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‘I’ in the Sky

Obtaining government approval for new aviation projects or initiatives in China is a complicated procedure for foreign airlines

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A Soft Landing

When he first came to China in 2007 Angelo Cecchini only envisioned being here for a few months. Six years on he is still here

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The Executive Interview: Patrick Horgan, Regional Director, Northeast Asia, Rolls-Royce

Initially drawn by his curiosity Patrick Horgan first came to work in China in 1989 as a volunteer. He has been continuously dealing with China for the past 24 years, and for most of that time he has been living here too. He joined Rolls-Royce…

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Hefei: Emerging destination for foreign investment

Hefei plays an important role in linking central China’s coastal regions due to its convenient location located between the Yangtze and the Huaihe Rivers

Lanzhou: Transportation and Logistics Hub for Northwest China

Lanzhou, once known as the ‘Golden City’, has been an important regional commercial centre and transportation hub since as early as the Han Dynasty (206BC – 202AD).

The Executive Interview: Marcus Wollens, Vice President, Logistics, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd

Marcus Wollens says BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd (BBA) has experienced fantastic growth to date and is confident about the future.

European Chamber Annual Conference: The Road to Reform

Coinciding with Europe Day on 9th May, the European Chamber of Commerce in China hosted its inaugural annual conference, attended by distinguished guests and featuring a diverse collection of expert panellists from government, industry and academia. 

Gauging the Business Climate

On 30th May, 2013, the European Chamber of Commerce in China released its annual Business Confidence Survey.

Chamber Members Respond to Ya’an Earthquake Appeal

The quake resulted in a loss of more than 200 lives and thousands injured, with nearly 1,000 seriously so. Major structural damage occurred — 2,986 kilometres of road and 327 bridges were damaged, 24 substations and 224 power lines were destroyed, and 724 fixed and…

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Biological Solutions for Improved Food Safety and Food Security

One of the biggest challenges facing the Chinese Government is maintaining a safe and secure food supply for its ever-expanding population.