European Union Chamber of Commerce in China explained

European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Established:19th October 2000
Logo Alt:EUCC China logo
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Jens Eskelund
Key People:Jens Eskelund (President), Massimo Bagnasco (Vice-president), Stefan Bernhart (Vice-president), Carlo D'Andrea (Vice-president), Miguel Montoya (Vice-president), Bruno Weill (Vice-president), Klaus Zenkel (Vice-president), Gianni Di Giovanni (States' Representative), Peter Ling-Vannerus (States' Representative), Simon Lichtenberg (States' Representative), Xiaobo Zhang (Treasurer), Adam Dunnett (Secretary General).
Affiliations:Beijing, Nanjing, South China, Shanghai, Shenyang, Southwest China, Tianjin Chapters
Founder:European Union companies in China
Type:non-profit organisation, chamber of commerce
Status:Active
Purpose:Advocacy
Headquarters:Beijing, China
Fields:Business advocacy, public affairs, government affairs, surveys, reports, publications, newsletters, conference and events organising, training, networking
Membership:More than 1,700
Membership Year:2023
Languages:English, Chinese
Sec Gen:Adam Dunnett
Website:www.europeanchamber.com.cn

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber), is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation established to support and represent the interests of companies from the European Union operating in China.[1] The main objective of the European Chamber is to advocate for a better business environment. It does this through its membership services of advocacy, business intelligence, and community.[2] [3] The organisation is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Organization

The European Chamber has more than 1,700 members from seven chapters active in nine Chinese cities including Beijing, Nanjing, South China (Guangzhou and Shenzhen), Shanghai, Shenyang, Southwest China (Chengdu and Chongqing), and Tianjin. The European Chamber is recognized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), and is registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA).

Executive committee

The executive committee of the European Chamber consists of a president, six vice presidents, a treasurer, three member states' representatives, and the European Chamber's Secretary General. Representatives of member companies are elected for a two-year term, renewable once.

Supervisory Board

The supervisory board of the European Chamber consists of member representatives who elect three persons to represent the group on the executive committee. In addition to creating an electoral college, the supervisory board meets regularly to monitor and guide the work of the executive committee. The national representatives are nominated by national chambers of commerce or embassies by default.

Secretariat

The secretariat of the European Chamber is responsible for the daily operations and activities.

Publications

As a common platform for information and cooperation, the European Chamber publishes magazines and reports about the current experience of European businesses in China. These publications provide insights into current markets, key regulatory issues, industry-expert opinions, and notable social trends in China.

History

The European Chamber was founded on 19 October 2000, by 51 European companies in search of a common representative of their interests in China. The Chamber is also part of an expanding network of European Business Organisation Worldwide Network (EBOWWN). This network promotes interactions between members and host countries and establish closer relationships with the Commission. The original purpose of the Chamber was to monitor how China implemented its WTO commitments.[50] According to the Chamber: "Foreign firms have long complained of an uneven playing field and an opaque regulatory environment when it comes to China."[51]

Mission

The European Chamber is an organization that aims for better market access and improved operating conditions for the European Union companies operating in China. To this end, it reaches out to Chinese and European government authorities,[52] think tanks, academics, international bodies, other chambers of commerce, and trade associations. The Chamber ensures awareness and compliance with relevant local laws, policies, and regulations. It also facilitates networking between its members, embassies, and Chinese interest groups. They oversee a network of companies and professionals, and help them exchange views and experiences regarding doing business in China. The European Chamber is primarily an advocacy organization that revolves around working groups and fora. These groups serve as a platform for the Chamber community and other local organizations, to foster understanding, share information, pursue common interests, promote trade and investment, and strengthen cooperation.[53] [54]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Action not words needed on foreign access to China markets, says chamber . . 2017-09-19 .
  2. News: European businesses attack China high-tech push . . 2017-03-07 .
  3. News: Politics in China weighs heavily on businesses . . 2018-01-17 .
  4. Web site: Position Paper . 2022-07-14 . www.europeanchamber.com.cn.
  5. Web site: Chinese slowdown is a 'huge concern' for European firms. www.cnbc.com. 24 September 2019 . 2019-10-17.
  6. Web site: European Companies in China Urge SOE Reforms Amid Weaker Economy . www.bloomberg.com. 2019-10-17. 24 September 2019 .
  7. Web site: Business Confidence Survey . 2022-07-14 . www.europeanchamber.com.cn.
  8. News: 2022-06-20 . EU companies say China units increasingly isolated from HQ by zero-Covid . Financial Times . 2022-07-14.
  9. News: 2022-06-20 . Nearly One in Four European Firms Consider Shifting Out of China . en . Bloomberg.com . 2022-07-14.
  10. Web site: Report: More companies in China handing over technology. 2019-05-20. AP NEWS. 2019-10-17.
  11. Web site: China must reform and make business fairer, European firms say. 2019-05-20. South China Morning Post. en. 2019-10-17.
  12. Web site: EUROBIZ MAGAZINE . EUCCC.
  13. Web site: China's Innovation Ecosystem: the localisation dilemma . 2023-06-06 . www.europeanchamber.com.cn.
  14. Web site: Women in Business . 2023-06-06 . www.europeanchamber.com.cn.
  15. Web site: China's Innovation Ecosystem . 2022-07-14 . www.europeanchamber.com.cn.
  16. Web site: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on June 9, 2022 . 2022-07-14 . www.fmprc.gov.cn.
  17. Web site: 2022-06-08 . China R&D key part of 'global portfolio', but leaks remain concern . 2022-07-14 . South China Morning Post . en.
  18. Web site: Carbon Neutrality Report . 2022-07-14 . www.europeanchamber.com.cn.
  19. Web site: 2022-05-25 . China's carbon goals lack urgency and transparency, EU chamber report says . 2022-07-14 . South China Morning Post . en.
  20. Web site: Flash Survey on COVID-19 and the War in Ukraine . 2022-07-14 . www.europeanchamber.com.cn.
  21. News: 2022-05-05 . European businesses warn China over zero-Covid policy . Financial Times . 2022-07-14.
  22. News: Bradsher . Keith . 2022-05-05 . China's Covid Policies Have European Companies Wary of Investing . en-US . The New York Times . 2022-07-14 . 0362-4331.
  23. News: Douglas . Jason . 2022-05-05 . China's Services Sector in Doldrums as Covid-19 Lockdowns Bite . en-US . Wall Street Journal . 2022-07-14 . 0099-9660.
  24. Web site: Standardisation Report . 2022-07-14 . www.europeanchamber.com.cn.
  25. News: 2021-12-02 . European business says technical standards 'new battleground' for China, rest of world . en . Reuters . 2022-07-14.
  26. Web site: 2021-01-14. EU companies in China should 'prepare for the worst' in digital decoupling - report. 2021-06-21. Reuters.
  27. News: U.S.-China Decoupling Raises Risks for European Firms. 2021-06-21. Bloomberg.com. 14 January 2021 .
  28. Web site: 2021-01-14. Decoupling could be 'death knell' for European firms in China: report. 2021-06-21. South China Morning Post. en.
  29. Web site: Phase One Trade Deal Pretty Much Dead: EU Chamber of Commerce in China. 2021-06-21. www.bloomberg.com. 2 June 2020 .
  30. News: Call for reform of Chinese domestic flights' market.
  31. News: 2020-01-16. European firms get 'crumbs' from China's Belt and Road: business group. en. Reuters. 2021-06-21.
  32. News: Wernau. Julie. 2020-01-16. China Touts Its Belt-and-Road Effort as Collaborative, but Foreign Companies Feel Left Out. en-US. Wall Street Journal. 2021-06-21. 0099-9660.
  33. News: China to impose 'social credit' system on foreign companies. Financial Times. 28 August 2019 . en-GB. 2019-10-17.
  34. News: China's Potential New Trade Weapon: Corporate Social Credits. Kubota. Yoko. Wall Street Journal. 28 August 2019 . en-US. 2019-10-17.
  35. News: Business group issues wake-up call on China's corporate 'social credit' plan. 2019-08-28. Reuters. 2019-10-17. en.
  36. Web site: China's social rating system 'life or death' matter for foreign businesses. Nikkei Asian Review. en-GB. 2019-10-17.
  37. Web site: China's corporate social credit system spooks European companies DW 28.08.2019. DW.COM. en-GB. 2019-10-17.
  38. Web site: China's economic reform is falling short — and patience is growing thin, says report. Ming. Cheang. 2018-07-10. CNBC. en. 2019-10-17.
  39. News: China Urgently Needs Economic Reform, European Chamber Says. Bloomberg.com. 10 July 2018 . 2019-10-17.
  40. Web site: European firms rejig supply chains as US-China trade war rumbles. 2018-07-10. South China Morning Post. en. 2019-10-17.
  41. Web site: Industriepolitik: China first - auf Kosten Europas?. tagesschau.de. tagesschau.de. de. 2019-10-17.
  42. Web site: Why 'indigenous innovation' in China could be problematic. www.cnbc.com. 7 March 2017 . 2019-10-17.
  43. News: China's Plan to Build Its Own High-Tech Industries Worries Western Businesses. Bradsher. Keith. 2017-03-07. The New York Times. 2019-10-17. Mozur. Paul. en-US. 0362-4331.
  44. Web site: How bad is China's industrial overcapacity?. www.cnbc.com. 22 February 2016 . 2019-10-17.
  45. Web site: EU 'better than North America' for China firms. 2013-01-31. South China Morning Post. en. 2019-10-17.
  46. Web site: Patent Policy and Innovation in China. www.europeanchamber.com.cn. 2019-10-17.
  47. Web site: The Social and Economic Impact of Private Equity in China . Strategic Mergers & Acquisitions Working Group . EUCCC . June 30, 2012.
  48. Web site: Public procurement in China . Public Procurement Working Group, Healthcare Equipment Working Group, ICT Working Group, Renewable Energy Sub-Working Group, Legal Working Group. . EUCCC . November 1, 2011.
  49. Web site: Asia-Pacific Headquarters Study. www.europeanchamber.com.cn. 2019-10-17.
  50. Web site: A View from EU Business in China . EU Business in China . 2018-02-12 . 2017-03-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170318112940/http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2006/july/tradoc_129275.pdf . dead .
  51. News: European group urges China to actually open up markets like it says it will . . 2017-09-18 .
  52. News: China needs to be placed at the top of the European Commission's 'to do' list . . 2014-11-04 .
  53. News: Europe dares to talk tough with China regulators . . 2015-02-24 .
  54. News: EU body urges China to accelerate opening up . . 2017-09-19 .

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