27/03/2022 l Report about China's National People's Congress
From Saturday 5 March to Friday 11 March 2022, China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) was held in Beijing, also called ‘Two Sessions'. Same as last year, due to the national pandemic prevention and control requirements, the event only lasted seven days instead of the usual 10 days. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses the annual NPC session as a political platform for major policy efforts and to decide on long-term strategies. This year’s NPC is the second yea...
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From Saturday 5 March to Friday 11 March 2022, China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) was held in Beijing, also called ‘Two Sessions'. Same as last year, due to the national pandemic prevention and control requirements, the event only lasted seven days instead of the usual 10 days. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses the annual NPC session as a political platform for major policy efforts and to decide on long-term strategies. This year’s NPC is the second yea...
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16/03/2022 l Opportunities for Belgian companies in the Chinese tech industries
Every 5 years, China releases its Five-Year-Plans. The most recent one is the 14th Five-Year-Plan from 2021 to 2025, outlining China’s ambitions to become a world-leading technology force, focusing on innovation, automation and a higher value-added, more secure and reliable industrial supply chain. In order to fulfil China’s ambition to become a world-leading innovator by 2035, the plan promotes self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology as strategic actio...
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Every 5 years, China releases its Five-Year-Plans. The most recent one is the 14th Five-Year-Plan from 2021 to 2025, outlining China’s ambitions to become a world-leading technology force, focusing on innovation, automation and a higher value-added, more secure and reliable industrial supply chain. In order to fulfil China’s ambition to become a world-leading innovator by 2035, the plan promotes self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology as strategic actio...
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02/03/2022 l Logistics Outlook 2022
During the past year, global supply chain disruptions, port congestions, capacity shortages, increasing ocean freight rates and an ongoing pandemic have challenged importing and exporting companies across all sectors. Looking ahead in 2022, experts estimate that the pressure on global supply chains will continue and will possibly not relax until the second half of the year. Capacity problems and congestion in the ports will continue, in combination with a strong global demand in the consumer go...
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During the past year, global supply chain disruptions, port congestions, capacity shortages, increasing ocean freight rates and an ongoing pandemic have challenged importing and exporting companies across all sectors. Looking ahead in 2022, experts estimate that the pressure on global supply chains will continue and will possibly not relax until the second half of the year. Capacity problems and congestion in the ports will continue, in combination with a strong global demand in the consumer go...
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16/02/2022 l 5 Ways to Participate to Exhibitions in China during Covid
If you look at China during these challenging Covid-times, participating at an exhibition in China is probably not something you consider as your first priority, simply because it is almost impossible to travel to China these days. Nevertheless, there are good reasons to consider participating in trade fairs in 2022 or 2023: In China it’s business as usual. Despite the corona-situation in China and the rest of the world, exhibitions are still being held in China and in general it...
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If you look at China during these challenging Covid-times, participating at an exhibition in China is probably not something you consider as your first priority, simply because it is almost impossible to travel to China these days. Nevertheless, there are good reasons to consider participating in trade fairs in 2022 or 2023: In China it’s business as usual. Despite the corona-situation in China and the rest of the world, exhibitions are still being held in China and in general it...
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15/02/2022 l Winter Olympics and winter sports in China
Since 4 February 2022, Beijing is the stage for the Winter Olympics. It is the first time in Olympic history that a city hosts both the summer and winter sessions of this event. Olympic Games are a unique chance for a country to show off its infrastructure, culture and sporting ability on a world stage, with millions of international viewers. Several Olympic venues, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Ice Cube, are re-used for the opening and closing ceremonies and different sports events. Unf...
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Since 4 February 2022, Beijing is the stage for the Winter Olympics. It is the first time in Olympic history that a city hosts both the summer and winter sessions of this event. Olympic Games are a unique chance for a country to show off its infrastructure, culture and sporting ability on a world stage, with millions of international viewers. Several Olympic venues, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Ice Cube, are re-used for the opening and closing ceremonies and different sports events. Unf...
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02/02/2022 l China's business forecast 2022
In 2022, China continues to be an attractive and reliable business destination despite ongoing challenges, such as the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts. Many European companies are still struggling with how to manage their China business from a distance and the soaring prices of international shipping keep breaking records. Despite the sustained pressure from Covid-19 outbreaks and supply chain bottlenecks, China’s economic outlook for 2022 is predicted to be relatively bright,...
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In 2022, China continues to be an attractive and reliable business destination despite ongoing challenges, such as the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts. Many European companies are still struggling with how to manage their China business from a distance and the soaring prices of international shipping keep breaking records. Despite the sustained pressure from Covid-19 outbreaks and supply chain bottlenecks, China’s economic outlook for 2022 is predicted to be relatively bright,...
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17/01/2022 l Update about Travel Restrictions to China for Belgian citizens
Unfortunately, about two years after the first Covid-19 outbreak, we are not yet able to report to you the good news that you will be able to travel to China again soon, at least not without strict quarantine measures (2 to 3 weeks in a hotel upon arrival in China), regular testing and other stringent measures and administrative hassles. The virus continues to mutate and cause disorder, with the Omikron variant now dominating in Europe and the Chinese government keeping up the zero-tolerance st...
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Unfortunately, about two years after the first Covid-19 outbreak, we are not yet able to report to you the good news that you will be able to travel to China again soon, at least not without strict quarantine measures (2 to 3 weeks in a hotel upon arrival in China), regular testing and other stringent measures and administrative hassles. The virus continues to mutate and cause disorder, with the Omikron variant now dominating in Europe and the Chinese government keeping up the zero-tolerance st...
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10/01/2022 l Janssen Pharmaceutica as savior of the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
When Belgium approaches medicine and pharmaceuticals, it looks beyond just the health of humans, but also that of agriculture, and even culture and history. Many are familiar with famous Belgian medicine brands like UCB, Solvay, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, part of Johnson & Johnson, but not as many are aware of Janssen’s contributions to saving Chinese cultural heritage. This lasting company’s commitment to protecting historic sites can be traced to its founder: Dr.&...
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When Belgium approaches medicine and pharmaceuticals, it looks beyond just the health of humans, but also that of agriculture, and even culture and history. Many are familiar with famous Belgian medicine brands like UCB, Solvay, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, part of Johnson & Johnson, but not as many are aware of Janssen’s contributions to saving Chinese cultural heritage. This lasting company’s commitment to protecting historic sites can be traced to its founder: Dr.&...
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01/01/2022 l New Regulations for Overseas Food Exporters to China
Starting from 1 January 2022 new regulations have come into effect for overseas food exporters to China. Food companies and brands have to register their company at the General Administration of China Customs (GACC) and may also have to adjust their packaging. The new regulation was issued to implement provisions of the Food Safety Law on the registration of overseas food production enterprises importing food into China. It extends the registration scope of food production enterpris...
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Starting from 1 January 2022 new regulations have come into effect for overseas food exporters to China. Food companies and brands have to register their company at the General Administration of China Customs (GACC) and may also have to adjust their packaging. The new regulation was issued to implement provisions of the Food Safety Law on the registration of overseas food production enterprises importing food into China. It extends the registration scope of food production enterpris...
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25/11/2021 l China's environmental policies and its opportunities for Belgian companies
From October 31 to November 12, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference was held in Glasgow, Scotland. With China currently accounting for about a quarter of global carbon dioxide emissions, all eyes were on China’s climate change policy initiatives. As an economic and industrial powerhouse, China is burdened with a huge daily power demand. Although China is still heavily involved in broadening its coal-fired power plants, China’s investment in clean energy is ...
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From October 31 to November 12, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference was held in Glasgow, Scotland. With China currently accounting for about a quarter of global carbon dioxide emissions, all eyes were on China’s climate change policy initiatives. As an economic and industrial powerhouse, China is burdened with a huge daily power demand. Although China is still heavily involved in broadening its coal-fired power plants, China’s investment in clean energy is ...
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