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Kurt Vandeputte becomes Chairman of the Board of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC)
Digital Yuan Used for Wage Payments for the First Time
60% of surveyed U.S. companies still want to increase investment in China
Xiaomi removed from Pentagon blacklist
Premier Li Keqiang calls for early signing of CAI
China biggest market for Japan's Omron Healthcare
Tesla to scale back its plans in China due to U.S. tariffs
China's FDI intake increases further, U.S. exports to China rebound
Second China-CEEC Expo to be held in Ningbo from June 8 to 11
Number of foreigners living in China increases in the past decade
Growth rate of China's population slowing
U.S. companies rush to grab a slice of China's carbon neutrality market
Cooperation between Chinese and foreign vaccine producers intensifies
Jiangsu-Europe B2B Matchmaking “Medical Products and Devices” - 11, 15, 16 June 2021 – online
Expo Central China – May 21-23, 2021 – Taiyuan, Shanxi province
Webcast: “China for China: What is the shape of things to come for EU businesses in China?” – June 1, 09 – 10 am CEST
Webinar: “Knowing Your Chinese Partner” - May 26, 2021, 10 am – 12 am
FLANDERS-CHINA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
China Speech Valley becomes AI hub in Hefei, Anhui province
China imposes new curbs on cryptocurrencies
MNC regional headquarters and R&D centers set up in Shanghai
Online economy becoming pillar of Shanghai's growth
China fast becoming the global leader in patents
Real estate investment up 21.6% in first four months
U.S. opposition to China's tech rise is promoting self reliance
Facing imported cases and new variants, China speeds up vaccination drive and reiterates importance of wearing face mask
European Parliament votes to freeze ratification of Comprehensive Agreement on Investment
Webinar: “As an SME with ambitions in China, what do I need to know about the geopolitical and macroeconomic situation?” – 18 May 2021
Prince Albert Fund Application Mr Thomas Hermans
Shanghai aims to become global asset management center
Chinese chocolate village flourishing in Zhejiang province
Profits of industrial enterprises more than double in first four months
China's ODI increases 11.4% in first four months
Chinese and U.S. trade negotiators hold phone conversation
President Xi Jinping calls on China to become scientific and technological powerhouse
China to become front-runner in digital trade
Live-streaming becomes big business
Huawei to launch HarmonyOS for smartphones on June 2
China defends the CAI as being mutually beneficial
China rejects theory that coronavirus escaped from Wuhan lab
Webinar: “Knowing Your Chinese Partner” - May 26, 2021
Webinar: “Opportunities and challenges for tech scale-ups in China” 17 June 2021, 10:00 am – 11:15 am
China to devote more resources to basic research
China becomes the UK's biggest source of imports
Negative lists for trade in services to be issued soon
Covid-19 outbreak causes longer waiting times at Guangdong ports
China's foreign exchange reserves rise to five-year high
China's foreign trade up 28.2% in first five months
U.S. President Biden adds 33 Chinese companies to investment blacklist
Huawei launches HarmonyOS 2.0
World Health Organization approves Sinovac vaccine, Sinopharm joins COVAX-facility
Webinar: “European Business in China: Business Confidence Survey 2021” 24 June 2021, 10:00 am
Fourth annual meeting of the Weihai Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council
China to boost the development of blockchain technology
Chinese economy expected to grow 8.5% this year
Air cargo business expanding further in China
State Administration for Market Regulation to tackle unfair competition
Four of the 12 UEFA Euro 2020 sponsors are Chinese
FDI in China expected to grow further in second half
China firmly opposes the U.S. innovation and competition act, and enacts its own sanctions bill
City of Beijing focusses on development of “two zones”
Covid-19 outbreak in Guangdong hindering international shipments
Webinar: “The Greater Bay Area – Business and Investment Opportunities” 22 June 2021, 09:00 am in London, 10:00 am CEST
Webcast: “China for China: What is the shape of things to come for EU businesses in China?” – June 1, 2021
Boao Lecheng zone boosts medical tourism in Hainan
Global express deliveries soar, 55% of world market in China
Vehicle sales in China drop for first time in 14 months
90% of China's Bitcoin mining capacity shut down
Fitness equipment a hit at “618” online shopping festival
CAI crucial to stop declining Chinese investment in Europe
Three astronauts arrive at China's space station
Chinese enterprises prepare to expand abroad, according to LinkedIn China
China's entry restrictions expected to continue for “quite a long time”
Webinar: Doing business in and with China after one and a half years of pandemic: an overview and preview by the Flemish Economic Representatives - 7 July 2021, 09:00 – 10:15
Webinar: “Opportunities and challenges for tech scale-ups in China” – 17 June 2021
Swedish court bans Huawei equipment, endangering Ericsson's business in China
Shenzhen strives to become vanguard of technological innovation
Yantian port in Shenzhen resumes normal operations
Sustainability becoming important focus of asset managers
Deteriorating U.S.-China relations impede investment by Chinese companies in the U.S.
Firms implementing U.S. sanctions face lawsuits
China's orthodontic market developing fast
German Chamber of Commerce to resume charter flights to China
Flanders-China trade increases significantly in 2020
Webinar: “The 7 pitfalls and the 12 most common errors of public affairs” July 8, 2021, 10h00 - 11h00
Webinar: “European Business in China: Business Confidence Survey 2021” 24 June 2021
Webinar: "China: Economic Perspectives in a changing world. What does this mean for Businesses?" - Meeting with HE Jan Hoogmartens, Ambassador of Belgium in the People's Republic of China – 14 July 2021, 10 – 11 am
Job Offer: Aprojects Shanghai office – Job offer Commercial assistant (inside sales)
China plans to create 1,000 “industry champions”
E-commerce company JD reports record sales
Use of the digital yuan expanding
EU Ambassador urges China to bridge “trust deficit” to revive the CAI
Chinese carmakers aim for NEV top spot
App stores ordered to kick out Didi ride-hailing app
President Xi declares goal of building a moderately prosperous society achieved
More than 60% of listed companies expect improved earnings
China achieves vaccination target, extends vaccination to minors
China to scrap subsidies for renewable energy
Lingang Group develops logistics platform in Port of Zeebrugge
Webinar: EU-China Forum on Innovation – July 15, 2021, 10h00 – 11h00
Sales revenue of 19 Chinese real estate developers exceeded CNY100 billion in first half
EV battery suppliers can't keep up with demand
Several Chinese internet companies fined for monopolistic behavior
2021 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai attracts U.S. companies
Work on CAI continuing, says MOFCOM
Rising inflation stopped as pork prices fall
Shanghai aims to become world-class international shipping center by 2025
China unveils plan to promote the circular economy
European Round Table for Industry (ERT) calls for continued engagement with China and ratification of the CAI
China increases vigilance at its Southern border to prevent escalation of Covid outbreak
Trading on China's carbon emissions market to start soon
Webinar: “Intellectual Property Systems: A comparison between the EU and China” August 18, 2021, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm CST
JOB OFFER: Invest Deputy – Flanders Investment and Trade Guangzhou
Webinar: Doing business in and with China after one and a half years of pandemic: an overview and preview by the Flemish Economic Representatives – 7 July 2021
Webinar: “The 7 pitfalls and the 12 most common errors of public affairs” July 8, 2021
Number of freight trains between China and Europe increases
Pudong to further open up financial sector
Dual-circulation paradigm to benefit MNCs
Number of patents and trademarks registered to foreigners up in first half
Number of potential unicorns on the rise
China launches world's largest carbon market
First day of no new Covid-19 cases in Ruili outbreak, vaccination of youngsters stepped up nationwide
Icebreaking spirit needed says Chairman of The 48 Group Club
China's GDP increases 12.7%; foreign trade 27.1% in first half
Webinar: “China: Economic Perspectives in a changing world. What does this mean for Businesses?” – Meeting with HE Jan Hoogmartens, Ambassador of Belgium in the People's Republic of China – 14 July 2021
Webinar: EU-China Forum on Innovation – July 15, 2021
600 km/h maglev train rolls off production line
China's yuan becomes the world's third most important currency
Government stresses setting up of warehouses overseas
Shanghai has highest per capita disposable income
U.S. and Chinese Ministers draw lines in the sand at meeting in Tianjin
China to release carbon neutrality plan
Shanghai's Lingang area to pioneer free flow of renminbi
First negative list for cross-border trade in services released
New Covid-19 cluster found at Nanjing airport
CATL launches sodium-ion battery
Beijing's economy saw steady growth in first half
Global asset management companies (AMCs) set up offices in Lujiazui
Number of Chinese companies No 1 on Fortune Global 500
China sets economic policy for the year's second half
Profits of major industrial enterprises increase in first half
Foreign aviation companies expand in China
Robust growth expected for entertainment and media sector
Nanjing outbreak the largest since Wuhan, spreads to Beijing and other provinces
Domestic M&A deals reach all-time high
Hainan Free Trade Port to benefit from negative list for trade in services
China's digital economy grows the fastest in the world
Shanghai to improve tax system
U.S. companies in China remain profitable and optimistic
Chinese listed companies report strong earnings growth
More enterprises interested in carbon market
Solid growth expected for China's foreign trade in second half
More than 1,500 Covid-19 cases reported in latest outbreak
China's major cities losing residents
Beijing to develop its southern districts
Shanghai's Lingang to focus on EVs, ICs and high-end equipment manufacturing
Digitalization becomes major trend in catering sector
China's economic growth slows down in July
E-commerce platform Ymatou offers supplies for live-streaming
Xiaomi aims to become the world's largest smartphone brand, Honor launches Magic 3 handset
Sales of new energy vehicles booming
Number of daily locally transmitted Covid-19 cases dropping
Webinar: Meeting with the Consul Generals of Belgium in China September 7, 2021, 09h30 – 10h45
Baidu presents self-driving robocar
China Telecom's IPO on Shanghai's A-share market biggest in a decade
Parcel delivery sector reports strong growth
More foreign enterprises using the Shanghai Financial Court
Excess capacity in EV battery production expected
Beijing to develop hydrogen energy
China's FDI increases 25.5% in first seven months, more goes into services sector
NPC approves Personal Information Protection Law
Merger of steelmakers Ansteel and Ben Gang to create world's third largest steel manufacturer
Nanjing slowly returns to normal, new daily cases in China drop below five
Webinar: “Intellectual Property Systems: A comparison between the EU and China” August 18, 2021
Webinar: Informal Members' Meeting with the FCCC's New Chairman - September 2, 2021, 09h30 – 10h30
Chinese companies vow to limit overtime work
Cargo handling resumes at Meishan in Ningbo Port
Chinese makeup firm Carslan aims to become top global brand
China's output of chips rises to record high
Negative list for cross-border trade in services enter into force in Hainan
Mazda, Volvo and other automotive companies expand their projects in China
Guangzhou's jewelry exports booming
China promoting SME champions: “little giant companies”
China considering Covid-19 booster shots for high-risk groups
China Post Group to expand its cross-border services
Number of China-Europe trains up 32%
16th EU-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair to be held in Chengdu
Tech company Xiaomi launches electric vehicle division
Chinese semiconductor producers report 3,500% revenue increase
2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) held in Beijing
President Xi Jinping strengthens enforcement of anti-monopoly and fair competition policies
Third stock exchange to be set up in Beijing
Chinese Center for Disease Control suggests first Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan could be due to imported frozen food
Webinar: Informal Members' Meeting with the FCCC's New Chairman - September 2, 2021
Webinar: “How to mitigate currency risk when trading with China” - September 29, 2021 at 15:00 CET
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He expresses support for private sector
China's foreign trade expected to grow 25% in 2021
China main driver of the world's diamond consumption
China to implement nation-wide negative list for the services trade
100 industrial projects announced in Shanghai
China to set up green stock index
Qianhai and Hengqin zones to play leading role in development of Greater Bay Area
Beijing showcases robot technology
New Covid-19 outbreak in Putian, Fujian province; China to start production of mRNA vaccine and Covid-19 drug
Webinar: Meeting with the Consul Generals of Belgium in China – September 7, 2021
Conference “China Healthcare Summit” – 16 to 19 November 2021 – Shanghai and online
Flanders Investment & Trade's participation in the China High Tech Fair - 11 to 17 November 2021 – Shenzhen
Innovation of batteries sought as supply of key resources is tight
AI powers “dark factories” in many sectors in China
Harley-Davidson and QJiang Motorcycle to set up joint venture
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 may require investment of CNY300 trillion
China applies to join the CPTPP
Chinese Commercial Counselor in Germany warns European officials not to discriminate against Chinese businesses
Canton Fair to resume in-person exhibition in October
Home price increases slowing; Evergrande faces cash crunch
China to continue current Covid-19 strategy, not ready to reopen to the world
Mr. Philippe Snel (DaWo Law Firm Shanghai) receives Magnolia Silver Award
Book Presentation: “Hoe de grootmachten de koers van de wereldpolitiek bepalen” by Prof. Sven Biscop – 12 October 2021, 19:30 – 21:30 – UGent, Campus UFO, Ghent
Webinar: The PRC Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”) – What does this mean for your business in China? – 6 October 2021, 10h00
Job Vacancy: Executive Assistant to the Science & Technology Officer for China of Flanders Investment & Trade
Webinar: European Business in China Position Paper 2021/2022 - October 12, 10:00 am CEST
China Dinner: Insights into setting up Volvo and Polestar factories in China - 6 October 2021 – 18h30 - Ghent
Chinese companies accelerating digital transformation
ADB expects 8.1% GDP growth in China, OECD forecasts 8.5%
U.S. companies operating in China expect revenue growth in 2021
Boeing forecasts that Chinese airlines will need 8,700 new airplanes in the next 20 years
COSCO taking 35% stake in Hamburg's Tollerort container terminal
Home sales slumping due to tighter regulations and concerns over potential Evergrande default
Police detain Chairman and CEO of HNA Group, parent of Hainan Airlines
China issues IPR protection plan for 2021-35
Internet conference calls for supporting SMEs
Harbin battles small Covid-19 outbreak
ANNOUNCEMENT: 5th China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition – Netherlands Division
China to set up new logistics conglomerate
Shanghai aims to become world-class science & technology center
Sinosure publishes Handbook of Country Risk 2021
Boeing and GAMECO to expand cargo aircraft conversion; Airbus to develop new A350 freighter
Driverless trucks to revamp logistics and industrial sectors, as first pilot project launched
Strong sales of smartphones and PCs expected in fourth quarter
U.S. companies worried about U.S.-China relations
China is a world innovation leader, says WIPO
Covid-19 outbreaks in Fujian and Heilongjiang brought under control
Webinar: Experiences and Future Prospects of Ageas in China - 14 October 2021, 16h00 - 17h00
Webinar: “How to mitigate currency risk when trading with China” - September 29, 2021 at 15:00 CET
Mortgage rates cut in several Chinese cities
Huawei, East-West Intermodal Logistics and Vodafone to build Europe's first smart railway hub
Housing market cooled down during Golden Week
Negative list for market access to be further shortened
Food delivery platform Meituan fined CNY3.44 billion for monopolistic practices
Consumer spending up during National Day holiday week
Chinese smartphone vendors' next focus: the Internet of Things
Beijing bourse first choice listing venue for innovative SMEs
Massive testing takes place after week-long holiday; booster shots rolled out
New 8,000 m2 logistics hub for Hongyuan Group at Brussels Airport
Webinar: How to secure your Chinese contract while the borders are closed - 26 October 2021, 10h00-11h00
Webinar: The PRC Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”) – What does this mean for your business in China? – 6 October 2021
China Dinner: Insights into setting up Volvo and Polestar factories in China - 6 October 2021
Chip shortages dragging car production down in China
China leader in B2B applications of 5G
China's GDP up 9.8% in first three quarters, but growth slowing
Shanghai launches International Biopharma Industry Week
China to set up a Global Innovation and Knowledge Center for Sustainable Transport
China to provide greater policy support to young entrepreneurs
Tight chip supplies disrupt Foxconn's production
Seven new Covid-19 cases in tour group as China is on alert for outbreaks in winter
Short videos, live-streaming redefine China's retail
Canton Fair combines online and offline events for the first time
Chinese exports rose more than expected in September
Umicore signs long-term sustainable lithium contract with Ganfeng and Vulcan
Webinar: Update on Belgian social security scheme and exemption; New VAT rules for e-commerce since July 1 – 20 October 2021, 10h00-11h00
Polar Silk Road becomes part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
Coal-fired power prices to be determined by market forces
Major SOEs report better performance
China to become knowledge center for the shipping industry
Risks in real estate market controllable, pilot property tax launched in five regions
Anti-Monopoly Law to be revised; Law on Anti-telecom and Online Fraud discussed
President Xi Jinping calls for sound development of the digital economy
Beijing to become international consumption hub
Used FDI up 19.6% in first nine months; development plan for FDI released
Covid-19 cases spread to 11 provincial regions
Webinar: European Business in China Position Paper 2021/2022 – 12 October, 2021
Webinar: Experiences and Future Prospects of Ageas in China – 14 October 2021
Webinar: Update on Belgian social security scheme and exemption; New VAT rules for e-commerce since July 1 – 20 October 2021
Webinar: China's Economy: Old Challenges Make New Headwinds - 16 November 2021, 10h00-11h00
COSCO Shipping increases stake in Piraeus port
Xiaomi to offer tailor-made products to corporate customers
Hurun Rich List includes 520 newcomers with net worth of more than CNY2 billion
China rejects new commitments to WTO
Geely Auto to produce its own chips in 2022
Foreign and domestic suppliers to be treated equally in government procurement
Electric vehicles boost China's car exports
Beijing Stock Exchange expected to launch on November 15
Beijing residents urged not to leave the city as 31 Covid-19 cases reported
Webinar: Belgian Customs and its activities in China 24 November 2021, 10h00 – 11h00
Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the China Platform: Panel discussion “Innovation and R&D: Future Prospects with China” 22 November 2021 – Het Pand, Ghent
Webinar: How to secure your Chinese contract while the borders are closed 26 October 2021
Measures taken to further develop China's consumption market
China's foreign trade up 31.9% in first 10 months
China completes preparations to meet its RCEP obligations
GDP rebound still possible in Q4
President Xi Jinping committed to deepen international cooperation in shipping
Record high revenues and profits of EU companies in China result from China's vitality and opening up efforts, said MOFA
Double Eleven shopping festival already under way
4th import expo (CIIE) with more exhibitors than ever
Borders with Mongolia, Russia and Myanmar new flashpoints of Covid-19 pandemic in China
China Dinner: The Picanol Journey in China – 1 December 2021, 18h30, Ghent
Investors win first class-action suit
Draft of internet data security regulation published
Beijing Stock Exchange starts trading with 81 companies
Increases in FDI, retail sales and industrial production
PBOC and ECB exchange ideas about digital currencies
Value of CIIE deals down 2.6%, but 422 new products and services presented
Cainiao Networks opens smart logistics hub at Liège Airport
Chinese Communist Party adopts historic resolution on the reasons for China's success
New cluster complicates Covid-19 situation in Beijing, zero-case policy to continue nationwide
China Consumers Association reports illicit promotions by foreign brands
Pilot programs to improve business climate in six cities rolled out
China one of the world's leaders in agri science and technology
Digital e-yuan starting to be used in the aviation sector
Chang'an unveils new electric car brand in collaboration with CATL and Huawei
Number of freight trains between China and Europe still rising
China's installed capacity of renewable energy reaches 1 billion KW
Anti-Monopoly Bureau officially inaugurated, China joining global anti-monopoly campaign
Number of new Covid-19 cases drops to single digits in China, but Beijing limits flights from affected provinces
Tianjin Port unveils the world's first zero carbon emissions terminal
Shanghai Data Exchange launched in Pudong
First pilot area for autonomous vehicles launched in Beijing
Bilibili joins competition in online payments
MNCs looking to cross-border e-commerce to launch new products in China
Restrictions on Chinese companies risk scaring off investors, warns Chinese Ambassador to the UK
President Xi pushing reforms in science and technology
CAAC restricts cargo in passenger cabins to anti-epidemic goods, reducing cargo capacity
Nearly 20 new theme parks opened in China since the beginning of the pandemic
China unveils new blueprint to protect intellectual property
Three Covid cases in Shanghai lead to lockdowns, school closures and flight cancelations
Exclusive webinar with His Excellency Mr Zhang Ming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the EU, Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU – 7 December 2021, 10:00 am CET
Webinar: Belgian Customs and its activities in China - 24 November 2021, 10h00 – 11h00
Webinar: Belgian Customs and its activities in China – 24 November 2021
Louis Vuitton and Gucci under fire for different return policies in and outside China
Construction starts on the world's largest green hydrogen project
Second-hand luxury market growing fast
Beijing's 52 business areas report 37% rise in retail sales
Honor becomes third-largest Chinese smartphone brand
Lufthansa enhances Covid-19 protection measures
Economic growth in 2022 predicted to be 5.3%
U.S. businesses' call to end import tariffs grows louder
Border city Manzhouli still fighting Covid outbreak, no Omicron case yet in mainland China
China Dinner: The Picanol Journey in China – 24 February 2022, 18h30, Ghent
Live-streaming gaining popularity in the West
Hainan Airlines transferred from HNA Group to Fangda Group
Smartphone vendor Oppo developing its own chips
Chinese companies expanding facilities for battery recycling
Rail transit expo held in Hunan province
China leads the world in 7 of 11 research areas
Premiers Li Keqiang and De Croo hold videoconference
Stability, monopolies and housing focus of Central Economic Work Conference
China celebrates 20-year membership of WTO; foreign trade increases 22% in first 11 months of 2021
New Covid-19 outbreaks in Zhejiang province, as China approves first antibody cocktail treatment
Exclusive webinar with His Excellency Mr Zhang Ming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the EU, Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU – 7 December 2021
China to reduce import tariffs in the framework of RCEP
BMW accelerating its “China First” approach
The EU imposes anti-dumping duties on imports of steel wind towers from China
Premier Li Keqiang encourages foreign companies to continue investing in China
Home prices increase at a slower pace
China's container shipping registers steady growth
More pro-growth measures expected in early 2022
U.S. intensifies crackdown on Chinese tech firms
China still wants more foreign investment, as actually used FDI increases 16% in first 11 months
Sinovac says its vaccine is effective against Omicron; several Covid-19 outbreaks reported in Zhejiang
Webinar: The importance of EU-China cooperation in building a more sustainable and secure future – 14 December 2021
Huawei launches new products despite U.S. crackdown
China called on to develop vital technologies
Belgian chocolatier discovers Hainan
FDI increases 15.9% in first 11 months of 2021
China's foreign trade estimated to have increased by 20% in 2021
Smart manufacturing plan announced
China issues new negative list for investment, freeing foreign investment in car manufacturing
China publishes white book on export controls
Xian lockdown continues as cases rise to 1,663 since December 9
82 key projects launched in Shanghai's Pudong area
Development plan for fintech industry launched
Beijing's GDP exceeds CNY4 trillion, up 8.5%
Commercial real estate investments still rising
Evergrande moves headquarters back from Shenzhen to Guangzhou
Suzhou and Wuxi report outstanding industrial output figures
China Mobile returns to Shanghai Stock Exchange
E-CNY use soars after roll out of mobile apps
Xian lockdown in third week; Tianjin population tested after 20 cases detected
The survival or success of SMEs – New approach to China in the context of RCEP
Webinar: Likely pricing scenarios: how much will it cost you to ship by sea and rail between China and Europe in 2022? – 26 January 2022 – 10 am
Guideline issued to develop ultra high definition (UHD) monitors
JD opens two robotic shops in the Netherlands
China upgrades its airport management
Shanghai to become leading international IP center
FDI inflows register new record
China issues development plan for 6G
Approval of foreign investment projects simplified in Shanghai
China world leader in Internet of Things (IoT)
China's auto exports double to more than 2 million in 2021
China's GDP up 8.1% in 2021
Beijing on high alert as one Omicron case found and neighboring Tianjin battling larger Covid outbreak
Online Chinese New Year Celebration – February 7, 2022, 13h30 - 14h30
Mobile phone shipments in China up 13.9% in 2021
CATL subsidiary launches NEV battery swap service
Cross-border e-commerce expected to continue booming this year
International car brands losing market share in China
Evergrande asks debtors to refrain from acting to recover debts while the company restructures
Business of overseas buying agents hit by virus fears
Rise in disposable income as Chinese cities report economic performance in 2021 and set targets for 2022
Shanghai attracted record amount of foreign capital last year and plans to boost production of chips to use in cars
Beijing fights against Covid-19 outbreak ahead of Winter Olympics
Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce opens Instagram account
Webcast: How to understand and navigate China's changing business environment for foreign investors – 22 February 2022, 09:00 am CET
China Customs confiscated millions of items over IPR infringement in 2021
China's expenditure on R&D hits new high of 2.44% of GDP
President Xi Jinping asks British businesspeople to uphold “ice-breaking spirit”
Energy conservation and emissions reduction central in new energy five year plan
China to encourage more foreign investment in advanced manufacturing and services; high-tech and the digital economy
China and EU should strengthen cooperation, say China analysts
WTO allows China to impose tariffs on USD645 million of U.S. imports
Chinese brands expanding abroad, say Google and Kantar
EU launches case against China at WTO, alleging China is limiting imports from Lithuania
Beijing reports Covid-19 cases in- and outside the Olympic bubble; Hangzhou and port cities also hit
Concession of CSP Zeebrugge Terminal is extended to 2055 – Continue to strengthen CSP Zeebrugge Terminal as the hub port in Northwest Europe
Webinar: Likely pricing scenarios: how much will it cost you to ship by sea and rail between China and Europe in 2022? – 26 January 2022
EU's GDP falls behind that of China in 2021
China joins treaty protecting industrial design IP
Presidents Putin and Xi agree on closer energy cooperation
Beijing's commuter town of Yanjiao feels impact of downfall in property sector
Turnover under China's emissions trading scheme expected to reach CNY15 billion in 2030
M&A deals in Mainland China and Hong Kong hit record high
Australian iron ore imports to China slow, but demand expected to return
China's luxury spending unlikely to return to pre-Covid levels soon
U.S. says China did not meet commitments under two-year U.S.-China trade agreement; China says it did its best
Olympic “closed loop management” keeps Covid in the bubble
Online Chinese New Year Celebration – February 7, 2022
U.S. trade deficit with China increases to USD350 billion in 2021
Foxconn launches recruitment drive for iPhone production
Ports of Shanghai and Los Angeles joining hands to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Qingdao Port building hydrogen refueling station
U.S. added 33 Chinese entities to Unverified List
CATL world's biggest battery producer in 2021
Private capital finances construction of high-speed railway in Zhejiang
Chinese brands boost image during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Chinese carmakers to increase exports
Hong Kong facing worst Covid outbreak since start of the pandemic
2022 Guangzhou International Agricultural Products Expo – 7- 9 April 2022 – Guangzhou
816 hydrogen-powered vehicles used at Beijing Winter Olympics
China-New Zealand free trade agreement upgraded
Real estate sector showing signs of stabilization
British Chamber confident JETCO will be held in 2022
Infrastructure projects launched to stabilize economic growth
MOFCOM refutes allegation that China is a “non-market-oriented” economy
Honor becomes China's second largest smartphone maker
EU launches WTO case against China over Huawei, Xiaomi tech infringements
Multinational consumer goods companies doing well in China
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to promote 3,000 “little giant” companies
Hong Kong reports thousands of daily Covid cases
Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the China Platform: Panel discussion “Innovation and R&D: Future Prospects with China” - 21 March 2022 – Het Pand, Ghent
Webinar: Internet of Things: Past, Present, and Future in the Chinese context - 15 March 2022, 10h00 - 11h00
Measures taken to stop the worst slump in home sales in a decade
Honor launches new products at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona
New train route from Qingdao to Mannheim comes into service
China to reduce costs of energy storing systems
Alibaba's sales growth slowing
China's dependence on crude oil imports drops slightly
Car makers localizing R&D, Porsche setting up R&D facility in Shanghai
Henan's Zhecheng puts itself on the map as manufacturer of lab-grown diamonds
China increases spending on R&D, including on basic research
Russia-Ukraine conflict affecting China-Europe trade, NEV battery production
Hong Kong residents fear lockdown, as daily Covid-19 cases approach 35,000
Webinar: How to make the most from your business in China - 8 March 2022, 10am-11am CET
Webcast: How to understand and navigate China's changing business environment for foreign investors – 22 February 2022
China Dinner: The Picanol Journey in China – 24 February 2022
China to step up using export credit insurance
Sharing economy shows resilience and potential amid Covid-19
Number of M&A deals reaches record
Factory activity expands for fourth consecutive month in February
Supreme People's Procuratorate calls for strengthening IPR protection
China's foreign trade up 13.3% in first two months of 2022
China's development an opportunity, not a threat to EU, says China's Minister of Commerce
Premier Li Keqiang announces GDP growth target of around 5.5% for 2022 at opening session of NPC
China to stick with zero-Covid policy, but rules may be refined
International Cross-border E-commerce Industry Exhibition – 15-16 June 2022 – Guangzhou
Soaring nickel prices put pressure on supply chains
Digital technologies to play bigger role in industrial upgrading
China-Europe freight trains not disrupted by Ukraine hostilities
U.S. SEC identifies five Chinese listed companies as not complying with audit requirements
Proposals to boost chip development popular at NPC and CPPCC sessions
Car makers calling for efforts to alleviate chip shortages
China on track to turn from vehicle importer into exporter, thanks to NEVs
China's daily Covid-19 cases highest since early 2020; Shenzhen locked down
Premier Li Keqiang stresses the need to improve people's livelihoods at post-NPC press conference
Huawei Enterprise Roadshow 2022 Belgium & Luxembourg – 21-25 March 2022
Webinar: What does China's slowing growth mean for foreign investors? - 31 March 2022, 09h00 - 10h00
Shanghai's Yangshan port starts simultaneous LNG bunkering and cargo unloading
Chinese ports operate normally despite Covid-19 outbreaks
China again tops Hurun Global Rich List 2022, adding 75 billionaires
SAMR to strengthen anti-monopoly supervision
Prices of EVs raised due to price increases of battery materials
EU becomes China's largest trading partner in first two months
Further stabilization expected in property sector
Actually used FDI up 37.9% in first two months
Demand for Chinese solar panels to increase as Europe avoids buying Russian oil and gas
China sharpens focus on innovation
Jilin, Hebei and Shanghai fight against largest Covid outbreaks since Wuhan in early 2020; international flights to Shanghai diverted
Business Chinese Language Courses by Confucius Institute Group-T Academy
Webinar: Internet of Things: Past, Present, and Future in the Chinese context - 15 March 2022
Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the China Platform: Panel discussion “Innovation and R&D: Future Prospects with China” – 21 March 2022
China's top 100 cities driving up GDP growth
International carbon emission trading center to be set up in the Hainan Free Trade Port
Nike and Adidas losing market share to Chinese competitors
MIIT protests the revoking of licenses of Chinese telecom operators in the U.S.
China ready to work with EU to implement CAI
Plan to develop hydrogen industry published
U.S. reimposes tariff exemptions on 352 imports from China
Belgian entrepreneur running chemical fertilizer company in Xinjiang
Unprecedented capital outflows putting pressure on the yuan
China further shortens negative list for domestic and foreign private investors
Shanghai's Pudong and Puxi districts locked down one after the other, daily number of asymptomatic Covid-19 cases exceeds 2,500
Webinar: Intellectual property protection in China: R&D activities - 12 April 2022, 10:00 CEST
China: Life-sciences Masterclass: Understanding China's Healthcare Market and its Evolutions: 6 module course – May 2022
More efforts needed to develop car chips
China's manufacturing activity contracted in March, first time in five months
Tight shipping capacity and high freight rates to continue
Huawei announces profit growth of 76% last year
Erenhot on the China-Mongolia border sees huge increase of freight trains passing through
SMIC reports more than doubling of profit in 2021
Beijing promoting the opening of first stores of global brands
EU-China Summit overshadowed by Ukraine and sanctions
Two-stage lockdown ends in Shanghai, but strict restrictions remain to achieve zero-Covid
China: Life-sciences Masterclass: Understanding China's Healthcare Market and its Evolutions: 6 module course – May 2022
Link to video on demand: panel discussion “Innovation and R&D: Future Prospects with China” during the celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the China Platform on 21 March 2022
Webinar: What does China's slowing growth mean for foreign investors? - 31 March 2022
Companies struggling with rising costs
CSRC to publish new rules for Chinese companies listing abroad
China to build unified national market
China's CATL to make battery cells in Germany
China State Railway Group boosts China-Europe freight train services
Shanghai's neighboring ports see surging volume of transshipments
Car sales drop in April following lockdowns in Shanghai and Changchun
BYD becomes first carmaker to stop manufacturing fossil-fueled cars
Parts of Shanghai put back in lockdown as scale of outbreak is now bigger than the one in Wuhan in early 2020
Exclusive Webinar with His Excellency Peng Gang, Minister in charge of economy and trade, Chinese Mission to the EU – 26 April 2022, 10:00 CET
China to expand investment to stabilize the economy; GDP up 4.8% in Q1
DHL Express launches Shenzhen to Leipzig airfreight service
Ehang Holdings promoting autonomous air taxis
Luxury home rents in Hong Kong may fall by up to 15% this year
As China becomes more self-sufficient, semiconductor imports drop
Hainan Free Trade Port to showcase the best of China
MOFCOM to help Covid-affected foreign companies
Shanghai's automotive industry affected by Covid-19 lockdown
China becomes world's No 1 app publisher
Online-only Canton Fair opens with record 2.9 million items
Key factories resume operations even as daily Covid-19 cases remain high in Shanghai; 10 deaths reported
Webinar: Intellectual property protection in China: R&D activities – 12 April 2022
Progress reported in IP protection
HNA Group says it resolved its debt problems
Global express firms deny rumors about service suspension in China
President Xi confirms further opening up of foreign investment
China Merchants Bank President sacked and under investigation
Law on futures and derivatives adopted
China approves construction of three nuclear power stations
China ratifies two international forced labor conventions
Loss of foreign teachers endangers international schools in China
MOFCOM promises measures to help foreign companies resume production
Anti-epidemic measures tightened in Shanghai; Beijing on alert following several small outbreaks; Hong Kong relaxes travel restrictions
Webinar: The economic landscape in China: challenges and opportunities after 2.5 years of pandemic – Thursday 5 May, 10h00 – 11:15 CEST
Assembly of first pre-fabricated metro station finished in Qingdao
Speedy growth expected in flexible display panel industry
More than 30 million border crossings by Chinese reported in the first quarter
Industrial firms’ profits rose 8.5% in first quarter
Shanghai port reports 8.14% increase in throughput
China to take measures to shore up consumption and support smaller firms
Economic zone of Beijing's Daxing airport is becoming new gateway to China
Hong Kong welcoming foreigners again, but business travelers still wary
Beijing restaurants switch to delivery services only and a negative test will be required to use public transport; Shanghai relaxes lockdown measures
Visit to Huawei Cyber Security Transparency Center – May 24, 2022 at 10:30 AM, Brussels
Exclusive Webinar with His Excellency Peng Gang, Minister in charge of economy and trade, Chinese Mission to the EU – 26 April 2022
Hong Kong property sales climb to three-month high
Home buying regulations relaxed in 85 cities
China's economy expected to recover by the end of May
Mobile payment apps support wider use of e-CNY
China still expected to reach its 5.5% GDP growth target this year
China's services activity fell sharply in April to lowest level in two years
China calls for removal of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports
”Severe challenges” for EU firms in China due to zero-Covid rules and Ukraine war
Quarantine reduced to 10 days; mass testing continues in Beijing; Shanghai reimposes some lockdowns after one-day rise in cases
Webinar: The economic landscape in China: challenges and opportunities after 2.5 years of pandemic – Thursday 5 May 2022
Visit the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce at the Flanders Investment and Trade Export Fair – 21-23 June 2022 – Brussels
Europe is top destination for Chinese M&A in Q1
Geely Auto buying 34% stake in Renault Korea Motors
Cainiao Network takes measures to solve logistics bottlenecks
Economic impact of current Covid outbreak more than 10 times that of Wuhan 2020
Draft of new catalogue for foreign investment in encouraged sectors unveiled
Development of USD3.28 trillion bio-economy by 2025 mapped out
China's foreign trade increases 7.9% in first four months
Sichuan Tianfu New Area in Chengdu to specialize in the metaverse
China's vehicle production and sales dropped around 47% in April
Shanghai starts gradual reopening; Beijing continues testing after discovering new Covid-19 clusters
Webinar: The economic landscape in China: challenges and opportunities after 2.5 years of pandemic – Thursday 5 May 2022
China: Life-sciences Masterclass: Understanding China's Healthcare Market and its Evolutions: 6 module course – May 2022
2022 Second Beijing International Life and Health Industry Cross-border Expo 26 May – 16 July – Beijing and online
China's April economic data down on Omicron impact
U.S. and EU to jointly set tech standards to counter China
Innovation in medical industry to play bigger role globally, says Lee Kai-Fu
Pressure on digital sector easing as CCPIT holds meeting
Camping equipment becoming popular
Chinese car brands report rising popularity
China's special envoy to go to Brussels to improve relations with the EU
Policy relaxation and better financial structure are key to real estate recovery
U.S. firms remain committed to the Chinese market despite political tensions
Public transport resumed in Shanghai; Beijing situation still complicated
Exclusive Dinner with H.E. Mr Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Belgium – June 16, 2022 – 18h30 – Brussels
Webinar: “Experiences of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province” - June 16, 2022 – 09h30 CEST
Visit to Huawei Cyber Security Transparency Center – May 24, 2022 at 10:30 AM, Brussels
Ms Gwenn Sonck attends celebration of 70th anniversary of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)
China: Life-sciences Masterclass: Understanding China's Healthcare Market and its Evolutions: 6 module course – May 2022
China calls for an end to technological decoupling
China aiming to become a software power
Alibaba's revenue up a more-than-expected 9% in Q1
Measures to stimulate car sales rolled out
More students encouraged to study in technical colleges
Logistics getting back on track
Jiangsu province aiming to attract foreign investors to semiconductor industry
Chinese government announces 33 measures to get economy back on track
Shanghai to end lockdown on June 1; Vice Mayor and Health Director of Beijing sacked; Beijing relaxing Covid measures
Seminar: “Win in China: Doing business with a changing China” - 22 June 2022, 10h30 – 11h15
China: Life-sciences Masterclass: Understanding China's Healthcare Market and its Evolutions: 6 module course – May 2022
Resumption of Hainan Airlines HU492 flights from Brussels to China on 7 June 2022
Activity in manufacturing and services up, but still contracting
China trying to save aviation sector from precipitous dive
Foreign vessel makes first cabotage trip from Shanghai to Tianjin
First ministerial-level trade talks between EU and Taipei on semiconductors
Shanghai's reopening creates CNY50 billion market for digital sentries
China to accelerate major foreign investment projects
China publishes three documents on climate change, confirming its carbon peak pledge
Investment in hotels expected to drop in the coming years
Restaurants reopen in Beijing; Shanghai returning to normal
Confucius Institute: 2022 Chinese Summer Courses
China to open sci-tech sector wider to the world
Hong Kong most expensive city for expats third year in a row
CPPCC calls for amending the Arbitration Law
Lithium battery makers expand production
China's high-speed rail network exceeds 40,000 km
China's exports surge 16.9% in May
BYD becomes world's third most valuable vehicle maker
China gaining ground in hi-tech rivalry with U.S.
Chinese consumers more careful in spending money
New foreign investments announced days after Shanghai lockdown ends
New surge in Covid-19 cases in Beijing and Shanghai
Ahlers shares interesting podcast
Webinar: What is your best way to market your B2B and B2C sales channels in China? – July 7, 10h00 CEST
Webinar: European Business in China Business Confidence Survey 2022 - Tuesday, 28 June, 09h00 CEST
Ms Gwenn Sonck attends annual meeting of the International Economic Advisory Council of the Mayor of Weihai
More investment in civil aviation despite Covid
SOEs to invest over CNY10 trillion in “new infrastructure” by 2025
618 shopping festival shows rebound of consumption
Siemens Healthineers aims to become local company
Geely's Founder invests in smartphone maker Meizhu
Developers withdraw from more land auctions in major cities
China launches chip stock index to support investment in the sector
Some market sectors boosted by Covid pandemic, including camping
China's use of foreign capital jumps 22.6% in first five months
Production largely restored, but tourism and catering still suffering from Covid control measures in Beijing and Shanghai
Notice from the Chinese Embassy: Adjusting the procedure and material requirement for applying Chinese visa
Webinar: “Experiences of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province” – June 16, 2022
Exclusive Dinner with H.E. Mr Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Belgium – June 16, 2022 – 18h30 – Brussels
99 projects signed in Shandong province
Beijing-Wuhan high-speed railway upgrades speed to 350 km/h
China's Sunway supercomputer on a par with the world's most powerful
Use of e-yuan promoted during shopping festival
Revised anti-monopoly law to take effect on August 1
BMW, Honda and Volkswagen announce plans for new factories
33 measures to boost the economy
European Ambassadors call for resumption of face-to-face meetings
Chinese firms making breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI)
President Xi stresses global development at dialogue following BRICS Summit
Cross-provincial travel resumes; number of new Covid-19 cases drops further
Webinar: Changes in China's IP legislation and implications for SMEs - July 14, 10h00 CEST
Seminar: “Win in China: Doing business with a changing China” – 22 June 2022
Webinar: “Experiences of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province” – June 16, 2022
Exclusive Dinner with H.E. Mr Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Belgium – June 16, 2022 – 18h30 – Brussels
ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATED QUARANTINE REGULATIONS: Quarantine for passengers arriving in China reduced to 7 + 3 days
Traders shift to trains as port congestion intensifies in Europe
Volvo/Geely's Polestar listed on NASDAQ
Manufacturing and services expand for the first time in four months
Number of billionaires drops 2.4% in 2021 in mainland China
Three Chinese airlines to purchase 292 Airbus planes
China-EU trade talks in limbo as no date fixed
Nansha district in Guangzhou to focus on the metaverse
Digital technology to boost consumer spending
Air ticket bookings rise 300% as travel restrictions are relaxed
Developers' platform openKylin launched for China's first desktop OS
Return to normal marred by sporadic Covid-19 outbreaks
Webinar: European Business in China Business Confidence Survey 2022 – 28 June
Huawei launches new products to diversify revenue sources
U.S. pushes the Netherlands to block ASML selling lithography machines to China
Shenzhen to allow fully autonomous vehicles to run on certain roads
China's parcel delivery sector rebounds as Covid wanes
Foreign Minister Wang Yi asks U.S. to improve relations
Denmark's Danfoss considers China as its “second home market”
Shanghai identifies three priority sectors: low-carbon, the metaverse and smart devices
BYD overtakes Tesla to become world's top-selling NEV maker
Omicron BA.5.2 variant detected in four cities; Beijing reemphasizes vaccination; heightened vigilance across China
Moore – MS Advisory publishes “The Complete Guide to Doing Business in China”
Umicore to build large-scale fuel cell catalyst plant in China to cater for accelerated hydrogen clean mobility growth
Webinar: What is your best way to market your B2B and B2C sales channels in China? – July 7, 2022
China to build 461,000 km of highways by 2035
IPRs of Chinese companies to be better protected abroad
Chinese EV makers prefer Qualcomm chips to domestic alternatives
Canadian apparel company Lululemon expects China to become its second-largest market
Homebuyers in smaller cities suspend mortgage payments
10,000th freight train of China-Europe Railway Express arrives in Duisburg
China's GDP up 2.5% in first half, 0.4% in second quarter
China and EU hold 9th high-level economic and trade dialogue by video on July 19
China is now an important contributor to international frontier innovation
China's foreign trade increases 9.4% in first half
Highest number of Covid-19 cases since May; millions of people in lockdown
The EU SME Centre in China enters its new phase
Webinar: Changes in China's IP legislation and implications for SMEs – July 14
Walking dinner with the new Flemish Economic Representative in Beijing, Mr. Koen De Ridder. Speech: Societal and economic tendencies in China (1949 to the present) - 25 August 2022 – 18h – Ghent
Shoe brand Manolo Blahnik wins IP case in China
Mineral resources group set up in Xiong'an to give China bigger say in iron ore pricing
Office leasing plans of more than three-quarters of MNC's in China not affected by Covid-19
Tesla to produce more vehicles in China than in the U.S.
No large-scale stimulus to attain growth targets
Ride-hailing company Didi fined CNY8 billion for violations of data security
China-EU dialogue shows willingness to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Shanghai's GDP down 13.7% in second quarter due to lockdown, Beijing's down 2.9%
SenseTime forges ahead despite U.S. sanctions
Covid-19 hotspots move inland; PCR testing continues in Shanghai and Beijing
Flanders Investment & Trade publishes market study on e-commerce in China
MIIT Minister under investigation; former Justice Minister on trial for corruption
Tianjin Bonded Zone second-largest in the world for aircraft leasing
First automated terminal goes into service at Nansha Port
Economic priorities for the second half of the year formulated
SMIC succeeds in producing 7 nm chips
China set to break record in installation of solar capacity
Industry association set up to promote use of e-yuan
China accounts for 59% of global NEV sales
Huawei launches HarmonyOS 3
China's foreign direct investment surges 17.4% in first half of 2022
Number of Covid-19 cases dropping in the past week, but no relaxation of testing
EU SME Centre publishes report on SMEs in China and article on how to export pet food products to China
The 8th Europe Forum 2020 – Brussels: China-Europe Cooperation and Decarbonization – September 7, 2022
Exclusive webinar with H.E. Jan Hoogmartens, Ambassador of Belgium in China Topic: “China in 2022: between lockdowns and Party Congress. What can we expect bilaterally? – August 23, 2022 – 10h00 CEST
China's C919 passenger plane finishes test flights
China to seek new growth drivers
China's infrastructure investment increases 15% in July
Total revenue of Chinese Fortune 500 companies exceeds that of the U.S.
8,990 freight trains ran between China and Europe in the January-July period
China contributing 30% to global manufacturing output
Port of Shanghai reaches new milestone in container throughput
Tencent to invest CNY10 billion in the next decade in basic research
U.S. to widen ban on exports of IC equipment; China's semiconductor fund plagued by corruption
China's foreign trade up 10.4% in first seven months; up 16.6% in July
Five cities in Hainan in lockdown; Beijing reports two cases and limits entry
China strongly opposes U.S. Chips and Science Act
China accelerating development of robotics
Draft guideline on use of self-driving vehicles for public transport issued
Fifty million empty flats could exacerbate property crisis
CATL to build Europe's largest battery plant in Hungary
Ski industry and nighttime activities are booming in China
Chinese state-owned enterprises announce delisting from NYSE
China becomes world leader in quantity and quality of science papers, overtaking the U.S.
Tourism affected by Covid resurgence in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hainan; new Langya virus discovered in Shandong and Henan
Updates on the compulsory quarantine arrangements and boarding requirements in Hong Kong
Exclusive dinner meeting with the Consuls General of Belgium in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong SAR – 7 September 2022, 18h00
Article from EU SME Centre: Simple steps to minimize risks of being scammed when purchasing from China
Tesla CEO Elon Musk calls for cooperation with Chinese partners
Local governments support hydrogen energy industry
Coffee trading and exhibition platform inaugurated in Shanghai
Industrial production in Sichuan suspended due to power cuts
China's airfreight sector is recovering
2022 World Robot Conference shows China made breakthroughs in robotics
Shoemakers in Zhejiang use 3D printing and videoconferencing with foreign clients
Domestic brands are increasing their competitiveness
Covid-19 resurgence highest in three months
Walking dinner with the new Flemish Economic Representatives in China, Mr Koen De Ridder (Beijing) and Mr Frank Van Eynde (Shanghai). Speech: Economic and Societal Tendencies in China (from 1949 to the present) - 25 August 2022 – 18h00 – Ghent
Exclusive webinar with H.E. Jan Hoogmartens, Ambassador of Belgium in China - Topic: “China in 2022: between lockdowns and Party Congress. What can we expect bilaterally? – August 23, 2022
ARTICLE FROM EU SME CENTRE: Mandatory GACC Registration for European Food & Beverage Establishments
More than 14,000 firms to attend services trade fair in Beijing
U.S. is keeping import tariffs on Chinese goods
Hong Kong and Macao lawyers allowed to practice in some Guangdong cities
Chinese government takes 19 measures to support the economy
Shanghai battling unprecedented heatwave
Installation of rechargers for 20 million NEVs planned by 2025
China's public cloud market to triple by 2025 according to McKinsey
Lingang Special Area in Shanghai a hotbed of innovation
Agreement reached between U.S. and Chinese regulators to prevent delisting of Chinese companies on U.S. stock exchanges
PCR test result before departure no longer needed on health declaration; all international arrivals to go 7+3 days in quarantine
Walking dinner with the new Flemish Economic Representatives in China, Mr Koen De Ridder (Beijing) and Mr Frank Van Eynde (Shanghai). Speech: Economic and Societal Tendencies in China (from 1949 to the present) – 25 August 2022
U.S. companies' business confidence at record low
CCPIT says China remains key market for European companies
Alibaba Cloud sets up the world largest intelligent computing center
Pinduoduo e-commerce platform launches beta version for U.S.
BSE Index and margin financing under preparation at one-year-old Beijing Stock Exchange
JD Logistics ready to launch its own cargo airline
SMIC now capable of making 7 nm chips, on par with Intel, TSMC and Samsung
China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) held in Beijing; negative list for trade in services to be issued
Latest Covid-19 flashpoints reported in Chengdu and Shenzhen; 33 cities under partial or full lockdown
Walking dinner with the new Flemish Economic Representatives in China, Mr Koen De Ridder (Beijing) and Mr Frank Van Eynde (Shanghai) – 25 August 2022
BASF launches first plant at Zhanjiang Verbund site
President Xi Jinping calls for breakthroughs in core technologies
NEVs penetration rate expected to reach 25% this year
China remains largest shipbuilding nation with 44% marketshare
Opportunities for investment in energy efficiency increasing
29th China Yangling Agricultural High-Tech fair to be held on September 15-19
China's foreign trade increases 10.1% in first eight months
China's top 500 private enterprises: revenues up 9%, profits down 12%
Covid cases reported as students return to campus in Beijing; lockdown in Chengdu extended indefinitely
Webinar: “Emerging trends for Belgian businesses in China” - September 20, 2022 – 10 am
Walking dinner with the new Flemish Economic Representatives in China, Mr Koen De Ridder (Beijing) and Mr Frank Van Eynde (Shanghai) – 25 August 2022
The 8th Europe Forum 2020 – Brussels: China-Europe Cooperation and Decarbonization – September 7, 2022
Exclusive dinner meeting with the Consuls General of Belgium in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong SAR – 7 September 2022
Webinar: European Business in China – Position Paper 2022/23 - 30 September, 11:00 am CEST
China's trade with SCO member states up 26% in first eight months
Visions on city development shared at World Design Cities Conference in Shanghai
Investment in property development drops 7.4% y-o-y in first eight months
Largest shipment of EVs leaves Shanghai port for Europe; China to become second-largest vehicle exporter
China's economic recovery continued in August
EU FDI in China highly concentrated, says the Rhodium Group
60% of key foreign-funded projects in full swing
China's exports of heating appliances to Europe grow significantly
Crucial role of high-tech industrial development zones stressed
Following semiconductors, U.S. also tries to stifle China's progress in biotech
Number of daily confirmed cases nationwide drops to below 100; still several cities in lockdown
China biggest contributor to global economic growth
Number of passengers of Chinese airlines up 50% in August
Number of new millionaires in China to increase seven times faster than in the U.S. in the next five years
Shenzhen to become international fintech center
Chinese apps extend their reach abroad
Supreme People's Court to impose tougher penalties for financial crimes
Shanghai adopts China's first provincial-level AI law
Chinese enterprises expanding abroad, focusing on advanced manufacturing and technology
European investment into China defies decoupling calls
Hotel quarantine scrapped in Hong Kong; second booster shot contemplated in the mainland
Webinar: Digital opportunities for marketing and sales in China - 11 October – 10 am CEST
Webinar: “Emerging trends for Belgian businesses in China” - September 20, 2022
High vacancy rates in commercial property in Shanghai; pressure on rents
Henan plans to build a CNY100 billion metaverse industry by 2025
Major infrastructure projects planned to shore up growth
Tax exemption on NEV purchases extended to end of 2023
Shanghai announces 22 policies to support economic recovery
Foreign carmakers stepping up investment in China
Chinese consumers paying attention to quality and homegrown brands
China's foreign trade to maintain momentum; explosive growth in exports of heating appliances to Europe
Less travelers during holiday week, anti-Covid measures tightened in run up to Party Congress
Webinar: “Emerging trends for Belgian businesses in China” - September 20, 2022
Webinar: European Business in China – Position Paper 2022/23 – 30 September 2022
Seminar: “China's Challenges Mount: structural headwinds and the macroeconomic outlook” – October 25 – 17h30 - Ghent
BYD's EV sales surpass Tesla's by nearly 200,000 in Q3
New measures announced to lower home prices
Geely acquires 7.6% stake in Ashton Martin
China's cargo rates fall to reasonable levels
Chinese consumers favor home appliances and camping equipment during holiday week
China's zero-Covid policy caused Chinese stocks to plunge, favoring India
Chinese pharmaceutical firms' expansion plans in U.S. face greater scrutiny
Chinese Communist Party's 20th National Congress to open on October 16
Trains leaving Xinjiang suspended; Inner Mongolia second hotspot; 13 new cases in Beijing reported two days in a row
MOORE MS Advisory: Electronic Chop in China
Events by the China Platform: 2nd edition of China Platform Academic Forum – CPAF 2022 & China Platform Lecture Café 2022
China Hi-Tech Fair 2022 – New dates: 15-19 November 2022 – Shenzhen
China Healthcare Summit during the East West Biopharma Summit 13-17 November 2022 – San Francisco
Shanghai's transport to be green, smart, resilient and efficient
MOFCOM confident foreign trade will continue to grow in the long run
China achieves more original breakthroughs in core technologies
Volkswagen to invest €2.4 billion in China to stay competitive in EVs
China exported 1.59 million vehicles in first nine months, up 60%
Number of Chinese companies up by 100 million in past decade
Semiconductor war between U.S. and China heats up
CDC says zero-Covid strategy is preventing illness and deaths
Xi Jinping emphasizes economic development, innovation and poverty alleviation
Webinar: Digital opportunities for marketing and sales in China – 11 October 2022
Trends Talk: Interview with Chairman FCCC, Kurt Vandeputte. “Despite slowing growth, Flemish companies should not ignore the Chinese market.”
Agricultural Bank of China and BNP Paribas to set up wealth management JV
Amer Group is Guangdong's biggest private enterprise, ahead of Huawei
China's GDP grew 3.9% in Q3, beating expectations
BMW's JV Spotlight Automotive to produce electric Minis in China
Blinken says U.S. must not “lose sight of cooperative aspect” in relations
Local authorities buy real estate to stabilize the market
China and the EU are partners, not rivals
U.S. imports of Chinese IT hardware and consumer electronics dropped
China to tackle major issues facing foreign firms
Modest spike in cases reported in Beijing; more international flights scheduled
Xi gets third term heading the CPC; Premier Li Keqiang retires, to be replaced by Li Qiang
Webcast: China's Development Priorities and Implications from the 20th National Party Congress – November 9, 2022 – 4 pm CET
TusPark Belgium BV – Business Development and Operations Senior Manager
The world's largest duty-free shopping mall opened in Haikou
High-end home rents drop by 20% in Shanghai as foreigners and wealthy Chinese leave
Korean chip maker SK Hynix may sell Chinese fab under U.S. pressure
China will need USD25 trillion of green investments by 2050 to reach its net zero goal
Chinese subway trains exported to Portugal, the first such export to the EU
Several foreign leaders to visit Beijing this week
Chinese courts to improve handling of foreign-related cases
Catalogue updated to attract foreign investment
Covid-cases rise again in Guangdong; workers escape from Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou
First round of appointments announced after Party Congress
China Platform Lecture Café 2022 – 13 December
Exclusive Luncheon with His Excellency Mr Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President, European Commissioner for Trade - 19 December 2022 – 12h00, 'De Warande', Brussels
Chinese investment in ports raises a storm in Brussels
Seminar: “China's Challenges Mount: structural headwinds and the macroeconomic outlook” – October 25, 2022
Tighter guidelines for celebrity endorsements
Construction of highways increased
China is planning a new global navigation system
China expected to keep its dominant position in lithium supply
Investment arms of China Unicom and Tencent to set up JV
Exports and imports down 0.3% and 0.7% in October, respectively
MNCs launching new products at China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai
German Chancellor Scholz visits Beijing, enhancing economic ties
Zero-Covid policy reconfirmed amid flare-ups; approval of BioNTech mRNA vaccine expected for foreigners
World Youth Scientist Summit (WYSS) 2022 European Event - November 9 - Brussels
As foreign companies localize in China, Chinese ones do the same abroad
BMW invests CNY10 billion to expand battery production
High-quality and innovative products in demand on Singles Day
MIIT wants sixfold growth in VR industry in five years
15 cutting-edge achievements presented at 2022 World Internet Conference Wuzhen
Plans announced to rescue property firms
Chinese and U.S. Presidents meet at G20 Summit in Bali
Chinese vehicle sales expected to increase 3% this year
Deals at CIIE up 3.9% year-on-year to USD73.5 billion
Quarantine for international arrivals reduced to 5+3; CPC Standing Committee reconfirms zero-Covid policy, but some policies are relaxed
Webinar: Latest Belgian tax updates and subsidies – November 30, 2022 – 10 am
Webcast: China's Development Priorities and Implications from the 20th National Party Congress – November 9, 2022
Webinar: The 7 Pitfalls and the 12 Most Common Errors of Public Affairs - 8 November 2022
Webinar: “Get to know your partner in China” – December 1, 10 am CET
U.S. report recommends suspending normal trade relations with China if WTO market access agreement is violated
China taking the lead in 6G telecom technology
China simplifying handling of foreign-related civil and commercial court cases
Economic recovery expected to continue in Q4
UK orders sale of microchip factory by China's Nexperia
“Air Silk Road” between Zhengzhou and Luxembourg grows rapidly
Actually used FDI up 17.4% in first 10 months
Chinese exports to the U.S. decline by 12.6% in October
Sales of China's IC industry up 16.1% in first half; international cooperation needed
China adds over 100 new container routes this year; foreign trade expected to grow by 6%
Number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise in Beijing; still high in Guangzhou, but declining
Hybrid event: Opportunities for Smart Manufacturing Partnerships Between China and the EU – 29 November – 10 am CET – Brussels
Events organized by the EU SME Centre: working group meeting and two webinars - 24 and 28 November; 1 December
Webinar: Belgian Customs and its activities in China – 15 December 2022 – 10 am
Exclusive luncheon with His Excellency Mr Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade - 19 December 2022 – 12h00 – 'De Warande', Brussels
Beijing Stock Exchange launches new BSE 50 Index
Evergrande returns 11 plots of land to Wuhan without compensation
Population decreased in more than a third of China's provinces last year
Chinese scientists' academic influence continues to rise
China leads the world in patent applications
President Xi to meet European Council President Michel this week in Beijing
No Chinese team, but Chinese products, infrastructure and sponsors play prominent role during World Cup football in Qatar
U.S. bans sales of telecommunications equipment from five Chinese companies
Record number of Covid-cases in China; most shops and restaurants closed in Beijing
China's market is an earnings engine for MNCs
CCPIT approves participation in 15 overseas exhibitions
Real estate enterprises allowed to proceed with refinancing and M&As
Chapter on design applications to be added to Patent Law
Chinese logistics companies investing in air cargo
China's PV sector maintains strong growth in first 10 months
Four lists of foreign-invested companies based in Shanghai published
European Council President Michel holds talks with President Xi in Beijing
Many cities relax Covid-measures; campaign to vaccinate over-80-year-olds launched
Hybrid event: Opportunities for Smart Manufacturing Partnerships Between China and the EU – 29 November – Brussels
Webinar: Latest Belgian tax updates and subsidies – November 30, 2022
Webinar: “Get to know your partner in China” – December 1, 2022
Exclusive luncheon with His Excellency Mr Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade - 19 December 2022 – 11h30 – 'De Warande', Brussels
First C919 passenger jet delivered to China Eastern Airlines
Chinese EV maker BYD looking for production sites in Europe
Guangzhou textile base to be moved to Qingyuan
China to issue CNY750 billion special bond to spur economic growth
Hainan officials seek investment in Germany
China's top leaders planning economic measures for next year
Chinese home appliance makers target Africa
EU goes ahead with cases against China at WTO
No PCR test needed for travel in China; infected persons quarantined at home; number of Covid cases rising rapidly
Webinar: “Get to know your partner in China” – December 1, 2022
China's research talent pool still lags behind U.S.
Zhejiang to build CNY200 billion metaverse industry by 2025
U.S. launches Office of China Coordination
China files WTO suit against U.S. over chip export controls
U.S. regulators inspect U.S.-listed Chinese firms' audit records
Zhejiang provincial Party Secretary visits Alibaba in show of support
Pioneering Chinese vehicle brands becoming popular
Central Economic Work Conference focusses on reviving the economy, attracting foreign investment and boosting the private sector
Covid-cases explode to “unimaginable” numbers; zero-Covid policy abandoned; hospitals swamped by fever patients
Chinese New Year Reception – 1 February 2023 – 18h00 – KBC Bank, Brussels
EU-China Conference: European Business in China Post-2022 – The View from the Ground – 12 January 2023 – Brussels
Exclusive luncheon with His Excellency Mr Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade – 19 December 2022
China up in the ranks of countries with high robot density
European companies account for 44 of the Top 100 foreign investors in China
Chinese smart EV maker Xpeng sets up battery pack unit
China to review deals involving foreign capital in data and M&As on security grounds
Used FDI up 12.2% from January to November
More train services and routes added
Chinese smartphone shipments down 22% in first 10 months of 2022
Call for China and the EU to cooperate on climate change and green technology
China to reopen borders, drop Covid quarantine from January 8
Webinar: “Navigating turbulent times in the freight industry” - 27 January 2023 – 10h00
In-person seminar: “China for Flanders' Tech Companies: To avoid or to engage now?” – 23 January 2023 - Ghent
China Customs granting 1,020 commodities lower tax rate
China's chip design sector growing despite U.S. export restrictions
China's EV market to see slower growth in 2023
China is world leader in 4 out of 11 frontier areas of academic research
China accelerates R&D in operating systems; Huawei leading contender
China's shipbuilding sector tops world market in 2022
China to build lithium processing plants in Zimbabwe; also developing JV in Australia
People's Bank of China survey shows weak business sentiment
Several countries require travelers from China to be tested as number of cases rises exponentially
Webinar: “Navigating turbulent times in the freight industry” - 27 January 2023 – 10h00
Networking dinner: “China for Flanders' Tech Companies: to avoid or to engage?” - 23 January 2023 – Ghent
Chinese companies showing their best products at Las Vegas CES 2023
Chinese cities set higher GDP growth targets
More than 3,000 km of new railway lines to be added in 2023
First five-year plan for the logistics sector published
High-level executives of foreign companies planning visits to China
Semiconductor and electronics trade exchange set up in Shenzhen
Home sales in China expected to recover; sales of 100 largest developers down 41.3% in 2022
China to resume holding international events and exhibitions
Quarantine-free travel to China resumes; passengers on direct China to Europe flights require 48h Covid test before departure
Webinar: Food Additives in China: Current Requirements and Expected Changes – 11 January, 2023, 09:30 Brussels time; 16:30 Beijing time
Traveling abroad essential for Chinese companies' orders
Vehicle sales in China expected to grow by 3% in 2023
World Bank predicts 4.3% GDP growth in China this year
China's foreign trade in goods up 7.7% in 2022
China builds world's first autonomous research ship
China's car exports surpass Germany's after 54.4% increase in 2022
Shanghai sets “above 5.5%” GDP growth target for 2023
Sweden to seek consultations on ratification of CAI
21 major private Chinese companies presented in unprecedented TV program
China reports almost 60,000 deaths from Covid-19 in five weeks; suspends visas for short-term visits to South-Koreans and Japanese
EU-China Conference: European Business in China Post-2022 – The View from the Ground – 12 January 2023 – Brussels
Webinar: “Navigating turbulent times in the freight industry” - 8 February 2023 – 10h00 CET
Sponsorship opportunities for the FCCC New Year Reception
Stable growth in number of patents and trademarks granted to foreign entities
Continued growth in parcel delivery expected this year
19% of all car sales in China are EVs
China's FDI up 8% in 2022
Exports of new energy products rising
China's R&D expenditure reaches record high
China to speed up construction of 1,400 major projects
China's GDP grows 3% in 2002 to CNY121 trillion
China's population down by 859,000 to 1.41 billion in 2022
Covid-19 infection peak passed in major cities; Spring Festival travel creates new challenges
Networking dinner: “China for Flanders' Tech Companies: to avoid or to engage?” 23 January 2023 – Ghent
UN expects China's GDP growth to increase to 4.8% in 2023
EVs to make China the world's biggest car exporter
Consumption surges during Spring Festival week
EU joins U.S. to deprive China of most advanced ICs
European Commission launches fellowship on China
China's carbon emissions to be used for green transport fuel
Chocolate town in Zhejiang is one of the largest in Asia
Innovation in China at 139% of U.S. level in 2020, up from 78% in 2010
Covid-19 has infected over 90% of Beijing residents
Notice for passengers traveling between China and Belgium
Networking dinner: “China for Flanders' Tech Companies: to avoid or to engage?” 23 January 2023 – Ghent
Xpeng's flying car receives flight permit
China urges the Netherlands to safeguard supply chain
China develops practical quantum computer
Global Big Data Exchange in Guiyang plays leading role in data trading
Zhejiang business delegation travels to Europe to look for investors
Wuxi issues China's first draft regulation on the Internet of Vehicles
China expands registration-based IPO system across its stock exchanges
China is No 1 in energy transition investment
Smaller cities are a goldmine for F&B service providers, such as coffee brands
New regional HQs and R&D centers of MNCs certified in Shanghai
Number of new Covid-cases declining; number of trips made during the Spring Festival period increases sharply
Webinar: Belgian Customs and its activities in China – 21 February 2023, 10 am CET
Opportunities for Flanders' companies in the healthcare sector in China
Chinese New Year Reception – 1 February 2023 – Brussels
Sensor technology firm Hesai launches IPO on NASDAQ
CPI up 2.1% in January, biggest rise in three months
SMIC's sales up 34% in 2022, but profits down 26% in Q4
Blockchain research center to be set up in Beijing; ban on cryptocurrencies remains
China's largest balloon manufacturer denies involvement in U.S. incident
Despite tensions, U.S.-China trade reached new high in 2022
Chinese companies also joining the chatbot race to compete with ChatGPT
New policies encourage foreign investment in R&D centers
Risk of new Covid-wave considered small; no new varieties detected
Opportunities for Flanders' companies in the biotech sector in China
6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) – November 5-10, 2023 – Shanghai
EU SME Centre webinar: Towards a Circular Economy in China – February 23, 2023
Webinar: “Navigating turbulent times in the freight industry” – 8 February 2023
Webinar: China calling – FIT China testifies (in Dutch) – 10 March 2023 – 10h00 CET
Webinar: “China and the world: the resurrection of geopolitics. What does that mean for businesses?” – 3 March 2023, 10 am
Home prices started recovery in January
CSIA calls for defending globalization of semiconductor industry
China's exports of solar panels expected to increase further
Technical experts to help IP Court to solve cases
EV charging infrastructure nearly doubled in 2022 in China
Researchers develop zeolites to reduce harmful industrial emissions in major scientific breakthrough
Chinese firms speed up listings in Switzerland
Sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon of no concern to other FIEs
CATL to license battery technology to Ford's new Michigan plant; BYD to set up battery plant in Zhengzhou
China-Europe freight train services continue to expand
EU to drop Covid test requirements targeting travelers from China; Chinese leaders hail “decisive victory” over pandemic
Using WeChat Pay and foreign credit cards in China
Shenergy presents the world's largest hydrogen-powered mining truck
CPPCC sets up department for the environment and natural resources
FDI up 10% in January to USD19 billion
Origin Quantum developing quantum chips
China's shipping containers pile up at overcrowded ports
Guangzhou allocates USD29 billion to high-tech investment funds
China's export growth in 2023 expected to be limited to a few percent
President Xi Jinping calls for strengthening basic research
Yiwu Pay launched to facilitate global online transactions
Registration-based IPO system extended to all A-share boards
Influenza overtakes Covid in Beijing; airlines increase flights to and from China
Webinar: Belgian Customs and its activities in China – 21 February 2023
Over 6,000 U.S. importers ask refund of tariffs paid on Chinese goods imports
China to stabilize foreign trade and improve its structure
Vice Premier Liu He calls for development of IC sector
13,000 people prosecuted for IP infringements in 2022
Most U.S. companies in China have no plans to relocate supply chains
Inspur and 27 other Chinese entities added to U.S. trade blacklist
China issues blueprint for digital development
Covid-19 focus now on the vulnerable and on developing drugs and vaccines
Shanghai plans sci-tech innovation park with over 1,000 high-tech companies
Background briefing on the “two sessions” – NPC and CPPCC
GDP growth target set at “around 5%” as Premier Li Keqiang delivers annual government work report at NPC
Webinar: “China and the world: the resurrection of geopolitics. What does that mean for businesses?” – 3 March 2023
Opportunities for Flanders' companies in the biotech sector in China
Chinese less willing to buy South Korean goods
Innovators are better protected, says SPC and SPP
China working on 450 km/h bullet train
Auto stocks nosedive as Tesla and BYD's price war escalates
Hainan Free Trade Port to become international tourism center
U.S. to end Covid test requirements for travelers from China
CPPCC delegates propose plans for semiconductor self-sufficiency
Chinese face 8-week waiting time for European visas
New Premier Li Qiang and Foreign Minister Qin Gang meet the press
New financial administration set up by NPC, Ministry of Science and Technology to be restructured
Xi Jinping reelected President; Li Qiang becomes Premier; new central government appointed
Webinar: “How to enter the Chinese market: Different Channels and Approaches” - 12 April 2023, 10:00-11:00 am CEST
China resumes issuing all types of visas to foreigners
Webinar: “China and the world: the resurrection of geopolitics. What does that mean for businesses?” – 3 March 2023
Webinar: China calling – FIT China testifies (in Dutch) – 10 March 2023
UGent: Talk & Debate – March 29, 2023 – Aula UGent – Ghent
China attracting foreign investment into R&D centers
New Beijing to Moscow freight train debuts
U.S.-China trade becoming less interdependent
U.S. consumers paying for tariffs on Chinese imports
Huawei taking measures to overcome U.S. tech sanctions
New President appointed to Big Fund for chip development
More e-commerce expos held to help sell abroad
New Chinese government to focus on eight areas of concern
New central commission for sci-tech development established
FDI increases by 6% in first two months, showing foreign companies' confidence
Hainan resumes visa free travel
Tessenderlo Group: inauguration of fish collagen peptides plant in Hainan, with participation of Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
Webinar: China calling – FIT China testifies (in Dutch) – 10 March 2023
Exclusive luncheon with HE Mr Fu Cong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU – 13 March 2023 - Brussels
CATL launches mass production of cutting-edge Qilin battery
Chinese central bank cuts reserve requirement ratio
Presidents Xi and Putin pledge to increase bilateral trade, promote RMB
Cai Qi appointed President Xi's Chief of Staff
China Mobile increases its influence in setting global 6G standards
Decathlon takes advantage of Chinese consumers' pursuit of healthier lifestyle
229 former Chinese billionaires drop out of Global Rich List
China Evergrande to restructure USD20 billion in offshore debt
China warns the Netherlands it will retaliate if chip curbs go ahead
Beijing Daxing airport to add 20 overseas flights; Hainan Airlines flies daily from Brussels to Beijing Capital airport
Foreign Minister Qin Gang promises better business environment for foreign companies
China puts U.S. chip firm Micron under cybersecurity review
Huawei's revenue up 0.9%, profits down 69% year-on-year in 2022
Increasing agricultural productivity could alleviate demographic crisis
EU considering investment screening mechanism targeting China
Factory activity back on track; construction and services sectors grow fast
U.S. Congress removes China's status as a “developing country”
China's ODI rebounds strongly in first two months of 2023
CEOs of foreign companies visit China
World's first commercial underwater data center ready for operations off the Hainan coast
China's Commerce Minister to visit Brussels this month; von der Leyen and Macron to visit Beijing
Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasizes reform and opening-up at the Boao Forum for Asia
Barco (Suzhou) Medical Technology's opening ceremony held, with participation of Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
18% more foreign capital used in Shanghai in first two months
Alibaba Group to split up into six independently-run units
China could reach its target for the use of wind and solar energy five years earlier than planned
Club Med to open three new resorts in China this year
China lodges lawsuit at WTO over Japan's restrictions on semiconductor exports
China develops world-wide train ticketing system
Falling overseas orders pose a challenge to Canton Fair
Tesla to build Megapack factory in Shanghai; Chinese researchers announce battery breakthrough
Macron and von der Leyen's trip offers little perspective for better EU-China ties
President Macron's visit to China boosts French business
China Dinner: Adapting your China strategy in post-pandemic China - 4 May 2023 – Ghent
H.E. Ambassador Hoogmartens meets the Mayor of Suzhou, with participation of Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
China's IP Court handles more foreign cases
China protests against sanctions on Chinese firms trading with Russia
Chinese market too large to ignore, McKinsey
Draft regulation for AI-generated content published
China continues to invest in transport infrastructure
Market for IMAX cinema equipment recovering
Shanghai to open first industrial park for cell and gene therapy
IMF expects China's economy to grow 5.2% this year
China to expand imports, as Canton Fair opens; March exports up 23.4%
Sci-tech “decoupling” countered with self-reliance
Conference: “Get Ready for China” – 11 May 2023, 16h15 CEST – Bruges
Webinar: “How to enter the Chinese market: Different Channels and Approaches” - 12 April 2023
Ninth Guangzhou investment conference held
China planning hyperloop train between Shanghai and Hangzhou by 2025
YMTC to produce flash memory chips with Chinese equipment
Home prices continue rising modestly in March
Chinese companies return to trade fairs in developed countries
CAI expected to be discussed again next month
Strong monthly growth in GDP and retail sales reported; FDI up by 4.9% in Q1
China to take measures to stabilize foreign trade
Auto Shanghai 2023 held again off-line
Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce receives delegation of the China International Import Expo (CIIE)
Luxury brands posting strong sales growth in China
CMOC Group reaches royalty deal with Gecamines on Congo cobalt mine
Quality of China's environment improved last year
China plans to grow 90% of its grain by 2032, reducing the need for imports
China building 24 nuclear power units, the most in the world
Shanghai attracting AI and semiconductor projects with subsidies
Conference of young entrepreneurs rejects decoupling
BYD's profit drops 43.5% quarter-on-quarter, as buyers expect price cuts
China completes national real estate registry
BYD and Huawei leaders spar about what a perfect EV should look like
China's digital talent shortage is worsening as demand grows in smart manufacturing
Travelers to China no longer need to take PCR test; RAT test result may still be checked on arrival
China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted in April
China slams U.S. Chips Act subsidies at WTO
China's lithium batteries gaining ground in foreign markets
China approves trial of in-flight internet access technology
Economists confident on Chinese economy
Manufacturing and technology to be focus of economic growth
A small incident can have big consequences for foreign brands, amid rising nationalism
China's tourism sector beats expectations during five-day May holiday
German climate envoy urges China not to build more coal-fired power plants
Exclusive Dinner with the designate Ambassador of Belgium in China, Mr. Bruno Angelet and the designate Consul General of Belgium in Guangzhou, Mr. Wim Peeters - 14 June 2023 – 18h00 – 'De Warande', Brussels
Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) participates in Punch Powertrain Stellantis JV’s launch of large scale serial production of novel hybrid eDCT
China Dinner: Adapting your China strategy in post-pandemic China 4 May 2023 – Ghent
Participate in FIT's Start2Export2China
Most first stores opened in Shanghai
Swiss business school launches China Initiative
Li Yunze appointed head of the new National Financial Regulatory Administration
Germany to allow 24.9% Chinese stake in Hamburg port
China to implement more stringent vehicle emission standards
Chinese investment in Europe hit 10-year low in 2022, down 22% from 2021
Foreign trade up 8.9% in April, higher than expectations
China opens derivatives market to global investors via Hong Kong
China-made vehicles gaining popularity abroad
China dominates Global Lighthouse Network
High-level visits aimed at improving China-EU relations
Webinar: Opportunities and challenges in China's medtech industry 8 June 2023, 10 am
Webinar: Explore the Chinese market at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) – 26 May 2023, 10h00 CEST
Meeting with delegation from Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area (BDA)
Conference: “Get Ready for China” – 11 May 2023, 16h15 CEST – Bruges
Job offer:Professor in European-Chinese relations at the University of Macao
China's chip output up 3.8% in April, first growth in 16 months
China-CEEC Expo promotes trade with Central and East-European countries
Home sales improve, but developers refrain from investing
Beijing to provide computing resources to AI firms
Digital economy contributes 40% to Beijing's GDP
China's FDI drops in first four months
BMW to make Neue Klasse EVs in Shenyang
Taiping in Tianjin to become China's No 1 chocolate production township
China develops trade and investment with Central Asian countries
China's theme parks expecting robust growth this year
Shanghai continues to attract financial investment
Webinar: “Getting it Right: Rethinking China” – 15 June, 10h00 CEST
New appointments to the Board of Directors of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
BYD considering to build passenger car plant in Europe
Preferential policies helped 2,000 start-up companies in Beijing last year
Sino-German sci-tech cooperation boosted at forum in Quanzhou
EU food exports boosted by SIAL Shanghai Expo
Chinese Academy presents new CPU and operating system
Beijing continues to be a magnet for foreign investment
Hunan aims to become China-Africa trade hub
Tech innovations help Xiong'an to become futuristic city
China-made C919 passenger plane makes first commercial flight
U.S.-China hi-tech war heats up
Webinar: Explore the Chinese market at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) – 26 May 2023
CNOOC commissions China's first CCS project
Alibaba adds ChatGPT-style AI to its meeting assistant
China to extend tax reduction on NEV purchases
Factory activity expanded in May for first time in three months
Huawei spin-off Horror steps up chip development
Asian Clearing Union to launch SWIFT alternative in June
China cements position as leading investor in renewable energy infrastructure
Ambassador Fu Cong warns the EU not to impose sanctions without solid evidence
Frontier science topics discussed at Zhongguancun Forum
Tesla Founder Elon Musk visits China, meets Chinese decision makers
Huge market opens up for recycling of photovoltaic waste
How to use foreign bank cards for digital payments in China
Webinar: Carbon Footprint Reduction and Energy Efficiency for SMEs in China – 15 June 2023, 10:00 – 11:20 AM Brussels Time, Online on Zoom
Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce receives a delegation from the Jiangyin National Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone
Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce participates in opening ceremony of GTB (Wuxi) Innovation & Incubation Centre in Leuven
Webinar: Explore the Chinese market at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) – 26 May 2023
China's vehicle exports up 150% in April
China's first home-grown cruise ship commences sea trials
BYD overtakes LG as world's No 2 EV battery maker
China's drone industry output reaches USD16.5 billion in 2022, up 34% y-o-y
China No 1 in oil refining capacity
China's foreign trade posts 4.7% growth in first five months
Chinese quantum computer 180 million times faster on AI tasks
Many German companies willing to increase investments in China
International Conference on Grape and Wine Industries held in Ningxia, promoting China's wine production
China's status as a developing country defended
China to put more resources in developing smart manufacturing
China International Supply Chain Expo – 28 November – 2 December 2023 – Beijing
2023 Chinese Summer Courses – 3-28 July – Online: Zoom; Onsite: Leuven
17th EU-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair – 30 June – 1 July, 2023 – Chengdu
Webinar: Opportunities and challenges in China's medtech industry – 8 June 2023
Manpower more important than total population
Fuxing bullet trains to run on the Qinghai-Tibet railway soon
Huawei wins lion's share of China Mobile's 5G base station contracts
New U.S. sanctions on 31 Chinese firms puts supercomputing under the spotlight
China gives green light to develop a thorium nuclear reactor
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visiting Germany and France this week
China lifts bans on imports of Polish and Belgian beef from cattle under 30 months old
eVTOL aircraft shown at Shanghai technology fair
Can AI help China become the world's top economy?
Chinese consumers increasingly using mobile apps to buy imported products
Meituan launching meal deliveries by drone in Shenzhen
Webinar: “Getting it Right: Rethinking China” – 15 June 2023
Exclusive Dinner with the designate Ambassador of Belgium in China, Mr. Bruno Angelet and the designate Consul General of Belgium in Guangzhou, Mr. Wim Peeters – 14 June 2023, Brussels
3rd Korea (Shandong) Import Commodities Fair (KSICF) 28 July – 1 August, 2023 – Weihai
Webinar: Making sense of a changing China – recalibrating for the future - 6 July, 2023, 16 h. CEST
EU-China Conference: European Business in China Business Confidence Survey – 29 June 2023 – Brussels
Hong Kong researchers develop novel semiconducting nanomaterial
China's C919 passenger jet might be vulnerable to U.S. sanctions
European firms' enthusiasm for Great Bay Area cooling
Tax exemption on NEV purchases extended till end 2027
Retail sales of imported goods soar at June 18 shopping festival
China to add more renewables than coal to power generation capacity this year
Elderly care market developing in China's aging society
Tourist spending not enough to boost consumption, think tank calls for direct subsidies
Premier Li Qiang emphasizes opposition to decoupling during visits to Germany and France
Webinar: IP protection in China: Considerations for innovative tech companies - 13 July 2023, 10 am CET
Orders at Chinese shipyards up 49.5% in first five months
China to promote R&D of 6G
Alipay files patent application for palm recognition
Experts warn that China is too dependent on seed imports
Effects of de-globalization discussed at Semicon conference
Manufacturing activity contracts for third straight month in June
China to allow foreign financial institutions to launch more services in free trade zones
China accuses U.S. of coercion after the Netherlands imposes new export controls on chip-making equipment
EU leaders agree to de-risk trade with China, but not to decouple
Premier Li Qiang rejects de-risking at the Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin
WeChat now allows linking foreign credit cards
EU-China Conference: European Business in China Business Confidence Survey – 29 June 2023 – Brussels
EU SME Centre workshop: The Power of Glam: Cosmetics Industry Trends and Policy Dynamics in China – 13 July 2023, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Brussels Time – Online and in Shanghai
Webinar: Foreign Direct Investment Screening in Belgium - 18 July 2023 – 14h00 CEST
Driverless taxis to become available in Beijing
China's auto industry enters new phase of high-quality development
First regulation on private equity funds published
EU Ambassador to China regrets lack of progress on economic and trade issues
China Customs bans imports of food from Fukushima and nine other Japanese regions
Shanghai's nighttime economy ranks first in China
China imposes export controls on gallium and germanium
Jiangsu to become pacesetter in innovation drive
China and the UK celebrate 70th anniversary of “Icebreaking Mission”
China's foreign trade still good despite difficulties
EU-China Conference: European Business in China Business Confidence Survey – 29 June 2023 – Brussels
Webinar: Making sense of a changing China – recalibrating for the future - 6 July, 2023
Webinar: “How Bekaert is Succeeding in Weihai, Shandong Province” - 18 July 2023, 09h30 CEST
New measures ease property developers' liquidity issues, but more needed to revive the sector
Deflation risk increases in June
Chinese scientists develop cheap solid-state EV battery
China issues temporary rules on AI-generated content
Huawei publishes rates for the use of its patents
China's NEV exports rise 160% in first half; Belgium among top 3 destinations
Vice President Han Zheng welcomes global companies to expand their presence on the Chinese market
Economic planner endorses projects by 10 internet firms; government reiterates support for private companies
Contribution of private enterprises to development praised in Taiyuan, Shanxi province
China's foreign trade in goods up 2.1% in first half; exports up 3.7%; imports down 0.1%; GDP rises 5.5%
Webinar: IP protection in China: Considerations for innovative tech companies - 13 July 2023
6th China International Import Expo – 5-10 November 2023 – Shanghai
2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services – 2-6 September 2023 - Beijing
MOFCOM and foreign Chambers of Commerce meeting at roundtable
Courts in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei to cooperate in protecting IPRs
China's ODI expected to keep rising in second half
Huawei to launch 5.5G network equipment next year
Sales of Japanese carmakers in China drop as they fall behind in the EV race
Beijing's GDP increases 5.5% in first half
Foreign direct investment (FDI) down 2.7% in first half
Retail space rents drop as vacancies rise
China launches intensive stimulus to bolster growth
Semiconductor supply chain to become more fragmented; AI development in China faces challenges
China taking measures to support private investment
How to use WeChat Pay by linking an international credit card
Webinar: IP protection in China: Considerations for innovative tech companies - 13 July 2023
Webinar: “How Bekaert is Succeeding in Weihai, Shandong Province” - 18 July 2023
Webinar: Foreign Direct Investment Screening in Belgium – 18 July 2023
Premier Li calls for upgrading pilot free trade zones
Profit decline of major industrial enterprises slows
Volkswagen to acquire 4.99% stake in EV startup Xpeng
China to promote financing of technology enterprises
Chinese competitors emerge in the database sector
Photovoltaic suppliers are expecting doubling of profits
China-Europe freight trains already made 10,000 trips this year
French Economy Minister opposes decoupling; says China is not a risk
First decline in mortgage loans sets off alarm bells
Beijing transforms as part of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cluster
Foreign investors still satisfied with China's business environment, according to CCPIT
China Hi-Tech Fair 2023 – 15-19 November 2023 – Shenzhen
Twenty measures to boost consumption announced
China to impose export controls on UAVs effective September 1
Intel sets up innovation hub in Shenzhen to help domestic start-ups
More Chinese companies interested to list overseas
Sanctioned chip maker Jingjia Micro to make GPUs in Wuxi
Chinese manufacturers gaining ground in medical device sector
Seven Chinese private companies join the latest Fortune Global 500 listing
Chinese NEV makers report record deliveries in July; number of charging piles up by 40.6% in first half
China eases visa and household registration rules
China Hi-Tech Fair 2023 – 15-19 November 2023 – Shenzhen – Join FIT BOOTH
China's No 2 chip foundry Hua Hong Semi debuts on Shanghai's A-market
China's inflation drops for the first time since 2021
China issues report on U.S.' fulfillment of WTO obligations
Tianjin, Guizhou and Gansu: the three Chinese regions with the highest debt
Dental implants industry to undergo transformation as prices drop 55%
China surpasses Japan as the world's largest vehicle exporter
More than 170 hospital administrators investigated for corruption this year
Biotech focus of new guidelines to promote foreign investment
China’s foreign trade grew 0.4% in the January-July period
Air Silk Road brings foreign products from Luxembourg to Central China
U.S. President Biden issues “emergency declaration”; U.S. investment in some hi-tech sectors prohibited
China travel tips for business travelers
Weihai Cooperation and Investment Conference – 28 August 2023, 16h00 – Beaulieu, Waregem
CellX launches China's first pilot plant for cultivated meat
Construction on Legoland Shanghai to start in September
Suzhou to support live streaming with subsidies
Shanghai launches containerized freight index futures
BYD launches new EV brand Fang Cheng Bao to challenge Land Rover and Porsche
CATL to produce world's fastest-charging battery with 400 km range
Alibaba and Tencent hiring graduates to prepare for further growth
China pursuing zero emissions in freight transport
China to dominate global greentech into the 2030s
China Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in New York; Country Garden suffers liquidity crisis
Chinese EV makers gaining market share; to capture around 15% of Europe's EV market by 2025
Alipay updates app to support major credit cards
2023 Fall Semester Chinese Courses – September 4 – November 26, 2023 - Online: Zoom, Onsite: Leuven
EU SME Centre workshop: Sow, Sprout, Grow: Understanding China's Plant-Based Food Market – 30 August 2023 – Shanghai & Online
Baidu to release LLM Ernie 4.0 by the end of this year
JD increases free shipping as competition in online retail heats up
China eases mortgage policies to support the property market
Internationalization of renminbi advancing steadily
Internet-based economy becomes China's biggest growth driver
China's M&A deals drop to 17-year low in the U.S., shift to Asia and Middle East
Stamp duty on stock sales halved to boost investor confidence
U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo visiting China
China suspends imports of aquatic products from Japan
Central Science & Technology Commission set up to boost high-tech self-reliance
World Robot Conference 2023 highlights China's progress in robotics
FCCC Industry Group Visit to Weihai, Shandong Province - 19-20 October 2023 – Weihai
Webinar: Financial Incentives for doing business with China - 12 September 2023 - 10h
Expat tax exemptions extended four more years
Weihai Cooperation and Investment Conference – 28 August 2023 – Waregem
Property developer Country Garden reports CNY48.9 billion loss in first half
Shenzhen-Hong Kong science & technology zone being planned
China's largest green hydrogen plant starts operations
NEV maker BYD's profit up 145% in Q2; Xpeng acquires Didi's smart EV unit
Increase in number of HNWIs and their wealth is slowing
The Netherlands' chip export controls took effect on September 1
China looking to car sales to boost the economy
China to open the service sector wider as the China International Fair for Trade in Services is held in Beijing
Guangzhou relaxes policy on residential property purchases
Chinese tech companies make their LLMs available; generative AI expected to revolutionize business
More opening-up measures to be pioneered in pilot free trade zones (FTZs)
Weihai Cooperation and Investment Conference – 28 August 2023 – Waregem
Renewal of the Structural Partnership of Weihai City to the FCCC and Visit to Umicore
In-Person Event – How Flemish SMEs are tackling the China market; Panel discussion followed by meeting with the Flemish Trade Commissioners in China 26 September 2023 – 17h30-21h00 – Ghent
Chinese products ordered online delivered overnight in Europe from local warehouses
Airbus to increase investment in China with second assembly line
Property tax shelved for now
German Chancellor welcomes Chinese competition in automotive sector
Bureau set up to promote the development of the private sector
Pharma and medical device industries receive more support
U.S. concerned about Chinese shipping logistics platform Logink
E-commerce platforms post better-than-expected results
China's exports increased only 0.8% in first eight months, imports down 1.3%
What are China's 24-point guidelines for foreign investment?
China opposes probe into new Huawei chip as Mate 60 Pro is released; China bans use of iPhone in government buildings
Webinar: Financial Incentives for doing business with China – 12 September 2023
“Taste Belgium, Love Belgium” Fair – 17-19 November 2023 – Hong Kong – 1 booth still available
Conference: China's growth outlook and policy shifts in a era of geopolitical uncertainty – Implications for European companies - Monday, 9 October 2023, 16 h - Brussels
Passenger car sales up 6.9% in August
FDI down 5.1% in first eight months despite efforts to attract foreign capital
China has more supercomputer power than any other country
Shanghai's Yangshan Port to expand capacity at automated terminal
Top 500 Chinese private companies' revenues up 3.94% in 2022
Better-than-expected economic data for August released
China's photovoltaic companies showing sound performance
Lithium miner Tianqi makes strategic investment in EV maker smart
Willingness to buy real estate boosted by government measures
Wuxi Expo showcases China's top-notch designs
China strongly opposes the EU's probe into subsidies for electric vehicles
China to issue new Foreign Permanent Resident ID-cards
FIT GROUP BOOTH - Food and Hotel China – 8-10 November 2023 – Shanghai
Exclusive dinner with H.E. Mr Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Belgium Thursday, 5 October at 18h00 at 'De Warande', Zinnerstraat 1, 1000 Brussels
Webinar: Financial Incentives for doing business with China – 12 September 2023
China's R&D investment up 10.1% in 2022 to CNY 3.07 trillion
Meituan expands its drone delivery network
Chinese EV makers poised for expansion due to cost advantages, said UBS
AI to be Huawei's business focus in the next decade
Persons with certain qualifications to receive preferential treatment in Shanghai
State Administration for Market Regulation issues 22 measures to boost private sector
European Chamber calls for urgent action to restore business confidence
EU Trade Commissioner says EU does not intend to decouple from China
Logistics firms expanding air cargo services and overseas warehouses
Beijing and Shanghai Commerce Bureaus reassure investors about capital transfers
New industrialization key to modernization and quality growth
Visa application forms optimized
Three Chinese sci-tech clusters among the world's top five, says WIPO
President Xi urges officials to support scientific innovation
Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office publishes handbook for expatriates
China to promote NEV and processing trade sectors, as Canton Fair to start on October 15
e-CNY app made more user-friendly for foreigners
Economic activity expands for the first time in six months
Evergrande Group faces bankruptcy as founder put in police custody
China and Germany agree to expand market access
Chinese tourists on the move during 8-day holiday
Visit by Suzhou delegation – 19 September 2023
How Flemish SMEs are tackling the China market; Panel discussion followed by meeting with the Flemish Trade Commissioners in China – 26 September 2023
Tesla rival Li Auto breaks sales record for sixth month
China's smartphone production down 7.5% in first eight months
Domestic tourism gives consumption a boost during past eight-day holiday
Number of IPOs in third quarter declines
Exhibition industry shows robust resurgence, up 13.9% on 2019
China calls EU's probe into its EVs “naked protectionism”
China leads the way with self-driving vehicle tech
Foreign tourism in China remains well below pre-pandemic levels
EU's China de-risking focusses on AI, semiconductors, quantum tech, and biotech
Exemption of fingerprint requirement
The 9th Europe Forum 2023 – 14 November 2023 – Brussels
In-person event: Unlocking the Chinese Market and Protecting your Chinese Investments – 26 October 2023 – 17h30 – Brussels
Visit by Sichuan delegation – 27 September 2023 – Brussels
How Flemish SMEs are tackling the China market; Panel discussion followed by meeting with the Flemish Trade Commissioners in China – 26 September 2023
Conference: China's growth outlook and policy shifts in a era of geopolitical uncertainty – Implications for European companies – 9 October 2023
Exclusive dinner with H.E. Mr Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Belgium – 5 October 2023 – Brussels
General aviation expo held in Taiyuan, Shanxi province
Easing of restrictions on equity stakes by foreign enterprises in JVs considered
What's the state of China's digital yuan in 2023?
Chinese SMEs development rebounds in Q3
Chinese scientists unveil world's first system-integrated memristor chip
President Xi presents blueprint for development of Yangtze River Delta (YRD)
China to take measures to further stabilize exports
China and the EU affirm there are no fundamental conflicts between them
China focussing on digital Silk Road
September best month ever for vehicle production and sales
Four takeaways from China's September foreign trade data
In-person event: China's Unique 'Recession' 16 November 2023 – 17h30 – KBC Bank - Ghent
Understanding China Conference – 24 & 25 October 2023 – Brussels & Online
Conference: China's growth outlook and policy shifts in a era of geopolitical uncertainty – Implications for European companies – 9 October 2023
China's nighttime economy to develop faster
Shanghai to go ahead with building new-type infrastructure
Housing market showing signs of regaining stability
China opposes latest U.S. chip export curbs
China strengthens export controls on graphite
U.S. and EU agree to take a balanced approach to China
China removing all restrictions on foreign investment in manufacturing
China's GDP expands 4.9% in Q3 and 5.2% in first three quarters
China approves genetically-modified corn and soybeans for sale
Increasing demand for smart home appliances
Third Belt and Road Forum held in Beijing, attended by several state and government leaders
Shanghai's economy looking to better prospects in 2024
Parcel delivery sector breaking new records
Sanya in Hainan to build Intellectual Property Special Zone
CIIE participants to tap China's super-sized market
Industrial profits up 7.7% in Q3 after five consecutive quarters of decline
New Chinese-designed solar cell makes breakthrough
Former Premier Li Keqiang passes away at 68
China to become world's largest R&D spender
China plans to ease one of the biggest hurdles for foreign business
YMTC manufactures world's most advanced 3D NAND memory chip in “surprise technological leap”
ECO3 Group Weihai Visits
International Award for Prof. Luc Taerwe
Understanding China Conference – 24 & 25 October 2023 – Brussels & Online
China International Supply Chain Expo – 28 November – 2 December 2023 – Beijing
FCCC Industry Group Visit to Weihai, Shandong Province 19-20 October 2023 – Weihai
Appointment of new Member of the Board of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
Appointment of new Chairman of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
Anhui's capital Hefei turning into an R&D powerhouse
Factory activity unexpectedly down in October
LONGi solar cell sets new efficiency record
Shenzhen announces plan to attract talent from around the world
90% of foreign companies expect their profits to remain stable or increase in China
Chinese scientists create AI chips 3,000 times faster than Nvidia's A100
China to promote emerging and future industries
Foreign companies encouraged to invest in newly-established Xinjiang FTZ
Competitiveness of financial sector to be strengthened, as Central Financial Work Conference is held again after five years
Premier Li Qiang opens China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai
China's exports down, imports up in October
China promoting bamboo as eco-friendly substitute for plastics
China tightens regulations on rare earth exports
AVIC starts design of large cargo drone
China's carbon dioxide emissions expected to drop in 2024
Record USD78.5 billion deals signed at 6th CIIE
Apostille Convention enters into force in China, facilitating cross-border transfer of documents
Local brands popular on Singles' Day
Generative AI in the spotlight at 2023 World Internet Conference
Customs scraps health declaration for all travelers
UNIZO Group business trip along the New Silk Road in Europe - 29 January – 1 February 2024 – Antwerp, Duisburg and Warsaw
Webinar: Key intellectual property considerations for collaborating with Chinese partners – 12 December 2023 – 10 am CET
Webinar: Foreign subsidies regulations for doing business with China 5 December 2023- 10 am CET
China's Beidou navigation system recognized as global standard for commercial aviation
Auto Guangzhou spotlight focused on NEVs
Economic recovery gains pace in October
China simplifying rules for foreign institutional investors
China launches world's first ultra high-speed internet backbone
Experts call for GDP growth target of above 5% in 2024
China's new real estate model to be built on three major projects
Chinese companies say business environment in the EU is deteriorating
Chinese and U.S. Presidents meet in San Francisco
25th China Hi-Tech Fair 2023 showcases cutting-edge technology
China records foreign investment deficit for the first time
Umicore signs agreement for first R&D center in China
The 9th Europe Forum 2023 – 14 November 2023 – Brussels
In-person event: China's Unique 'Recession' – 16 November 2023 – Ghent
“Little giants” companies driving economic growth
Innovation in construction machinery trade drives industrial growth
Shenzhen lowers down payment requirements for second homes
Sunac first large Chinese real estate firm to complete debt restructuring process
Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen top the list of innovative talent
Jiangxi developing as a lithium industry cluster
Shanghai's economy progressing well
Level of English proficiency is dropping in China
China releases 10-year action plan for the Belt and Road Initiative
Shanghai air show returns after four years, showcasing China's progress in the sector
Cargo volume by train between China and Europe drops due to Ukraine war; Caspian Sea route could avoid Russia
China gives citizens of six nations visa-free entry for up to 15 days
Gwenn Sonck's remarks at 9th Europe Forum quoted in the China Daily
EUSME Centre webinars on 30 November
Wenchang in Hainan to become commercial satellite launch center
Shanghai making expat life easier
New Chinese supercomputer built despite U.S. sanctions
China launches satellite internet, challenging SpaceX's Starlink
Beijing Internet Court rules that AI-generated content is protected by copyright
Installed capacity of renewable power up nearly 21% in October y-o-y
Singapore and Zurich most expensive cities, according to EIU
Ministry of State Security says safeguarding mineral resources is a vital task
Manufacturing activity expanding again in China, according to Caixin, as official PMI still shows contraction
Chinese investments abroad expected to surge in the next five years, according to HSBC
Inaugural supply chain expo shows China wants to preserve its place in MNCs supply chains
Buying train tickets made more convenient for foreigners; passport info can now be verified online
Webinar: European Business in China Position Paper 2023/2024 - 15 December 2023, 10 am CET
World tallest unmanned vegetable farm opened in China
Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 held
Market share of the six Chinese EV battery makers in the global Top 10 increases to 63.3%
World's deepest physics lab opened in Sichuan province
World's first 4G nuclear power plant enters into service in Shandong
Chinese private firm launches satellites fueled by methane and liquid oxygen in world's first
China issues action plan for improving air quality
Shanghai's Lingang pilot free trade zone to spearhead trial reforms
China's exports increase for the first time in seven months, while imports fell by 0.6% in November
First in-person EU-China Summit held in four years
Chinese embassies temporarily reduce visa fees
Umicore broke ground for its large-scale fuel cell catalyst plant in China
Obituary: Former FCCC Board Member Marc Stordiau passes away
Webinar: Foreign subsidies regulations for doing business with China - 5 December 2023
BYD to expand abroad as growth at home stagnates
China becomes largest filer of IP across all categories
Chinese consumers increasingly returning to shopping centers
Chengdu topping the list of “Happiest Cities in China” for the 15th straight year
Real estate purchase restrictions eased in Beijing and Shanghai
China leading producer in 7 of 10 advanced industries
Latest data suggest economy continued to make headway
Huawei to start building first European factory in France in 2024
Large Chinese market indispensable for pharmaceutical MNCs
Changxin Memory Technologies making breakthroughs despite U.S. sanctions
Central Economic Work Conference emphasizes stability
Webinar: Key intellectual property considerations for collaborating with Chinese partners – 12 December 2023
Webinar: European Business in China Position Paper 2023/2024 15 December 2023
SAVE THE DATE: FCCC New Year Reception on 7 February, 2024 at KBC Bank, Brussels - Interested in sponsoring the FCCC New Year Reception?
Mr Philippe Latour appointed Vice President of EUCBA
The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Litigants offered stronger protection of IP rights
Some licenses to export ASML chip-making equipment to China canceled
China adjusts catalog of technologies restricted or barred from export
Chinese workers see biggest drop in hiring salaries on record
Shanghai confirms focus on intelligent manufacturing
China's shipbuilding industry will continue to lead in 2024
Installed renewable energy capacity exceeds 50% of the total
Official PMI remains in contraction
China's low-altitude sector listed as one of the strategic emerging industries
Chinese operating systems to see explosive growth as U.S. crackdown intensifies
BYD dethrones Tesla as the world's best-selling electric vehicle maker in Q4
Shanghai transport app now available in English
China's International Logistics Business – Flanders Investment & Trade Market Study
FCCC Chinese New Year Reception – 7 February, 2024 – 18h00 CET – Brussels
In-person event: Towards a new global balance: Supply chain & logistics challenges in EU-China trade – Thursday, January 25, 17:30 – 21:30 – Ahlers House, Antwerp
Webinar: China: Business Strategies for 2024 and Beyond - 18 January 2024 – 10 AM CET
Interested in sponsoring the FCCC Chinese New Year Reception?
China launches anti-dumping investigation on imports of EU brandy
China's delivery sector handled 19.5% more parcels in 2023 year-on-year
China's vehicle production and sales exceeded 30 million units in 2023, up around 12%
Orders through WeChat's short video and live-streaming function up more than 244% in 2023
Weak food prices drag down CPI
China's chip self-sufficiency expected to rise to 30-35% in 2024
Chinese tech companies make a comeback at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
Shanghai office tenants seek bargains on rents
China's foreign trade grows 0.2% in 2023, a 'hard-won achievement'
Five new measures to facilitate foreigners' visits to China
Flanders Investment & Trade Health Tech Mission to China - April 7 to 13, 2024 – Shanghai
Testimony of Mr. Philip Eyskens, Member of Premier De Croo's delegation
Visit of H.E. Prime Minister De Croo and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lahbib to China
China cut taxes and fees by more than CNY2.2 trillion in 2023
Beijing municipality's GDP up more than 5% in 2023
China first country in the world to hold more than 4 million invention patents
China remains the world's largest online retail market
Hong Kong banks set road map to phase out the use of paper checks
President Xi emphasizes sci-tech self-reliance and training of engineers
Handbag brand Delvaux committed to China market, opening flagship store in Beijing
Premier Li Qiang advocates global cooperation and opening-up at Davos meeting
Chinese company develops battery that can last 50 years without recharging
Foreign visitor numbers still below pre-pandemic levels
China's GDP increases by 5.2% in 2023, economy set to pick up pace in 2024
FIT market study: The Chocolate Market in China
Presentation: “China past the wall” – Tuesday, 27 February 2024 – Kortrijk
Webinar: “China: Business Strategies for 2024 and Beyond” – 18 January 2024
Home prices fell the most in almost nine years in December
Shortage of containers due to security risks in the Red Sea
Chongqing catching up with Guangdong in vehicle production
Chinese regions report new records in economic development
Reporting fake statistics becomes a violation of Communist Party discipline
Chinese scientists build ultra-precise clock
Plan for Pudong's reform between 2023 and 2027 issued
Hong Kong High Court orders liquidation of real estate developer Evergrande
Chinese brands enjoy increased popularity abroad, according to Kantar BrandZ
China's clean energy an example to the world
In-person event: Towards a new global balance: Supply chain & logistics challenges in EU-China trade – January 25 – Antwerp
Ultra-high speed hyperloop train test setting record
Chinese scientists build most detailed human genome, offering promising prospects for precision medicine
Chinese leaders urge breakthroughs in hi-tech areas
Many Chinese NEV companies aim to double sales in 2024
More than 1,000 Chinese delegations to explore markets abroad in 2024
China is the world's sole manufacturing superpower
China ahead in building intelligent ports
China hopes U.S. won't change tariff exemption on imports under USD800
IMF predicts 4.6% growth of the Chinese economy in 2024
China handled 132 billion parcel shipments last year; 60% of the global total
President Xi Jinping promotes “disruptive innovation”
U.S. fast food companies report gains in China
Huawei reclaims top spot in China's smartphone market
Chinese Prosecutor announces financial crimes crackdown
China unveils regulation on carbon emissions trading
Mexico replaces China as top source of U.S. imports
Wu Qing appointed Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)
Beijing's two airports open payment service centers
Visa-free entry to Hainan extended to 30 days for citizens of 59 countries
EU rejects solar industry request for emergency help against cheap Chinese imports
Commercial space industry to be developed in Beijing's Yizhuang area
Tourist trips and movie tickets boost consumption during eight-day Chinese New Year holiday
Webinar: China for SMEs after Covid: Panel discussion with the FIT Representatives in China – 13 March 2024, 10 AM CET
Webinar: “Strategies for Staffing and Hiring in China” 29 February 2024, 10AM CET
FCCC Chinese New Year Reception – 7 February, 2024 – Brussels
Vacancy: Political and Communications Officer at the Belgian Embassy in Beijing
U.S. considering to sanction Chinese biotech firm Wuxi AppTec
New calcium-based batteries cheaper and safer alternative to lithium-ion ones
China plays leading role in development of AI, in second place following the U.S.
International creditors could obtain assets from liquidated Chinese companies
Recovery of tourism market better than expected
EmdoorVR launches VR headset to compete with Apple's Vision Pro
China pushes to narrow the gap between scientific breakthroughs and market adoption
U.S. may already be behind China on quantum tech development
Chinese car companies increase their popularity through their own e-commerce platforms
More Chinese cities report increases in home prices
Solar and wind farms in the Gobi desert can help China compete with the U.S. in AI
Shanghai to build two joint-venture universities
Chinese team develops tech to put a whole data center on DVD-sized disk
Zhang Wencai, Vice President of China ExIm Bank, appointed Managing Director of the World Bank
Ten major cities set GDP growth target rate at 6% or higher in 2024
Growth of FDI high on China's agenda this year
EU blacklists Chinese companies in Russia sanctions package
China's exports of EVs, solar cells and lithium batteries facing new challenges this year
Huawei launches foldable smartphone; competitors Meizhu and Oppo focussing on AI
Chinese payment apps to be made easier for foreigners to use
135th Canton Fair – April 15, 2024 – Guangzhou
Invest in China Summit 2024 – 26 March 2024 – China National Convention Center, Beijing
Beijing grants permits to robotaxi companies
China to carry out 100 space missions this year
Biden administration pledges no end to U.S. trade war with China
Nighttime economy promoted in 102 areas
Beumer Group becomes 500th German company to invest in Taicang, Jiangsu province
Jiangsu invites foreign businesses to invest in strategic sectors
Foreign Chambers of Commerce call on China to back up pro-business rhetoric
Chinese companies put 5G and AI products on display at MWC2024
China counts on “new productive forces” to sustain economic growth
Electric air taxi conducts first demonstration flight in Guangdong
Premier Li Qiang delivers government work report; sets 2024 GDP growth target at “about 5%”; Premier's press conference canceled
Foreigners' single mobile payment limit raised to USD5,000
Webinar: Belgian Customs and its activities in China – 19 March 2024, 10 am CET
Webinar: “Strategies for Staffing and Hiring in China” – 29 February 2024
Shenzhen to push the use of apps built on Huawei's Harmony OS
China's middle-income population passes 500 million
Number of environmental court cases drops
Some property firms to be allowed to go bankrupt
Better-than-expected growth in foreign trade of 8.7% in first two months
Foreign Minister Wang rejects the EU's “partner, competitor, systemic rival” view of China
EU to impose retroactive tariffs on electric vehicles from China
Commerce Minister says import opportunities will increase
Legislators and advisers emphasize the need to attract more foreign investment
China's AI to offer unprecedented development opportunities
Parliamentary sessions end as developing own technology declared top priority
Belgium among six additional countries granted 15-day visa-free visits
Flanders Investment & Trade – Hybrid Food Fair – 6 June 2024 – Shanghai
U.S. unions call for probe into Chinese logistics and shipbuilding
EY says India and Japan to overtake China in M&A activity
China uses AI to maintain largest high-speed rail network on earth
Apple to expand research labs in Shanghai and Shenzhen
China's EV success not due to subsidies, says Foreign Ministry
CSRC strengthens supervision of the stock market
China has 12.5 times more industrial robots than predicted
China and EU complementary in green transition
EU approves recycling and human rights laws affecting the China trade of big businesses
Foreign automakers face pressure from domestic start-ups
Jiangsu and Guangdong provinces to take the lead in market-ready scientific research
Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines offering Brussels-Shanghai flights
Short-term SIM-cards for foreigners debut in Shanghai
People's Bank of China Guangdong and iSuzhou issue service guides to facilitate expats' online payments
Exclusive Luncheon with His Excellency Mr. Fu Cong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU - 22 March 2024, 12:00 PM - Brussels
Webinar: China for SMEs after Covid: Panel discussion with the FIT Representatives in China – 13 March 2024
Chinese chip industry executives call for more collaboration with global peers
Ehang sells passenger drone on Taobao's online marketplace
GSBN digitizes bill of lading processes
Campaign of equipment renewal and trade-in of consumer goods launched
Chinese scientists create the world's most energy-efficient AI chips
China eases security checks for cross-border data transfers
China confident in developing its own AI LLM
China to expand market access for foreign financial institutions
Premier Li: A more open China will bring more opportunities for the world
In-person event: Best practices from Volvo and Bekaert on China's innovation drive with keynote address by Pascal Coppens – 18 April 2024 – Ghent
Webinar: Belgian Customs and its activities in China – 19 March 2024
Huawei's 2023 profit more than doubles, as sales rebound
Drone industry grows rapidly in China
Hong Kong expected to drop to 10th place in ranking of busiest container ports
Short video and live streaming sector has 15 million hosts in China
Near-zero carbon living demonstrated in Hainan's Boao
China emerging as export hub for international car makers
China's factory activity hits one-year high, indicating economic recovery
Bridge gaps and differences, Ambassador Fu Cong advises China and the EU
Smartphone maker Xiaomi launches SU7 sedan to compete with Porsche and Tesla
China sends signal of confidence, openness, innovation and green development at Boao Forum for Asia
Dutch Prime Minister Rutte's China visit focussed on export restriction of chip-making equipment
Exclusive luncheon with His Excellency Mr. Fu Cong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU 22 March 2024 – Brussels
Job search: Manager in Hong Kong
China expected to become third-largest patent filer at European Patent Office
North-bound China-Europe freight trains see increased business
Car sales accelerate in March
New large cargo drone to be tested
Premier Li Qiang warns the U.S. not to politicize economic and trade issues
China reducing reliance on ASML's lithography machines
Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Europe to support free trade
Chinese banks cut salaries, rescind bonuses
Autonomous buses and digital roads a reality in Xiong'an
Chinese consumers interested in AI phones
Recovery expected in real estate
Guide to Trade Fairs in China – 2024 Update
Ostend-Bruges Flanders International Airport becomes Platinum Partner of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
Suzhou unveils three-year plan to attract cross-border e-commerce projects
Pilot project launched to remove foreign ownership restrictions on value-added telecom services
China's soft power rises to world's No 3
China issues guideline to promote development of the capital market
“Unfair competition” focus of German Chancellor's visit to China
China's Q1 foreign trade hits record high
China to invest trillions of yuan in equipment and appliance renewals
China sets up first national supercomputing internet platform
Huawei launches new electric vehicle and PC with built-in AI
China vows necessary measures against U.S. crackdown on Chinese tech firms
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) opposes EU probe into Chinese wind turbines
In-person event: Weihai Promotion Conference: Focusing on Green Development, Sharing Cooperation Opportunities – 29 April 2024 – The Hague
Webinar: China's Consumption Challenge – 30 April 2024, 3 pm
Vice Premier urges on-time delivery and financial support in the property sector
Huawei's Pangu weather prediction system praised for speed and accuracy
China publishes negative lists for international trade in services
WeChat Pay extends services to visitors of the Canton Trade Fair
Lenovo partnering with Intel and Qualcomm to develop AI PCs
China's four new AI tigers emerge as investor favorites
Chinese EV makers setting up factories in Europe
China's economy grew by 5.3% in the first quarter
Chinese MNCs conquering the world market
CCPIT opposes U.S. Section 301 probe into Chinese shipbuilders, logistics and maritime firms
Western concerns about China's overcapacity not supported by evidence
A Guide to working and living in China as business expatriates (2024 edition)
In-person event: Best practices from Volvo and Bekaert on China's innovation drive with keynote address by Pascal Coppens – 18 April 2024 – Ghent
Zhongguancun (ZGC) Forum 2024 – Brussels Parallel – 26 April 2024 – Brussels
Arteco inaugurates new coolant production plant in China
Resignation of Mr. Van Biervliet and appointment of Mr. Poitel (ECO3) as Member of the Board of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
In-person event: Getting it Right: Legal Advice on Doing Business with China - 21 May 2024, 2 pm - Ghent
In-person event: Linking China and Belgium: The 2nd International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) Roadshow – Antwerp - 15 May 2024, 10:30 am - Antwerp
BNP Paribas sets up new China securities branch
Baidu and Zhipu's LLMs lead Chinese generative AI rankings
Shanghai aims to become medical tourism center
Cutting-edge technology showcased at Zhongguancun Forum
Volkswagen aims to launch 30 EVs in China in the next six years
U.S. sanctions on Chinese banks would create “huge problem” for international trade
Chinese Foreign Minister warns relations with U.S. could enter downward spiral
Foreigners flock to Canton Fair, attracted by NEVs and green products
Industrial robots crucial to China's Industry 4.0 strategy
Raids on the offices of Nuctech in Rotterdam and Warsaw by EU foreign subsidy authorities raise concerns
EV price war heats up at Beijing Automotive Exhibition
China's factory activity continued to expand in April
Shanghai to increase the number of POS terminals that accept foreign bank cards
Xiaomi remains the world's No 3 smartphone vendor
China to count on 'patient capital' to finance emerging technologies
Danfoss Group optimistic about opportunities in green transition
Chinese scientists create water-based battery with more energy than lithium
China has 369 unicorns, led by AI and semiconductor firms
Shengshu Technology launches Vidu text-to-video AI tool
Most targets of 'Made in China 2025' plan achieved
Innovation, digitalization and high-tech conquers catering business
Canton Trade Fair offers growing opportunities, number of buyers up 17.4% on October session
China extends short-term visa exemption for 12 countries till the end of 2025
Webinar: China's Consumption Challenge – 30 April 2024
In-person event: “Navigating Business with a Changing China” - 30 May 2024 – 16h CEST – Bruges
China expected to become the world's second-largest reinsurance market
Mastercard JV launches bank card clearing operations
CATL's battery plant in Hungary developing as planned
More than 90,000 corporate clients use Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen AI models
Alibaba opens new headquarter in Hangzhou
German car executives oppose the EU's planned tariffs on Chinese EVs
Foreign car makers and Chinese tech companies team up to introduce cutting-edge technology
Major projects worth billions of yuan kick off in Q2
President Xi cements China's relations with Europe during visits to France, Serbia and Hungary.
City of Dalian takes measures to facilitate payments by foreigners
China's foreign trade in dollar terms up 4.4% in April, reversing 5.1% drop in March
Germany and Sweden oppose possible EU-tariffs on Chinese EVs
Gotion High-Tech launches all-solid-state battery
UN expert calls on countries to lift all sanctions and restrictions against China
First list of permitted cross-border data flows published for Shanghai's Lingang Special Area
China's medical technology sector leading the world in some fields
AI to propel growth of major Chinese tech companies
Economy continues to rebound, but pressures persist
Hong Kong residents can now open e-CNY wallets for payments in the city and mainland China
Series of measures announced to support the real estate sector, including funds to buy-back vacant housing and lowering of down payments and interest rates
U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Chinese imports, including EVs, batteries, semiconductors, solar cells, and medical equipment
Webinar: Cross-Border Data Transfers between the EU and China: What You Need to Know – June 3, 2024 – 13h00 CEST
Webinar: Riskful Thinking: EUCCC's Report on Navigating the Politics of Economic Security – 24 May 2024 – 9h30 CEST
Ageas and Taiping deepen cooperation in pension solutions
In-person event: Linking China and Belgium: The 2nd International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) Roadshow – Antwerp – 15 May 2024
Shipbuilding sector sees steady growth in Q1, leading the world market
De Beers to open 10 more stores in China
Support measures fuel inquiries in real estate market
5G-A to change the way people interact with each other
SMIC now the world's third-largest chip foundry by sales
China-Europe freight trains complete 90,000th trip
Financing priority given to firms breaking foreign tech strangleholds
Chinese AI companies announce price reductions; Moonshot AI seeking additional funding
Luckin Coffee beats Starbucks in the Chinese market
U.S. tariffs on electric cars and batteries criticized
Shanghai releases the Shanghai Pass, a pre-paid travel card for visitors
All Chinese hotels to allow foreign guests
Grand opening of Barco Wuxi boosts competitiveness in China's projection market
In-person event: China's new company law and its impact on foreign investors – 21 May 2024 – Ghent
FIT booth at the China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair (CILF) 23 – 25 September 2024 – Shenzhen
Webinar: Riskful Thinking: EUCCC's Report on Navigating the Politics of Economic Security – 24 May 2024
Car company executives say there is no overcapacity in the industry
China imposes export controls on some equipment in the aerospace and shipbuilding sectors
China's factory activity shrinks in May
Chinese unicorns to receive capital boost as their numbers fall
Chinese scientists create fastest vision chip for autonomous cars
CSRC sanctions Evergrande Real Estate Group
Chang'e-6 lander touches down on far side of the moon
Huairou Science City becoming a dynamic innovation center
China Chamber urges EU to provide friendlier business environment for Chinese firms, as Great Wall Motor shuts down European headquarter
Chinese passenger plane C919 celebrates one year of flight; seeks international certification
Airshow China 2024 – The 15th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition - November 12-17, 2024 – Zhuhai
In-person event: China's new company law and its impact on foreign investors 21 May 2024 – Ghent
Webinar: Riskful Thinking: EUCCC's Report on Navigating the Politics of Economic Security – 24 May 2024
In-person event: “Navigating Business with a Changing China” 30 May 2024 – Bruges
Webinar: Cross-Border Data Transfers between the EU and China: What You Need to Know – June 3, 2024
Visit of Weihai (Shandong province) delegation to Bekaert in Zwevegem
Webinar: EUCCC presentation of the Business Confidence Survey - 26 June 2024 - 10 am CEST
More policy support for smart connected vehicles promised
Development of pharmaceuticals gathering momentum
More foreign investors attracted to China's secondary private equity market
Shipping container rates from China jump to two-year high
Fudan University to launch 100 AI courses
Chinese business to increase investment in generative AI
China open to dialogue with Europe to resolve trade frictions
China's exports surge in May, but coming import tariffs cloud outlook
LLMs to empower various sectors with AI capabilities
Foreigners return to Shanghai for a good time, not a long time
European SME Business Mission to China – Green Industries - 22 -27 September 2024 – Shanghai, Suzhou, Chengdu
Mr. Frank Van Eynde, Flemish Economic Representative in Shanghai, visits Jensen Industrial Washing Technologies (Xuzhou)
Webinar: Cross-Border Data Transfers between the EU and China: What You Need to Know – June 3, 2024
Visit of Zhuhai Delegation to Umicore and FCCC
Huawei's HarmonyOS becomes China's No 2 mobile operating system
Chinese scientists develop material for storage chips with almost infinite lifespan
Beijing drops three places to No 8 in global start-up ecosystem ranking
Real estate policies start to stimulate the market
Start-up SmartMore is Hong Kong's new hi-tech poster child
Chinese electric tricycles becoming a hit overseas
Xpeng's flying car takes to the sky in Beijing in step towards commercial use
G7 nations pledge to oppose “China's industrial overcapacity”
Online retailer Shein helping SMEs to export
China also strives to become No 1 in green hydrogen
EU to impose additional import tariffs on Chinese electrical vehicles on July 4; China decries protectionism
Exclusive Networking Luncheon with the Designate Consul General of Belgium in Shanghai – 2 July at 12H00 – 'De Warande' - Brussels
Microsoft's exposure to China limited, but company plans to stay
New measures expected to further clear housing inventory
Institute for Rule-oriented Business Environment set up in Shanghai
Hilton to continue expansion in China
E-commerce platforms offer steep discounts at 618 festival
11 of China's 31 provincial-level regions report positive population growth
More than 4,400 AI firms contribute to industrial transformation
China launches anti-dumping probe into EU pork and pig by-products
Chinese products recognized for high quality and innovation
German Vice Chancellor Habeck tells Chinese leaders EV tariffs are not punitive
Free trade zones (FTZs) help foreign firms thrive
CMG Europe-China Conference Shenzhen (ECCS) 10-13 November 2024 – Shenzhen, China
Webinar: Key IP Considerations for Cooperation with Chinese Partners - Tuesday, July 16, 2024 – 10 am CEST
BYD starts selling its Seal EV in Japan
Chinese developers turn to domestic alternatives as OpenAI is to suspend services to them
China to recognize 19 new professions
Chinese companies showcasing AI applications at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2024
Three of Alibaba's LLMs in the world's Top 10
Hong Kong-Shenzhen R&D center to help fast-track medicine approval in mainland China
Allianz to acquire stake in Chinese pension insurer
Long-awaited third plenum to be held from July 15 to 18, setting economic course for the next five to 10 years
Banking and payment services made more convenient for foreigners
Premier Li Qiang calls on countries to make a bigger pie together at Summer Davos in Dalian
Chinese companies present at Euro 2024 with sponsorships and advertisements
Webinar: EUCCC presentation of the Business Confidence Survey – 26 June 2024
Number of foreign visitors to China more than double in first half
Chinese carmakers expanding overseas
Rising shipping costs prompt Chinese exporters to establish warehouses overseas
CAST releases top scientific and engineering questions for 2024
MOFCOM to hold hearing on dumping of EU brandy
Did China's economy lose some momentum in June?
Chinese automakers act against EU tariffs on EVs and explore the African market
China intensifying crackdown on financial fraud and planning to limit annual salaries in the financial sector to CNY3 million
AI competition heats up at World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai
Low-cost solid-state battery could be game changer
China issues draft rule for healthy development of PV industry
Services sector opened further to foreign investment in six cities
H.E. Cai Run expected to become Head of China's Mission to the EU
Number of newly registered NEVs up by nearly 40% in first half
China leads the world in adoption of generative AI
Internal circulation to be further promoted
Number of UAVs increases by 48% in first half
Germany to replace 5G equipment from Huawei and ZTE in its telecom infrastructure
GDP up 4.7% in second quarter; down from 5.3% in Q1; foreign trade up by 6.1%
MOFCOM launches investigation into the EU's use of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) to obstruct Chinese investments in the EU
Webinar: EUCCC presentation of the Business Confidence Survey – 26 June 2024
Chinese remain top buyers of U.S. property for 11th year
Beijing increasing NEV number plate quota
Shanghai putting driverless robotaxis on the road this month
China's shipbuilding industry to retain the top spot globally
Humanoid robots to be used in caring for the aged
China largely unaffected by largest IT outage in history
China-EU ties looking rocky after re-election of von der Leyen as President of the European Commission
China to intensify efforts to attract foreign investment
Communist Party calls for continued opening-up, reforms and management of risks
144-hour visa-free transit now available in 37 entry ports
Webinar: Key IP Considerations for Cooperation with Chinese Partners - July 16, 2024
CAAC accepts Air Operator Certificate application of EHang Holdings
BNP Paribas' fully foreign-owned brokerage in China obtains approval
Apple drops out of China's Top 5 smartphone vendors as Huawei rises
Morocco attracts Chinese investments in EVs and green energy
Chinese EV firms submit defense against EC's anti-subsidy ruling
China accounts for six of the top 10 venture capital deals in second quarter in the Asia-Pacific
CSIA Chairman expects explosive semiconductor growth in 3 to 5 years
Chinese EV firms continue to sign agreements with European car makers
Some German companies prefer “In China for China” to de-risking
Office rents drop, while vacancy rates rise in Beijing's CBD, amid exodus to Xiong'an
Chinese brands vying for Olympic glory
Webinar: Key IP Considerations for Cooperation with Chinese Partners - July 16, 2024
Webinar: “Experiences of Bekaert of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province” - 29 August – 10h00 CEST
Use of the Chinese renminbi yuan up 22.9% in 2023
Wind and solar to surpass 40% of China's power capacity by year-end
Number of China's invention patents related to the digital economy continues to increase
SOE equipment upgrades provide opportunities to foreign companies
Entire foreign company registration process now available online in Beijing
EU tariffs on Chinese biodiesel further fuel trade tensions
Guangzhou first city to issue legislation on autonomous taxis and buses
eVTOL aircraft makes maiden flight in Nanjing
Artificial intelligence already used in the medical field in China
Market plays “decisive role” in resource allocation, but the government must guard against “market failure” – Prof. Justin Lin
CPC Politburo sets economic priorities for H2; announces strong measures to boost the economy
Beijing public transport launching the foreigner-friendly “Beijing Pass”
Chinese provinces show robust economic recovery in H1
Flying car maker AeroHT raises USD150 million in financing
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun returns to the Top 10 Forbes China Best CEO list
China's steel industry to continue green transformation
Fortune Global 500 list includes 133 Chinese companies
China starts setting up vast network of internet satellites to challenge SpaceX's Starlink
Test of high-speed hyperloop train conducted in 2 km vacuum tube
Shanghai unveils plan to replace old equipment with new one
NEV registrations hit record high as Chinese manufacturers climb the Fortune 500 list
Summer peak confirms recovery of air travel
July exports increase less than expected, but import growth shows rise in domestic demand
Job Search: Requesting contact with companies doing business with China
July home prices fall at a slower pace as support measures show some effect
First drone deliveries guided by Beidou Satellite System launched
China imposes export restrictions on antimony
Investment in high-tech industries up 10.4% in first seven months
More NEVs than fuel-powered cars sold in a month for the first time
Milestone reached as 100-billionth parcel delivered this year
EHang pushes commercialization of eVTOL; Pudong and Kunshan linked by air taxi
China publishes set of green targets to help accelerate green transformation
Private firms getting policy boost to raise domestic demand
China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) – November 14-16, 2024 – Shenzhen
Exclusive Luncheon with the new Chinese Ambassador in Belgium, His Excellency Mr Fei Shengchao – Tuesday 10 September – 12h00 – 'De Warande' – Brussels
Number of foreign visitors to China more than double in first seven months
Innovation Credit Score System to be implemented nationwide
China approves five major nuclear power projects
Chinese robots showcased at 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing
China launches countervailing probe into certain EU dairy products
China to expand sales of finished homes
China still five years behind in manufacturing advanced chips, but USD1 billion more made available for chip fund
China criticizes the EU's draft definitive findings on Chinese EV subsidies; launches case with the WTO
Innovation hub Lingang soars to new heights as it celebrates its fifth anniversary
SAMR ends Alibaba's antitrust review, praises the company
China says EU is dumping brandy, but won't impose tariffs for now
26 Chinese science and technology clusters included in world's Top 100
Number of newly-registered foreign-funded enterprise up 14.2% in first half
Mobile phone shipments bounce back in July
Major Chinese tech firms double AI investment in first half of 2024
Foreigners increasingly use Chinese mobile payment services
Three Chinese airlines take delivery of C919 passenger planes
Hybrid cars gain favor in China as customers worry about EVs driving range
Scramble to reach deal on EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Webinar: “Experiences of Bekaert of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province” - 29 August
Webinar: “Digital Marketing in China: What You Need to Know and How to Do It” - September 17, 10h00 am CEST
Messe Frankfurt to hold 50 commercial exhibitions in China in 2025
China opposes Dutch expansion of export controls on photolithography equipment
China signs IP cooperation agreements with 57 BRI partner countries
Mercedes-Benz to invest USD2 billion in China
iPhone 16's lack of Apple Intelligence in China leaves market open to rivals
Tesla's August sales show potential of Chinese market
EU semiconductor industry lobbies for fewer chip export restrictions
Tesla to launch full self-driving service in China and Europe in early 2025
Humanoid robots promoting China's automation
All access restrictions to manufacturing sector removed from negative list; foreign businesses allowed to set up hospitals in certain areas
African business leaders explore the Chinese market
Belgium Hong Kong Society (BHKS) End of Summer Event: “Ageas in Asia: A Story of Sustainable Partnership Management” – 19 September 2024
Webinar: “Experiences of Bekaert of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province” 29 August 2024
Alliance for global service providers set up in the Hainan FTP
U.S. threatens to close Hong Kong trade offices in the U.S.
China to offer zero tariffs on all imports from least-developed countries (LDCs)
Record revenue growth for China's Top 500 firms
Digitalization becoming key in catering industry's development
China planning to raise retirement age
Chinese biotech firms say they don't have access to personal data
China's foreign merchandise trade up 6% in first eight months
Cooperation with China could make the EU more competitive, according to the China Daily
China fines PwC CNY441 million and imposes six-month business suspension
European Commission rejects Chinese EV price floor
The 10th Europe Forum 2024: Transformative Leadership for Challenging Times: Cultivating China-EU Business Leaders – Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – Brussels & Shanghai
Exclusive Luncheon with the new Chinese Ambassador in Belgium, His Excellency Mr Fei Shengchao – 10 September 2024 – Brussels
Webinar: Understanding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and its Impact on Business Practices – 10 October 2024, 10 AM CEST
AI services showcased at CIFTIS
Start-up funding in China remains weak
Hilton Group plans to double the number of its hotel brands in China in the coming years
Lufthansa to expand capacity to China
Products with a geographical indication (GI) becoming more popular
International Workplace Group (IWG) to expand its service network to more than 2,000 locations in China
IBLAC meeting fuels Shanghai's innovation drive
China remains committed to EV negotiations with the EU
Hefei's sci-tech strengths shine at the World Manufacturing Convention
China's autonomous vehicles arriving in the fast lane, despite reports of minor accidents
ITIF report: China is rapidly becoming a leading innovator in advanced industries
Beijing subway now accepts Mastercard and Visa for contactless fare payment
Webinar: “Digital Marketing in China: What You Need to Know and How to Do It” - September 17, 2024
Hainan to set up hub for NEV technology
EU to put brakes on Chinese online fast-fashion retailers
Smart vehicle tester one of 19 newly-recognized professions
Beijing Daxing International Airport celebrates 5th anniversary
China presents hydro-powered intelligent intercity train
MOFCOM investigates Calvin Klein parent company PVH for boycotting Xinjiang products
China's top private enterprises increasing their R&D spending
China rolls out policy measures to boost the economy
A-share market shows biggest gain in 16 years, boosted by government measures
Webinar: European Business in China: Position Paper 2024/2025 - 17 October 2024 – 11 am CET
Business mission to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Beijing - 21 to 28 September 2024
Favorable policies boost interest in real estate
China's resilient supply chains will drive global industrial development
China files complaint at WTO over Canada's unilateralism and trade protectionism
Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology launches automated coffee kiosks in Shanghai
China-Europe railway brings opportunities to Duisburg
Wuhan's JFS Laboratory claims breakthrough in silicon photonics
Short trips become more popular during week-long holiday
On its 75th anniversary, the PRC looks back on its amazing development
EU votes to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese EV imports; faces strong Chinese opposition
Study: “Navigating through the new Chinese business Environment”
Economist Chen Wenling: China needs to stabilize investment and boost consumption in Q4
Camera demand is reviving due to influence of live-streaming
Qingdao and Suzhou boast the most lighthouse factories in China
Astra Zeneca to add 10 to 15 new projects to R&D pipeline each year in China
Home sales and inquiries increasing during October holiday
Apple opens its most extensive lab outside the U.S. in China
Chinese investment abroad could ease the country's trade surplus
Both Harris and Trump likely to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, says Economist Joseph Stiglitz
Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for “rational views” in talks with EU Council President Charles Michel in Laos, as China invites EU team for further talks on EV tariffs
High tariffs could hobble Chinese electric bus makers' ambition to dominate the global market
Bold measures taken to boost Chinese economy
Bamboo as bridges for Europe-China Cultural bonds – China (Nanjing) Bamboo industry in Europe investment promotion event – 18 October 2024 – Brussels
European industry visit to Weihai city, Shandong province – 19-20 November 2024
Webinar: Understanding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and its Impact on Business Practices – 10 October 2024
In-person event: Expert Talk: “Win in China: Doing Business With a Changing China” – 6 November 2024, 15h00 – 16h00 – Zaventem
Bayer sets up innovation center in Shanghai
Weifang port becomes China's first zero-carbon emission port
China greenlights new insurance firms by BNP Paribas and Prudential
MOFCOM selects three companies to be sampled in EU dairy anti-subsidy probe, including FrieslandCampina Belgium
China Customs says tariffs on “new three items” “unfair, illegal and unreasonable”
China unveils space science development plan
China rolls out new measures to rejuvenate the property sector
MOFCOM: EU fails to positively respond to Chinese concerns in EV tariffs case
Hangzhou hosts World Congress of the Association for the Protection of International Property (AIPPI)
Breakthroughs needed to push new industrialization
China's GDP grows 4.8% in first three quarters, making it difficult to reach the 5% year-end target
EU SME Centre: 2024 Understanding China Conference 29-30 October 2024 – Brussels
Groundbreaking ceremony held for the Jati & Kebon Garden Outdoor Leisure Goods Operation Center in Nanjing
Webinar: European Business in China: Position Paper 2024/2025 - 17 October 2024 – 11 am CET
East Asia Platform Academic Lecture Series – November & December 2024
Chinese company presents the world's largest transport drone
More businesses moving from Beijing to Xiong'an
Recycling group set up to promote circular economy
Bosch Group sets up commercial vehicle HQ in Wuxi
China and the EU agree to hold further talks on EV tariffs
Chinese banks lower mortgage rates on existing loans
Foreign firms apply for telecom service licenses in China
Number of foreign buyers at Canton Fair up by 4.6% on previous session
Freight trains boost Western China's growth
Shanghai becomes an international hub of research and development (R&D)
China making great progress in green energy
The 10th Europe Forum 2024: Transformative Leadership for Challenging Times: Cultivating China-EU Business Leaders – October 22, 2024 – Brussels & Shanghai
Mr. Jan Barbe joins the Board of Directors, replacing Mr. Wim Eraly
Luckin Coffee considering overseas expansion as domestic competition intensifies
Xpeng Aeroht starts construction on flying car plant
China reaches renewable energy milestone six years ahead of schedule
Entrepreneurs entering the Hurun China Rich List 2024 are mainly from the high-tech sector
Nasdaq-style ChiNext board marks 15th anniversary
From “Being in China for China” to “Being in China for the world”
China's manufacturing PMI rises to 50.1 in October, pushed up by pro-growth policies
China rejects the EU's anti-subsidy tariffs on EVs
CCPIT: China remains best supply chain partner for many global firms
Hospital sector to be further opened-up to foreign investment
Confidence of home buyers growing; property market bottoming out
In-person event: “China's Innovation Drive: What Can We Learn?” - 26 November 2024, 15h30 CET – Bruges
136th Canton Fair concludes; export orders up by 1%
The Shenzhen Green Exchange expected to revolutionize carbon trading
Low-altitude Industry Development Leading Group holds first meeting
China to develop ice and snow industry by 2030
Number of private firms up more than fourfold in 10 years
China's foreign trade grows by 5.2% in first 10 months
China to raise the local government debt ceiling by CNY6 trillion
Airline passengers to receive electronic flight receipts starting next month
China now leads the world in the energy storage market
Around 450 new products, technologies and services shown at the China International Import Expo (CIIE)
Singles Day shopping gala vital to boost consumption
In-person event: “China's stimulus pivot: policy panacea or just another sugar high?” – 10 December 2024, 17h00 – Leuven
In-person event: Expert Talk: “Win in China: Doing Business With a Changing China” – 6 November 2024
China to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on EU brandy
China's NEV sales set monthly record in October; annual production surpasses 10 million
Shenzhen spends more on R&D than neighboring Hong Kong
ByteDance's Doubao is China's top ChatGPT-like app
The China-Europe freight train service's 100,000th train marks new milestone
Airbus Helicopters opens new China HQ in Hengqin, opposite Macao
China approved 113 innovative drugs since 2021
South China Morning Post launches new section on future tech sectors
Chinese companies expand globally thanks to supply chains, branding and cultural influence
Belgian brands WHC and AnesSens realize substantial sales during China's Singles Day shopping gala
China vital for MNC's global expansion; showcasing their latest products
Meeting and Dinner with Shanghai Business Delegation - 28 November 2024, 17h00 – Ghent
Number of parcel deliveries hit a new record of 150 billion
BYD set to become China's top car producer in 2024
Second list of 400 5G factories to be published
Cost of Baidu's self-driving vehicle drops as mass production ramps up
China's Tianhe ranked the world's most powerful computer; China steps up purchases of U.S. microchips
Digital yuan first virtual currency to be used in IATA's settlement system
China ranks No 3 worldwide in robot density
China turns cars into “software on wheels”
China to develop national data infrastructure by 2029
Low-altitude industry gains strategic importance
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robots highlighted at 2024 World Internet Conference
Visa-free stay extended to 30 days for citizens of 38 countries, including Belgium
Meeting with FCCC structural partner, Ghent University 16 November 2024 – Shanghai
Exclusive innovation trip China led by Provincial Governor Carl Decaluwé - 25-31 May 2025 – Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Shanghai
China launches first large-scale production line for airplane tires
China's dairy sales slump as population ages
EU launches WTO case against Chinese tariffs on brandy imports
China's wine imports increased by 40.3% in October
Shanghai planning to have 400 low-altitude flight routes by 2027
More patents filed by foreign companies in China
SAIC and Volkswagen extend JV agreement till 2040
Shanghai claims second spot among global science cities; Beijing No 1 for 8th consecutive year
China's innovative products are conquering established and emerging markets
Maintaining the stability of global supply chains is essential, Vice President Han Zheng said
Foreign brands launched at Chinese expos entering the market
EU SME Centre Report: Waste Reduction and Recycling in China's F&B Sector
In-person event: “China's Innovation Drive: What Can We Learn?” 26 November 2024 – Bruges
Meeting and Dinner with Shanghai Business Delegation - 28 November 2024 – Ghent
Boost in hydrogen energy development predicted
German companies adopting localized strategy in China
Automated container terminal at Qingdao port breaking world efficiency records
China's first wholly foreign-owned hospital to open in Shenzhen
EU offering grants to cleantech projects to “derisk” from China
China tightens controls on exports of dual-use items and imposes sanctions on U.S. companies selling arms to Taiwan
China launches integrated card for foreigners
Shanghai's consumption and the “debut economy” flourishes
China's winter economy heating up
Chinese businesses reduce purchases of U.S. chips; sector relies on innovation to counter U.S. sanctions
Property viewings surge as new tax policies take effect
Chinese car makers meet annual targets in advance
China launches anti-trust probe into Nvidia
China's dwindling Western expat numbers a cause for concern
Chinese EV maker Nio to challenge foreign car makers in the luxury segment
Anhui becoming a hub for EV makers
China's foreign trade up 4.9% in first 11 months
Chinese companies in the EU concerned over worsening business climate
Financial aid and new growth engines to assist foreign trade enterprises
Government incentives spur consumption and investment in Shanghai
Central Economic Work Conference pledges better support for the private sector
Exclusive Luncheon with the new Chinese Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, His Excellency Mr. Cai Run 20 January 2025, 12h00 CET – Brussels
THE FLANDERS-CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
EU-China Business Association meeting with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, His Excellency Mr. Cai Run and Minister Counsellor Peng Gang
In-person event: “China's stimulus pivot: policy panacea or just another sugar high?” – 10 December 2024 – Leuven
Sponsorship Opportunity for the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce Chinese New Year Reception & 20th Anniversary Celebration
China completes the world's longest expressway tunnel
China second in the number of “cheetah” companies
Record number of senior officials investigated for corruption last year
Several Chinese EV makers delivered record number of vehicles in December
Shanghai International Commercial Court inaugurated
Nanjing hosted the 2024 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference (WIMC)
Chinese robot start-up Agibot launches mass production
Boosting domestic demand top priority for 2025
China has competitive edge in AI
China's listed semiconductor companies report strong growth
China expected to have 60,000 km of high-speed rail lines by 2030
Foreign trade news by the EU SME Centre
World Cargo Summit 2025 – January 27-29, 2025 – Ostend-Bruges
Chinese New Year Reception & 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Flanders China Chamber of Commerce – Monday, 10 February 2025, 18h00 – Brussels
Volkswagen and XPENG to jointly build large super-fast charging network for EVs
CAS working on breakthrough RISC-V open source CPU
Fiscal deficit to increase substantially in 2025
China reduces import tariffs on large number of goods
More than 124 parcels received by every Chinese on average in 2024
China to develop the “silver economy” in the next 10 years, to improve the life quality of senior citizens
China's trade surplus hits all-time high of USD 992 billion
Nearly 80% of foreign respondents to Global Times survey confident in China's development prospects
Chinese tech companies make up 30% of exhibitors at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
Shanghai now welcomes foreign-owned hospitals to be set up
Hainan medical tourism zone launches cutting-edge products
DHL Group reaffirms commitment to China market
Beijing excelling in advanced manufacturing and emerging industries
Dalian puts into service over 1,000 electric buses
China surpasses U.S. in number of top scientists
China's NEV production and sales surpass 12 million in 2024
Installed photovoltaic capacity to grow 10% this year
Guangdong remains top-ranking powerhouse of China
China announces 5% GDP growth for 2024; China's trade with the U.S. increased faster than with the EU
U.S. President Donald Trump giving TikTok a 90 day reprieve; suggesting 50% U.S. ownership
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Exclusive Luncheon with the new Chinese Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, His Excellency Mr. Cai Run 20 January 2025, 12h00 CET – Brussels
China's cold chain logistics post robust growth in 2024
Siemens Healthineers sets up new R&D and manufacturing base in Shenzhen
MIIT launches growth plans for 10 key industries
Subsidies for purchasing smartphones, tablets and smartwatches launched
Training ground for humanoid robots opens in Pudong
China's R&D spending passes USD496 billion
Cross-border travel expected to increase 9.5% during Spring Festival holiday
Zhecheng County in Henan province becomes China's diamond capital, thanks to innovation
Winter sportswear and outdoor goods sector showing rapid growth
Chinese Vice Premier warns at Davos that the world should not become divided
THE FLANDERS-CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WISHES YOU A HAPPY YEAR OF THE SNAKE
China's annual trade in services exceeds USD1 trillion for the first time
Chinese golf cart makers are moving to the U.S. to avoid tariffs
15 million new Chinese EVs to have self-driving features this year
EU wants to work with President Trump on China's “non-market policies”
China's population becoming more meat-hungry
International brands launch limited editions for the Year of the Snake
President Xi Jinping praises China's progress in the past Year of the Dragon
China to file lawsuit at WTO against U.S. tariffs
China's humanoid robots steal the show at the Spring Festival Gala
Chinese DeepSeek app offering cheaper alternative to U.S.' competitors, stunning Silicon Valley
Exclusive Luncheon with the new Chinese Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, His Excellency Mr. Cai Run 20 January 2025 – Brussels
LAST SEATS! JOIN US! Exclusive Innovation Trip China 2025 led by Carl Decaluwé, Governor of the Province of West Flanders – 25-31 May 2025
China imposes export controls on tungsten and other rare metals
Alibaba's updated Qwen AI model overtakes DeepSeek's V3
Toyota to set up new wholly owned enterprise in Shanghai
China leads the world in physics research
Sales revenue in consumer-related sectors up 10.8% during Spring Festival holiday
Several provinces focus on innovation and improving the business environment
U.S. President orders postal service to suspend inbound parcels from China and Hong kong, then retracts decision
Ambassador Lu Shaye appointed China's Special Representative for European Affairs
China emerging as key growth market for functional drinks
China imposes tariffs of 10% to 15% on certain U.S. goods
Drone revolution sweeping across various sectors in China
Chinese New Year Reception & 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Flanders China Chamber of Commerce – 10 February 2025 – Brussels
China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair (CILF) – 24-26 September 2025 – Shenzhen
Tesla Shanghai's Megapack factory enters production
10% additional tariff on China imports to cost U.S. family USD223 a year
Strong increase in Chongqing's export reported
Chinese exoskeleton makers entering the global market
China leads the world in investment in energy transition
Chinese car companies integrating DeepSeek into their own systems
Suzhou to become AI innovation center
AI-fueled productivity could boost China's economic momentum
Hefei becoming a show-case for innovative technology and welcoming foreign visitors
China's rail network continues to break records
Foreign companies focus on localization and innovation to seize new market opportunities
“Survey Report on the Development of Chinese Enterprises in 2024” by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg
Webinar: “Doing Business in the Yangtze River Delta” 11 March 2025 – 10:00-11:00 CET
Chinese New Year Reception & 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Flanders China Chamber of Commerce – 10 February 2025 – Brussels
Chinese companies working on solid-state batteries
People's Bank of China to support the yuan as the dollar strengthens
China to welcome foreign investment in more sectors
Alibaba to increase investment in AI
Foreign firms reinvest a record amount in China
Large language models (LLMs) and open source center-stage at 2025 Global Developer Conference
Chinese tech entrepreneurs meet with President Xi
President Trump orders new curbs on Chinese investments
Adjustments expected in liquor industry
Foreigners now enjoy convenience of cashless transactions in China
From follower to originator in digital technology
Study: “Blind Spots of the West on Chinese Innovation”
Humanoid robot rentals gaining popularity in China
Shenzhen allocating CNY4.5 billion to finance initiatives in AI and robotics
Shanghai becomes the world's top automobile ro-ro port in 2024
Application of AI is transforming traditional steel industry
China's first wholly foreign-owned tertiary general hospital starts operations in Tianjin
China Chamber warns of discrimination in the EU's Clean Industrial Deal
Tiantuo satellite enables global cargo surveillance
Jin Zhuanglong replaced as MIIT Party Secretary
China firmly opposes doubling of import tariffs from 10% to 20% imposed by U.S. on March 4
China urged to solve its real estate problems
Stabilizing growth to be priority at parliament sessions
Podcast: China's technological advance: menace or opportunity?
Chinese cloud computing companies expanding abroad
Chinese start-up Monica launches AI-agent Manus
Hainan aims for independent customs operations by the end of the year
Nine air cargo routes between China and Europe added in the first two months of 2025
China hits back on the U.S. imposing 10% extra tariff
China to deepen reforms in foreign trade
China's factory activity shows expansion in February
U.S.-China relations dominate Foreign Minister's press conference
Private technology companies expected to play a larger role in China's economy
China's private sector playing key role in growth
Premier Li's report highlights boosting consumption and sci-tech self-reliance
Webinar: R&D and Engineering in China – Insights and Best Practices from Industry Leaders – 25 March 2025 – 09:30 AM CEST
Proposals aired on elderly care and the silver economy
Sellers on Alibaba's platform to adopt AI tools by the end of the year
Pony.ai launches robotaxi service from Beijing South Railway Station to BDA
Huawei's HarmonyOS overtakes Apple's iOS in 2024
China's Naura climbs up the ranks of the world's chipmaking equipment suppliers
Chinese universities top global rankings in several disciplines
Hesai to supply laser radars to European smart EV makers
CK Hutchison faces Chinese criticism over sale of Panama canal ports
Use of robots in manufacturing to allow for massive expansion of production
Emission-free hydrogen gets the green light
China transforming into innovation powerhouse
The West's Blind Spots on Chinese Innovation
Mr. Johan Fornier (Barco) joins the Board of Directors of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
Webinar: “Doing Business in the Yangtze River Delta” – 11 March 2025
Webinar: After China's NPC 2025 – Key Factors Influencing European Companies' Decision-Making – 8 April 2025 – 10 am CEST
Fourier Intelligence releases open-source humanoid robot dataset
Trump's tariffs will slow China's economy, according to the OECD
Alibaba's Quark expected to become “killer app”
Chip tool maker SiCarrier to unveil new products at Semicon China expo
Regulation on Chinese enterprises involved in foreign IP disputes published
Machine tools industry expected to be boosted by trade-in programs
Universities funded by entrepreneurs attracting world-class scholars
EU boosting diplomacy with China this week
Advance to industrial artificial intelligence needed
Dalian to become global leader in green ship building
Global firms bullish at China Development Forum meeting
Webinar: R&D and Engineering in China – Insights and Best Practices from Industry Leaders – 25 March 2025
New regulations on Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law enter into force
Profitability remains main concern for BMW in the face of tariffs
New Alibaba AI model capable of processing images and video on phones
China International Consumer Products Expo from April 13 to 18 in Haikou to be biggest ever
Innovation key to economic growth, Vice Premier Ding tells Boao Forum
Chinese companies file record number of patent applications at EPO
Chinese EV makers outsell Tesla in Europe in February
China holds first commercial space conference
U.S. and foreign shipping companies call for scrapping of port-fee proposal
China issues first operating certificates for autonomous passenger drones
President Xi meets 40 representatives of the international business community at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
Webinar: R&D and Engineering in China – Insights and Best Practices from Industry Leaders – 25 March 2025
China extends anti-dumping probe into EU brandy
China aims to become retirement home for foreigners
Chinese scientists produce the world's first 1-nanometer 2D RISC-V chip
DeepSeek unveils new AI reasoning method
Five Chinese cities to become global consumption centers
Debut economy pushing the boundaries of consumer experiences
Shenzhen issues action plans for AI, robotics and smart computing
China and the EU hold 16th financial dialogue in Brussels
Advanced tech gives Chinese car makers an edge
President Trump imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports; China hits back with 34% tariffs on U.S. imports (Part 1)
President Trump imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports; China hits back with 34% tariffs on U.S. imports (Part 2)
Last call, Reserve Your Seat! Business Lunch: “The Next Big Arenas of Industrial Competition: Shaping the Future of the Global Economy and China – 6 May 2025 – Ghent
Place or origin of chips is the location of the wafer fabrication plant, according to CSIA
Chinese ports register growth in Q1
Chinese auto makers post record-breaking sales figures
MNCs are increasingly recognizing China’s pharmaceutical innovation
Chinese scientists develop fatigue-free metal alloy
EU leaders plan trip to Beijing for summit with President Xi in July
China's vehicle industry almost immune from U.S. tariffs
MOFCOM to advise foreign trade enterprises to expand domestic sales
AI to be a future game changer; China's AI vision differs from that of the U.S.
China publishes position paper on China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations
China Increases tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% to 125%; Trump excludes electronic products from tariffs
EUSME Centre Survey: Make your Voice Heard in the Next SME Position Paper
8th China International Import Expo Conference – 23 April 2025, 2:30 PM – Brussels
Webinar: “How Trump is Making Europe Great Again” – 29 April 2025 at 9 AM CEST
Webinar: After China's NPC 2025 – Key Factors Influencing European Companies' Decision-Making – 8 April 2025
Hainan to become key hub for the space industry
China's exports up 12.4% in March amid pre-tariff rush
Xpeng's Turing AI chip for EVs three times more powerful than Nvidia's
U.S. buyers step back from Canton Trade Fair
Li Chenggang appointed China's international trade negotiator
Huawei launches new AI architecture to rival Nvidia's
China presents the world's fastest hard drive
China's GDP up 5.4% in first quarter
Wholesale export hub Yiwu coping with tariffs and trade uncertainties
Nvidia expects USD5.5 billion hit due to new tariffs on H20 AI chip exports; Huawei builds new AI infrastructure said to rival Nvidia's
Exporters shifting sales to the home market
EUSME Centre Study: Payment Options and Foreign Exchange Control in China: 2025 Update
Webinar: Whistleblowing in Trade: Legal & Compliance Insights from China and Belgium – 7 May 2025, 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM CEST
Chinese lawmakers debate draft of environmental code
China's solar panel makers face high tariffs on exports from Southeast Asia to the U.S.
Manufacturing hub Dongguan integrates AI and traditional manufacturing
First robot games held in Wuxi
Chinese airlines refuse delivery of Boeing planes
China's robot makers unfazed by tariffs as they are the only suppliers
Xpeng says U.S. tariffs make EV exports to the U.S. impossible
New version of negative list for market access released
Tesla absent from Shanghai Auto Show as Chinese EV makers are in the spotlight
Hainan emerging as China's new gateway
China denies Trump's claim of ongoing tariff negotiations; says U.S. should drop pressure tactics
China increases tax refund options for foreign visitors
Webinar: “China – Supply Chain Management: Challenges and Opportunities” - 13 May 2025 – 11h00 CEST
China's food and energy supplies secure without U.S. imports
EU certification for China's C919 passenger plane could still take three to six years
Almost half of China's foreign trade companies scale back their trade with the U.S.
U.S. tariffs could endanger 16 million jobs in China, says Goldman Sachs
China is evaluating U.S. proposals to start negotiations on import tariffs
President Xi calls on Shanghai to be at the forefront of AI development
Chinese car brands lead in vehicle intelligence at Auto Shanghai 2025, as foreign competitors rush to integrate their technologies
Foreign tourists enjoy more convenient tax refunds when buying goods in certain stores
China adopts law on the promotion of the private economy
Webinar: “How Trump is Making Europe Great Again” – 29 April 2025
Measures taken to raise private investment in energy sector
Chinese goods arriving at the Port of Los Angeles down by a third
China launches 182 major infrastructure projects in Q1, up 41.8%
China adds 75 international air cargo routes in the first four months
China's exports show stronger-than-expected increase of 9.3% in April
Huawei unveils first laptop running HarmonyOS
China announces financial measures to steady the economy
Inner Mongolia leads the way in green computing and data storage
Spent EV batteries and solar cells powering a circular economy
Foreign firms still keen on investing in China
China and U.S. agree to reduce reciprocal tariffs by 115% during 90-day pause
Webinar: “China – Supply Chain Management: Challenges and Opportunities” - 15 May 2025 – 10h00 CEST
Webinar: “How Trump is Making Europe Great Again” – 29 April 2025
Webinar: Whistleblowing in Trade: Legal & Compliance Insights from China and Belgium – 7 May 2025
Business Lunch: “The Next Big Arenas of Industrial Competition: Shaping the Future of the Global Economy and China – 6 May 2025 – Ghent
Tan Dun: Water Concerto, Hypnotising water percussion – 26 June 2025 – Schelle
Maasmechelen Village Tourism Conference: “Belgium, still the surprise package of Europe?” – 22 May 2025
German Chancellor Merz to pursue strategic de-risking from China
Chinese car makers compete to build flying car ventures
Atlas Copco opens new China HQ for compressor technologies
China Telecom unveils unhackable cryptography system
Chinese e-commerce firms launch aggressive ad campaigns in European market
China to U.S. container bookings soar nearly 300%
No interest in reviving CAI, says EU Delegation in Beijing
Trump Administration reduces import tariffs on low-cost packages from 120% to 54%
China condemns U.S. claim that Huawei's Ascend chips violate U.S. export controls
Chinese exporters focus on golden opportunities in domestic market
Calculation of effective tariff rates is still cumbersome
The Third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) – 16-22 July 2025 – Beijing
Webinar: “China – Supply Chain Management: Challenges and Opportunities” - 15 May 2025
Xiaomi in Top 3 of Chinese semiconductor investors
Drone maker Ehang expects flying taxis to take off in China by 2030
China warns entities enabling U.S. restrictions on the use of Chinese semiconductors
Zhejiang government to spend billions of yuan to support AI development
Google partners with China's Xreal in AR glasses
BYD sold more EVs in Europe than Tesla in April
EU to impose €2 fee on cheap parcels, mostly from China
Apple, Huawei and Xiaomi lead China's consumer brands top 500
Taicang, hot spot of German investment, with more than 500 German firms
Chinese construction machinery makers world leaders in intelligent manufacturing
Medical revolution takes place in Hainan with experimental medicine
Hybrid Food Fair China – 16 and 21 October 2025 – Shanghai and Beijing
Exclusive Innovation Trip China 2025, led by Carl Decaluwé, Governor of the Province of West Flanders – Hangzhou & Shanghai – 25-31 May 2025
China's economy maintaining strong momentum in April
Chinese and European semiconductor companies hold roundtable in Beijing
U.S. retailers want Chinese suppliers to bear half to 66% of the tariffs that President Trump imposed
Zhuhai joins Shenzhen in the race to become the next AI and robotics hub
eVTOLs in the spotlight at the third Exhibition of Technology and Education in Civil Aviation
Deloitte China launches global office to help Chinese companies go global
U.S. chip design software firm Synopsys stops China sales
MOFCOM accuses U.S. of seriously undermining Geneva consensus
Foreign expats increasingly attracted by lower-tier cities
Foreign firms in Shandong striving to localize
Instant retail market growing fast, with deliveries between 30 and 60 minutes after ordering
EU SME Centre report: Ways to Enter the Chinese Market
High-school Howest establishes the first European “Silk Road School”
Webinar: Setting up your own Manufacturing Facility in China: Trends and Best Practices from Orfit Industries – 17 June 2025, 11:00 AM CEST
More Chinese than U.S. universities in World Ranking for the first time
Sales of China's top 100 developers drop by 10.8% in first five months
China's factory activity contracts in May for the first time in 19 months, according to Caixin PMI
EU Trade Commissioner tells China that its impressive rise must not crush EU industries
Presidents Trump and Xi solve some issues in telephone call
U.S. study: Chinese firms invest more efficiently when facing higher tariffs
EU restricts Chinese companies' access to procurement tenders in the medical device sector
Chinese universities rush to offer AI majors
U.S. still ahead of China in tech race, but gaps are quickly closing
China becomes brain of global car industry for R&D and innovation
Hedin Mobility Group appointed exclusive importer of NIO Group brands in Belgium and Luxembourg
Webinar: Enforcement of IP in China – Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10 AM CEST
Chengdu-Belgium airports reach cooperation
REGISTER NOW: 5th Innovation Fair – Nanjing – September 16-18, 2025
Webinar: European Business in China 2025: Business Confidence Survey 2025 - 25 June 2025 – 10 AM CEST
Exclusive Innovation Trip China 2025, led by Carl Decaluwé, Governor of the Province of West Flanders – Hangzhou & Shanghai – 25-31 May 2025
Introduction to the ICBC booth at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) November 5-10, 2025 – Shanghai
China-Europe sci-tech collaboration highlighted at VivaTech 2025 in Paris
World's first 4S store for humanoid robots to open in Beijing
Chinese online retailers expanding in Europe
Chinese electric van maker Miraco eyeing European market
China's rare earth exports increase 23% from April to May
China's NEV exports continue to surge, increasing 80.9% in May
China-EU trade up 2.9% year-on-year in first five months
China and U.S. set up framework to implement trade consensus
Innovation ecosystem in Suzhou's Wujiang district evolving rapidly
Chinese shipping companies showing interest in the Arctic shipping route
Sign of global investor confidence: number of FIEs in China up 12.2% y-o-y in first four months
5th Innovation Fair – Nanjing – September 16-18, 2025
Webinar: Setting up your own Manufacturing Facility in China: Trends and Best Practices from Orfit Industries – 17 June 2025
Introduction to the ICBC booth at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) November 5-10, 2025 – Shanghai
FCCC SEMINAR: China's Business Landscape: Economic Outlook, Success Stories, and Legal Insights – Indigo on the Bund Hotel – 30 May 2025 – Shanghai
Business Advisor and Training Centre Manager/Consultant
Retail sales rise the fastest since late 2023
China to further streamline approval of rare earth exports
Ant Group promotes AI-enabled smart glasses for mobile payments
Huawei's Ascend AI-chips outperform Nvidia processors in running DeepSeek R1
Consumption gets a boost from “618” shopping festival
China leads commercialization of 5G-A mobile communications technology
Empyrean aiming to become one of the world's top EDA providers
EU-China High Level Economic and Trade Dialogue canceled due to lack of progress
Land-Sea Trade Corridor links West-China to global commerce
Development zones to drive economic growth
Overcapacity: the buzzword fueling the EU-China clash
Webinar: Setting up your own Manufacturing Facility in China: Trends and Best Practices from Orfit Industries – 17 June 2025
Webinar: Financial Incentives for Doing Business with China - 9 July 2025, 10h00 CEST
China's power generation capacity up 18.8% year-on-year
China presents first parallel optical chip Meteor-1
GM, Tesla and Ford, U.S. companies most at risk from China exposure
China's drug innovators use AI to speed up discovery and slash costs
China's private sector continues to expand
Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Brussels, Berlin and Paris
China's shipments of hi-tech goods to the EU surge as its exports to the U.S. plunge
China's AI capital spending set to reach USD98 billion in 2025
Yangtze River Delta transformed into a national innovation hub
China starts issuing rare earth export licenses to EU firms; reaches “understanding” with U.S.
Summer Davos held in Tianjin with record turnout
Webinar: Enforcement of IP in China – Tuesday, July 1, 2025
BOC Compass: The All-in-One Travel App for China
Webinar: European Business in China 2025: Business Confidence Survey 2025 - 25 June 2025
Hikvision opposes Canadian order to stop operations
Price wars and excessive competition targeted
Foreign ice cream no longer cool in China
U.S. tariffs hurt Chinese solar firms
U.S. lifts curbs on exports of EDA software to China
China blocks medical device imports from EU in government procurement
China to levy anti-dumping duties on EU brandy
China's Foreign Minister calls on Europe to adopt a pragmatic, rational view
China's sci-tech sector maturing thanks to incentives and financial support
Hebei's Pingxiang county becoming a global hub for the bicycle, child stroller and toy car industry
China to extend Shanghai pilot FTZ measures nationwide
“China and the Global AI Race”, published by the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
Uncertified power banks banned on domestic flights in China
RsA Asia: Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors Reinvesting in China
Messrs. Fornier (Barco) and Ghyoot (Umicore) appointed to the Board of Directors of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
Webinar: Enforcement of IP in China – July 1, 2025
China's five-year GDP growth exceeds Germany's GDP
Translation of 146 national standards improves international cooperation
U.S. and Chinese Foreign Ministers have “constructive” meeting in Kuala Lumpur
Maglev train that can travel at speeds of 600 km/h unveiled at 17th Modern Railways Expo
China has 60 drugs under trial for the weight-loss market
Six universities jointly launch undergraduate program for the low-altitude sector
Brain of the future car will come from China, says F. Dudenhöffer, Director of the German Center for Automotive Research
High-speed rail seen as vital tool in reducing carbon dioxide emissions
China focussing on “future industries” to lead the world in next-gen technologies
Webinar: Financial Incentives for Doing Business with China – 9 July 2025
Webinar: Cybersecurity and AI Compliance in Europe – Burden, or Opportunity? - 19 August 2025
Delivery sector handles 95 billion parcels in first half, up 19% year-on-year
Increase in IP applications shows foreign innovators more willing to invest in China
U.S. imposes 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on imports of graphite from China
U.S. firms consider the Chinese market to be critical to their operations
Ensuring the stability of supply chains is vital, says Vice Premier He Lifeng
Chinese commerce officials meet U.S. company managers
World-class AI technologies showcased at WAIC 2025 in Shanghai
China's GDP expands 5.3% in first half of 2025; exports up 7.2%, while imports fell by 2.7%
Nvidia CEO's China trip part of thaw in Sino-U.S. relations, but concerns about tariffs and decoupling remain
Anhui province's Bengbu: leader in sensor technology
Leapmotor rolls out EV at half the price of Tesla's Model 3
China puts quantum computers into service
Huawei reclaims leading position in China's smartphone market
Chinese investment in BRI countries reaches new high
Small town in Fujian produces more than 20% of the world's underwear
Nanjing to become center of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology
First International Advanced Air Mobility Expo held in Shanghai
President Xi Jinping confirms further high-level opening-up of China
Dalian expanding foreign trade to become city with GDP of CNY1 trillion
Chinese suppliers pursuing advanced automotive intelligence
EU and China agree on mechanism for rare earth exports at summit in Beijing
District in Jiangxi consolidating its status as a hub for eyeglasses
Chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology meets U.S. business delegation
Alliance of Chinese IC and AI firms promotes locally-developed processors
Chinese autonomous delivery vehicles enter the international market
Brain-like computer could shake-up future of AI
China rebukes protectionism after Trump announces new tariffs on 69 countries
More than 40% of the world's AI models are Chinese
GDP growth underperforms in Shenzhen and Guangzhou
Games expo ChinaJoy in Shanghai attracts more than 700 firms
Fitness equipment from Ningjin in Shandong province conquers the world
AI giving China competitive edge in business
Webinar: “Experiences of Bekaert of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province - August 26, 10h00 AM CEST
Hainan aiming to triple the number of medical tourists in two years
China's Baidu to partner with Lyft to launch robotaxis in the UK and Germany in 2026
Beijing's E-Town offers subsidies to robot buyers
Tax administration clarifies how foreign investors can use tax credits when they re-invest profits in China
Shanghai launches action plan for embodied AI
China's NEV market penetration rate surpassing 54%
China-EU trade up 3.9% in first seven months
President Trump announces extension of tariff pause by 90 days
Heatwaves in Europe boost China's AC industry
Anhui is at the forefront of the eVTOL revolution
“Made in China” to get high-tech makeover
Lack of advanced AI biggest roadblock to robot use
Special treasury bonds to fund equipment upgrading
China's investments in chip manufacturing fall, but those in equipment rise
China increasing investment in space information sector
China creates K-visa for young STEM talent
China to launch first e-beam lithography machine for commercial use
Chinese sellers on e-commerce platforms express concerns about U.S. tariffs
U.S.-China trade: partial agreements possible but significant breakthroughs unlikely
China's shipping charts digital, green and smart course
Robot manufacturers focus on greater intelligence
AI powering China's industrial evolution
International air cargo routes increase by 58% in first six months
Range of AgiBot robots go on sale
China extending anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy imports by six months
China's exports to the Global South more than 50% higher than to U.S. and Western Europe combined
Huawei confirms that its new 5G phones are powered by its own Kirin 9020 SoC
Some foreign companies are shifting production back to China
Foreign brands losing market share to domestic rivals in China
EU to curb AI chip flows to China as part of U.S. trade deal
Foreign influencers focus on culture and creativity to boost sales on e-commerce platforms
Suzhou aspiring to become global center for biotech innovation
Courier services look to a future of AI and drones
“A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates” updated
China Dinner: From Survival to Success: Level Up Your China Strategy to a New Reality - 11 September 2025, 17h00-21h00 CEST at the 18th-century Hotel Falligan, Ghent
Webinar: “Experiences of Bekaert of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province August 26, 2025
Webinar: Cybersecurity and AI Compliance in Europe – Burden, or Opportunity? - 19 August 2025
Student Chinese business management looking for internship
China Top 500 Private Enterprises list shows quality of China's private sector
AI firm SenseTime on track to profitability
Big data industry expo held in Guizhou
Volant Aerotech signs additional orders for its eVTOL air taxi
Shanghai relaxes home buying restrictions
Private companies spurring foreign trade in Guangdong
Government issues guideline to integrate AI in various industries
The sky is the limit for the outdoor activity market
Foreign fast-food brands eye quick expansion in China
Shenzhen turning into a high-tech hub
Flanders Investment and Trade (FIT) Contact Days Asia-Pacific - 30/09 – Bruges; 1/10 – Leuven; 2/10 – Lier
Join us: Shandong Business Forum – 22 September, 10 AM – Bekaert, Zwevegem
China imposes anti-dumping duties on U.S. fiber-optic firms
EU lost the solar power race with China, say economists
China's open source AI models narrow gap with global rivals
Many U.S. firms in China stay put as least risky option
China issues two-year plan for electronics manufacturing
Ikea to invest an additional CNY160 million in China
Export hub Yiwu also serving as entry point for European products
China issues anti-dumping ruling on EU-pork imports, imposes cash deposits
WIPO names the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou city cluster the world's top innovation hub
Inner Mongolia's Baotou becoming key player in green energy transition
China potential leader of Asian-style globalization
Exclusive Luncheon: His Excellency Mr. Cai Run, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU - 9 October, 12h00 CEST – Brussels
China, from 'world's factory' to 'global supply chain hub'
China's outward FDI reaches USD192.2 billion in 2024, ranking third globally
Chinese lawmakers review the Foreign Trade Law
Airport Expo held in Guangzhou
Chinese team presents the world's first 'brain-like' large language model (LLM)
Dior fined for sending data overseas without security screening
China opens anti-dumping probe into U.S. analog chips
China second in the world for developing new pharmaceuticals
Over 100 Chinese automakers participate in IAA Mobility (Munich Motor Show)
Shanghai sets example for robotaxi services
Big Data Expo in Guiyang offers opportunities to foreign companies
European Industry Visit to Weihai City – 10-11 November 2025
Webinar: “Belgian Customs and its activities in China” – 16 October, 10 AM CEST
In-person Event: Business insights from Shandong: Lessons from Esco Group and Bekaert – 22 September, 10 AM – Bekaert, Zwevegem
Webinar: “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” - European Business Challenges in China in Times of Populism – 2 October 2025, 16:00 CEST
New structural partner: ICBC
China Dinner: From Survival to Success: Level Up Your China Strategy to a New Reality – 11 September 2025 – Ghent
Top 500 enterprises list shows steady growth and innovation
New rules on cybersecurity incident reporting released
Closure of Poland-Belarus border creates obstacle to China-Europe railway
Nvidia faces anti-trust investigation and sales ban in China
Chinese start-up breaks U.S. monopoly on 3D imaging of biomolecules
Alibaba's open-source AI agent rivals OpenAI's Deep Research
Huawei's hardware empowers AI without Nvidia chips
Presidents Xi and Trump have “constructive” phone call
IP conference showcases latest achievements in IP protection
Anhui aiming to become champion of next-generation manufacturing
U.S. invented the robot vacuum cleaner; Chinese companies took over the market
In-person Event: Business insights from Shandong: Lessons from Esco Group and Bekaert – 22 September – Bekaert, Zwevegem
China-Europe Arctic express route inaugurated
China expected to export 10 million cars a year by 2030
Boot camps speed up development of robots
EV maker BYD expects exports to top 20% of output this year
Agreement reached on the sale of TikTok
China International Industry Fair (CIIF) now bigger than Hannover Messe
EU preparing 20 new anti-dumping probes against China
President Xi announces updated climate action plan
World's tallest bridge shows China's new development philosophy
China is leaving Europe behind in the race for a high-tech future
China won't seek special treatment at WTO, but is keeping its status as a developing country
Webinar: “Grants and Opportunities in EU Circular Economy” - 21 October 2025, 10H00 CEST
Shandong Business Forum – 22 September, 2025 – Bekaert, Zwevegem
China needs to become the world's largest importing and consuming nation
China becoming a big player in AI research
German heating equipment manufacturer Vaillant is “in China, for the world”
4th Global Digital Trade Expo secures CNY162 billion in investment
China's Moore Threads Technology is challenging Nvidia
Tsinghua University tops several global computer science rankings
China emerging as powerhouse for innovative drug development
Ezhou in Hubei province turning into an international e-commerce trade port
Chinese brands are gaining in popularity abroad
AI is transforming Chinese electronic consumer products
So much more than shopping: Discover Maasmechelen Village during Autumn shopping weekend – 11-12 October 2025 – Maasmechelen village
Webinar: European Business in China: Position Paper 2025/2026 - 24 October 2025, 10h00 CEST
Webinar: “Should I Stay or Should I Go” – European Business Challenges in China in Times of Populism – 2 October 2025
Exclusive Luncheon: Minister Suo Peng to represent Ambassador Cai Run - 9 October, 12h00 CEST – Brussels
Measures to help private sector expected to be included in next Five Year Plan
Robots compensate for reduction in number of workers
China to add 60% of global renewable energy capacity by 2030
Xiaomi takes on Porsche with customized luxury EVs
China becoming a leading research nation
China imposes reciprocal fees on U.S.-linked ships calling on its ports
China to impose export controls on rare-earth technologies
U.S. President Trump announces 100% additional tariff on all Chinese imports
China aims to become global leader in sci-tech by 2030
Hubei province expands support for start-ups
Hainan FTP turning into global trade and services hub, thanks to preferential tariffs
Interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers – Online from 5/2 → 19/3/2026 - Live 26/3/2026 @ Flanders Expo Ghent
Exclusive Luncheon with His Excellency Mr. Suo Peng, the newly appointed Minister for Trade and Economy of the Chinese Mission to the EU – 9 October 2025 – Brussels
Dutch government taking control of Nexperia angering China
Focus shifting from the property market boom to revitalizing aging cities
Chinese semiconductor companies showcase new products at Shenzhen expo
AMIES Technology taking on ASML in lithography equipment
Chinese airlines offering free wi-fi to better compete with high-speed trains
Shanghai to scrap all foreign investment limits in manufacturing
Canton Trade Fair improves services and welcomes more participants
China becoming a global hub for two-way investment
Innovation and supply chains fuel NEV growth
Yangtze River Delta at forefront of innovation drive
World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS) The 4th WYSS European Event - October 31, 2025, 9:30-21:00 - Brussels
Webinar: “Grants and Opportunities in EU Circular Economy” - 21 October 2025
Webinar: “Belgian Customs and its activities in China” – 16 October 2025
Exclusive Luncheon with His Excellency Mr. Suo Peng, the newly appointed Minister for Trade and Economy of the Chinese Mission to the EU – 9 October 2025 – Brussels
Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta going global
Airbus inaugurates second assembly plant in Tianjin
Autonomous taxi firm Apollo Go to start services in Switzerland
China raises targets for wind power installation
China becomes Germany's largest trading partner, overtaking the U.S.
China Patent Awards go to 40 Chinese inventions
Robots take center stage at Canton Fair
Balanced EU-China trade relations in interest of both
Innovation used for more self-reliance
Satellite communications take leap into the future
CCP Plenum emphasizes technical upgrading, security and domestic demand in next five-year plan
WANTED: Flemish SMEs wanting to have the Chinese market, especially Shanghai, explored
Webinar: European Business in China: Position Paper 2025/2026 – 24 October 2025
BYD's third-quarter profit tumbles as exports fail to compensate for sales slump in China
Global market of false eye lashes dominated by Shandong's Pingdu county
China set to increase the share of green trade
Last year a new billionaire emerged in China every day, swelling the wealthy class
Food safety improved over the past five years
2026 APEC Summit to be held in Shenzhen
China to suspend additional export controls on rare earths
Shanghai fosters the AI sector
China reaching a crucial phase in its development roadmap
Presidents Xi and Trump reach trade agreement during talks in Busan, South Korea
Un Voyage Sensoriel with Scabal & Maasmechelen Village - 15 November 2025, 9h30 – Departure from Brussels
Webinar: “Grants and Opportunities in EU Circular Economy” – 21 October 2025
Book Launch: “China's Next Miracle” by Pascal Coppens - 2 December 2025, 19h30 CET - Ghent
Beijing tops the list of the world's fintech hubs
Attendance record broken at 138th Canton Fair
China's foreign trade up 3.6% in first 10 months
Beijing's Changping district to become global hub for sci-tech
Embodied AI focus at World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit
Jiangsu province has become the champion of “little giant” companies
Agreement between EU and China to unblock chip flow
Export controls on rare earths lifted; soybean exports to U.S. resume
China to develop 15 shopping hubs for foreign tourists
Chinese biotech firms strike billion-dollar licensing deals with global giants
More than 4,100 foreign companies attend the CIIE, the world's first national-level expo dedicated to imports
Visa-free stay for up to 30 days extended till end of 2026
Anshan's Tiexi district in Liaoning betting on the pet industry for development
Shanghai looking forward to “AI dining” and robot kitchens
EU imposing duties on small parcels, hitting Shein and Temu
Baotou to become world-leading rare earth hub
China filed nearly half of all patents worldwide in 2024
Humanoid robots seize spotlight at 27th China Hi-Tech Fair in Shenzhen
China's Singles Day turns into world's largest online shopping event
China approves AI chatbots for Tesla, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz cars
Dutch delegation going to Beijing to try to solve Nexperia dispute
Chinese companies tackle chokepoints in advanced chipmaking
CIIE offers opportunities to global businesses
EU SME Centre: 2025 Understanding China Conference 10 December 2025, 9:00-19:00 Brussels Time – Brussels & Online
EU-China Business Association Signs Cooperation Agreement with ICBC at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai
Webinar: Managing Compliance and Risks in Times of Geopolitical Tensions 18 November 2025
Belgian Meat present at CIIE
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Strengthens Ties with China – Our Leading Container Trade Partner
Alibaba launches free-of-charge Qwen assistant
Basic principles of Foreign Investment Law explained
Chinese companies to become leaders in smart glasses sector
China remains the world's largest express delivery market
New milestone in medical services for international patients in Shanghai
Winter sports boom drives spending and industry growth
China launches first high-capacity all-solid-state battery line
Smart driving emerging as differentiator between car companies at Auto Guangzhou
More than half of the world's Top 10 research hubs are Chinese; China overtakes U.S. in medical research
Professor Lardy discusses the prospects of China's economic growth and the challenges it faces
Innovation also transforms agriculture in Shandong province
On November 22, Hainan Airlines launched Brussels-Chongqing route, establishing a new convenient “Air Bridge” between China and Belgium
Webinar: Managing Compliance and Risks in China in Times of Geopolitical Tensions – 18 November 2025
Chinese EV makers prepare to increase exports as domestic sales decrease
Alibaba launches USD537 Quark AI glasses in China
China-Europe freight train services surpass 120,000 trips
Beijing's CBD sixth most attractive worldwide
People's Bank of China reiterates opposition to stablecoins
China leading global automotive transformation
China bets on bio-manufacturing as new growth engine
Shanghai creating favorable environment for livestreaming
Digital lists empowering local catering businesses
Accelerating green transition of “Made in China”
China's EV makers' sales spike before incentives are phased out
One-third of European companies affected by Chinese export controls to divert sourcing
OECD raises China's GDP forecast to 5% for 2025
China to further open its shipbuilding sector to foreign partners
China using “chip stacking” to reach performance of embargoed Nvidia GPUs
Walmart's quarterly sales up 21.8% in China
First T1000 carbon fiber production line launched in Datong
Wealth of China's billionaires up 22% year-on-year
AI race will be determined in China, not between China and the U.S.
XPeng Aeroth leads the way in “flying cars”
Craft beers gaining ground as beverage consumption shifts
Book Launch: “China's Next Miracle” by Pascal Coppens - 2 December 2025 – Ghent
China's foreign trade up by 3.6% in first 11 months
U.S. President Trump clears Nvidia H200 chip exports to China
Shanghai becoming key hub for regional HQs of foreign companies
Lenovo factory in Tianjin receives “zero-carbon” certificate
European Commission ramps up China de-risking efforts
AI race to be determined by electricity and data centers
EU to impose €3 flat-fee on small parcels shipped directly from non-EU countries
AI reshaping how patients are diagnosed and treated
China's next-gen factories to redefine manufacturing landscape
Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) pledges to build robust domestic market
Sponsorship Opportunity for the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce Chinese New Year Reception
THE FLANDERS-CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Foreigner's Guide to Banking in China for Corporations
China approves first two L3 autonomous cars
China slaps anti-dumping duties on EU pork, but lowers final rates
TikTok's U.S. operations sold to U.S. investor group
NPC Standing Committee adopts revision of the Foreign Trade Law
Robotics firms presenting humanlike machines for offices, stores and factory floors
PMI rises above 50-point mark for first time since April
China launches state capital fund for investment in high-tech ventures
Dozens of Chinese EV makers under pressure to trim operations in 2026
Hainan Free Trade Port takes another step forward with special customs operations
AI to play pivotal role in industrial upgrading
Resilience of Chinese economy demonstrated in 2025
Chinese New Year Reception – 5 February 2026 – Brussels
Webinar: China 2026 Business Forecast – 20 January at 10 AM CET
The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce wishes you a Happy New Year!
China ready to find alternatives to photoresist imports
Authorities move to curb price war and capacity expansion in battery sector
Shanghai simplifies entry for foreign business visitors
China's ASML challenger SMEE to focus on tool development
More than 50,000 companies to undergo industrial upgrading by 2028
Xpeng tries to catch up to Tesla and BYD with new hybrid SUV
China firms deliver more robots than U.S. rivals
China races ahead in self-sufficiency of chip making equipment
Chinese companies show innovations at CES 2026 in Las Vegas
Thousands of passengers and cargo drones expected to criss-cross the sky in Hong Kong
Imports growing, from cherries to cloud computing
Foreign and Hong Kong retailers close stores in mainland China
European test pilots evaluate China's C919 airplane
Shanghai aims to become world capital of eVTOL
Beijing's “Rocket Street” project is completed
Zhejiang targets 3- to 7-nanometer AI chip breakthrough to counter U.S. embargo
Tianjin container terminal achieves fully automated and unmanned loading and unloading operations
China builds its own “small yard, high fence” to shut out U.S. tech
China and other countries trading with Iran to face additional 25% U.S. tariffs
China and EU reach agreement on EV trade
Vehicles with L3 autonomous driving license plates enter Beijing's roads
China's foreign trade in goods increases by 3.8% in 2025
2026 SME Business Mission to China – Mid-April 2026 – Hainan Expo & Shenzhen
Exclusive Meeting-Reception with H.E. Mr Bruno Angelet, Ambassador of Belgium in China – 10 February 2026 – 18h00 – Brussels
Webinar: China 2026 Business Forecast – 20 January 2026
Chinese unicorn UBTech Robotics signs cooperation deal with Airbus
More Chinese private firms in ranking of listed firms
China ranks second in the number of “gazelle” enterprises
Chinese chip companies increasingly drive AI sector development
China's R&D spending surpasses that of OECD countries for first time
Chinese-owned Temu catches up with Amazon in global cross-border e-commerce
Chinese scientists put semiconductors on a fiber as thin as a human hair
EU to force Huawei's equipment out of networks, opening door to wider tech bans
China hits 5% GDP growth target, but quarterly growth drops to three-year low
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng reaffirms China's stabilizing role in the world economy at WEF in Davos
Webinar: China 2026 Business Forecast – 20 January 2026
Events (259)
Webinar: “As an SME with ambitions in China, what do I need to know about the geopolitical and macroeconomic situation?”
Expo Central China 2021
Webinar: "How to protect your trade secrets in China"
Webinar: "China's 14th Five-Year Plan and what it means for EU businesses"
Webinar: “As an SME with ambitions in China, what do I need to know about the geopolitical and macroeconomic situation?”
Expo Central China 2021
Webinar: How to protect your trade secrets in China
Webinar: China's 14th Five-Year Plan and what it means for EU Businesses
Webinar: "Knowing Your Chinese Partner"
Webinar: "Opportunities in China's agricultural sector"
Webinar: "Breaking into the green construction sector"
Webinar: "Doing business with a changing China"
Webinar: "China Logistics - Challenges and Solutions to and from China"
Webinar: "A New US President - What's in store for US policy and engagement with China? What does this mean for European Businesses?"
Exclusive Webinar: H.E. Mr Zhang Ming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the EU
Exclusive webinar with H.E. Mr Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Belgium
Webinar: "Belgian Customs and its activities in China"
Webinar: "Car manufacturing with Chinese partners: The Corona challenge by Mr Geert Bruyneel from Volvo Cars
Webinar: "Financial Incentives for investing in China"
Webinar: "International assignments and changing working patterns in the context of the Covid crisis"
Webinar: "Enforcement of intellectual property rights in China"
Webinar: "Exportondersteuning op het terrein in China in tijden van Corona"
Webinar: "Impact of the New PRC Civil Code on Foreign Invested Companies in China"
Webinar: "Financial Incentives for Doing Business with China"
Webinar: I2PCC, your cleantech Bridge to promising regions in China
Webinar: "Financiële steunmaatregelen voor zakendoen met China - Deel 1"
Webinar: "Experiences of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province"
Webinar: "Towards a new Chinese economy? Macroeconomic perspectives in the post-COVID-19 world"
Webinar: Jiangsu - Europe B2B Matchmaking “Medical Products and Devices” - June 11-15-16, 2021, 09:00 am - 11:00 am
Webinar: "Entering the Chinese Market through Cross-Border E-commerce"
Webinar: "Direct Investment Structure and New FDI Opportunities in China"
Webinar: "IP Protection at Online Trade Fairs"
Webinar: "Best IP Practices for Technology Transfer in China."
Webinar: "Verslag vanuit China door de Vlaamse economische vertegenwoordigers"
Webinar with the future Ambassador in China and the Consuls-General of Belgium in Shanghai and Guangzhou
Webinar: "Cleantech Opportunities for SME's in China"
Webinar: "Best IP Practices for R&D in China"
Webinar: "European Business in China - Business Confidence Survey 2020"
Webinar: "Assessing COVID-19 Economic Impacts on China - Implications for Global Business"
Webinar: "10 Basic IP Tips for Doing Business in China"
Webinar: "A New Era for Foreign Investment and Compliance"
Webinar: "China's Economy Under Covid-19 Now and After"
Webinar: "WeChat the Super App - How to Engage Digitally in China?"
Webinar: "How to successfully sell products online in China"
Webinar: "Exploring the road to discovery"
Webinar: "Knowing your Chinese Partner"
Webinar: "China for China: What is the shape of things to come for EU businesses in China?"
Webinar ‘De tech markt in China: beleid, actoren, clusters, opportuniteiten en financiële steun voor Vlaamse techbedrijven’
Webinar ‘De tech markt in China: beleid, actoren, clusters, opportuniteiten en financiële steun voor Vlaamse techbedrijven’
Beursdeelname ‘CIEPEC - Beijing’
Beursdeelname ‘IE Expo Guangzhou 2021’
Beursdeelname ‘IE Expo Guangzhou 2021’
Beursdeelname ‘Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair - Hong Kong’
Beursdeelname ‘China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair (CILF) - Shenzhen’
Beursdeelname ‘Food & Hotel China - Shanghai’
Trefdag ‘Ontmoet aankopers uit de ziekenhuissector rond Beijing’
Beursdeelname ‘China High Tech Fair - Shenzhen’
Webinar: "Opportunities and challenges for tech scale-ups in China"
Webinar: "EU-China Investment Agreement: What's in it for European Businesses?"
Webinar: European Business in China - Business Confidence Survey 2021 - June 24, 10h00-11h00
Webinar: The Greater Bay Area – Business and Investment Opportunities
Webinar: Zaken doen in en met China na anderhalf jaar pandemie: een stand van zaken en vooruitblik door de Vlaamse Economische Vertegenwoordigers
Webinar: "The 7 pitfalls and the 12 most common errors of public affairs"
Webinar: Meeting with HE Jan Hoogmartens, Ambassador of Belgium in China
Webinar: EU-China Forum on Innovation
Intellectual Property Systems: A comparison between the EU and China
Webinar: Meeting with the Consul Generals of Belgium in China
Webinar: Informal Members' Meeting with the FCCC's New Chairman
Webinar: "How to mitigate currency risk when trading with China"
Conferentie 'China Healthcare Summit'
Hoe de grootmachten de koers van de wereldpolitiek bepalen
Webinar: 'The PRC Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)'
Webinar: 'European Business in China: Position Paper 2021/2022'
Invitation: China Dinner – Insights Into Setting Up Volvo and Polestar Factories In China
Webinar: 'Experiences and Future Prospects of Ageas in China'
Webinar: Update on Belgian social security scheme and exemptions - New VAT rules for e-commerce since July 1
Webinar: 'How to secure your Chinese contract while the borders are closed'
5th China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition – Netherlands Division
Webinar: East Flanders - Hebei Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference & Matchmaking Event
2021 Weihai Cooperation and Communication (Shanghai) Promotion Conference
Webinar: China: Old Challenges Make New Headwinds
Webinar: Belgian customs and their activities in China
China Dinner: The Picanol Journey in China
Panel Discussion: “Innovation and R&D: future prospects with China”
Exclusive webinar with His Excellency Mr Zhang Ming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the EU and Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU
Webinar: The importance of EU-China co-operation in building a more sustainable and secure future
Webinar: Likely pricing scenarios: how much will it cost you to ship by sea and rail between Europe and China in 2022?
Online Chinese New Year Celebration
Webinar: How to understand and navigate China's changing business environment for foreign investors?
2022 Guangzhou International Agricultural Products Expo
Webinar: "Internet of Things: Past, Present, and Future in the Chinese context"
Webinar: "How to make the most for your business in China in 2022"
Webinar: What does China’s slowing growth mean for foreign investors?
Webinar: IP Practices in R&D Activities
Understanding China's healthcare market and its evolutions: 6 module course
Exclusive Webinar with HE Peng Gang, Minister in charge of economy and commerce - Chinese Mission to the EU
Webinar: Het economische landschap in China: uitdagingen en opportuniteiten na 2,5 jaar pandemie
Visit to the Huawei Cyber Security Transparency Center
Flanders Investment and Trade Export Fair
Exclusive Dinner with H.E. Mr Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Belgium - 16 June - 18h30 CEST
Webinar: "Experiences of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province" - 16 June - 09h30 CEST
Seminar: “Win in China: Doing business with a changing China” 22 June 2022, 10h30 – 11h15
2022 Second Beijing International Life and Health Industry Cross-border Expo - 26 May – 16 July – Beijing and online
Webinar: European Business in China - Business Confidence Survey 2022 - June 28 - 09h00 CEST
Webinar: “What is your best way to market your B2B and B2C sales channels in China?” - 7 July - 10h00 CEST
Webinar: Changes in China’s IP legislation and implications for SMEs
Walking dinner with the new Flemish Economic Representatives in China, Mr. Koen De Ridder (Beijing) and Mr. Frank Van Eynde (Shanghai) - Speech: Economic and societal tendencies in China (from 1949 to the present) - 25 August 2022 – 18h – Ghent
The 8th Europe Forum 2022 · Brussels - China-Europe Cooperation on Decarbonization - September 7, 2022
Exclusive webinar with H.E. Jan Hoogmartens, Ambassador of Belgium in China - August 23, 2022 - 10h00 CEST
Exclusive dinner meeting with the Consuls General of Belgium in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong SAR - 7 September - 18h00
Webinar: "Emerging trends for Belgian businesses in China" - 20 September - 10 am
Webinar: European Business in China - Position Paper 2022/2023 - 30 September, 11:00 am CEST
Webinar: "Digital opportunities for marketing and sales in China" - 11 October - 10 am CEST
In-person event: "China’s Challenges Mount: structural headwinds and the macroeconomic outlook" - October 25 - 17h30 - Gent
Register Now: China Hi-Tech Fair 2022 | 15-19 November 2022
The 2nd edition of China Platform Academic Forum – CPAF 2022
Conference: China Healthcare Summit during the East West Biopharma Summit-13-17 November-San Francisco
Webcast: "China's Development Priorities and Implications from the 20th National Party Congress" - November 9 - 4 pm CET
Exclusive Luncheon with His Excellency Mr Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade – 19/12/2022 – 11h30 – 'De Warande', Brussels
Webinar: "The 7 pitfalls and the 12 most common errors of public affairs"- November 8 - 10 am CET
World Youth Scientist Summit (WYSS) 2022 European Event - November 9 - Brussels
Webinar: Latest Belgian tax updates and subsidies - 30 November - 10 am CET
Webinar: "Get to know your partner in China" - December 1 - 10:00 am CET
Hybrid event: Opportunities for Smart Manufacturing Partnerships Between China and the EU - 29 November - 10 am - Brussels
EU-China Conference: European Business in China Post-2022 – The View from the Ground - 12 January 2023 - 10h00 - Brussels
FCCC Chinese New Year Reception - 1 February 2023 - 18h00 CET - Brussels
Networking Dinner: “China for Flemish Tech Companies: to avoid or to engage? ” 23 January 2023 - Ghent
Webinar on 11 January: Food Additives in China – Current Requirements and Expected Changes
Webinar: "Navigating turbulent times in the freight industry" - 8 February 2023 - 10h00 CET
Register Now: The 6th China International Import Expo (6th CIIE)
Webinar: China and the world: the resurrection of geopolitics. What does that mean for businesses? - 3 March 2023 - 10h00 CET
Webinar: China calling - FIT China getuigt - 10 maart 2023 - 10h00 CET
Webinar: 'Belgian Customs and its activities in China' - 21 February 2023 - 10 am CET
Opportunities for Flanders' companies in the healthcare sector in China
Webinar: Exporting Cosmetics to China – 7 March 2023 - 9h00 CET
Webinar: How to Enter the Chinese Market: Different Channels and Approaches - 12 April 2023 - 10h00 CEST
Networking Event: "China Dinner: Adapting Your China Strategy in Post-Pandemic China" - 4 May 2023 at 17h30
Conference: "Get Ready for China" - 11 May 2023 - 16h15 CEST - Bruges
Exclusive Dinner with Belgium's designate Ambassador in China and Belgium's designate Consul General in Guangzhou - 14 June 2023 - Brussels
Webinar: Explore the Chinese Market at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) - 26 May 2023 - 10h00 CEST
Webinar: Getting it Right: Rethinking China – 15 June 2023 – 10h00 CEST
Webinar: MedTech Opportunities in China - 8 June 2023 - 10h00 CEST
Webinar: Tapping into China’s E-Commerce Ecosystem While Protecting Your IP
Investment Promotion session on Fengxian District of Shanghai - 27 June 2023 - 15h00 - Brussels
EU-China Hybrid Conference: European Business in China - Business Confidence Survey - 29 June 2023 - 14h30 - Brussels
Webinar: Making Sense of a Changing China – Recalibrating for the Future – 6 July 2023 – 16h00 CEST
Webinar: "How Bekaert is Succeeding in Weihai, Shandong Province" - 18 July 2023 - 09h30 CEST
China International Supply Chain Expo – 28 November – 2 December 2023 – Beijing
Webinar: "IP Protection in China: Considerations for innovative tech companies" - 13 July 2023 - 10h00 CEST
Webinar: "Foreign Direct Investment Screening in Belgium" - 18 July 2023 - 14h00 CEST
2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services
Weihai Cooperation and Investment Conference - 28 August 2023 – 16h00-18h00 CEST Beaulieu, Waregem
Sow, Sprout, Grow: Understanding China’s Plant-Based Food Market - EU SME Centre- - 30 August - 10h00 CEST
Neem deel aan China High Tech Fair van 15-19/11/2023
Webinar: Financial Incentives for doing business with China - 12 September 2023 - 10h
FCCC INDUSTRY GROUP VISIT TO WEIHAI, SHANDONG PROVINCE – 19–20 October 2023
Join the China SME Panel discussion and Meet the Flemish Economic Representatives in China - 26 September 2023 - 17h30 - Gent
In-person briefing: China's Growth Outlook and Policy Shifts in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty - Implications for European Companies - 9 October 2023 - 16h00 CEST - Brussels
Exclusive Dinner with H.E. Mr Cao Zhongming Ambassador of the PRC in Belgium - 5 October 2023 - 18h00 - De Warande, Brussels
FIT GROUP BOOTH – Food and Hotel China – 8-10 November 2023 – Shanghai
In-person event: Unlocking the Chinese Market and Protecting your Chinese Investments - 26 October 2023 - 17h30 - Brussels
In-person event: China's Unique 'Recession' - 16 November 2023 - 17h30 - Gent
The 9th Europe Forum 2023 - 14 November 2023 - 9h00 CET - Brussels
Hybrid Event: Understanding China Conference - Brussels & Online, 24-25 October 2023
Webinar: Foreign Subsidies Regulation - 5 December 2023 - 10h00 CET
Webinar: Key Intellectual Property Considerations for Collaborating with Chinese Partners - 12 December 2023 - 10h00 CET
Webinar: Open Innovation: Opportunities and Challenges in China - 30 November 2023 - 9h00 CET
Webinar: China’s Outbound Tourism: Opportunities for Service Providers & Destinations
Webinar: European Business in China: Position Paper 2023/2024 - 15 December 2023 - 10h00 CET
FCCC New Year Reception - 7 February 2024 - 18h - Brussels
Webinar: China: Business Strategies for 2024 and Beyond - 18 January 2023 - 10h00 CET
In-person event: Towards a New Global Balance: Supply Chain & Logistics Challenges in EU - China Trade
'Health Tech Mission - China' - Flanders Investment & Trade and MEDVIA
Webinar: China voor KMO's - Panelgesprek met de Vlaams Economische Vertegenwoordigers in China
Webinar: Strategies for Staffing and Hiring in China
Invest in China Summit 2024 – 26 March 2024 – China National Convention Center, Beijing
135th Canton Fair – April 15, 2024 – Guangzhou
Webinar: Belgian Customs and its activities in China
Exclusive Luncheon with His Excellency Mr Fu Cong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU
Flanders Investment & Trade – Hybrid Food Fair – 6 June 2024 – Shanghai
China's Next Miracle – a Story of Innovation
Webinar: China’s Consumption Challenge
In-person event: China’s New Company Law and its Impact on Foreign Investors
In-person event: Linking China and Belgium: The 2nd International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) Roadshow - Antwerp
In-person event: Navigating Business with a Changing China
Webinar: Cross-Border Data Transfers between the EU and China: What You Need to Know
Beursdeelname ‘CILF - China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair - Shenzhen’
Webinar: European Business In China: Business Confidence Survey 2024
European SME Business Mission to China
Exclusive Luncheon with the new Chinese Ambassador in Belgium His Excellency FEI Shengchao - 10 September - 12h00 - 'De Warande' - Brussels
Webinar:"Experiences of Bekaert of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province "
European SME Business Mission to China – Green Industries - 22 -27 September 2024 – Shanghai, Suzhou, Chengdu
CMG Europe-China Conference Shenzhen (ECCS) - 10-13 November 2024 – Shenzhen, China
Webinar: Key IP Considerations for Cooperation with Chinese Partners
Exclusive Luncheon with the Designate Consul General of Belgium in Shanghai - 2 July at 12h00 - 'De Warande' - Brussels
Webinar: “Digital Marketing in China: What You Need to Know and How to Do It” – 17 September-10h00 AM CEST
Webinar: "Understanding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and its Impact on Business Practices" - 10 October 2024, 10h00 CEST
Transformative Leadership for Challenging Times: Cultivating China-EU Business Leaders
Webinar: “Digital Marketing in China: What You Need to Know and How to Do It” – 17 September-10h00 AM CEST
Exclusive Luncheon with the new Chinese Ambassador in Belgium His Excellency FEI Shengchao - 10 September - 12h00 - 'De Warande' - Brussels
Webinar: European Business in China: Position Paper 2024/2025 - 17 October 2024, 11:00 am CET
Webinar: European Business in China: Position Paper 2024/2025 - 17 October 2024, 11:00 am CET
The 10th Europe Forum 2024 - 22 October 2024, 9am CEST - 'Résidence Palace' - Brussels
INDUSTRY GROUP VISIT TO WEIHAI CITY, SHANDONG PROVINCE - 19-20 November 2024
China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) – November 14-16, 2024 – Shenzhen - Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce
Win in China: Doing business with a changing China - 6 November 2024, 15h00-16h00 - Zaventem, Brussels
BAMBOO AS BRIDGES FOR EUROPE-CHINA CULTURAL BONDS - 18 October 2024 - 10 AM
East Asian Platform Academic Lecture Series- November & December 2025
2024 Understanding China Conference
In-person event: “China’s Innovation Drive: what can we learn?" - 26 November 2024 - 15h30 CET - Bruges
In person event: "China’s stimulus pivot: policy panacea or just another sugar high?" - 10 December- 17h00 - Leuven
Meeting and Dinner With Shanghai Business Delegation - 28 November 2024 - 17h00 - Ghent
Exclusive Innovation Trip China 2025 led by Carl Decaluwé, Governor of the Province of West Flanders – 25-31 May 2025 – NEW PROGRAM
Exclusive luncheon with the new Chinese Ambassador to the EU, HE MR CAI RUN
Publication: Waste Reduction and Recycling in China’s F&B Sector
FCCC Chinese New Year Reception and 20th Anniversary
FCCC Chinese New Year Reception and 20th Anniversary
法兰德斯中国商会新年接待会暨20周年纪念
Webinar - Doing Business in the Yangtze River Delta
China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair (CILF) – 24-26 September 2025 – Shenzhen
China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair (CILF) – 24-26 September 2025 – Shenzhen
Webinar: R&D and Engineering in China – Insights and Best Practices from Industry Leaders
Webinar: "Understanding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and its Impact on Business Practices" - October 10, 10 AM CEST
网络研讨会:中国的研发与工程——行业领袖的见解和最佳实践
网络研讨会——在长江三角洲开展业务
After China's NPC 2025: Key Factors Influencing European Companies’ Decision-Making - 8 April 2025 - 10 am CEST
Business Lunch: The Next Big Arenas of Industrial Competition: Shaping the Future of the Global Economy and China - 6 May 2025 – Castle ‘Maaltebrugge’/Maaltebruggekasteel – Gent
Webinar – How Trump is Making Europe Great Again | 29 April at 9 AM CEST
8th China International Import Expo Conference - 23 April 2025 - 14h30 CEST - TANGLA HOTEL - BRUSSELS
Webinar: Whistleblowing in Trade: Legal & Compliance Insights from China and Belgium
Webinar: China – Supply Chain Management: Challenges and Opportunities – 15 May 2025 at 10h00 CEST
The Third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) – 16-22 July 2025 – Beijing
Setting Up Your Own Manufacturing Facility in China: Trends and Best Practices from Orfit Industries- 17 June - 11:00 AM CEST
The Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in China - 1 July 2025 - 10:00 AM CEST
European Business in China Business Confidence Survey (BCS) 2025- 25th June 2025- 10 AM CEST
REGISTER NOW | 5th Innovation Fair - Nanjing, China | September 16-18 | Early Bird Rate until June 3rd
Financial Incentives for Doing Business with China - 9 July 2025 - 10 AM CEST
Limited Offer: Free Booth at the Premier China Import Expo – Shanghai - Nov 5–10, 2025
Webinar: Cybersecurity and AI Compliance in Europe – Burden, or Opportunity?
Experiences of Bekaert of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province
China Dinner "From Survival to Success: Level Up Your China Strategy to a New Reality" - 11 September - 17h - Hotel Falligan - Ghent
Flanders Investment and Trade (FIT) Contact Days Asia-Pacific 30 September 2025 – Bruges
In-Person event: Business Insights from Shandong: Lessons from Esco Group and Bekaert - 22 September 10 am - Zwevegem
Exclusive Luncheon with HE Mr SUO Peng, Minister for Trade and Economy at the Chinese Mission to the EU - 9 October - 12h00 CEST - De Warande, Brussels
European Industry Visit to Weihai City - Nov 10-11, 2025
Webinar: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" European Business Challenges in China in Times of Populism - 2 October - 16h CEST
Webinar: "Belgian Customs and its activities in China" - 16 October - 10 AM - CEST
Webinar: Grants and Opportunities in EU Circular Economy - 21 October - 10 AM - CEST
Webinar: European Business in China: Position Paper 2025/2026 - 24 October - 10h CEST
WORLD YOUNG SCIENTIST SUMMIT (WYSS) - THE 4th WYSS EUROPEAN EVENT
Job Market for Young Researchers
Webinar: Managing Compliance and Risks in China in Times of Geopolitical Tensions - 18 November - 10 AM CET
Un Voyage Sensoriel with Scabal & Maasmechelen Village
2025 Understanding China Conference - EUSME Centre
Book Launch: "China's Next Miracle" by Pascal Coppens
FCCC New Year Reception - 5 February 2026 - KBC Bank, Brussels
Start the New Year strong - discover how to grow your business
Webinar: China 2026 Business Forecast - 20 January - 10 AM CET
Exclusive Meeting-Reception with H.E. Mr. Bruno Angelet, Ambassador of Belgium in China - 10 February 2026 - 18h00 - Brussels