European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China was founded by 51 European member companies in October 2000 and was established to give European businesses a common voice across different business sectors, nationalities and regions of China. Almost 10 years after its foundation, the European Chamber now has more than 1,400 members and is active in eight cities: Beijing, Chengdu, Nanjing, Pearl River Delta (Guangzhou and Shenzhen), Shanghai, Shenyang and Tianjin. By the European Commission and the Chinese authorities the Chamber is recognized as the authoritative and independent voice of European business in China.
The European Chamber is built around 34 Working Groups and Forums, bringing together senior executives who engage in strategic discussions ranging from market access to the evolution of the business environment in China. Through regular dialogues with both the Chinese and European government, the Chamber conveys the operational business concerns of European companies and makes suggestions for improvements to policy-makers.