European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

As the independent voice of European business in China, we seek greater market access and improved operating conditions for European companies. - We provide European business with an effective communication and lobbying channel to the European and Chinese authorities, business associations and media. - We ensure our key recommendations and lobbying strategies are shaped by business through our Working Groups. - We monitor China's compliance with the WTO and other international commitments that impact business in China. - We support companies with an information platform on business and market conditions in China. - We help companies expand their networks of European and Chinese business contacts. - We promote sharing of knowledge and experience between European and Chinese business. The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China was founded by 51 member companies based in China on 19th October 2000. The European Chamber now serves more than 1700 members in nine cities: Beijing, Chengdu, Chonqing, Nanjing, Pearl River Delta (Guangzhou and Shenzhen), Shanghai, Shenyang and Tianjin. The Chamber is recognised by the European Commission and the Chinese Authorities as the official voice of European business in China. The European Chamber is a member-driven non-profit fee-based organisation with over 40 Working Groups and Forums. It is recognised as a Foreign Chamber of Commerce with the Ministry of Commerce and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.