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EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The organic food market in China
Date: October 30, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 09:00-10:10 CEST
China's growing focus on food quality, safety and sustainability is driving increased interest in organic products. For European companies looking to enter the Chinese market, this raises important questions about certification requirements and the regulatory framework governing organic food products.
To help address these questions, the EU SME Centre and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China are hosting a seminar on 30 October, both in Beijing and online.
The session will provide an overview of key market trends, market access conditions and China's organic certification procedures. Participants will gain practical insights into the regulatory landscape and key considerations for businesses assessing opportunities for their products in the Chinese market.
Whether you are already active in China or simply exploring the market, the seminar offers an opportunity to better understand the requirements and considerations relevant to organic food products.
Date: 30 October, 2026
Time: 09:00-10:10 CEST
Location: Beijing & Online
Register here
Staying in dialogue with China: China’s policy goal of building a “unified national market” (全国统一大市场)
Date: October 30, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 09:00–09:45 CEST
Join the upcoming “Staying in Dialogue with China” webinar on 30 October with Prof. Mingzhi Xu, Tenured Associate Professor at the Institute of New Structural Economics of Peking University (PKU) and a faculty member of the Yenching Academy.
For this session, China Macro Group focuses on China’s policy goal of building a “national unified market” (全国统一大市场), as a key issue shaping China’s political economy in 2026 based on priorities from the CCP Fourth Plenum (July 2024) and the Central Economic Work Conference in December 2025.
While the broad concept dates back several decades, it re-gained strategic importance across various iterations from 2018 (“strong domestic market” / 强大国内市场) to 2019 (“super-large scale market advantage” / 超大规模市场优势) to its eventual formalization as part of the 14th Five-Year-Plan (2021-2025) drafted in the first year of the Covid19 pandemic in 2020. After the pivotal “Third Plenum” in July 2024, we finally saw the NDRC publishing its key policy “Notice on Issuing the Guidelines for Building a Unified National Market (Trial), No. 1742” in December 2024.
More concretely, this webinar wants to discuss:
- practical issues and rationale for this policy
- policy execution: key reform actions, progress and complexities
- desired and expected impact on China’s business environment
- strategic implications for foreign business engaged in China
To discuss these questions, Markus Hermann Chen, Co-founder and Managing Director of China Macro Group will host Prof. Mingzhi Xu as guest speaker. Prof. Xu holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Davis. During 2018 and 2019, he was a post-doctoral researcher at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a visiting researcher at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), Harvard University. His research specialization includes international economics, industrial organization, economic development, consumer welfare, and infrastructure economics and financing. His research has examined topics including China’s trade liberalization, domestic sourcing, labour markets, and economic development.
Date: 30 October, 2026
Time: 09:00–09:45 CEST / 16:00-16:45 CST
Location: Online
Register here
Livestreaming in China: A guide for European SMEs
Date: November 06, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 09:00-10:55 CEST
Is livestreaming part of your China marketing strategy?
For many Chinese consumers, online shopping is the preferred way to purchase products across a wide range of categories. As a result, livestreaming has become an important channel for brands looking to engage customers and drive sales. For European SMEs, understanding this fast-growing marketing format is a key step in evaluating opportunities in the Chinese market.
On 6 November, the EU SME Centre invite you to explore China’s livestreaming landscape, from the platforms and costs involved to the role of key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key opinion consumers (KOCs). The event will also examine the differences between livestreaming in China and livestreaming in Europe, the advertising regulations and legal considerations businesses need to know.
The webinar will provide practical knowledge to help businesses determine whether livestreaming could be a valuable addition to their China market strategy.
Date: 6 November, 2026
Time: 09:00–10:55 CEST
Location: Beijing & Online
Register here
Dialogue on China-Denmark relations: Opportunities and challenges
Date: November 11, 2026
Event: Conference
Time: 09:00-13:30
Exclusive conference - by invitation only
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of Denmark in collaboration with Danish-Chinese Business Forum invites business leaders, researchers and other stakeholders to a dialogue on China-Denmark relations.
Against the backdrop of an evolving international landscape and the two countries’ respective policy priorities, the event will explore opportunities for cooperation, as well as the challenges shaping relations between China and Denmark.
The dialogue gathers business leaders and researchers for discussions on two main areas:
- Business opportunities in the relationship especially given China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the latest outcomes in China-EU trade and investment consultation.
- Opportunities for development cooperation, in light of China’s Global Development Initiative and Denmark’s development policy strategy.
Bringing together perspectives from business and research, the event provides a forum for exchanging insights and discussing how evolving economic and policy priorities may influence future cooperation between China and Denmark.
The programme includes keynote speeches, followed by two panel discussions and Q&A sessions.
Date: November 11, 2026
Time: 09:00-13:30
Location: 2930 Gentofte
Organizers: The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of Denmark and Danish Chinese Business Forum
NB: The conference is 'by invitation only'. If interested to learn more about the event, please contact Secretary General Hans Henrik Pontoppidan at hhp@dcbf.dk.
Understanding China
Date: November 18, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 09:00-19:00 CEST
On 18 November 2026, the EU SME Centre will host the Understanding China Conference in Brussels and online. Bringing together policymakers from EU institutions, analysts, business leaders and industry experts, the conference will offer valuable insights into the latest developments shaping EU–China relations and the business environment for SMEs.
Through keynote speeches and expert panel discussions, participants will gain a better understanding of how evolving policies, market trends and wider developments may affect European SMEs operating in or engaging with China. The conference will also explore key areas relevant to companies looking to navigate the Chinese market, including changing consumer demographics and preferences, e-commerce, communication and marketing.
Date: 18 November, 2026
Time: 09:00–19:00 CEST
Location: Brussels & Online
Register here
Sustainability changes everything? Rethinking products, supply chains, compliance, and value creation
Date: November 23, 2026
Event: Conference
Time: 10:00–16:00 (CST)
On 23–24 November 2026, Corporate Innovation Days 2026 will bring together companies, academics, researchers and students in Beijing for two days focused on sustainability and its impact on business.
The event will explore how sustainability is reshaping the way companies approach products, supply chains, compliance and value creation.
Across two days, participants can take part in keynotes, company pitches, panel discussions, workshops and networking, providing opportunities to exchange perspectives and connect across business and academia.
Speakers
Speakers include representatives from:
- The Consulate General of Denmark in Shanghai
- Danish-Chinese Business Forum
- Maersk China
- Danish Industry (DI)
- Danish Chamber of Commerce in China
- Innovation Centre Denmark Shanghai
- University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Date: 23–24 November 2026
Venue: SDC Building, Yanqihu East Road 1, Huairou District, Beijing
Participation: Free of charge
Registration deadline: 10 November 2026
Register here
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The organic food market in China
Date: October 30, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 09:00-10:10 CEST
China's growing focus on food quality, safety and sustainability is driving increased interest in organic products. For European companies looking to enter the Chinese market, this raises important questions about certification requirements and the regulatory framework governing organic food products.
To help address these questions, the EU SME Centre and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China are hosting a seminar on 30 October, both in Beijing and online.
The session will provide an overview of key market trends, market access conditions and China's organic certification procedures. Participants will gain practical insights into the regulatory landscape and key considerations for businesses assessing opportunities for their products in the Chinese market.
Whether you are already active in China or simply exploring the market, the seminar offers an opportunity to better understand the requirements and considerations relevant to organic food products.
Date: 30 October, 2026
Time: 09:00-10:10 CEST
Location: Beijing & Online
Register here
Back
Staying in dialogue with China: China’s policy goal of building a “unified national market” (全国统一大市场)
Date: October 30, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 09:00–09:45 CEST
Join the upcoming “Staying in Dialogue with China” webinar on 30 October with Prof. Mingzhi Xu, Tenured Associate Professor at the Institute of New Structural Economics of Peking University (PKU) and a faculty member of the Yenching Academy.
For this session, China Macro Group focuses on China’s policy goal of building a “national unified market” (全国统一大市场), as a key issue shaping China’s political economy in 2026 based on priorities from the CCP Fourth Plenum (July 2024) and the Central Economic Work Conference in December 2025.
While the broad concept dates back several decades, it re-gained strategic importance across various iterations from 2018 (“strong domestic market” / 强大国内市场) to 2019 (“super-large scale market advantage” / 超大规模市场优势) to its eventual formalization as part of the 14th Five-Year-Plan (2021-2025) drafted in the first year of the Covid19 pandemic in 2020. After the pivotal “Third Plenum” in July 2024, we finally saw the NDRC publishing its key policy “Notice on Issuing the Guidelines for Building a Unified National Market (Trial), No. 1742” in December 2024.
More concretely, this webinar wants to discuss:
- practical issues and rationale for this policy
- policy execution: key reform actions, progress and complexities
- desired and expected impact on China’s business environment
- strategic implications for foreign business engaged in China
To discuss these questions, Markus Hermann Chen, Co-founder and Managing Director of China Macro Group will host Prof. Mingzhi Xu as guest speaker. Prof. Xu holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Davis. During 2018 and 2019, he was a post-doctoral researcher at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a visiting researcher at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), Harvard University. His research specialization includes international economics, industrial organization, economic development, consumer welfare, and infrastructure economics and financing. His research has examined topics including China’s trade liberalization, domestic sourcing, labour markets, and economic development.
Date: 30 October, 2026
Time: 09:00–09:45 CEST / 16:00-16:45 CST
Location: Online
Register here
Back
Livestreaming in China: A guide for European SMEs
Date: November 06, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 09:00-10:55 CEST
Is livestreaming part of your China marketing strategy?
For many Chinese consumers, online shopping is the preferred way to purchase products across a wide range of categories. As a result, livestreaming has become an important channel for brands looking to engage customers and drive sales. For European SMEs, understanding this fast-growing marketing format is a key step in evaluating opportunities in the Chinese market.
On 6 November, the EU SME Centre invite you to explore China’s livestreaming landscape, from the platforms and costs involved to the role of key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key opinion consumers (KOCs). The event will also examine the differences between livestreaming in China and livestreaming in Europe, the advertising regulations and legal considerations businesses need to know.
The webinar will provide practical knowledge to help businesses determine whether livestreaming could be a valuable addition to their China market strategy.
Date: 6 November, 2026
Time: 09:00–10:55 CEST
Location: Beijing & Online
Register here
Back
Dialogue on China-Denmark relations: Opportunities and challenges
Date: November 11, 2026
Event: Conference
Time: 09:00-13:30
Exclusive conference - by invitation only
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of Denmark in collaboration with Danish-Chinese Business Forum invites business leaders, researchers and other stakeholders to a dialogue on China-Denmark relations.
Against the backdrop of an evolving international landscape and the two countries’ respective policy priorities, the event will explore opportunities for cooperation, as well as the challenges shaping relations between China and Denmark.
The dialogue gathers business leaders and researchers for discussions on two main areas:
- Business opportunities in the relationship especially given China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the latest outcomes in China-EU trade and investment consultation.
- Opportunities for development cooperation, in light of China’s Global Development Initiative and Denmark’s development policy strategy.
Bringing together perspectives from business and research, the event provides a forum for exchanging insights and discussing how evolving economic and policy priorities may influence future cooperation between China and Denmark.
The programme includes keynote speeches, followed by two panel discussions and Q&A sessions.
Date: November 11, 2026
Time: 09:00-13:30
Location: 2930 Gentofte
Organizers: The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of Denmark and Danish Chinese Business Forum
NB: The conference is 'by invitation only'. If interested to learn more about the event, please contact Secretary General Hans Henrik Pontoppidan at hhp@dcbf.dk.
Back
Understanding China
Date: November 18, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 09:00-19:00 CEST
On 18 November 2026, the EU SME Centre will host the Understanding China Conference in Brussels and online. Bringing together policymakers from EU institutions, analysts, business leaders and industry experts, the conference will offer valuable insights into the latest developments shaping EU–China relations and the business environment for SMEs.
Through keynote speeches and expert panel discussions, participants will gain a better understanding of how evolving policies, market trends and wider developments may affect European SMEs operating in or engaging with China. The conference will also explore key areas relevant to companies looking to navigate the Chinese market, including changing consumer demographics and preferences, e-commerce, communication and marketing.
Date: 18 November, 2026
Time: 09:00–19:00 CEST
Location: Brussels & Online
Register here
Back
Sustainability changes everything? Rethinking products, supply chains, compliance, and value creation
Date: November 23, 2026
Event: Conference
Time: 10:00–16:00 (CST)
On 23–24 November 2026, Corporate Innovation Days 2026 will bring together companies, academics, researchers and students in Beijing for two days focused on sustainability and its impact on business.
The event will explore how sustainability is reshaping the way companies approach products, supply chains, compliance and value creation.
Across two days, participants can take part in keynotes, company pitches, panel discussions, workshops and networking, providing opportunities to exchange perspectives and connect across business and academia.
Speakers
Speakers include representatives from:
- The Consulate General of Denmark in Shanghai
- Danish-Chinese Business Forum
- Maersk China
- Danish Industry (DI)
- Danish Chamber of Commerce in China
- Innovation Centre Denmark Shanghai
- University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Date: 23–24 November 2026
Venue: SDC Building, Yanqihu East Road 1, Huairou District, Beijing
Participation: Free of charge
Registration deadline: 10 November 2026
Register here
PAST EVENTS
RESULTS (168)
How will Shanghai Support Companies to Recover From the Lockdown?
Date: July 05, 2022
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM (DK) / 3:00-5:00 PM (CN)
Event: Webinar
Business sentiment in China has taken a hit with the recent COVID lockdowns in Shanghai. It is therefore more important than ever to engage with Shanghai authorities to understand how the city can help you move forward in your China business with confidence. With this in mind, we welcome our members to join us for this roundtable discussion where 6 Danish companies will address some of their concerns with the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, followed by the opportunity to ask questions to the Shanghai Authorities.
Agenda:
- - Opening remarks by Chinese Embassy in Denmark, Danish Consulate in Shanghai and the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce
- - Introduction by DCCC Chair Simon Lichtenberg
- - Questions by 5 Danish companies: AAK, Danfoss, Danish Crown, Nine United, WE-Dragons & Wrist China with answers by departments from Shanghai Municipality
- - Opportunity to ask questions to Shanghai Authorities
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Launch Event: Survey of Danish Companies in China 2022
Date: June 30, 2022
Time: 10:00 -11:30 AM (DK) / 4:00-5:30 PM (CN)
Event: Webinar
DCBF hereby invites our members to the launch event about the ‘Business Survey for Danish Companies in China 2022’; a report initiated and produced by DCBF, DCCC, SDC and the Royal Danish Embassy in China. The findings of the Survey – followed by a presentation of the current environment for Danish MNCs in China - will be presented at the Danish Embassy in Beijing and DCBF has arranged to live stream this event for our members based in Denmark.
Agenda:
10:00 - 10:05: Welcome and introduction to the Business Survey by DCCC North Chairman Mathias Boyer
10:05 - 10:20: Analysis by Ambassador Thomas Østrup Møller
10:20 - 10:40: China's Political and Economic Outlook by Feng Chucheng from Plenum.
10:40 - 11:00: Environment for MNCs and Foreign Corporation by Jonathan Woetzel from McKinsey.
11:00 - 11:30: Q&A
To read the full report, click here.
Please check your email inbox for the registration link. If your company is a member of DCBF but you have not received a registration link, please contact us at info@dcbf.dk.
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European Business in China - Business Confidence Survey 2022
Date: June 28, 2022
Time: 09:00-10:00 AM (DK) / 03:00-04:00 PM (CN)
Event: Webinar
Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF) is a member of EU-China Business Association (EUCBA) and we are pleased to invite you to this partner webinar:
The EU-China Business Association and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China will at this webinar focus on the results of the annual Business Confidence Survey 2022 of European Business in China. The survey was conducted by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
Throughout 2021, the story of European business in China was one of high risks and high rewards. Revenue and profitability were positive but doing business in China also became more difficult for most companies.
As the rest of the world returns to a pre-pandemic level of normality — with few restrictions hampering business operations and travel — the role China played over the last two years in bolstering European companies’ global revenues looks set to diminish.
At this event, European Chamber Vice President Bettina Schön-Behanzin will present the findings of this year’s survey.
Click here to register for the webinar
Programme:
09:00-09:05: Welcome speech by Ms. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, EU-China Business Association
09:05-09:35: Presentation on the EUCCC Business Confidence Survey 2022 by Ms. Bettina Schön-Behanzin, Vice President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
09:35-09:55: Q&A Session
09:55-10:00: Closing remarks by Mr. Davide Cucino, Brussels Representative, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
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The Possibility of Influencing Technical Standardization Settings in China
Date: June 01, 2022
Time: 9.00-10.00 a.m. (DK) / 15.00-16.00 p.m. (CN)
Event: Webinar
By Dr. Tim Rühlig, Research Fellow, Technology and Global Affairs Program at German Council on Foreign Relations and Associate Research Fellow, Swedish Institute for International Affairs, Marie Shou, Head of Department, and Pouline Terpager, Chief Consultant, both from Dansk Standard
There is an old saying that ”Those who owns the standards, owns the market”. It is therefore not surprising that China has made considerable efforts to increase its influence in standard setting in recent years with focus on future technologies as outlined in the CM2025 plan. We now not only have three competing systems (US, Europe and now China), in which Europe seems to lose ground, but with the further complication that Chinas approach to standardization is distinct from European and international practice. This webinar will among others cover China’s advances so far, Europe’s ambitions in this area and ends with a presentation of a foreign company’s ability to be involved in shaping technical standard setting in China. The webinar targets everyone interested in working with standards in China.
The presentation will be undertaken by Tim Rühlig, a research fellow at the German Council on foreign relations and an associate research fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, who together with the EU China Chamber of Commerce were the authors to “the shape of things to come: The Race to control - Technical Standardisation” as well as a joint presentation by Marie Skou, Head of Department and Pouline Terpager, Chief Consultant; both at Dansk Standard.
Check your email to sign up.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Digital Contracting, E-Signatures and E-Invoices
Date: May 24, 2022
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. (DK) / 3:00-4:00 p.m. (CN)
Event: Webinar
By Philippe Snel, Managing Director at Da Wo Law Firm Shanghai and Mikkel Hippe Brun, SVP APC at Tradeshift
Da Wo Law Firm will present on remote contracting. Travelling to China is expected to remain restricted until the end of 2022, but more likely, well into 2023. Nevertheless, business must go on and contracts are concluded every day with China. This presentation will present practical and legal recommendations on how to best negotiate, conclude, perform, and eventually enforce a contract from afar, by relying solely on digital tools.
Tradeshift will present on E-Invoicing in China. This is gaining momentum with a centralized model where all invoices are registered with the tax-authorities. This move opens opportunities for automation and compliance in accounts payable and finance. Tradeshift has been servicing multinational companies' e-invoicing needs in China for more than 7 years and will share the latest developments on e-invoicing in China.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Digital Transformation: Pathway/Key to Achieve Your Corporate Sustainable Development Goals
Date: May 17, 2022
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. (DK) / 3:00-4:00 p.m. (CN)
Event: Webinar
By Jack Hai, Vice President of Carbon and EMS at MioTech
Along with the global trend of green business and to cope with China's 'dual carbon' goal, companies are pledging to achieve net-zero emissions. Yet it is hard to decouple financial performance and emission reduction, as well as implement sustainable practices in the supply chains.
In the above context, Digital Transformation could be the key solution for companies to reach sustainability, which not only helps companies systematically manage energy consumption more efficiently but also ensure that the supply chain carries out their sustainability efforts in a measurable, impactful way.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Energy Efficiency and Meeting Sustainability Targets in Chinese Supply Chains
Date: May 10, 2022
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. (DK) / 3:00-4:00 p.m. (CN)
Event: Webinar
By Johan Anell, Partner at Asia Perspective, a Leading Nordic Management Consultancy with Offices Across East Asia
Johan Anell, Partner at Asia Perspective and based in Beijing, has a background from the automotive industry and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and management. Johan will speak on how Nordic companies act now in order to secure that their Asian supply chains are sustainable and contribute to meeting global ambitions. The climate and energy challenge the world is facing will shape policy and economics for many years, companies need to prepare for handling the risks and transforming their supply chains. Europe is preparing for a carbon border-tax and China is increasingly enacting policies affecting manufacturers who are major users of energy. Governments and financial markets are increasingly demanding transparency deeper into the supply chain and companies need to proactively work with data on the here-and-now and plan for their future supply chains as an integral part of corporate strategy.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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DCBF's Annual General Meeting 2022
Date: April 28, 2022
Time: 3:00-7:00 p.m. (DK)
Event: Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is our most important event of the year, as the main purpose is to give all members of the forum the opportunity to voice their opinion.
This year the event will take place both at BESTSELLER A/S in Aarhus and online.
This year the theme of the event is how Danish companies stay successful in China against the backdrop of increasing challenging (geo) political and domestic situation in China. To give insights on this theme we have invited Luisa Kinzius, Director at Sinolytics GmbH, and Björn Conrad, CEO of Sinolytics GmbH. Moreover, we have invited Michael W. Schultze, Director of Global Supply Chain at BESTSELLER A/S, to touch upon supply chain challenges.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Overview of the Recent IP-Related Legal Developments in China
Date: April 12, 2022
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. (DK) / 3:00-4:00 p.m. (CN)
Event: Webinar
By Matias Zubimendi, IP Business Advisor at China IPR SME Helpdesk
On October 17th 2020, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee approved the Patent Law amendment, which entered into force on 1st of June 2021. The key provisions of the new law include an increase in statutory damages, patent term restoration and a mechanism for early resolution of patent disputes in the pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore, the new law extends the design patent term from 10 to 15 years.
On November 11th 2020, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee approved the Copyright Law amendment, which entered into force on 1st of June 2021. The new copyright law expands the works protectable by copyright to adapt to the newest technological developments. It also increases statutory damages, authorises technological protection measures, reinforces the investigative powers of copyright authorities and shifts the burden of proof in infringement cases in favour of the right holder. During this online training, the Helpdesk provides an overview of these recent changes and explains what impact these changes can have for the SMEs. The online training will include a Q&A session at the end of the event allowing attendees to pose questions to the speaker.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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How will Shanghai Support Companies to Recover From the Lockdown?
Date: July 05, 2022
Event: Webinar
Business sentiment in China has taken a hit with the recent COVID lockdowns in Shanghai. It is therefore more important than ever to engage with Shanghai authorities to understand how the city can help you move forward in your China business with confidence. With this in mind, we welcome our members to join us for this roundtable discussion where 6 Danish companies will address some of their concerns with the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, followed by the opportunity to ask questions to the Shanghai Authorities.
Agenda:
- - Opening remarks by Chinese Embassy in Denmark, Danish Consulate in Shanghai and the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce
- - Introduction by DCCC Chair Simon Lichtenberg
- - Questions by 5 Danish companies: AAK, Danfoss, Danish Crown, Nine United, WE-Dragons & Wrist China with answers by departments from Shanghai Municipality
- - Opportunity to ask questions to Shanghai Authorities
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Launch Event: Survey of Danish Companies in China 2022
Date: June 30, 2022
Event: Webinar
DCBF hereby invites our members to the launch event about the ‘Business Survey for Danish Companies in China 2022’; a report initiated and produced by DCBF, DCCC, SDC and the Royal Danish Embassy in China. The findings of the Survey – followed by a presentation of the current environment for Danish MNCs in China - will be presented at the Danish Embassy in Beijing and DCBF has arranged to live stream this event for our members based in Denmark.
Agenda:
10:00 - 10:05: Welcome and introduction to the Business Survey by DCCC North Chairman Mathias Boyer
10:05 - 10:20: Analysis by Ambassador Thomas Østrup Møller
10:20 - 10:40: China's Political and Economic Outlook by Feng Chucheng from Plenum.
10:40 - 11:00: Environment for MNCs and Foreign Corporation by Jonathan Woetzel from McKinsey.
11:00 - 11:30: Q&A
To read the full report, click here.
Please check your email inbox for the registration link. If your company is a member of DCBF but you have not received a registration link, please contact us at info@dcbf.dk.
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European Business in China - Business Confidence Survey 2022
Date: June 28, 2022
Event: Webinar
Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF) is a member of EU-China Business Association (EUCBA) and we are pleased to invite you to this partner webinar:
The EU-China Business Association and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China will at this webinar focus on the results of the annual Business Confidence Survey 2022 of European Business in China. The survey was conducted by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
Throughout 2021, the story of European business in China was one of high risks and high rewards. Revenue and profitability were positive but doing business in China also became more difficult for most companies.
As the rest of the world returns to a pre-pandemic level of normality — with few restrictions hampering business operations and travel — the role China played over the last two years in bolstering European companies’ global revenues looks set to diminish.
At this event, European Chamber Vice President Bettina Schön-Behanzin will present the findings of this year’s survey.
Click here to register for the webinar
Programme:
09:00-09:05: Welcome speech by Ms. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, EU-China Business Association
09:05-09:35: Presentation on the EUCCC Business Confidence Survey 2022 by Ms. Bettina Schön-Behanzin, Vice President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
09:35-09:55: Q&A Session
09:55-10:00: Closing remarks by Mr. Davide Cucino, Brussels Representative, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
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The Possibility of Influencing Technical Standardization Settings in China
Date: June 01, 2022
Event: Webinar
By Dr. Tim Rühlig, Research Fellow, Technology and Global Affairs Program at German Council on Foreign Relations and Associate Research Fellow, Swedish Institute for International Affairs, Marie Shou, Head of Department, and Pouline Terpager, Chief Consultant, both from Dansk Standard
There is an old saying that ”Those who owns the standards, owns the market”. It is therefore not surprising that China has made considerable efforts to increase its influence in standard setting in recent years with focus on future technologies as outlined in the CM2025 plan. We now not only have three competing systems (US, Europe and now China), in which Europe seems to lose ground, but with the further complication that Chinas approach to standardization is distinct from European and international practice. This webinar will among others cover China’s advances so far, Europe’s ambitions in this area and ends with a presentation of a foreign company’s ability to be involved in shaping technical standard setting in China. The webinar targets everyone interested in working with standards in China.
The presentation will be undertaken by Tim Rühlig, a research fellow at the German Council on foreign relations and an associate research fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, who together with the EU China Chamber of Commerce were the authors to “the shape of things to come: The Race to control - Technical Standardisation” as well as a joint presentation by Marie Skou, Head of Department and Pouline Terpager, Chief Consultant; both at Dansk Standard.
Check your email to sign up.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Digital Contracting, E-Signatures and E-Invoices
Date: May 24, 2022
Event: Webinar
By Philippe Snel, Managing Director at Da Wo Law Firm Shanghai and Mikkel Hippe Brun, SVP APC at Tradeshift
Da Wo Law Firm will present on remote contracting. Travelling to China is expected to remain restricted until the end of 2022, but more likely, well into 2023. Nevertheless, business must go on and contracts are concluded every day with China. This presentation will present practical and legal recommendations on how to best negotiate, conclude, perform, and eventually enforce a contract from afar, by relying solely on digital tools.
Tradeshift will present on E-Invoicing in China. This is gaining momentum with a centralized model where all invoices are registered with the tax-authorities. This move opens opportunities for automation and compliance in accounts payable and finance. Tradeshift has been servicing multinational companies' e-invoicing needs in China for more than 7 years and will share the latest developments on e-invoicing in China.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Digital Transformation: Pathway/Key to Achieve Your Corporate Sustainable Development Goals
Date: May 17, 2022
Event: Webinar
By Jack Hai, Vice President of Carbon and EMS at MioTech
Along with the global trend of green business and to cope with China's 'dual carbon' goal, companies are pledging to achieve net-zero emissions. Yet it is hard to decouple financial performance and emission reduction, as well as implement sustainable practices in the supply chains.
In the above context, Digital Transformation could be the key solution for companies to reach sustainability, which not only helps companies systematically manage energy consumption more efficiently but also ensure that the supply chain carries out their sustainability efforts in a measurable, impactful way.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Energy Efficiency and Meeting Sustainability Targets in Chinese Supply Chains
Date: May 10, 2022
Event: Webinar
By Johan Anell, Partner at Asia Perspective, a Leading Nordic Management Consultancy with Offices Across East Asia
Johan Anell, Partner at Asia Perspective and based in Beijing, has a background from the automotive industry and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and management. Johan will speak on how Nordic companies act now in order to secure that their Asian supply chains are sustainable and contribute to meeting global ambitions. The climate and energy challenge the world is facing will shape policy and economics for many years, companies need to prepare for handling the risks and transforming their supply chains. Europe is preparing for a carbon border-tax and China is increasingly enacting policies affecting manufacturers who are major users of energy. Governments and financial markets are increasingly demanding transparency deeper into the supply chain and companies need to proactively work with data on the here-and-now and plan for their future supply chains as an integral part of corporate strategy.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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DCBF's Annual General Meeting 2022
Date: April 28, 2022
Event: Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is our most important event of the year, as the main purpose is to give all members of the forum the opportunity to voice their opinion.
This year the event will take place both at BESTSELLER A/S in Aarhus and online.
This year the theme of the event is how Danish companies stay successful in China against the backdrop of increasing challenging (geo) political and domestic situation in China. To give insights on this theme we have invited Luisa Kinzius, Director at Sinolytics GmbH, and Björn Conrad, CEO of Sinolytics GmbH. Moreover, we have invited Michael W. Schultze, Director of Global Supply Chain at BESTSELLER A/S, to touch upon supply chain challenges.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Overview of the Recent IP-Related Legal Developments in China
Date: April 12, 2022
Event: Webinar
By Matias Zubimendi, IP Business Advisor at China IPR SME Helpdesk
On October 17th 2020, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee approved the Patent Law amendment, which entered into force on 1st of June 2021. The key provisions of the new law include an increase in statutory damages, patent term restoration and a mechanism for early resolution of patent disputes in the pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore, the new law extends the design patent term from 10 to 15 years.
On November 11th 2020, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee approved the Copyright Law amendment, which entered into force on 1st of June 2021. The new copyright law expands the works protectable by copyright to adapt to the newest technological developments. It also increases statutory damages, authorises technological protection measures, reinforces the investigative powers of copyright authorities and shifts the burden of proof in infringement cases in favour of the right holder. During this online training, the Helpdesk provides an overview of these recent changes and explains what impact these changes can have for the SMEs. The online training will include a Q&A session at the end of the event allowing attendees to pose questions to the speaker.
Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
