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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)
Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality Part 6
Date: April 18, 2023
Time: 10:00-11:00 CEST
Event: Supported Webinar
PART 6 OF THE "GREENER TOGETHER" WEBINAR SERIES
This webinar is a part of the 'Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality' campaign organised in collaboration with the Norwegian Business Association and FinnCham, and supported by the Danish-Chinese Business Forum in Denmark.
In the sixth session for the "Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality" webinar series, experts will enlighten you on 'Reducing Emissions from Factories'.
Registration and more information will follow soon.
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Special Topic after 2023 NPC: Organizational Changes of China’s Financial Regulatory System to Manage Risks and Serve the Real Economy
Date: April 14, 2023
Time: 9:00-09:45 a.m. DK / 3:00-3:45 p.m. CN
Event: Supported Webinar
Speaker: Xing Yujing, Senior Adviser, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA); Former President, Shenzhen branch of PBoC, China
'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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Saxo's Q2 Outlook: The Fragmentation Game
Date: April 11, 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).
Saxo's Q2 2023 Quarterly Outlook is out now. This quarter's theme is "The Fragmentation Game", which is our term for how the world's economic blocs have lurched into realignment to secure access to energy, other vital resources, supply chains and computing power (mostly semiconductors). Meanwhile, the banking sector turmoil at the end of Q2 has brought risks of a credit crunch and a sharp increase in the probability of a recession in the developed economies this year.
Join our Q2 2023 quarterly outlook webinar, hosted by Redmond Wong, Market Strategist at Saxo Markets Hong Kong, to explore the investment implications of the secular trend of fragmentation and the latest development in the market. Highlights of the discussion will include:
- Bonds & FX: What happens when a tightening cycle ends before inflation is defeated?
- Equities. Fragmentation and banking crisis mean pain, but also opportunities
- Commodities: Caught between a slowdown in US and Europe and recovery in China demand
After the presentation, please stay for a live Q&A session!
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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China’s Economic Policy Blueprint after the NPC
Date: March 29, 2023
Time: 9:00-09:45 a.m. DK / 3:00-3:45 p.m. CN
Event: Supported Webinar
Speaker: Bai Chong-En, Mansfield Freeman Chair Professor; Dean, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
'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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Litigating Trademarks in China: Bad-Faith, Well-Known Protection and Damages
Date: March 28, 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).
In the past foreign companies have shied away from litigation in China, but all this is changing as significant progress has been made throughout the judicial system. Join Ai-Leen Lim, CEO & Principal Counsel of AWA Asia in Beijing, for this webinar highlighting critical cases that showcase how foreign businesses are actively litigating in China – and often successfully.
We will cover cases detailing instances of bad-faith trademark registration, securing China’s coveted well-known trademark status, and significantly higher compensation and punitive damages overall. Ai-Leen will also highlight best practice tips as we look at each case in closer detail that will inform your China trademark strategy early on.
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Hoyer in Asia - Localization
Date: March 21, 2023
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. DK / 4:00-5:00 p.m. CN
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Despite the predicted economic slowdown, China is still growing relatively rapidly, and continues playing an important role globally, as a market, producer and R&D operations.
What are the factors you should take into consideration when investing in Asia, and what adjustments you need to make in order to succeed in investing in markets that differs from your home market.
We have invited Hoyer to give us an insight on their China strategy, and how they reached peak sales during one of the toughest years for many businesses in China.
Outline:
- Hoyer’s footprint in Asia and market adjustment
- Corporate strategy localization
- Technical Strategy Adjustment
- Localized sales strategies – avoid/one-size fits all
- Agile and flexible adaption with focused strategy for different segments/sub segments
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
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Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality Part 5
Date: March 16, 2023
Time: 09:00-10:30 CET
Event: Supported Webinar
PART 5 OF THE "GREENER TOGETHER" WEBINAR SERIES
This webinar is a part of the 'Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality' campaign organised in collaboration with the Norwegian Business Association and FinnCham, and supported by the Danish-Chinese Business Forum in Denmark.
In the fifth session for the "Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality" webinar series, experts will enlighten you on 'Supply Chain Carbon Emissions'.
Members of DCBF can register for free - Click here to read more and sign up!
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Upping Your Game Within Cross-cultural Communication!
Date: March 07, 2023
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. DK/4:00-5:00 p.m. CN
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Have your ever felt puzzled about by the behavior of a global colleague and thought something along the lines of: Why didn’t they say no if they meant no? Why didn’t they say that they couldn’t meet the agreed deadline? Why didn’t they just say it like it is???
The explanation is most likely that they actually did say this! They just said it in a different way than what you’re used to.
If you want to avoid ending up in these kinds of situations in the future, the first step is to become aware of how you and your global colleagues typically prefer to communicate.
During the short webinar I’ll introduce you to the term ‘Low-high context communication’ and by using many real-life-examples and cases we will take our departure point in the difference btw DK and CN communication and you will walk away with insight and a few practical things to do and not to do to maximize your output in your cross-cultural communication.
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Post-Covid China and Foreign Business - Quo Vadis?
Date: February 24, 2023
Time: 09:00-09:45 CET
Event: Supported Webinar
This webinar is part of the webinar series 'Staying in Dialogue with China'. The series will bring you six webinars with China-based experts, concentrated on H1, between February and June 2023.
'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) and SwissCham China.
At this first session, stars Foundation Board Member Markus Hermann, Managing Director at China Macro Group, will be talking to Joerg Wuttke, President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China ; Member, stars International Board, Beijing, about China’s economy post-Covid.
With 3%, the country in 2022 recorded the worst economic performance since 1976 – with the exception of 2020, the year Covid hit the world. A strict “zero Covid” policy that at times had put metropolitan regions that account for up to 40% of China’s GDP under lockdown, an international environment dampened by Russia’s unjustified war in Ukraine and global protectionist tendencies, as well as domestic regulatory measures – most notably in real estate – have dealt a heavy blow to the second largest economy in the world.
Now, with Covid restrictions lifted, businesses and investors wonder what 2023 might have in store, and how the Chinese economy will fare beyond 2023. Can we expect a quick recovery on the back of so-called revenge spending by consumers largely contained to their homes in 2022? Does the Chinese government manage to restore confidence among consumers and businesses and stabilize capital and real estate markets? And what do these trends and developments mean for foreign businesses and their China strategies?
Kindly note that all webinars of this series are held under Chatham House Rules and will not be recorded.
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 6
Date: April 18, 2023
Event: Supported Webinar
PART 6 OF THE "GREENER TOGETHER" WEBINAR SERIES
This webinar is a part of the 'Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality' campaign organised in collaboration with the Norwegian Business Association and FinnCham, and supported by the Danish-Chinese Business Forum in Denmark.
In the sixth session for the "Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality" webinar series, experts will enlighten you on 'Reducing Emissions from Factories'.
Registration and more information will follow soon.
Back
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Special Topic after 2023 NPC: Organizational Changes of China’s Financial Regulatory System to Manage Risks and Serve the Real Economy
Date: April 14, 2023
Event: Supported Webinar
Speaker: Xing Yujing, Senior Adviser, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA); Former President, Shenzhen branch of PBoC, China
'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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Saxo's Q2 Outlook: The Fragmentation Game
Date: April 11, 2023
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Saxo's Q2 2023 Quarterly Outlook is out now. This quarter's theme is "The Fragmentation Game", which is our term for how the world's economic blocs have lurched into realignment to secure access to energy, other vital resources, supply chains and computing power (mostly semiconductors). Meanwhile, the banking sector turmoil at the end of Q2 has brought risks of a credit crunch and a sharp increase in the probability of a recession in the developed economies this year.
Join our Q2 2023 quarterly outlook webinar, hosted by Redmond Wong, Market Strategist at Saxo Markets Hong Kong, to explore the investment implications of the secular trend of fragmentation and the latest development in the market. Highlights of the discussion will include:
- Bonds & FX: What happens when a tightening cycle ends before inflation is defeated?
- Equities. Fragmentation and banking crisis mean pain, but also opportunities
- Commodities: Caught between a slowdown in US and Europe and recovery in China demand
After the presentation, please stay for a live Q&A session!
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
Back
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China’s Economic Policy Blueprint after the NPC
Date: March 29, 2023
Event: Supported Webinar
Speaker: Bai Chong-En, Mansfield Freeman Chair Professor; Dean, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
'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)
Back
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Litigating Trademarks in China: Bad-Faith, Well-Known Protection and Damages
Date: March 28, 2023
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
In the past foreign companies have shied away from litigation in China, but all this is changing as significant progress has been made throughout the judicial system. Join Ai-Leen Lim, CEO & Principal Counsel of AWA Asia in Beijing, for this webinar highlighting critical cases that showcase how foreign businesses are actively litigating in China – and often successfully.
We will cover cases detailing instances of bad-faith trademark registration, securing China’s coveted well-known trademark status, and significantly higher compensation and punitive damages overall. Ai-Leen will also highlight best practice tips as we look at each case in closer detail that will inform your China trademark strategy early on.
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
Back
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Hoyer in Asia - Localization
Date: March 21, 2023
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Despite the predicted economic slowdown, China is still growing relatively rapidly, and continues playing an important role globally, as a market, producer and R&D operations.
What are the factors you should take into consideration when investing in Asia, and what adjustments you need to make in order to succeed in investing in markets that differs from your home market.
We have invited Hoyer to give us an insight on their China strategy, and how they reached peak sales during one of the toughest years for many businesses in China.
Outline:
- Hoyer’s footprint in Asia and market adjustment
- Corporate strategy localization
- Technical Strategy Adjustment
- Localized sales strategies – avoid/one-size fits all
- Agile and flexible adaption with focused strategy for different segments/sub segments
Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.
Back
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Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality Part 5
Date: March 16, 2023
Event: Supported Webinar
PART 5 OF THE "GREENER TOGETHER" WEBINAR SERIES
This webinar is a part of the 'Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality' campaign organised in collaboration with the Norwegian Business Association and FinnCham, and supported by the Danish-Chinese Business Forum in Denmark.
In the fifth session for the "Greener Together: China-Nordic Dialogue on Carbon Neutrality" webinar series, experts will enlighten you on 'Supply Chain Carbon Emissions'.
Members of DCBF can register for free - Click here to read more and sign up!
Back
Image
Upping Your Game Within Cross-cultural Communication!
Date: March 07, 2023
Event: Webinar
Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).
Have your ever felt puzzled about by the behavior of a global colleague and thought something along the lines of: Why didn’t they say no if they meant no? Why didn’t they say that they couldn’t meet the agreed deadline? Why didn’t they just say it like it is???
The explanation is most likely that they actually did say this! They just said it in a different way than what you’re used to.
If you want to avoid ending up in these kinds of situations in the future, the first step is to become aware of how you and your global colleagues typically prefer to communicate.
During the short webinar I’ll introduce you to the term ‘Low-high context communication’ and by using many real-life-examples and cases we will take our departure point in the difference btw DK and CN communication and you will walk away with insight and a few practical things to do and not to do to maximize your output in your cross-cultural communication.
Back
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Post-Covid China and Foreign Business - Quo Vadis?
Date: February 24, 2023
Event: Supported Webinar
This webinar is part of the webinar series 'Staying in Dialogue with China'. The series will bring you six webinars with China-based experts, concentrated on H1, between February and June 2023.
'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) and SwissCham China.
At this first session, stars Foundation Board Member Markus Hermann, Managing Director at China Macro Group, will be talking to Joerg Wuttke, President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China ; Member, stars International Board, Beijing, about China’s economy post-Covid.
With 3%, the country in 2022 recorded the worst economic performance since 1976 – with the exception of 2020, the year Covid hit the world. A strict “zero Covid” policy that at times had put metropolitan regions that account for up to 40% of China’s GDP under lockdown, an international environment dampened by Russia’s unjustified war in Ukraine and global protectionist tendencies, as well as domestic regulatory measures – most notably in real estate – have dealt a heavy blow to the second largest economy in the world.
Now, with Covid restrictions lifted, businesses and investors wonder what 2023 might have in store, and how the Chinese economy will fare beyond 2023. Can we expect a quick recovery on the back of so-called revenge spending by consumers largely contained to their homes in 2022? Does the Chinese government manage to restore confidence among consumers and businesses and stabilize capital and real estate markets? And what do these trends and developments mean for foreign businesses and their China strategies?
Kindly note that all webinars of this series are held under Chatham House Rules and will not be recorded.
Members of DCBF can register for free - Click here to read more and sign up!
