Past events

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? 

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!

Join our high end event for some unique networking opportunities and to discover the business opportunities in the sports sector!

Looking for Chinese suppliers? Here’s your chance to participate to our online B2B event for the Shandong region!

What do China’s new Personal Information Protection Law and Belgium’s special tax regime for expatriates mean for your business?

Interested in life as a foreigner in China? Be sure not to miss our panel discussion on March 24 for first-hand stories about settling in ever-changing China!

After a cooling down of political relations between the EU and China, will the two powers be able to develop towards mutual openness? Has the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) gotten lost in translation, or will both parties finally reach a transparent framework in which the agreement can be ratified?

How are logistics companies dealing with the logistical constraints caused by the rising transportation prices, and how can you mitigate them yourself? Join us on 10 March to find out more!

Interested in logistics solutions for your company? Our webinar on 23 February discussed updates on the airfreight and passenger travel logistics.

The newly appointed Agricultural attaché for food safety and SPS related measures in China and the Science & Technology Counselor have started their positions in the beginning of 2021. Fast-forward one year: how did they experience their first year in China? What has been the role of the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) in facilitating the ties between Belgium and China in these sectors?

Interested in learning about the current and future bilateral relations between Belgium and China? How about the impact of our diplomatic ties on our economic development and business environment? Join our exclusive webinar “50 years of Belgian-Chinese relations: Where are we today?”with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Hoogmartens!

We’re starting off a new year of BCECC events with our webinar “China & the EU: zero-sum game or building cooperation for ways forward?” on January 20, 2022 at 11:00 CET, featuring 2 experts in international relations with impressive careers. Mr. Duncan Freeman and Mr. Jamie Shea will discuss EU-China relations and the impact on the world economy.

Why not start the new year with a new challenge, and learn Chinese from the comfort of your own home, guided by an experienced and patient Chinese professor? Join our Online Business Chinese courses, starting in January 2022.

Which steps can great powers take towards a more stable and peaceful world order? What could and should China’s role in this new world order look like? In a world that has returned to great power rivalry, understanding the grand strategy of these powers is crucial. We are therefore happy to present this webinar on 13 January!

Technology is critical to remotely control businesses and communicate with China-based counterparts, and digital tools will be indispensable in the future of business. Join us on 9 December for all information on this important topic!

Our event on 7 December will highlight the good relations between Brussels and Beijing and the business opportunities in Beijing for Belgian-based companies, with speeches from high-level officials and some company testimonials!

Join our half day conference with high-level speakers and panellists sharing their knowledge on a broad range of topics, such as the benefits of China’s 14th Five-year Plan for your business and how the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle can create opportunities for your business.

For most companies in China, 2021 has been a good year. But which direction will China’s domestic economy take, and will it remain as strong as today? And what will the business environment in China look like in 2022? Our speakers, with many years of executive experience in China, will look at the business trends in China for 2022 and discuss their impact on European businesses.

Learn more about the roll-out of the new electronic tax reporting system and how to adapt to it in BCECC’s webinar “Updates to China’s tax system: What to expect for your business” on November 18!

The Chinese government has recently adopted a number of changes to their patent, intellectual property and trademark laws. Which legislative changes, and what are the implications for your business? How can intellectual property assets help you with your cash flows and be a valuable asset to your business? Join us on October 28 to find out more!

Join our Online China – Belgium Customs Event on October 20, 2021 to stay tuned with the VAT regulations for cross-border e-commerce which have been revised on 1 July 2021 and some other customs regulations.

What’s next for EU-China trade relations? What are some prospects for Sino-European cooperation to promote mutual growth?

Dive into an unknown piece of China’s history, which was a beautiful example of Sino-Belgian combined efforts, during our guided visit to this exhibition!

Take small steps to really converse with your Chinese business partners in their language by joining our online business Chinese language courses starting from September 2021 organized by the Confucius Institute at Group T – Academy and the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC).