Monthly Archives: June 2015

From strength to strength: 40 years of EU-China trade relations

On 6th May, 2015, the European Union (EU) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) celebrated 40 years of diplomatic relations.

State of flux: 40 years of change to China’s legal landscape

A look at some of the key factors that have shaped Chinese law over the last 40 years.

Both sides of the coin: EU-China relations in the context of the WTO

Trade has been the cornerstone of the relationship between the European Union (EU) and China since diplomatic ties were first established in 1975.

The right fit: EU-China institutional relations

The European Union’s (EU’s) High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission Federica Mogherini was recently in China for an official two-day visit.

Towards the rule of law: development of PRC FDI legislation

Since the foundation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1949, China has been through two ‘thirty-year periods’.

Interview: Joanna Drake, Director for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, DG GROW

This year marks the 6th anniversary of the EU-China SME Dialogue.

Journey from the West: personal insights on China’s remarkable journey

Originally trained as a barrister, Jeanne-Marie Gescher first came to China in 1987 to teach at Peking University (Beida).

Preparing to embrace the ‘new normal’: European Business in China Business Confidence Survey 2015

The purpose of the European Chamber’s European Business in China Business Confidence Survey is to take an annual snapshot of European companies’ successes and challenges in China.

Adding to the master plan: The Beijing Position Paper 2015/2016

On 9th April, the European Chamber launched the Beijing Position Paper as a standalone publication for the first time: previously, local chapter papers had nestled in the back pages of the Chamber’s main Position Paper. It was decided that more prominence should be given to…

The EU and China: 40 years and still going strong

This year is very significant for EU-China bilateral relations as it has been 40 years since their establishment on 6th May, 1975.