Newsletters Spring 2009

News from the Secretary General.

Tom Jensen welcomes new members and presents a new working group as well as member meetings at Danish-Chinese Business Forum.

In Times of Recession - Look to the East. By Tom Jensen, Danish-Chinese Business Forum

The Chinese response to the global financial crisis may become an interesting affair for Danish companies. Once again the middle kingdom takes up the center.

Chinese-Danish Economic Relations under the New Circumstances. By Xie Hang Sheng, Ambassador of China to Denmark

Ambassador Xie Hang Sheng reviews the achievements of the Chinese-Danish bilateral relations in 2008 and the prospects of the Chinese-Danish economic relations under the new circumstance in the new year.

Denmark’s New Partnership with China on R&D and Education. By Helge Sander, Danish Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation

China has reached a top position among countries with the largest R&D investments in the world, second only to the US. Denmark has launched a comprehensive strategy, aiming to become a key partner for China in the area of knowledge and talent development.

Dilemma of the New Chinese Labour Contract Law. By Luka Lu, Managing Partner, Capital Associates

The PRC Labour Contract Law came into effect on January 1, 2008. This article briefly describes the background of the Labour Contract Law, some major changes it has brought about, and the effect it has had on the Chinese labour market.

The Revised Chinese Patent Law. By Philip Graff, Partner and Chinese Business Group Leader, MAQS Law Firm Copenhagen

The third Amendment to China’s Patent Law has been approved by the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress and will take effect on October 1, 2009. The Amendment gives rise to some significant changes which are illustrated in this article.

Chongqing and West China – Still Like Shanghai in the 90’s. By Hans Halskov, Consul, The Royal Danish Consulate in Chongqing

China’s western inland region is the biggest territory in China. Western Chinese cities, such as Chongqing, are facing a strong development in the next decade. The development is fully supported by the ‘Go West’ strategy of the central government, which makes Chongqing a great alternative for Danish companies.

Minister for Health and Prevention visited China. By Thomas Højlund Christensen, Commercial Counsellor (Export and Health), Royal Danish Embassy, China.

Denmark’s Minister of Health and Prevention Jakob Axel Nielsen visited China from December 8 to 12, 2008. The visit was motivated by the Minister’s wish to understand the Chinese healthcare system and to support the activities of Danish companies in China.

The 2008 Business Person of the Year Award.

Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (Shanghai) hosted the ‘Business Person of the Year 2008” Award. The winner was the former Chinese Ambassador to Denmark and an honorary member of Danish-Chinese Business Forum, Zhen Jian Guo.

Latest news

Decoding the Chinese Consumer

2012.01.24

17 January 2012, Danish-Chinese Business Forum’s Retail Working Group held its third meeting. The theme of the meeting was the ambitious but central theme of: Decoding the Chinese Consumers.

Chinese investors choose Denmark

2012.01.06

Aigo Entrepreneur Alliance has identified Denmark as one of three locations in Europe for their future investment focus.

Member meeting: "Management of Governmental Relations"

2011.10.27

26 October 2011, Novozymes hosted a Danish-Chinese Business Forum member meeting.

Partner Seminar: China SME conference - Establishment and Restructuring of Business Activities in China

2011.10.11

On 6 October 2011, Berlingske Media and Danish-Chinese Business Forum held a conference at Berlingske Media with over 100 participants. Among prominente speakers were Ms. Ritt Bjerregaard and Mr. Humphrey Lau.

Member meeting: "Meeting with Huang Ming, Board Chairman of Himin Solar Energy Group."

2011.10.03

28. September 2011, Deloitte hosted a Danish-Chinese Business Forum member meeting.

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