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The Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) is the leading Belgian business association for companies engaged in doing business in or with China. We are a non-profit organization established in the 1980s following China’s open-door policy and we are located in Brussels, the heart of Europe.
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BCECC Contact Points in China

Beijing

For the BCECC and our members, Beijing is more than just a capital city. It is the strategic centre where policy is shaped, high-value markets are accessed, innovation is fostered, and global connections are made. These combined factors make Beijing indispensable for the chamber as we serve our members and build a prosperous future for Belgium-China business relations.

Why Beijing?

Policy Influence at the Heart of Decision-Making

Beijing is the centre of China’s political power, making it the most effective base for policy advocacy. We have built strong relationships with government stakeholders at both the central and local levels is crucial for our members.

  • Direct Access to Policymakers
    We engage directly with the national ministries and local governments that shape the business environment, ensuring our members’ voices are heard where it matters most.
  • Proactive Local Governments:
    District governments actively reach out to international businesses, hosting regularly events to present their policies and address the concerns of the multinational companies.
  • A Trusted Voice
    Through regular communications, we can effectively represent the collective interests of our members, reinforcing our role as a credible and influential advocate for the Belgian business community in China.
 

Market Access and a High-Value Business Hub

Beijing is not just a political centre but also a vast and lucrative market.

  • Gateway to a Premium Market
    With a large and affluent population, Beijing is a key destination for industries ranging from premium consumer goods to professional services.
  • Headquarters Economy
    Beijing host the regional headquarters of countless multinational corporations, creating a dense network of business opportunities. As a global capital hub, Beijing offers a dynamic ecosystem that the BCECC helps our members navigate and leverage.
  • Complementary Economies
    Beijing’s focus on high-tech and service industries, such as business services, IT, and advanced manufacturing, aligns well with Belgium’s strengths in logistics, life sciences, and digital technology, providing a solid foundation for win-win cooperation.

Innovation and a Future-Focused Ecosystem

Beijing’s ambition to become a global innovation hub is a major draw for forward-looking Belgian companies.

  • A Hub for Tech and Talent
    Districts like Haidian, home to Zhongguancun hosts over 14,000 tech companies and top-tier research institutions. This concentration of talent and capital is a powerful engine for R&D and collaboration.
  • Strategic Collaboration
    Belgian entities are already tapping into this potential. For instance, the ZGC Science City has signed agreements with the BCECC to boost innovation cooperation, while the launch of an overseas innovation accelerator in Brussels further demonstrates the two-way flow of ideas and technology.

International Connectivity and a Global Outlook

As China’s international exchange centre, Beijing provides the global connectivity that Belgian businesses need.

  • A Global Hub for Business and Diplomacy
    Beijing hosts numerous embassies, including the Belgian Embassy, along with many international organizations, making it a natural meeting point for global business and diplomacy.
  • A Platform for International Engagement
    Beijing serves as a key venue for promoting collaborations, hosting high-level event that connect Belgian and Chinese stakeholders and open new avenues for partnership.

Wuhan

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei Province and one of China’s major industrial, scientific and transport hubs. Located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers, the city links China’s coastal markets with its central and western regions and provides access to a local population of nearly 14 million.

Why Wuhan?

  • Central location
    A strategic inland gateway connecting the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta, the Greater Bay Area and Western China.
  • Industrial depth
    Five competitive industries led by optoelectronic information, new energy and intelligent-connected vehicles, life and health, high-end equipment and BeiDou technologies.
  • Innovation and talent
    More than 1.4 million undergraduate, junior-college and postgraduate students, 97 research institutions, 41 national key laboratories and over 17,000 high-tech enterprises.
  • International connectivity
    China-Europe freight trains, Yangtze River shipping, air links, bonded zones and the Wuhan Area of the China (Hubei) Pilot Free Trade Zone.
 

Functions of the BCECC office in Wuhan

As BCECC’s first office in Central China, the Wuhan Office supports BCECC and its member companies in exploring and developing the Chinese market. It connects companies with qualified business partners, local institutions and professional resources, while providing practical market-development and landing support in Wuhan, Hubei and the wider Central China region.

  • B2B Market Development
    • Market Validation
      Conduct feasibility research for China market entry and identify qualified potential partners.
    • Business Matchmaking
      Connect clients with business leaders or decision-makers at potential partner companies, arrange business meetings and follow up on progress.
    • Institutional Coordination
      Coordinate introductions with relevant Hubei government departments, industrial parks, industry associations and other public-sector institutions.

  • Social Media Marketing and Promotion
    • Digital Marketing Infrastructure
      Build the essential online B2B communications ecosystem, including registration support for WeChat Official Accounts and WeChat Channels.
    • Online Content Localization
      Translate and adapt existing digital content for the Chinese market.
    • China-tailored Content
      Develop China-market content tailored to each company’s needs and provide creative content operations.
    • Social Media Advertising
      Provide China social-media advertising services suitable for B2B companies, based on client needs.

  • Additional Support Services
    • Market Activities
      Support relevant industry exhibitions, seminars, forums and related activities in Central China, based on client needs.
    • Business Communication Support
      Localize corporate profiles and sales materials into Chinese.
    • Customized Services
      Provide other services agreed in writing with the client.

  • Central China Landing Services
    • Site Selection and Setup
      Arrange visits to industrial parks, office spaces and relevant industry resources in Hubei.
    • Entity Setup Support
      Coordinate qualified professional service providers to assist companies with the administrative procedures required to establish operations in Central China.

Economy and Statistics

In 2025, Wuhan’s GDP reached RMB 2.21 trillion, up 5.6% year on year. The added value of large industrial enterprises increased by 6.2%, while high-tech manufacturing grew by 16.6% and represented 26.2% of the added value generated by large industrial enterprises. Total imports and exports reached RMB 454.85 billion, an increase of 12.7%; 428 new foreign-invested enterprises were approved during the year.

Key Sectors

  • Optoelectronic Information
    Wuhan’s East Lake High-tech Development Zone is widely known as the Optics Valley of China. The city has developed a broad industrial chain covering optical communications, optical fibre and cable, lasers, integrated circuits, data storage, advanced displays, intelligent terminals and software. In 2025, Wuhan’s optoelectronic information industry exceeded RMB 850 billion. Optics Valley is also a major R&D and manufacturing base for optical and laser components, creating opportunities in photonics, semiconductor materials and equipment, sensors and smart manufacturing.

  • New Energy and Intelligent-Connected Vehicles
    Wuhan’s automotive industry is centred on the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone, also known as China Auto Valley. The city is home to 11 vehicle manufacturers and 15 factories, with new-energy vehicles accounting for 55% of total vehicle production in 2025. The local ecosystem covers complete vehicles, batteries, automotive electronics, software, chips, materials and testing, while growing integration with Wuhan’s optoelectronic sector supports smart sensors, vehicle connectivity and autonomous-driving applications.

  • Life Sciences and Healthcare
    Wuhan’s life and health industry exceeded RMB 660 billion in 2025 and included more than 5,500 enterprises. The Wuhan National Bio-industry Base, commonly known as Biolake, brings together pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology businesses, medical-device manufacturers, hospitals, universities and research organisations. Key areas include innovative medicines, biomanufacturing, medical devices, diagnostics, digital healthcare, rehabilitation technology, brain science and elderly care.

  • High-End Equipment and Advanced Manufacturing
    Wuhan has established capabilities in industrial lasers, automation, energy equipment, rail transport, shipbuilding, engineering and advanced materials. The city is promoting intelligent factories and the digital and low-carbon transformation of traditional manufacturing. This creates demand for precision components, industrial software, robotics, testing systems, energy-efficiency solutions and circular-economy technologies.

  • BeiDou, Aerospace and Geospatial Technologies
    Wuhan is Central China’s largest BeiDou industry hub. In the first half of 2025, the sector exceeded RMB 33.9 billion, growing by 31% year on year. Local applications extend to transport, logistics, surveying, agriculture, inland shipping, drones, robotics and smart-city management. The city’s research base also supports commercial aerospace, satellite communications, remote sensing and the low-altitude economy.

  • Logistics and International Trade
    Wuhan combines rail, river, road and air transport. In 2025, China-Europe freight trains from Wuhan reached 121 cities in 40 countries. Wuhan’s ports handled 1.95 million TEUs, ranking first in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River, while Yangluo Port provides international shipping and river-sea intermodal connections. These facilities support sourcing, regional distribution, cross-border e-commerce, cold-chain logistics and the import of European products into Central China
 

Opportunities for Belgian Companies

Promising fields for Belgian-Wuhan cooperation include photonics and semiconductors, smart mobility, biotechnology and medical devices, industrial automation, environmental technologies, food and cold-chain logistics, research cooperation and professional services. The BCECC Wuhan Office can help companies assess these opportunities, identify suitable local partners and develop a practical route into Wuhan and the wider Central China market

Chengdu

Why Chengdu?

  • Good relations with local government and CCPIT Chengdu and Sichuan dating back from the Prince Philip’s Economic Mission of 2007 when the BCECC signed a long-term cooperation agreement in the presence of HRH Princess Mathilde.
  • Chengdu is one of the most competitive cities inland: labour cost, infrastructure, and regulatory framework.
  • Promote the “Go-West Policy” a policy the Chinese government adopted to help develop the economy and the infrastructures amongst other, in central and western China. This plan aims to lessen the gaps and inequalities between the more advanced East coast and the less developed West. To foster investment in the area, the government provides tax breaks and incentives to investors, in addition to the region already having a cost advantage due to its lower labour costs.


Mission of the BCECC office in Chengdu:

  • To map Chengdu as an investment location 
  • To assist and guide interested Belgian companies going to Chengdu
  • To build a strong network with local governments, businesses, and federations in Sichuan 
  • To raise interest amongst companies to look at Belgium as the platform for trade and investment in Europe
  • To attract delegations from Sichuan participating at trade fairs in Belgium
  • To organize workshops for Sichuan companies informing them about the latest EU regulations amongst others


Economy

  • Its total imports & exports rank first among those of central and western cities in China. 
  • The number of Fortune 500 companies settles in Chengdu ranks first among those in central and western cities in China. 
  • It has the largest railway container terminal in Asia. 
  • Its financial transactions and number of foreign financial institutions rank first among the cities in Western China. 
  • It has the largest pool of professionals in various fields in Western China.
  • It ranks first in terms of number of foreign consulates among the cities in Central and Western China. 
  • Chengdu has become the preferred place for domestic and foreign investors to invest in Western China, not only because it has outstanding advantages in investment environment, but more importantly it has broad prospects for future development and tremendous business opportunities.
 

Statistics

  • Import and Export in the year of 2011 (From Jan 2011- Dec 2011)
    In 2011, the import and export volume of Sichuan Province to Belgium reached 223 million dollars, a year-on-year growth of 37.16%; wherein, the export volume was 198 million dollars, an increase of 50.14% and the import volume was 24.55 million dollars, a decrease of 19.25%. Foreign (Belgian) Investment as of December 2011, there are 12 Belgian-invested projects in Sichuan, involving USD 2.5million of paid-in capital. Among the world top 500, AB Inbev, the leading brewery enterprise has set up a branch in Ziyang, planning to produce over 1 million tons of beer with an expectation of the biggest brewing base in China.

  • Import and Export in the year of 2022
    In 2022, the total import and export volume of Sichuan Province exceeded one trillion yuan for the first time, ranking 8th in China, with a year-to-year growth of 6.1%. Among them, the export value came to 621.51 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.2%. The import value amounted to 386.16 billion yuan, up 1.3% year on year. Chengdu’s import and export value totaled 834.64 billion yuan, accounting for 82.8% of Sichuan’s total.
 

Key Sectors

  • Bio-pharmaceutical Industry
    Chengdu is an important base of bio-pharmaceutical industry in China, and it is among the first national medicine export bases, a national biological industry base, and a national export and innovation base for trade promotion through the development of science and technology (in bio-pharmaceutical field). It was approved to be a “Hi-tech industrialization base of national bio-pharmaceutical materials and medical apparatuses and instruments” in 2011.
    Following stakeholder’s input, the local government of Chengdu has consistently provided policy support for the growth of the biomedical industry. For instance, in 2016, the city introduced a policy aimed at accelerating the development of Chengdu’s biopharmaceutical sector, which included increased support for research and development of new drugs and medical devices. The government also established a dedicated leading group in 2017 focused on promoting pharmaceutical and health-related businesses. In April 2020, the Chengdu Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone announced several new policies aimed at further fostering the growth of the bio-industry ecosystem and improve its competitiveness.

  • Electronic Information
    Chengdu is home to the most competitive IT industry cluster in western China. An industrial chain to manufacture integrated circuit, optoelectronics display, digital video & audio, optical communication products, and original-equipment products of electronic terminal has been formed in Chengdu, with representative enterprises such as IBM, Intel, Texas Instrument, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Ericsson, Dell, Lenovo, Foxconn, Compal, Wistron, and others.

  • Logistics Industry
    Chengdu is favored by comparative advantages in preferential location, complete logistic infrastructures, strong scientific and technological strength, a large pool of professional talent, advanced communication technologies, and abundant information resources to build a logistics hub in Western China.

  • Automobile Industry
    Through years of rapid development, solid foundation has been laid for the automobile industry of Chengdu, forming distinct features and edge, and becoming one of the leading industries of the city. There are 139 automobile enterprises above the designated size, including 17 whole vehicles and refitted car manufacturers and 122 spare parts enterprises, with more than 50,000 employees.