The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce is organizing a webinar entitled “China: Sourcing, OEM and Operations: A Practical Legal Risk Checklist for Belgian Companies,” taking place on 20 August 2026 at 10:00 CEST.
China remains an important market, manufacturing base and sourcing hub for Belgian and European companies. Its highly developed supply chains, extensive manufacturing capabilities and rapidly evolving business environment continue to offer significant opportunities.
At the same time, companies sourcing from China, working with original equipment manufacturers, or operating locally must navigate a range of legal and commercial risks. Clear contractual arrangements, appropriate due diligence and the protection of intellectual property are essential to avoiding disputes and safeguarding business interests.
During this practical webinar, Mr Winston Jin, Lawyer and Partner at Fangben Law Office, a structural partner of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce, will present a legal risk checklist for Belgian companies involved in sourcing, OEM production and business operations in China. Mr Mark D’Haese, CEO of Culobel Group, will subsequently share his company’s practical experiences of doing business in China.
The programme is as follows:
10:00–10:05 Welcome and introduction by Ms Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
10:05–10:30 China: Sourcing, OEM and Operations: A Practical Legal Risk Checklist for Belgian Companies by Mr Winston Jin, Lawyer and Partner, Fangben Law Office
10:30–10:45 Culobel Group’s Experiences in China by Mr Mark D’Haese, CEO, Culobel Group
10:45–11:00 Q&A Session
Practical Information
Date: 20 August 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: Online
Participation fee: Members: Free; Non-Members: Free
About the speakers:
Mr Winston Jin is a Lawyer and Partner at Fangben Law Office. He advises international companies on legal and commercial matters related to sourcing, OEM production, contracts, intellectual property protection and business operations in China.
Mr Mark D’Haese is the CEO of Culobel Group since 2005. Under his leadership, Culobel has developed into an international industrial group with operations in Belgium, the Czech Republic and China.
