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The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber), is a
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and
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established to support and represent the interests of companies from the
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operating in China. The main objective of the European Chamber is to advocate for a better business environment. It does this through its membership services of advocacy, business intelligence and community. The organisation is headquartered in Beijing, China.


Organization

The European Chamber has more than 1,700 members from seven chapters active in nine Chinese cities including
Beijing } Beijing ( ; ; ), alternatively romanized as Peking ( ), is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the center of power and development of the country. Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 ...
,
Nanjing Nanjing (; , Mandarin pronunciation: ), alternately romanized as Nanking, is the capital of Jiangsu province of the People's Republic of China. It is a sub-provincial city, a megacity, and the second largest city in the East China region. T ...
, South China (
Guangzhou Guangzhou (, ; ; or ; ), also known as Canton () and alternatively romanized as Kwongchow or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China. Located on the Pearl River about north-northwest of Hong Kon ...
and
Shenzhen Shenzhen (; ; ; ), also historically known as Sham Chun, is a major sub-provincial city and one of the special economic zones of China. The city is located on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary on the central coast of southern province ...
),
Shanghai Shanghai (; , , Standard Mandarin pronunciation: ) is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowin ...
, Shenyang,
Southwest China Southwest China () is a region in the south of the People's Republic of China. Geography Southwest China is a rugged and mountainous region, transitioning between the Tibetan Plateau to the west and the Chinese coastal hills (东南丘陵) and ...
(
Chengdu Chengdu (, ; simplified Chinese: 成都; pinyin: ''Chéngdū''; Sichuanese pronunciation: , Standard Chinese pronunciation: ), alternatively romanized as Chengtu, is a sub-provincial city which serves as the capital of the Chinese pro ...
and Chongqing) and
Tianjin Tianjin (; ; Mandarin: ), alternately romanized as Tientsin (), is a municipality and a coastal metropolis in Northern China on the shore of the Bohai Sea. It is one of the nine national central cities in Mainland China, with a total popu ...
. The European Chamber is recognized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (; CCPIT) is a trade body founded in 1952. It also goes by the name of the China Chamber of International Commerce (, CCOIC). CCPIT is under the Ministry of Commerce. The CCPIT develops b ...
(CCPIT), and is registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA).


Executive committee

The executive committee of the European Chamber consists of a president, six vice presidents, a treasurer, three member states' representatives and the European Chamber's Secretary General. Representatives of member companies are elected for a two-year term renewable once.


Supervisory Board

The supervisory board of the European Chamber consists of member representatives who elect three persons to represent the group on the executive committee. In addition to creating an electoral college, the supervisory board meets regularly to monitor and guide the work of the executive committee. The national representatives are nominated by national chambers of commerce or embassies by default.


Secretariat

The secretariat of the European Chamber is responsible for the daily operations and activities.


Publications

As a common platform for information and cooperation, the European Chamber publishes magazines and reports about the current experience of European businesses in China. These publications provide insights into current markets, key regulatory issues, industry-expert opinions, and notable social trends in China. * European Business in China Position Paper. *European Business in China Business Confidence Survey. *EURObiz—Journal of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. * China's Innovation Ecosystem: Right for Many, But Not for All * Carbon Neutrality: The Role of European Companies in China's Race to 2060 * Flash Survey on COVID-19 and the War in Ukraine: Impact of European Business in China * The Shape of Things to Come: The Race to Control Technical Standardisation * Decoupling: Severed Ties and Patchwork Globalisation. *In for the Long Haul: Developing A Sustainable Operating Environment for Airlines in China. *The Road Less Travelled: European Involvement in China's Belt and Road Initiative. *The Digital Hand: How China’s Corporate Social Credit System Conditions Market Actors. *18 Months Since Davos: How China's Vision Became a Reform Imperative. * China Manufacturing 2025. * Overcapacity in China: An Impediment to the Party’s Reform Agenda. *Chinese Outbound Investment in the European Union. *Dulling the Cutting Edge: How Patent-Related Policies and Practices Hamper Innovation. * The Social and Economic Impact of Private Equity in China. * Public procurement in China. *Asia-Pacific Headquarters Study.


History

The European Chamber was founded on 19 October 2000, by 51 European companies in search of a common representative of their interests in China. The Chamber is also part of an expanding network of European Business Organisation Worldwide Network (EBOWWN). This network promotes interactions between members and host countries and establish closer relationships with the Commission. The original purpose of the Chamber was to monitor how China implemented its WTO commitments. According to the Chamber: "Foreign firms have long complained of an uneven playing field and an opaque regulatory environment when it comes to China."


Mission

The European Chamber is an organization that aims for better market access and improved operating conditions for the European Union companies operating in China. To this end, it reaches out to Chinese and European government authorities,
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s, academics, international bodies, other chambers of commerce and trade associations. The Chamber ensures awareness and compliance with relevant local
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s, policies, and regulations. It also facilitates networking between its members, embassies and Chinese interest groups. They oversee a network of companies and professionals, help them exchange views and experiences regarding doing business in China. The European Chamber is primarily an
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that evolves around
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and fora. These groups serve as a platform for the Chamber community and other local organizations, to foster understanding, share information, pursue common interests, promote trade and investment, and strengthen cooperation.


References

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External links


EUCCC official website EBO Worldwide Network website
Business organizations based in China Chambers of commerce in China Organizations related to the European Union European Free Trade Association China–European Union relations