Tag Archives: European Commission

A climate of change

On the eve of the launch of their Beijing office, Interel’s global CEO Fredrik Lofthagen briefed the Chamber’s Energy Working Group on the changing energy policy in the new European Commission and parliament.

Who’s who in the European Commission?

In the first of this ‘Who’s who?’ series, Jules Meunier, Business Manager in the Shanghai Chapter, introduces Jean-Claude Juncker, Federica Mogherini and Miguel Arias Cañete. Jean-Claude Juncker Position: President of the European Commission Age: 61 Nationality: Luxembourg Party: European People’s Party (centre-right) President Juncker is…

Emission impossible?

Besides laying out impressive economic reforms, last year’s Third Plenum Decision also underlined the importance of China’s environment and how the country’s ongoing economic development must not be to its detriment. While China’s economy was still growing in the double-digits, the damage this caused to…

EU-China BIT negotiations

What are the factors that could influence the outcome?

The 9th EU-China Business Summit

The 9th EU-China Business Summit took place on 21st November, 2013, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Smart Cities

Europe and China’s efforts to promote the development of Smart Cities between the two regions have received support from the EU-China Dialogue Support Facility (PDSF II).

European Commissioner for Trade Karel DeGucht

European Chamber Lobby Report – June 2013

A round up of lobbying actions undertaken by the European Chamber during the month of June.

DG Sun with the European Chamber's Advisory Council

European Chamber Lobby Report – April 2013

A round up of lobbying actions undertaken by the European Chamber during the month of April.

Restoring Growth in the EU

There are finally signs that the eurozone is beginning to regain some strength, however, there is still some way to go.