 – 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.
‘Dual Circulation’ explained
The concept of ‘dual circulation’ has been propagated by the Chinese government since 2020. Many China observers explain this concept as a policy of self-reliance and decoupling from global markets. But is this true?
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.
Meet the IP Business Advisor Weeks – China IP SME Helpdesk
From June 15 to June 24, the China IP SME Helpdesk is organising the “Meet the IP Business Advisor Weeks” initiative. This is your chance to get free 1:1 online consultation session to help you develop your IP strategy for the Chinese market!
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.
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.
Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) launches new subsidies for companies affected by Brexit
Following the consequences of Brexit, Flemish companies that have been negatively affected can apply for a special subsidy provided by Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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!