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EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hummel - Creating a Sustainable Brand Succes in the Ultra-Competitive Chinese Market
Date: June 18, 2024
Event: Webinar
Time: 9:00 am -10:00 am (DK) / 15:00 – 16:00 (CN)
Join us at this webinar to experience the fascinating story of how Hummel, one of the most iconic Danish fashion brands, managed to break through in the Chinese market and achieve strong growth while being true to its original brand DNA. Bjørn Karlsen, Brand Director at Leaf Digital and one of the main driving forces behind hummel’s success, will take you along on the journey from wrestling with distributor management, creating a relatable and authentic local brand image, running social and e-com channels to the all-important localized content production.
The webinar will also dig into the crucial question of how to create and support a long-lasting brand cycle in China, which is proving elusive for so many brands.
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Speaker
Bjørn Ingwar Karlsen, Brand lead & partner at Leaf Digital
Bjørn Ingwar Karlsen has lived and worked in China for 15 years driving commercial success for Danish brands in the market. With a background that stretches across most aspects of working with branding in China, Bjørn has unique insights on how to run a foreign brand in China and avoid the many potential pitfalls. Currently, Bjørn is a partner at the Shanghai-Aarhus based digital agency Leaf Digital, where he is making sure clients are always on top of the developments in China’s fast-changing SoMe and e-commerce landscapes.
China's Greater Bay Area - Business Opportunities for Danish Companies
Date: June 26, 2024
Event: Webinar
Time: 9:00 am -10:30 am (DK) / 15:00 – 16:30 (CN)
The economic potential in China's Greater Bay Area (GBA) is immense, with its rapidly growing GDP surpassing 13 trillion yuan, a dynamic consumer market of 86 million people, and strategic infrastructure enhancements fostering a conducive environment for foreign companies.
Join us at this webinar, where we in collaboration with experts with extensive experience from the region, explore how financial sector openness and simplified market access in China's Greater Bay Area unlock business opportunities - Featuring insights from the case company: Lundbeck.
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
The Business Environment in the Greater Bay Area
The Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area, also simply known as the Greater Bay Area (GBA), is a megalopolis with the largest and most populated urban area among the four largest bay areas in the world. It consists of nine cities in China's Guangdong Province, being Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Huizhou, Jiangmen & Zhaoqing, as well as the two special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macao. The total population is 86 million people, or 5% of China's total, and is expected to rach 100 million by 2030. Since the announcement of the outline GBA development plan in 2019, the total GDP of the area has surpassed 13 trillion yuan. Already today, GBA is not only a huge and dynamic consumer market, but also a critical export hub accounting 37 % of China's exports. The GBA infrastructure includes five international airports, advanced high-speed railway connections, and three of the World's top ten container ports.
In December 2023, China revealed a three-year action plan for the GBA focusing on increasing openness in Mainland China's financial sector with the intention of enhancing the market environment in the GBA. The plan envisions simplified market entry procedures and institutional barrier elimination in order to reduce costs and promote a sound ecosystem for business and intends to ease regulatory standards potentially boosting the attractiveness of the GBA for foreign enterprises.
While the regulations and integration of the area are only starting to take shape these years, the GBA is envisioned by Chinese Government planners to become an integrated economic area by 2035.
Agenda:
- 09:00-09:05 - Welcome Remarks & Introduction
by Hans Henrik Pontoppidan, Secretary General of DCBF
- 09:05-09:20 - Welcome Remarks on Danish Business in the Greater Bay Area
by Søren Bindesbøll, Consul General at the Royal Danish Consulate in Guangzhou
- 09:20-09:35 - Overview of China’s Greater Bay Area
by Professor XU Lihe, Associate Dean of GBA Institute, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)
- 09:35-09:50 - China’s Global Rise: Trajectories, Opportunities and Challenges
by Professor LI Xing, Professor Emeritus Aalborg University, Guangdong Institute for International Strategies (GIIS)
- 09:50-10:05 - Company Case: How Lundbeck makes use of the GBA Opportunities
by Minglei Zhu, Vice President for Government Affairs & Market Access, Lundbeck China
- 10:05-10:30 - Q&A and Closing Remarks
Speakers
- Søren Bindesbøll, Consul General of the Royal Danish Consulate in Guangzhou,
- Professor XU Lihe, associate dean of GBA Institute, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)
- Professor LI Xing, professor emeritus Aalborg University, Guangdong Institute for International Strategies (GIIS)
- Minglei Zhu, Vice President for Government Affairs & Market Access, Lundbeck China
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Hummel - Creating a Sustainable Brand Succes in the Ultra-Competitive Chinese Market
Date: June 18, 2024
Event: Webinar
Time: 9:00 am -10:00 am (DK) / 15:00 – 16:00 (CN)
Join us at this webinar to experience the fascinating story of how Hummel, one of the most iconic Danish fashion brands, managed to break through in the Chinese market and achieve strong growth while being true to its original brand DNA. Bjørn Karlsen, Brand Director at Leaf Digital and one of the main driving forces behind hummel’s success, will take you along on the journey from wrestling with distributor management, creating a relatable and authentic local brand image, running social and e-com channels to the all-important localized content production.
The webinar will also dig into the crucial question of how to create and support a long-lasting brand cycle in China, which is proving elusive for so many brands.
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Speaker
Bjørn Ingwar Karlsen, Brand lead & partner at Leaf Digital
Bjørn Ingwar Karlsen has lived and worked in China for 15 years driving commercial success for Danish brands in the market. With a background that stretches across most aspects of working with branding in China, Bjørn has unique insights on how to run a foreign brand in China and avoid the many potential pitfalls. Currently, Bjørn is a partner at the Shanghai-Aarhus based digital agency Leaf Digital, where he is making sure clients are always on top of the developments in China’s fast-changing SoMe and e-commerce landscapes.
Back
China's Greater Bay Area - Business Opportunities for Danish Companies
Date: June 26, 2024
Event: Webinar
Time: 9:00 am -10:30 am (DK) / 15:00 – 16:30 (CN)
The economic potential in China's Greater Bay Area (GBA) is immense, with its rapidly growing GDP surpassing 13 trillion yuan, a dynamic consumer market of 86 million people, and strategic infrastructure enhancements fostering a conducive environment for foreign companies.
Join us at this webinar, where we in collaboration with experts with extensive experience from the region, explore how financial sector openness and simplified market access in China's Greater Bay Area unlock business opportunities - Featuring insights from the case company: Lundbeck.
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
The Business Environment in the Greater Bay Area
The Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area, also simply known as the Greater Bay Area (GBA), is a megalopolis with the largest and most populated urban area among the four largest bay areas in the world. It consists of nine cities in China's Guangdong Province, being Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Huizhou, Jiangmen & Zhaoqing, as well as the two special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macao. The total population is 86 million people, or 5% of China's total, and is expected to rach 100 million by 2030. Since the announcement of the outline GBA development plan in 2019, the total GDP of the area has surpassed 13 trillion yuan. Already today, GBA is not only a huge and dynamic consumer market, but also a critical export hub accounting 37 % of China's exports. The GBA infrastructure includes five international airports, advanced high-speed railway connections, and three of the World's top ten container ports.
In December 2023, China revealed a three-year action plan for the GBA focusing on increasing openness in Mainland China's financial sector with the intention of enhancing the market environment in the GBA. The plan envisions simplified market entry procedures and institutional barrier elimination in order to reduce costs and promote a sound ecosystem for business and intends to ease regulatory standards potentially boosting the attractiveness of the GBA for foreign enterprises.
While the regulations and integration of the area are only starting to take shape these years, the GBA is envisioned by Chinese Government planners to become an integrated economic area by 2035.
Agenda:
- 09:00-09:05 - Welcome Remarks & Introduction
by Hans Henrik Pontoppidan, Secretary General of DCBF
- 09:05-09:20 - Welcome Remarks on Danish Business in the Greater Bay Area
by Søren Bindesbøll, Consul General at the Royal Danish Consulate in Guangzhou
- 09:20-09:35 - Overview of China’s Greater Bay Area
by Professor XU Lihe, Associate Dean of GBA Institute, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)
- 09:35-09:50 - China’s Global Rise: Trajectories, Opportunities and Challenges
by Professor LI Xing, Professor Emeritus Aalborg University, Guangdong Institute for International Strategies (GIIS)
- 09:50-10:05 - Company Case: How Lundbeck makes use of the GBA Opportunities
by Minglei Zhu, Vice President for Government Affairs & Market Access, Lundbeck China
- 10:05-10:30 - Q&A and Closing Remarks
Speakers
- Søren Bindesbøll, Consul General of the Royal Danish Consulate in Guangzhou,
- Professor XU Lihe, associate dean of GBA Institute, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)
- Professor LI Xing, professor emeritus Aalborg University, Guangdong Institute for International Strategies (GIIS)
- Minglei Zhu, Vice President for Government Affairs & Market Access, Lundbeck China
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
PAST EVENTS
RESULTS (116)
Digital Marketing in China: How to Reach the Right Audience?
Date: August 29, 2023
Time: (9:00-10:00 a.m. DK/3:00-4:00 p.m. CN)
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
The digital landscape in China differs significantly for B2B compared to other markets. Moreover, the pandemic has brought about substantial changes, accelerating the digital transformation with B2B in China over recent years. As a result, this now demands a fresh understanding of the right marketing channels for communicating with potential Chinese customers.
The sales process has become more digital, providing increased opportunities to find new customers in China through digital platforms. Consequently, the significance of visibility and crontrolling howyour company and its products/services are presented has grown and, at the same time, become more challenging. This is because everything digital needs to be tailored for China, in China.
If you want to learn more about China's new digital landscape and the opportunities for your company to enhance its visibility, join our webinar where the speakers from NBH will provide an overview of the digital landscape in China and how business opportunities can leverage digital channels to create business opportunities. We will also have a company share their experience and approaches to increasing visibility.
During the webinar, we will highlight the following topics:
- WeChat: How can companies gain thousands of relevant followers from thei own industry?
- Website: How can you optimize your company's website for speed and visibility to your Chinese target audience?
- Baidu SEM: How can businesses create business opportunities through China's largest search engine?
- Industry Articles (PR): How can companies get dozens of Chinese media outlets within their industry to cover their company?
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Counter-Espionage Law: Decoding the Impact on Foreign Business in China
Date: August 22, 2023
Time: (9:00-10:00 a.m. DK/3:00-4:00 p.m. CN)
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
The recent investigation of consulting and advisory firms, appearing to be part of an anti-spy campaign, have unsettled the foreign business community in the country and hit the Western media headlines. The campaign seemingly well-timed with the adoption of the revised Anti-Espionage Law on April 26, 2023 provided fodder for the "de-risking" debate.
In this engaging 1-hour webinar we will provide insights around the new law and suggestions from both macro and micro perspectives on foreign business in China. At the end of the webinar, there will be a live Q&A, that will give you the opportunity to ask more in-depth questions.
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Saxo's Q3 Quarterly Outlook | AI: The Good, the Bad, and the Bubble
Date: August 15, 2023
Time: (9:00-10:00 a.m. DK/3:00-4:00 p.m. CN)
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
AI has undoubtedly captured the spotlight recently, serving as a significant force shaping markets this year. Amidst the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential to revolutionize businesses, it's important to acknowledge the potential disruption it may bring to everyday lives. Additionally, the sharp gains witnessed in key AI stocks may have led us into bubble territory, paving the way for a potentially challenging path ahead.
With all this in mind, we invite you to our webinar, where Market Strategist Redmond Wong from Saxo will explore way to navigate the AI theme and discuss investment ideas. Following the presentation, there wil be a live Q&A session, providing you with the market insights you need for Q3 beyond.
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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European Business in China: Business Confidence Survey
Date: June 29, 2023
Time: 15:00 - 16:15 (CEST)
Event: Other
The EU-China Business Association, BusinessEurope and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China are pleased to invite you to join this hybrid conference of the European Chamber’s annual Business Confidence Survey, where Mr Jens Eskelund, European Chamber President, will share the key findings of this year’s survey outlining European business sentiment in China.
Venue
Online and Adenauer Room, BusinessEurope, Avenue de Cortenbergh 168, 1000 Brussels
Background
Since China ended its ‘zero-COVID’ strategy, Chinese officials have been on a charm offensive in an attempt to restore the country’s allure as an investment destination. However, more will need to be done if China is to successfully reverse the deterioration of business sentiment that has taken place over the past three years.
European companies have already begun shifting investments overseas and, faced with growing risks and a more volatile operating environment, many have adjusted their investment and operational strategies. There is now an increased focus on making operations more durable — for example, through localisation or diversification of supply chains — as opposed to capturing market share. With China’s economy facing numerous headwinds, this trend appears set to continue at least into the medium-term.
Agenda
14h30-15h00: Registration and networking
15h00-15h05: Welcome and introduction
Mrs Luisa Santos, Deputy Director General, BusinessEurope
15h05-15h15: Opening remarks
Ms Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, EU-China Business Association
15h15-15h50: Presentation of the EUCCC Business Confidence Survey
Mr Jens Eskelund, Chairman, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
15h50-16h15: Discussion and Q&A,
Moderated by Mrs Luisa Santos, Deputy Director General, BusinessEurope
Members of DCBF can register for free - Click here to read more and sign up!
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Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality Part 8
Date: June 21, 2023
Time: 10:00-11:00 CEST, 16:00-17:00 CST
Event: Supported Webinar
PART 8 OF THE "GREENER TOGETHER" WEBINAR SERIES
This webinar is part of the Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality campaign organised by the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, FinnCham in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong, the Norwegian Business Association China, and supported by Danish-Chinese Business Forum.
This webinar will focus on on the importance of a sustainable profile in attracting future talent and how to implement this in China. speakers from Novozymes and Reset Carbon will share insights on sustainable innovation in China and training of internal teams and development of internal management systems. Novozymes will discuss their sustainable innovation approaches in China, including best practices and successful case studies, while Reset Carbon will provide practical tools for achieving sustainability goals in Chinese operations.
Speakers:
- Ellen Wu, General Manager at Reset Carbon
- Sean Lee, PR Manager at Novozymes
Members of DCBF can register for free - Click here to read more and sign up!
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China-EU Relations – Beijing’s View on Challenges and Opportunities
Date: June 20, 2023
Time: 10:00-10:45 a.m. DK / 4:00-4:45 p.m. CN
Event: Supported Webinar
Speaker: Fu Cong, Ambassador and Head of the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, Brussels, Belgium
'Staying in Dialogue with China' is organized and hosted by the Stein am Rhein Symposium (stars) in cooperation with China Macro Group (CMG), The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC), Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC), Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF), SwissCham China, Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong (DCCHK), China Europe International Business School (CEIBS and China Netzwerk Baden-Württemberg (CNBW)
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China as an M&A Market for Danish Companies
Date: June 20, 2023
Time: (9:00-10:00 a.m. DK/3:00-4:00 p.m. CN)
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
China has most recently sailed up to a top position within FDI. But how are Danish MNCs handling M&As in China and what differentiates the Chinese market from other markets? How are the targets localized and what advantages are there versus organic growth? What are the most common pitfalls and difficulties and what attracts a Chinese mid-market company to sell to a Danish corporate? How does the IPO vs M&A trend look like in the Chinese market?
We have invited Klaus Björkgren, Tony Wang and Sean Ni from Nordic Match to elaborate on these questions and to cover partnerships and Joint Ventures in China. With a mission to promote Sino-Nordic trade and investment, they provide advice to several of the Nordic MNCs for inbound M&As to China, and share their deep understanding of the market and local needs, ranging from idea generation to post transaction services.
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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How to Assess and Handle Risks of Negative Impact in the Value Chains
Date: June 19, 2023
Time: Time: 9.00 - 10.30 (DK) | 15.00 - 16.30 (CN)
Event: Partner Event
Following the launch event on 26 May 2023, join os at the 2. Event of the New Partnership on Sustainable Value Chains in China. This session covers how to assess and handle risks of negative impact in the value chains, as well as case studies on the topic.
Agenda:
- Welcome Remarks, Morten Kruse, Minister Counsellor
- How to Assess and Handle Risks of Negative Impact in the Value Chains, Sarah Dieckmann, Advisor, Ethical Trade Denmark
- Case Sharing on Due Dilligence - Assessment and Handling of Risks, Michael Kastrupsen, Founder & CEO, EastWest Instore & EastWest Medico
- Q&A
The Chinese Value Chain Network is a newly established partnership, that intends to use its shared strengths and abilities to create a platform which will enable Danish companies across industries to obtain greater knowledge on value chain matters on the Chinese market. It is a collaboration between the Trade Council China, Erhvervshus Hovedstaden/Bæredygtige Værdikæder, Danish Export Association, Danish-Chinese Business Forum, Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, Ethical Trade Denmark, and UN Global Compact Network Denmark.
Whether you are a company already in China or a company yet to make entry to the Chinese market - this event is for you!
Members of DCBF can register for free - please contact shiche@um.dk to register for this event.
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Dragon Tactics: Why Chinese Entrepreneurs Manage Differently and What Can Be Learned from It?
Date: June 13, 2023
Time: (9:00-10:00 a.m. DK/3:00-4:00 p.m. CN)
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Aldo Spaanjaars, Owner of Dragon Strategies, together with Sandrine Zerbib, President of BAOZUN Brand Management & BAOZUN Europe, has co-authored the intriguing book "Dragon Tactics: How Chinese Entrepreneurs Thrive in Uncertainty" (2022), which presents a potent mix of China's four-thousand-year-old history, and management methods that borrow as much from Confucianism as from new technologies.
In this webinar, they will explore a unique apporach to business by analysing everything from the unexpected philosophies of Chinese leaders on competition, risk, profit, and failure to the role of family, which define the cultural spirit of a wolf pack: its observation skills, its respect of the leader's authority, its embrace of flexibillity, and more.
Opening remarks by Jesper Halle, Commercial Consul, Danish Consulate General, Shanghai.
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Digital Marketing in China: How to Reach the Right Audience?
Date: August 29, 2023
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
The digital landscape in China differs significantly for B2B compared to other markets. Moreover, the pandemic has brought about substantial changes, accelerating the digital transformation with B2B in China over recent years. As a result, this now demands a fresh understanding of the right marketing channels for communicating with potential Chinese customers.
The sales process has become more digital, providing increased opportunities to find new customers in China through digital platforms. Consequently, the significance of visibility and crontrolling howyour company and its products/services are presented has grown and, at the same time, become more challenging. This is because everything digital needs to be tailored for China, in China.
If you want to learn more about China's new digital landscape and the opportunities for your company to enhance its visibility, join our webinar where the speakers from NBH will provide an overview of the digital landscape in China and how business opportunities can leverage digital channels to create business opportunities. We will also have a company share their experience and approaches to increasing visibility.
During the webinar, we will highlight the following topics:
- WeChat: How can companies gain thousands of relevant followers from thei own industry?
- Website: How can you optimize your company's website for speed and visibility to your Chinese target audience?
- Baidu SEM: How can businesses create business opportunities through China's largest search engine?
- Industry Articles (PR): How can companies get dozens of Chinese media outlets within their industry to cover their company?
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
Back
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Counter-Espionage Law: Decoding the Impact on Foreign Business in China
Date: August 22, 2023
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
The recent investigation of consulting and advisory firms, appearing to be part of an anti-spy campaign, have unsettled the foreign business community in the country and hit the Western media headlines. The campaign seemingly well-timed with the adoption of the revised Anti-Espionage Law on April 26, 2023 provided fodder for the "de-risking" debate.
In this engaging 1-hour webinar we will provide insights around the new law and suggestions from both macro and micro perspectives on foreign business in China. At the end of the webinar, there will be a live Q&A, that will give you the opportunity to ask more in-depth questions.
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
Back
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Saxo's Q3 Quarterly Outlook | AI: The Good, the Bad, and the Bubble
Date: August 15, 2023
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
AI has undoubtedly captured the spotlight recently, serving as a significant force shaping markets this year. Amidst the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential to revolutionize businesses, it's important to acknowledge the potential disruption it may bring to everyday lives. Additionally, the sharp gains witnessed in key AI stocks may have led us into bubble territory, paving the way for a potentially challenging path ahead.
With all this in mind, we invite you to our webinar, where Market Strategist Redmond Wong from Saxo will explore way to navigate the AI theme and discuss investment ideas. Following the presentation, there wil be a live Q&A session, providing you with the market insights you need for Q3 beyond.
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
Back
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European Business in China: Business Confidence Survey
Date: June 29, 2023
Event: Other
The EU-China Business Association, BusinessEurope and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China are pleased to invite you to join this hybrid conference of the European Chamber’s annual Business Confidence Survey, where Mr Jens Eskelund, European Chamber President, will share the key findings of this year’s survey outlining European business sentiment in China.
Venue
Online and Adenauer Room, BusinessEurope, Avenue de Cortenbergh 168, 1000 Brussels
Background
Since China ended its ‘zero-COVID’ strategy, Chinese officials have been on a charm offensive in an attempt to restore the country’s allure as an investment destination. However, more will need to be done if China is to successfully reverse the deterioration of business sentiment that has taken place over the past three years.
European companies have already begun shifting investments overseas and, faced with growing risks and a more volatile operating environment, many have adjusted their investment and operational strategies. There is now an increased focus on making operations more durable — for example, through localisation or diversification of supply chains — as opposed to capturing market share. With China’s economy facing numerous headwinds, this trend appears set to continue at least into the medium-term.
Agenda
14h30-15h00: Registration and networking
15h00-15h05: Welcome and introduction
Mrs Luisa Santos, Deputy Director General, BusinessEurope
15h05-15h15: Opening remarks
Ms Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, EU-China Business Association
15h15-15h50: Presentation of the EUCCC Business Confidence Survey
Mr Jens Eskelund, Chairman, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
15h50-16h15: Discussion and Q&A,
Moderated by Mrs Luisa Santos, Deputy Director General, BusinessEurope
Members of DCBF can register for free - Click here to read more and sign up!
Back
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Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality Part 8
Date: June 21, 2023
Event: Supported Webinar
PART 8 OF THE "GREENER TOGETHER" WEBINAR SERIES
This webinar is part of the Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality campaign organised by the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, FinnCham in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong, the Norwegian Business Association China, and supported by Danish-Chinese Business Forum.
This webinar will focus on on the importance of a sustainable profile in attracting future talent and how to implement this in China. speakers from Novozymes and Reset Carbon will share insights on sustainable innovation in China and training of internal teams and development of internal management systems. Novozymes will discuss their sustainable innovation approaches in China, including best practices and successful case studies, while Reset Carbon will provide practical tools for achieving sustainability goals in Chinese operations.
Speakers:
- Ellen Wu, General Manager at Reset Carbon
- Sean Lee, PR Manager at Novozymes
Members of DCBF can register for free - Click here to read more and sign up!
Back
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China-EU Relations – Beijing’s View on Challenges and Opportunities
Date: June 20, 2023
Event: Supported Webinar
Speaker: Fu Cong, Ambassador and Head of the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, Brussels, Belgium
'Staying in Dialogue with China' is organized and hosted by the Stein am Rhein Symposium (stars) in cooperation with China Macro Group (CMG), The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC), Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC), Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF), SwissCham China, Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong (DCCHK), China Europe International Business School (CEIBS and China Netzwerk Baden-Württemberg (CNBW)
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China as an M&A Market for Danish Companies
Date: June 20, 2023
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
China has most recently sailed up to a top position within FDI. But how are Danish MNCs handling M&As in China and what differentiates the Chinese market from other markets? How are the targets localized and what advantages are there versus organic growth? What are the most common pitfalls and difficulties and what attracts a Chinese mid-market company to sell to a Danish corporate? How does the IPO vs M&A trend look like in the Chinese market?
We have invited Klaus Björkgren, Tony Wang and Sean Ni from Nordic Match to elaborate on these questions and to cover partnerships and Joint Ventures in China. With a mission to promote Sino-Nordic trade and investment, they provide advice to several of the Nordic MNCs for inbound M&As to China, and share their deep understanding of the market and local needs, ranging from idea generation to post transaction services.
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
Back
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How to Assess and Handle Risks of Negative Impact in the Value Chains
Date: June 19, 2023
Event: Partner Event
Following the launch event on 26 May 2023, join os at the 2. Event of the New Partnership on Sustainable Value Chains in China. This session covers how to assess and handle risks of negative impact in the value chains, as well as case studies on the topic.
Agenda:
- Welcome Remarks, Morten Kruse, Minister Counsellor
- How to Assess and Handle Risks of Negative Impact in the Value Chains, Sarah Dieckmann, Advisor, Ethical Trade Denmark
- Case Sharing on Due Dilligence - Assessment and Handling of Risks, Michael Kastrupsen, Founder & CEO, EastWest Instore & EastWest Medico
- Q&A
The Chinese Value Chain Network is a newly established partnership, that intends to use its shared strengths and abilities to create a platform which will enable Danish companies across industries to obtain greater knowledge on value chain matters on the Chinese market. It is a collaboration between the Trade Council China, Erhvervshus Hovedstaden/Bæredygtige Værdikæder, Danish Export Association, Danish-Chinese Business Forum, Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, Ethical Trade Denmark, and UN Global Compact Network Denmark.
Whether you are a company already in China or a company yet to make entry to the Chinese market - this event is for you!
Members of DCBF can register for free - please contact shiche@um.dk to register for this event.
Back
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Dragon Tactics: Why Chinese Entrepreneurs Manage Differently and What Can Be Learned from It?
Date: June 13, 2023
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Aldo Spaanjaars, Owner of Dragon Strategies, together with Sandrine Zerbib, President of BAOZUN Brand Management & BAOZUN Europe, has co-authored the intriguing book "Dragon Tactics: How Chinese Entrepreneurs Thrive in Uncertainty" (2022), which presents a potent mix of China's four-thousand-year-old history, and management methods that borrow as much from Confucianism as from new technologies.
In this webinar, they will explore a unique apporach to business by analysing everything from the unexpected philosophies of Chinese leaders on competition, risk, profit, and failure to the role of family, which define the cultural spirit of a wolf pack: its observation skills, its respect of the leader's authority, its embrace of flexibillity, and more.
Opening remarks by Jesper Halle, Commercial Consul, Danish Consulate General, Shanghai.
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
