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Geopolitics - the value of integrating local prespectives in the HQ strategic decision-making process

Date: September 16, 2026

Event: Focus Group Meeting

Geopolitics - the value of integrating local perspectives

Exclusive conference - by invitation only

The discussion will explore how China-based teams can contribute beyond strategy implementation by providing valuable insights into China’s geopolitical, regulatory and business environment, and how these perspectives can be effectively integrated into HQ’s strategic decision-making.

The programme includes a presentation by Klara Christensen, Director of Public Affairs, Danfoss A/S, followed by Catharina Sørensen, Director of Government and Public Affairs, The LEGO Group, who will supplement the discussion with her own experiences and reflections.

The aim is to facilitate a candid exchange on what works in practice:

How to unlock the strategic value of local expertise, strengthen dialogue between headquarters and China, and build organizational structures that allow companies to respond effectively to an increasingly complex geopolitical and regulatory environment. 

NB: The Focus Group Meeting is 'by invitation only', aimed at Danish companies that have production facilities or other types of subsidiaries in China. If interested to learn more about the event, please contact Secretary General Hans Henrik Pontoppidan at hhp@dcbf.dk.

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Navigating Denmark’s Business Environment in 2026

Date: June 17, 2026

Event: Conference

Rebalancing Your Denmark Strategy

Exclusive conference - by invitation only

Companies operating between China and Denmark are navigating an increasingly complex business environment shaped by shifting political priorities, regulatory developments, and changing market conditions.

Together with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Denmark, Danish-Chinese Business Forum will host a meeting exploring how the recent Danish election and broader EU developments may impact Chinese companies and other international businesses operating in the region. 

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Chinese AI, Software, and Automation

Date: June 16, 2026

Event: Focus Group Meeting

Speaker: Roman Jurowetzki, Associate Professor, Aalborg University and Chief Scientist, CAISA (National Center for AI in Society)

Location: Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Allé 1, 2880 Bagsværd, Denmark

For almost three decades, Danish companies have run production in China through subsidiaries that have been and are relying on updates and direction from their headquarters in Denmark with respect to technology and software updates. But now, Chinese players in AI, software and automation are increasingly recognized as being among the global leaders. Locally in China, Chinese competitors of the Danish subsidiaries are free to leverage these cutting-edge technologies, and they used them to set up automated 'dark factories' and integrate large language models like DeepSeeks and Qwen into their tech stack.

At the meeting, we discuss China's evolving AI ecosystem, the consequences of China's growing industrial AI adoptin and explore potential consequences for Danish subsidiaries in China. 

Topics include:

• Are Chinese IT solutions (including AI) actually getting better than US/European ones?
• Tech/digital/data sphere: "China for China", "China for world", "China for global", "Global for China"
• How much Chinese hardware and software should we use in our Chinese business compared to global (usually American) solution?
• What are the risks compared to dependency on the US?
• High strategic level for insourcing vs global sourcing in tech, and also how to implement security software in Chinese regulatory environment?

The programme includes a presentation by Roman Jurowetzki followed by a panel discussion with Bent Dalager, Partner, KPMG.

The meeting will cover China’s evolving AI ecosystem and the growing role of industrial AI adoption. Examining how Chinese companies are increasingly driven by a management focus on speed and trial-and-error approaches, including the use of “vibe coding” principles and methods to support AI integration. Roman will also discuss how these developments may contribute to productivity gains and enhanced competitiveness.

The discussion seeks to explore the practical realities surrounding the strategic choices Danish and international subsidiaries make regarding whether to adopt the Chinese tech stack in their operations, as well as the key considerations shaping these decisions.

NB: The Focus Group Meeting is 'by invitation only'. If you would like to participate but have not received an invitation, please reach out to Deputy Secretary General Martin Bech at mb@dcbf.dk. 

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Consumer Trends: China's Gen Z

Date: June 11, 2026

Event: Supported Webinar

About the Webinar

With the Consumer Webinar Series, the EU SME Centre and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China invite you to explore consumption in China by analysing the spending habits of each generation. For the fourth event of the series, they will focus on China’s Gen Z, the generation born in the mid-1990s and early 2000s.

The session will present their main spending categories, their online and offline purchasing platforms of choice, and how to reach them on social media and other channels.

(Members of DCBF can register for free) - Sign up for the event here 

About the Webinar Series

Knowing the main groups of consumers can help SMEs design a sound marketing and communication strategy for their target audience. With the Consumer Webinar Series, the EU SME Centre and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China invite to take a closer look at 4 major groups of urban consumers.

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China’s Business Environment: Trends, Challenges, and Practical Guidance

Date: June 09, 2026

Event: Supported Webinar

The EU SME Centre, in partnership with the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) and Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI), is organising a webinar on the recent developments in China’s business environment. During this session, Sara Berloto, Head of Research at the Italy-China Council Foundation (ICCF), will provide guidance to European Businesses considering an expansion to the Chinese market on the latest trends and challenges that they need to know.

The webinar will be conducted in English. It is open, free of charge, to all small and medium-sized enterprises from EU Member States and countries participating in the Single Market Programme.

Agenda:

• 10:00–10:15

Opening remarks, by Elisa Frias-Bulhosa, Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI)

Introductions of EU SME Centre, by Sara Medina, Member of the Board, Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI)

Introduction of IASP, by Alicia Shelley, Director of Partnerships & Operations, International Association of Science Parks (IASP)

• 10:15–11:15

Presentation: "China’s Business Environment: Trends, Challenges, and Practical Guidance", by Sara Berloto, Head of Research Department at the Italy Council Foundation (ICCF),

followed by a Q&A session

• 11:15–11:30

Key takeaways and closing remarks

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Consumer Trends: China’s Millennials

Date: June 03, 2026

Event: Supported Webinar

About the Webinar

With the Consumer Webinar Series, the EU SME Centre and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China invite you to explore consumption in China by analysing the spending habits of each generation. For the third event of the series, they will focus on China's Millennieals, or 80后, the generation born in the 1980s and early 1990s

The session will present their main spending categories, their online and offline purchasing platforms of choice, and how to reach them on social media and other channels.

(Members of DCBF can register for free) - Sign up for the event here 

About the Webinar Series

Knowing the main groups of consumers can help MNCs design a sound marketing and communication strategy for their target audience. With the Consumer Webinar Series, the EU SME Centre and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China invite to take a closer look at 4 major groups of urban consumers.

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China’s Strategic Minerals Sector today – building towards an integrated exploration, production, supply, storage and sales system

Date: May 28, 2026

Event: Supported Webinar

About the Webinar 

The second session in China Macro Groups 'Sector Dialogues' webinar series, Markus Hermann Chen, Co-Founder and Managing Director of China Macro Group, will be in conversation with esteemed guest Mr. David Bo, Independent Director of Zijin Mining, Asia Potash, and Lingbao Gold.

As global competition intensifies over critical minerals, the race to secure stable and diversified supply is rapidly reshaping the industry—redefining investment strategies, supply chain configurations, and international partnerships.

Against this backdrop, China is advancing a more integrated approach to strategic resource governance. A key policy signal from the 2024 Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee’s Decision on Further Deepening Reform and Advancing Chinese Modernization calls to”完善战略性矿产资源探产供储销统筹和衔接体系” (Improve the overall planning and coordination system for the exploration, production, supply storage and sales of strategic mineral resources), underscoring the importance of coordinating the full value chain—from exploration and production to supply, storage, and end-use.

In this webinar, Mr. David Bo will share insights from both policy and industry perspectives, exploring:

• How the global race for critical minerals is reshaping the sector
• China’s approach to building an integrated “探产供储销” system
• The implications for supply chain security and industrial resilience
• What this means for international business, investors, and policymakers

Mr. David Bo has over 30 years of experience in mining and oil & gas, beginning his career at PetroChina before joining the Ivanhoe group in 1996, where he held various managerial roles, including General Manager of Business Development at Ivanhoe Capital Corporation. Over the past 20 years, he has served on the boards of multiple international companies and advised firms on mergers & acquisitions, financing, corporate development, and joint ventures.

(Members of DCBF can register for free) - Sign up here

About the Webinar Series

DCBF is thrilled to announce a new thread of webinars launched by China Macro Group (CMG), focusing on key sectors of the Chinese economy. Their goal is to curate relevant and practical dialogues with sector representatives engaging on wide-ranging issues across market and policy trends, as well as the role of foreign business, geopolitical factors or sector sentiment more generally.

Building on their 'Staying in Dialogue with China' webinar series which focuses on macro policy factors using a political economy lens to discuss relevant trends and impacts for international business, whereas the ‘Sector Dialogue’ are designed to help connect the macro- to the meso-, and ultimately the micro-level business picture across different sectors in the Chinese economy.

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Consumer Trends: China's Gen X

Date: April 29, 2026

Event: Supported Webinar

About the Webinar

With the Consumer Webinar Series, the EU SME Centre and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China invite you to explore consumption in China by analysing the spending habits of each generation. For the second event of the series, they will focus on China’s Gen X, or 70后, the generation born in the 1970s who came of age as the Reform and Opening Era was gaining speed.

The session will present their main spending categories, their online and offline purchasing platforms of choice, and how to reach them on social media and other channels.

(Members of DCBF can register for free) - Sign up for the event here 

About the Webinar Series

Knowing the main groups of consumers can help SMEs design a sound marketing and communication strategy for their target audience. With the Consumer Webinar Series, the EU SME Centre and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China invite to take a closer look at 4 major groups of urban consumers.