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Market-Oriented Reforms
Date: May 15, 2024
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 09:00-09:45 am (DK) / 03:00-03:45 pm (CN)
In the second webinar of the “Staying in Dialogue with China” webinar series, Co-founder and Managing Director of CMG, Markus Hermann, will talk to Prof. LU Feng, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the National School of Development (NSD) at Peking University, about China’s "Market-Oriented Reforms".
China kicked off its institutional reform from a centrally planned to a more market-oriented economy in the early 1980s under Deng Xiaoping, but – unlike the “shock therapy”-type liberalization of the Soviet Union – Chinese policymakers have been careful in introducing market forces in a gradual and dual-track fashion, essentially letting the market grow out of the plan. So, after 45 years, the state still plays a prominent role in China’s economy, even given the official policy goal that the market shall play a “decisive role” in allocating resources.
What are the roles of the “visible” and “invisible” hands in the market based on CCP ideology? How are factors of production (labor, capital, land, data) liberalized today? What are policy factors preventing more rapid liberalization in general? How to balance market forces and government interventions in view of China’s innovation and security needs? What is the link of ‘market-oriented reforms’ and ‘industrial upgrading’ as two structural transitions? What are policy trends regarding capital (state, private and foreign), e.g. the ‘mixed-ownership reform’? What is the reform logic for China’s financial system? How are anti-monopoly and IP protection evolving under the 14th Five-Year-Plan?
Members of DCBF can register for free - Click here to read more and sign up!
This webinar is part of the webinar series 'Staying in Dialogue with China'. The series will bring you six webinars with distinguished China-based experts, concentrated between April and October 2024.
"Staying in Dialogue with China" is organized and hosted by China Macro Group (CMG), with Caixin Global as Anchor Partner, in cooperation with the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), the Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), Chinaforum Bayern, Swissmem, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC), the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC), Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF), SwissCham China, China Netzwerk Baden-Württemberg (CNBW), the Austrian Chinese Business Association (ACBA), the Stein am Rhein Symposium (stars), and the Sweden-China Trade Council (SCTC).
Navigating Cross-Border Data Rules: A Practical Guide for EU SMEs
Date: May 16, 2024
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 10:00-11:30 am (DK) / 04:00-05:30 pm (CN)
How do the new regulations on cross-border data flows released by China change the compliance requirements for your business?
The implications of the Chinese restrictions on cross-border data transfers are a major cause for concern for foreign companies operating in China. DCBF recently conducted a webinar about the significant implications for businesses. However, given its current relevance and to ensure inclusivity for those who may have missed it, we cordially extend an invitation to you for this upcoming webinar hosted by the EU SME Centre and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
About the webinar:
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has recently introduced the “Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows”, which came into effect on 22 March 2024, replacing previous regulations from 2022. These new regulations bring about significant changes, such as relaxed timelines, reduced documentation requirements, and exemptions for data transfer, especially concerning employee data.
Despite the perceived relaxation and clarity brought by the new regulations, it is crucial to emphasize that stringent compliance requirements persist. Factors like cybersecurity, data security, and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) are still strictly enforced, necessitating compliance efforts like data mapping, legal documentation, and privacy policies.
Join this workshop on May 16th, in Beijing and online, where industry experts will further explain the changes brought by the new regulations and offer practical guidance on the steps businesses should take to adhere to the new regulations.
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Market-Oriented Reforms
Date: May 15, 2024
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 09:00-09:45 am (DK) / 03:00-03:45 pm (CN)
In the second webinar of the “Staying in Dialogue with China” webinar series, Co-founder and Managing Director of CMG, Markus Hermann, will talk to Prof. LU Feng, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the National School of Development (NSD) at Peking University, about China’s "Market-Oriented Reforms".
China kicked off its institutional reform from a centrally planned to a more market-oriented economy in the early 1980s under Deng Xiaoping, but – unlike the “shock therapy”-type liberalization of the Soviet Union – Chinese policymakers have been careful in introducing market forces in a gradual and dual-track fashion, essentially letting the market grow out of the plan. So, after 45 years, the state still plays a prominent role in China’s economy, even given the official policy goal that the market shall play a “decisive role” in allocating resources.
What are the roles of the “visible” and “invisible” hands in the market based on CCP ideology? How are factors of production (labor, capital, land, data) liberalized today? What are policy factors preventing more rapid liberalization in general? How to balance market forces and government interventions in view of China’s innovation and security needs? What is the link of ‘market-oriented reforms’ and ‘industrial upgrading’ as two structural transitions? What are policy trends regarding capital (state, private and foreign), e.g. the ‘mixed-ownership reform’? What is the reform logic for China’s financial system? How are anti-monopoly and IP protection evolving under the 14th Five-Year-Plan?
Members of DCBF can register for free - Click here to read more and sign up!
This webinar is part of the webinar series 'Staying in Dialogue with China'. The series will bring you six webinars with distinguished China-based experts, concentrated between April and October 2024.
"Staying in Dialogue with China" is organized and hosted by China Macro Group (CMG), with Caixin Global as Anchor Partner, in cooperation with the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), the Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), Chinaforum Bayern, Swissmem, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC), the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC), Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF), SwissCham China, China Netzwerk Baden-Württemberg (CNBW), the Austrian Chinese Business Association (ACBA), the Stein am Rhein Symposium (stars), and the Sweden-China Trade Council (SCTC).
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Navigating Cross-Border Data Rules: A Practical Guide for EU SMEs
Date: May 16, 2024
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 10:00-11:30 am (DK) / 04:00-05:30 pm (CN)
How do the new regulations on cross-border data flows released by China change the compliance requirements for your business?
The implications of the Chinese restrictions on cross-border data transfers are a major cause for concern for foreign companies operating in China. DCBF recently conducted a webinar about the significant implications for businesses. However, given its current relevance and to ensure inclusivity for those who may have missed it, we cordially extend an invitation to you for this upcoming webinar hosted by the EU SME Centre and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
About the webinar:
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has recently introduced the “Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows”, which came into effect on 22 March 2024, replacing previous regulations from 2022. These new regulations bring about significant changes, such as relaxed timelines, reduced documentation requirements, and exemptions for data transfer, especially concerning employee data.
Despite the perceived relaxation and clarity brought by the new regulations, it is crucial to emphasize that stringent compliance requirements persist. Factors like cybersecurity, data security, and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) are still strictly enforced, necessitating compliance efforts like data mapping, legal documentation, and privacy policies.
Join this workshop on May 16th, in Beijing and online, where industry experts will further explain the changes brought by the new regulations and offer practical guidance on the steps businesses should take to adhere to the new regulations.
PAST EVENTS
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Supporting your China Business Initiatives in a Virtual Environment
Date: September 07, 2021
Time: Time: 9:00-10:00 (Denmark) / 15:00-16:00 (China)
Event: Webinar
Virtual collaboration is here to stay. In the new era of team collaboration, global business leaders are posed with new challenges working in a virtual environment on several levels. While some may embrace the efficiency, more global teams struggle with goal alignment, performance, team connection and communication when teams work together virtually. John Fu, Managing Partner of China Insight will present a set of challenges companies encounter in this context as well possible solutions. We will explore how you could effectively lead and support the business initiatives in China, including real company cases and practical including and not limited to the following: being aware of the China business context, building strategic alignment, strengthening team morale, empowering team members and leveraging technologies.
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Culture and IPR – How to Find the Right Chinese Name for Your Company and Products
Date: August 31, 2021
Time: Time: 9:00-10:00 (Denmark) / 15:00-16:00 (China)
Event: Webinar
Does it matter how you name your company in Chinese characters? The answer: yes. Jakob Krogh-Jensen, Founder of OUNNID will present the advantages of protecting a Chinese translation of your brand in China. He will share specific methods on how to construct a memorable Chinese brand translation and explain ways to clear the brand for trademark protection. He will further provide tips for brand holders in Mainland China on how to increase brand value. After his presentation he will answer questions.
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Omni-channel Marketing Automation, Empowers Enterprises to Increase Conversion in China
Date: August 24, 2021
Time: 9:00-10:00 (Denmark) / 15:00-16:00 (China)
Event: Webinar
Under the background of decreasing dividend of Internet traffic, MarTech has gradually become the focus of many enterprises. MarTech aggregates and manages the data of different business systems in the process of business operation so as to establish a set of effective data assets, which brings new opportunities for digital transformation and innovation.
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Signature Event - China's Five-Year Plan
Date: June 10, 2021
Time: 9:00
Event: Signature Event
Earlier this year China unveiled the new Five-Year Plan for 2021-2025 outlining key targets and focus areas for the coming years. To give an overview of the plan and where the growth will be in China in the coming years, we have invited a range of distinguished speakers who will unpack the plan and give their perspective on where China is heading and where the opportunities lie.
The speakers at this event will include H.E. Mr. Feng Tie, Ambassador to the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Denmark, Tom Behrens-Sørensen, Chairman of DCBF and Founder and Chairman of the Behrens-Sorensen Advisory P/S, Wang Lei, Deputy Dean at the School of Government at Beijing Normal University, Allan von Mehren, Chief Analyst at Danske Bank, Hans Henrik Pontoppidan, Secretary General at Danish Chinese Business Forum and Søren Falck, Head of Delegations at the Confederation of Danish Industry.
The speakers will also provide insights to how Danish companies see the business outlook in China and how to access the Chinese market.
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Online Chinese Consumer Trends in Food and Beverages
Date: June 08, 2021
Time: 09:00
Event: Webinar
China’s online market is dynamic, particularly after Covid-19. Products in food & beverage are those that consumers purchase the most online. By observation over years, Smart Path have noticed a movement in segments within the category, indicating online consumers’ behaviour or preference have changed. Understanding such movements are helpful for companies and organizations to understand China’s online market as well as online consumers’ behaviour – insights that may have business potential and can be valuable for further growth in China. Kevin Dai, Smart Path will present the audience to a cross categories comparison and experiences from the market, and a helicopter view on the positioning of each category and development in online trends.
Following the presentation there will be an open discussion at which any related questions and/or comments are most welcome.
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 16:00 China
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The Era End of Certain IIT Preferential Policy - What's Next?
Date: June 01, 2021
Time: 09:00
Event: Webinar
Are you aware that the preferential Individual Income Tax (IIT) policy would be ceased by the end of 2021? What does that that this means for the company and the employee? In partnership with TMF Group, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar dedicated to the regulatory environment and the challenges & opportunities from a HR perspective. Brenda Qin, Head of HR & Payroll of North China TMF Group, will address practical topics such as the impact on such preferential IIT policy termination and how to be compliant and which implications it has on your tax payments.
Brenda has in-depth knowledge of HR & Payroll operations, employee equity incentive management and Individual Income Tax (IIT) planning. With more than 15 years working experience in providing services to multinational companies, she has demonstrated her solid strengths as being a critical thinker and adept negotiator who can apply extensive knowledge of local markets and technology domain expertise to ensure the efficiency and compliance of HR & Payroll processes in China.
Following the presentation there will be an open discussion at which any related questions and/or comments are most welcome.
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 16:00 China
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Entering the Chinese Market through Cross-Border E-commerce during COVID-19
Date: May 25, 2021
Time: 09:00
Event: Webinar
During COVID-19 and it’s economic fallout, how can a brand expand its market and possibly enter the Chinese market? Cross-border e-commerce might be a good choice. Chenli Ke, Brand Development Manager, EC Storm will cover the following aspects during the webinar: 1. What is cross-border e-commerce / 2. The development and scale of cross-border e-commerce / 3. Policies and regulations for cross-border e-commerce / 4. TMall Global, a typical platform for cross-border e-commerce / 5. Cross-border E-commerce vs General Trade / 6. The impact of COVID-19 on cross-border e-commerce and new opportunities.
Following the presentation there will be an open discussion at which any related questions and/or comments are most welcome.
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 16:00 China
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China Growth Strategy in the "Decoupling" Era
Date: May 18, 2021
Time: 09:00
Event: Webinar
Nordic companies have been grappling with the fallout from ongoing trade tensions and the EU-China agreement on investment. As a result, there is one critical question on the minds of most Nordic CEOs: How do we make sense of China and formalize a proper strategy for the middle kingdom? As an important topic for the strategic and capital agenda of any global firm, Tony Wang, Partner at Nordic Match would like to present a strategic framework for planning your China expansion strategy.
Following the presentation there will be an open discussion at which any related questions and/or comments are most welcome.
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 16:00 China
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Sino-Danish Government-to- Government Cooperation within Food, Agriculture & Fisheries, Environment & Water and Sustainable Urban Development
Date: May 11, 2021
Time: 09:00
Event: Webinar
The area of food, agriculture & fisheries has traditionally been highly regulated and governed by government policies and trade barriers. In order to promote the cooperation in these areas between China and Denmark and overcome the barriers many protocols and agreements have been signed between China and Denmark. To this comes the continuous seeking of common areas where China and Denmark can cooperate in order to create the basis for the introduction of Danish solutions for a more sustainable, safe and efficient food production. To enhance this cooperation the SSC-project on Food and Agriculture was introduced 5 years ago and is now in its second phase. It has two tracks: One on improving food safety and another on resource efficiency and food loss and waste.
Within the policy areas of environment, water and sustainable urban development the goal of the Sino-Danish government cooperation has been to create Chinese interest for the Danish solutions and also to contribute to the green development of the environment in China. The areas are also governed by cooperation agreements between the Danish Ministry of Environment and the Chinese Ministry for Environment (MEE) and Ministry of Water Resources (MWR). The Sector cooperation on environment has focus on water resource management and wastewater management working particularly with the provincial level in Hebei, Fujian, Beijing and Jiangsu. The sector cooperation on Sustainable Urban Development is carried out between Beijing and Copenhagen and focuses on circular construction, climate change adaptation, waste water management, and energy efficiency in existing buildings.
Participants will be introduced to the government cooperation with the two areas, the various programme activities and hear how the business community can play a role and benefit from the cooperation.
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 17:00 China
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Supporting your China Business Initiatives in a Virtual Environment
Date: September 07, 2021
Event: Webinar
Virtual collaboration is here to stay. In the new era of team collaboration, global business leaders are posed with new challenges working in a virtual environment on several levels. While some may embrace the efficiency, more global teams struggle with goal alignment, performance, team connection and communication when teams work together virtually. John Fu, Managing Partner of China Insight will present a set of challenges companies encounter in this context as well possible solutions. We will explore how you could effectively lead and support the business initiatives in China, including real company cases and practical including and not limited to the following: being aware of the China business context, building strategic alignment, strengthening team morale, empowering team members and leveraging technologies.
Back
Image
Culture and IPR – How to Find the Right Chinese Name for Your Company and Products
Date: August 31, 2021
Event: Webinar
Does it matter how you name your company in Chinese characters? The answer: yes. Jakob Krogh-Jensen, Founder of OUNNID will present the advantages of protecting a Chinese translation of your brand in China. He will share specific methods on how to construct a memorable Chinese brand translation and explain ways to clear the brand for trademark protection. He will further provide tips for brand holders in Mainland China on how to increase brand value. After his presentation he will answer questions.
Back
Image
Omni-channel Marketing Automation, Empowers Enterprises to Increase Conversion in China
Date: August 24, 2021
Event: Webinar
Under the background of decreasing dividend of Internet traffic, MarTech has gradually become the focus of many enterprises. MarTech aggregates and manages the data of different business systems in the process of business operation so as to establish a set of effective data assets, which brings new opportunities for digital transformation and innovation.
Back
Image
Signature Event - China's Five-Year Plan
Date: June 10, 2021
Event: Signature Event
Earlier this year China unveiled the new Five-Year Plan for 2021-2025 outlining key targets and focus areas for the coming years. To give an overview of the plan and where the growth will be in China in the coming years, we have invited a range of distinguished speakers who will unpack the plan and give their perspective on where China is heading and where the opportunities lie.
The speakers at this event will include H.E. Mr. Feng Tie, Ambassador to the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Denmark, Tom Behrens-Sørensen, Chairman of DCBF and Founder and Chairman of the Behrens-Sorensen Advisory P/S, Wang Lei, Deputy Dean at the School of Government at Beijing Normal University, Allan von Mehren, Chief Analyst at Danske Bank, Hans Henrik Pontoppidan, Secretary General at Danish Chinese Business Forum and Søren Falck, Head of Delegations at the Confederation of Danish Industry.
The speakers will also provide insights to how Danish companies see the business outlook in China and how to access the Chinese market.
Back
Image
Online Chinese Consumer Trends in Food and Beverages
Date: June 08, 2021
Event: Webinar
China’s online market is dynamic, particularly after Covid-19. Products in food & beverage are those that consumers purchase the most online. By observation over years, Smart Path have noticed a movement in segments within the category, indicating online consumers’ behaviour or preference have changed. Understanding such movements are helpful for companies and organizations to understand China’s online market as well as online consumers’ behaviour – insights that may have business potential and can be valuable for further growth in China. Kevin Dai, Smart Path will present the audience to a cross categories comparison and experiences from the market, and a helicopter view on the positioning of each category and development in online trends.
Following the presentation there will be an open discussion at which any related questions and/or comments are most welcome.
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 16:00 China
Back
Image
The Era End of Certain IIT Preferential Policy - What's Next?
Date: June 01, 2021
Event: Webinar
Are you aware that the preferential Individual Income Tax (IIT) policy would be ceased by the end of 2021? What does that that this means for the company and the employee? In partnership with TMF Group, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar dedicated to the regulatory environment and the challenges & opportunities from a HR perspective. Brenda Qin, Head of HR & Payroll of North China TMF Group, will address practical topics such as the impact on such preferential IIT policy termination and how to be compliant and which implications it has on your tax payments.
Brenda has in-depth knowledge of HR & Payroll operations, employee equity incentive management and Individual Income Tax (IIT) planning. With more than 15 years working experience in providing services to multinational companies, she has demonstrated her solid strengths as being a critical thinker and adept negotiator who can apply extensive knowledge of local markets and technology domain expertise to ensure the efficiency and compliance of HR & Payroll processes in China.
Following the presentation there will be an open discussion at which any related questions and/or comments are most welcome.
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 16:00 China
Back
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Entering the Chinese Market through Cross-Border E-commerce during COVID-19
Date: May 25, 2021
Event: Webinar
During COVID-19 and it’s economic fallout, how can a brand expand its market and possibly enter the Chinese market? Cross-border e-commerce might be a good choice. Chenli Ke, Brand Development Manager, EC Storm will cover the following aspects during the webinar: 1. What is cross-border e-commerce / 2. The development and scale of cross-border e-commerce / 3. Policies and regulations for cross-border e-commerce / 4. TMall Global, a typical platform for cross-border e-commerce / 5. Cross-border E-commerce vs General Trade / 6. The impact of COVID-19 on cross-border e-commerce and new opportunities.
Following the presentation there will be an open discussion at which any related questions and/or comments are most welcome.
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 16:00 China
Back
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China Growth Strategy in the "Decoupling" Era
Date: May 18, 2021
Event: Webinar
Nordic companies have been grappling with the fallout from ongoing trade tensions and the EU-China agreement on investment. As a result, there is one critical question on the minds of most Nordic CEOs: How do we make sense of China and formalize a proper strategy for the middle kingdom? As an important topic for the strategic and capital agenda of any global firm, Tony Wang, Partner at Nordic Match would like to present a strategic framework for planning your China expansion strategy.
Following the presentation there will be an open discussion at which any related questions and/or comments are most welcome.
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 16:00 China
Back
Image
Sino-Danish Government-to- Government Cooperation within Food, Agriculture & Fisheries, Environment & Water and Sustainable Urban Development
Date: May 11, 2021
Event: Webinar
The area of food, agriculture & fisheries has traditionally been highly regulated and governed by government policies and trade barriers. In order to promote the cooperation in these areas between China and Denmark and overcome the barriers many protocols and agreements have been signed between China and Denmark. To this comes the continuous seeking of common areas where China and Denmark can cooperate in order to create the basis for the introduction of Danish solutions for a more sustainable, safe and efficient food production. To enhance this cooperation the SSC-project on Food and Agriculture was introduced 5 years ago and is now in its second phase. It has two tracks: One on improving food safety and another on resource efficiency and food loss and waste.
Within the policy areas of environment, water and sustainable urban development the goal of the Sino-Danish government cooperation has been to create Chinese interest for the Danish solutions and also to contribute to the green development of the environment in China. The areas are also governed by cooperation agreements between the Danish Ministry of Environment and the Chinese Ministry for Environment (MEE) and Ministry of Water Resources (MWR). The Sector cooperation on environment has focus on water resource management and wastewater management working particularly with the provincial level in Hebei, Fujian, Beijing and Jiangsu. The sector cooperation on Sustainable Urban Development is carried out between Beijing and Copenhagen and focuses on circular construction, climate change adaptation, waste water management, and energy efficiency in existing buildings.
Participants will be introduced to the government cooperation with the two areas, the various programme activities and hear how the business community can play a role and benefit from the cooperation.
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 17:00 China
