August 2022
Rising Global Inflation and Consumer Prices in the People’s Republic of China
SwissCham is delighted to invite you to our upcoming seminar of the series on the topic "Rising Global Inflation and Consumer Prices in the People's Republic of China" on Thursday, August 11, in partnership with the Swiss Embassy.
In our first presentation and communication of this series, Ms. Suzanne Streit, Deputy Head of the Economic, Financial and Commercial Section of the Swiss Embassy, will be talking to Mr. Dominik Peschel, Head of the Economist Unit at the Asian Development Bank from the German Central Bank. Inflation is touching new highs worldwide, never seen since 1980, with a slim chance of a foreseeable future decrease. Inflation impacts import prices in China and might probably impact direct investment as western companies will need to reassess their investment opportunities worldwide. What is the inflation status in China? How does inflation impact consumer prices in China? Join us and find out more about inflation in China and worldwide.
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Swiss National Day BBQ Party
We are delighted to welcome you to join the Swiss National Day BBQ Party organized by the SwissCham, on July 31 at the Eudora, Beijing Chaoyang.
We prepared a dinner buffet with Swiss and international specialties, BBQ and most importantly free flow of wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks. The kids can enjoy relaxing happy art hours to color the postcard. You will also have the chance to WIN a valuable prize during our Lucky Draw!
Join the party to celebrate the Swiss National Day, and we look forward to welcoming you there!
Find out more »[Webinar]How Successful Businesses Make the Most of Economics Zones
SwissCham is delighted to invite you to our webinar on the topic Why choosing an economic zone might save your business on Thursday, July 21st on Zoom.
Economic zones and Industrial parks are important engines of China's development since the 1970s. Foreign companies enjoy special policies such as tax incentives and greater trade freedom when they set up within these economic zones and often use these economic zones to jump start their business within China.
In the webinar we are honored to have our guests speakers, LIM Hong Kian, CEO North Asia of Surbana Jurong, who will talk about the geopolitical drivers, considerations and approaches behind an economic zone. Dr. Priscilla Peh will focus on new policies advantages in economic zone and how can you leverage those advantages. Dr. Ye Zhenlong will describe advantages and opportunities of Beijing Daxing International Airport Airport Economic Zone.
Find out more »China’s Decarbonization and Energy Transformation
SwissCham is delighted to invite you to our upcoming seminar of the series on the topic "China's Decarbonization and Energy Transformation" on Friday, July 15, in collaboration with stars, the French Chamber (CCI France Chine), European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC), British Chamber of Commerce and the Italian Chamber of Commerce as well as with Caixin Global as media partner and the China Macro Group as knowledge partner. Meanwhile, you can also enjoy a selection of wines provided by our partner Sherpa's and broaden your network at WeWork, which has kindly provided us a fantastic venue to enjoy the afternoon together!
In our fourth conversation of this series, stars Switzerland Alumni Chapter President Markus HERRMANN, Managing Director at China Macro Group (CMG), will be talking to ZHA Daojiong, Professor of International Political Economy at Peking University's School of International Studies. China today is the largest energy consumer on the globe, the largest producer and consumer of coal and the largest emitter of carbon dioxide. In recent years, Beijing has intensified the shift towards non-fossil fuels and invested large sums into renewable energy, turning the country into a global leader in hydroelectric, wind and solar energy. But how does Beijing plan to move forward after last year's coal and electricity supply shortage? How will the current economic slowdown impact China's energy structure? Does a renewed focus on supply security and coal under the 14th Five-Year Plan endanger the "dual carbon" emission goals for 2030 and 2060 and thus the energy transition? And what impact does the war in Ukraine have on prices and Beijing's energy policy? Join us and know more about decarbonization and energy transformation in China.
Find out more »BBQ Buffet Dinner on the Terrace of China World Summit Wing
SwissCham Beijing is delighted to invite you to our upcoming monthly networking event, on Wednesday, July 7, on the terrace of China World Summit Wing.
As the best season of the year rolls around, let's gather together to celebrate reopening of Beijing at the spacious outdoor terrace in the heart of CBD.
Enjoy the wide selection of buffet BBQ and meet new business contacts and mingle with old friend and colleagues! We look forward to seeing you there.
Find out more »[Online Briefing] The Amended China Anti-monopoly Law
SwissCham is delighted to invite you to our upcoming online briefing on the topic "The Amended China Anti-Monopoly Law" on Tuesday, July 5. This briefing will provide an overview of the actual and proposed changes in the Chinese competition law field and their impact on business.
Find out more »June 2022
[Webinar]China’s Approach to a Challenging External Environment
SwissCham is delighted to invite you to our upcoming webinar of the series on the topic "China's Approach to a Challenging External Environment" on Thursday, June 30 on Zoom, in collaboration with stars, the French Chamber (CCI France Chine), and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) as well as with Caixin Global as media partner and the China Macro Group as knowledge partner.
In our third conversation of this series, stars Switzerland Alumni Chapter President Markus HERRMANN, Managing Director at China Macro Group (CMG), will be talking to ZHU Feng, Dean and Professor at Nanjing University’s School of International Studies and Non-resident Researcher at the Institute of International Studies in Nanjing. Current developments have changed the perception of international organizations towards China. A challenging geo-political setting as well as China's position on recent economic and political developments at home and within its foreign policy have sparked concern. How does Beijing read these developments? And how will China’s policymakers likely balance their at times conflicting interest and ensure a conducive external environment – still considered a key ingredient for continued development?
Find out more »[Webinar]China in 2022 – Between Shocks and Stimulus
In the first two quarters of this year, China's economy has seen numerous challenges. By far the biggest disruption came from Covid-related lockdowns and restrictions that had a major impact on hundreds of millions of people, and caused city and provincial governments to spend fortunes on quarantines facilities and testing equipment and procedures.
Domestic and foreign companies had to adapt to this economic nightmare and many did so by scaling back investment, postponing decisions and reducing expenses and even headcount.
To assess the current situation and provide an outlook for the remaining months of this year, SwissCham Shanghai is delighted to invite Dr. Ibrahim Chowdhury. He is the Senior Economist for China at the World Bank. In his presentation, Dr. Chowdhury will reflect on recent economic developments, policy responses, the World Bank's short and longer-term outlook and the risks to the outlook.
It is also our pleasure to have with us Professor Huang Yi. He is a Professor of Finance at Fudan University in Shanghai and the Academic Director of the DBA program. Professor Huang will provide a financial overview of China's economy and elaborate on current challenges and future opportunities in the second largest economy in the world.
Find out more »[Business Luncheon]China’s Positions in International Negotiations and the Evolution of the Economic Relations between China and EU
SwissCham Beijing cordially invites you to a Business Luncheon on China's positions in international trade and investment agreements negotiations and the future evolution of the economic relations between China and the EU on Wednesday, June 29 at Hotel Éclat Beijing.
We are honored to have our guest speaker, Mr. Stephen Peng, Senior Partners from JT&N LAW FIRM. Based on his observation about positions of Chinese government in international trade and investment agreements negotiations, Stephen is going to share his thoughts about the geo-economical interactions among major economies and about the future evolution of the economic relationsbetween China and the EU.
Find out more »[WEBINAR] Sustainability and Hospitality
Dear Members and Friends of SwissCham, One of the most affected sectors during the pandemic was the hospitality industry. With the closure of borders, planes on the ground, vaccination certificates and PCR testing, travel was virtually impossible or very unattractive for a period of time. But tourism is making a strong comeback, planes to holiday destinations are full again and the industry is awakening from its slumber. So, it's a perfect time to look at how to make this upswing…
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