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EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
China’s Strategic Minerals Sector today – building towards an integrated exploration, production, supply, storage and sales system
Date: May 28, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: Beijing Time - 15:00-15:45 Copenhagen Time 09:00-09:45
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.
China’s Business Environment: Trends, Challenges, and Practical Guidance
Date: June 09, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. DK | 4:00-5:30 p.m. CN
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
Chinese AI, Software, and Automation
Date: June 16, 2026
Event: Focus Group Meeting
Time: 15:00-17:00 CEST
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.
Navigating Denmark’s Business Environment in 2026
Date: June 17, 2026
Event: Conference
Time: 14:00-17:00 CEST
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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China’s Strategic Minerals Sector today – building towards an integrated exploration, production, supply, storage and sales system
Date: May 28, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: Beijing Time - 15:00-15:45 Copenhagen Time 09:00-09:45
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.
Back
China’s Business Environment: Trends, Challenges, and Practical Guidance
Date: June 09, 2026
Event: Supported Webinar
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. DK | 4:00-5:30 p.m. CN
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
Back
Chinese AI, Software, and Automation
Date: June 16, 2026
Event: Focus Group Meeting
Time: 15:00-17:00 CEST
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.
Back
Navigating Denmark’s Business Environment in 2026
Date: June 17, 2026
Event: Conference
Time: 14:00-17:00 CEST
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.
PAST EVENTS
RESULTS (155)
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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IP Protection at Online Trade Fairs
Date: May 06, 2021
Time: 09:00
Event: Webinar
Since the coronavirus pandemic is still hindering mass gatherings, trade fairs around the world, including in China, have moved online. While online trade fairs are an excellent means to promote SMEs’ products, there are also specific IP risks involved. Matias Zubimendi, IP Business Advisor at China IP SME Helpdesk, has attended online trade fairs in China, including the Canton Fair and can provide IP tips for attending online fairs. During this webinar, Matias will cover what to pay attention to when attending an online trade fair.
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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Screening and Approval of Foreign Investments - New Strict Rules Proposed by the Danish Government
Date: April 29, 2021
Time: 10:30
Event: Webinar
Nikolaj Juhl Hansen, Partner, Nordic/Baltic law firm Magnusson’s Corporate M&A team will give an introduction to the Danish government’s proposal for new legislation concerning screening and approval of foreign investments, which will apply to any transaction where a foreign entity or person acquires control of 10% of a Danish business, to greenfield investments and “special economic agreements” (e.g. JV and R&D agreements) in a diversified list of sectors including a range of technology businesses, energy, defence, data processing and storage as well as critical infrastructure.
Following the presentation there will be an open discussion at which any related questions and/or comments are most welcome.
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 Denmark / 16:30 - 17:30 China
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Sino-Danish Government-to Government Cooperation within the Energy and Maritime Sectors
Date: April 27, 2021
Time: 09:00
Event: Webinar
As part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Denmark and China, a joint work programme has been established which builds upon elements of the development strategies of the two countries and covers various areas and mechanisms of ongoing bilateral cooperation. On climate and energy the cooperation intends to engage in government-to-government cooperation to promote the common climate agenda and the transition to a low carbon pathway. Furthermore, the Embassy together with the Danish Energy Agency and the Danish Maritime Authorities also engages in two strategic sector cooperations within the Energy & Maritime sector.
The strategic sector cooperation within energy has two tracks on clean heating and quality offshore wind both focusing on sharing Danish regulatory and framework experiences in an effort to support a path towards a green transition in China. For example by identifying means on how to replace heavy coal dependent systems with green and clean sources within district heating as well as sharing Danish authorities experiences in implementing offshore wind in a cost-efficient manner. The maritime strategic sector cooperation promotes cooperation with the Chinese authorities on safe and green shipping through e.g. exchange of best practice and cooperation on international regulation within maritime safety, green shipping as well as green shipbuilding. In addition, it aims to improve the framework conditions for Danish shipping companies and promote opportunities for Danish maritime companies in China. Participants will be introduced to the various programme activities and hear how the business community plays a role in and benefits from the cooperation.
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 17:00 China
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Danish-Chinese Business Forum Annual General Meeting 2021
Date: April 22, 2021
Time: 09:00-10:30
Event: Annual General Meeting
Time: 09:00-10:30
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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
Back
Image
IP Protection at Online Trade Fairs
Date: May 06, 2021
Event: Webinar
Since the coronavirus pandemic is still hindering mass gatherings, trade fairs around the world, including in China, have moved online. While online trade fairs are an excellent means to promote SMEs’ products, there are also specific IP risks involved. Matias Zubimendi, IP Business Advisor at China IP SME Helpdesk, has attended online trade fairs in China, including the Canton Fair and can provide IP tips for attending online fairs. During this webinar, Matias will cover what to pay attention to when attending an online trade fair.
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
Screening and Approval of Foreign Investments - New Strict Rules Proposed by the Danish Government
Date: April 29, 2021
Event: Webinar
Nikolaj Juhl Hansen, Partner, Nordic/Baltic law firm Magnusson’s Corporate M&A team will give an introduction to the Danish government’s proposal for new legislation concerning screening and approval of foreign investments, which will apply to any transaction where a foreign entity or person acquires control of 10% of a Danish business, to greenfield investments and “special economic agreements” (e.g. JV and R&D agreements) in a diversified list of sectors including a range of technology businesses, energy, defence, data processing and storage as well as critical infrastructure.
Following the presentation there will be an open discussion at which any related questions and/or comments are most welcome.
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 Denmark / 16:30 - 17:30 China
Back
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Sino-Danish Government-to Government Cooperation within the Energy and Maritime Sectors
Date: April 27, 2021
Event: Webinar
As part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Denmark and China, a joint work programme has been established which builds upon elements of the development strategies of the two countries and covers various areas and mechanisms of ongoing bilateral cooperation. On climate and energy the cooperation intends to engage in government-to-government cooperation to promote the common climate agenda and the transition to a low carbon pathway. Furthermore, the Embassy together with the Danish Energy Agency and the Danish Maritime Authorities also engages in two strategic sector cooperations within the Energy & Maritime sector.
The strategic sector cooperation within energy has two tracks on clean heating and quality offshore wind both focusing on sharing Danish regulatory and framework experiences in an effort to support a path towards a green transition in China. For example by identifying means on how to replace heavy coal dependent systems with green and clean sources within district heating as well as sharing Danish authorities experiences in implementing offshore wind in a cost-efficient manner. The maritime strategic sector cooperation promotes cooperation with the Chinese authorities on safe and green shipping through e.g. exchange of best practice and cooperation on international regulation within maritime safety, green shipping as well as green shipbuilding. In addition, it aims to improve the framework conditions for Danish shipping companies and promote opportunities for Danish maritime companies in China. Participants will be introduced to the various programme activities and hear how the business community plays a role in and benefits from the cooperation.
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 Denmark / 15:00 - 17:00 China
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Danish-Chinese Business Forum Annual General Meeting 2021
Date: April 22, 2021
Event: Annual General Meeting
Time: 09:00-10:30
