China: European Chamber for balanced dialogue
BEIJING – At the 8th Global Think Tank Summit, organized by the China Centre for International Economic Exchange in Beijing, European Chamber Secretary General Adam Dunnett commented on the changing picture of global supply chains, from efficiency to resilience: “European … Continue reading China: European Chamber for balanced dialogue
Tourism industry vital to EU economy
BRUSSELS – In the EU, summer is often when the tourism season reaches its peak. In 2022, for example, one in four tourism-related trips made by EU residents happened in July or August. The tourism industry makes a significant contribution … Continue reading Tourism industry vital to EU economy
“Flightright” reveals ranking of the worst European airlines
BERLIN – The consumer portal Flightright has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the quality of European airlines and has now published the results. Over a million passenger data points were evaluated and categorized into reliability, payment behavior for compensation, and … Continue reading “Flightright” reveals ranking of the worst European airlines
200 ASEAN students study annually at EU universities
BRUSSELS- In the dynamic landscape of global education, the EU-ASEAN academic cooperation stands as a testament to the enduring commitment to international learning and cultural exchange. Since its inception in 1987, the Erasmus program has undergone a significant transformation, culminating … Continue reading 200 ASEAN students study annually at EU universities
Habeck initiates negotiations on EU punitive tariffs
BEIJING – During his current visit to China, German Minister of Economic Affairs Robert Habeck has initiated discussions with EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis about the commencement of negotiations on the punitive tariffs on Chinese electric cars considered by the … Continue reading Habeck initiates negotiations on EU punitive tariffs
EU CHAMBER IN CHINA: CALL FOR BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
BEIJING – The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, in partnership with Roland Berger, released its European Business in China Business Confidence Survey 2024 (BCS). The annual survey shows that despite the re-opening of China’s borders in early 2023, business confidence in … Continue reading EU CHAMBER IN CHINA: CALL FOR BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
President Xi Jinping Visits Hungary: Trade Agreements
BUDAPEST – Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his five-day European tour with a visit to Hungary on Thursday. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán welcomed him with great pomp, and it is expected that this visit will further strengthen bilateral relations between … Continue reading President Xi Jinping Visits Hungary: Trade Agreements
Xi Jinping: Navigating Trade Tensions and Geopolitics
PARIS — Chinese President Xi Jinping has embarked on a significant three-country tour of Europe, marking his first state visit to the continent in five years. Against the backdrop of strained China-EU relations due to trade disputes and Russia’s war … Continue reading Xi Jinping: Navigating Trade Tensions and Geopolitics
EU: Strengthening strategic partnership with ASEAN, India
BRUSSELS – The EU is seeking to deepen its trade ties with Asian countries to promote economic prosperity and limit the influence of China and Russia in the region. To this end, it is currently negotiating with several countries about … Continue reading EU: Strengthening strategic partnership with ASEAN, India
EU must prepare for risk of ‘de-coupling’ from China
STOCKHOLM – The European Union needs to be prepared for the fallout from a potential deterioration in relations with China, such as might happen if conflict were to erupt over Taiwan, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said on Friday. Landsbergis … Continue reading EU must prepare for risk of ‘de-coupling’ from China