The Benelux Chamber in Commerce in China, in collaboration with the Benelux Union, ChinaLux, Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC), and Moore Stephens Consulting China, is hosting an event on the implications of China’s evolving economy for companies in Benelux. 

"A Changing Chinese Economy, What does it mean for the Benelux?” will be held at the Benelux Union in Brussels on 29 May.  

The event will start with an introduction of the Benelux Union, followed by presentations about the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China, China Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) will be given: three unique organisations creating the bridge between the Benelux and China. 

Mr. Frederik Berckmoes-Joos, Chief Strategy Officer at Moore Stephens, will present the results of this year's Sino-Benelux Business Survey. This survey is conducted across different regions in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou/Shenzhen, and asks the Benelux business community via questionnaire and in-depth interviews about their performance and expectations in China.  

During the previous year’s business survey, it was learned that despite the slowdown of the Chinese economy, Benelux businesses were still performing well. Some were even beating the market with revenue growth above 10% and good profit levels. On the other hand,  some challenges still remained. Rising salary costs has been one of the major negative drivers for Benelux companies, also they have indicated increasing rules and regulations would impact their company. 

Many more changes came in 2016, including regulatory, foreign exchange and tax reforms, an increasing focus on domestic consumption and rapid development of new industries based on new technologies, such as e-commerce, mobile payments, and V.R.  

Also, other global developments might impact geopolitical and economic balances and consequently Benelux companies that are active in China. How have Benelux companies performed this year within this context? What are now the main challenges for Benelux companies in China? How will changes of the past year impact your business and how to adapt to these changes? This year’s survey will answer these questions and will provide Benelux companies active in China a better understanding of the changing Chinese economy. 

Event programe: 

16:00 — 16:30: Registration 

16:30 — 18:00: Presentations 

- Opening by Secretary General of the Benelux Union, Mr. Thomas Antoine 

- Introduction of the Benelux Internal Market by Mr. Jan Molema 

- Introduction of the BenCham by Mr. Frederik Derbaudrenghien, BCECC by Mr. Bernard Dewit and ChinaLux by Mr. Dirk Dewitte 

- Presentation of the Sino Benelux Business Survey by Mr. Frederik Berckmoes-Joos 

18:00 - 19:30: Cocktail and Network Reception 

Maximum of 80 attendees (first come, first served) 

To register, please contact: pa2-bj@bencham.org  

The event is free of charge.