ABOUT THE CHAMBER

“As the independent voice of European business in China, we seek greater market access and improved operating conditions for European companies”.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China was founded in 2000 by 51 member companies that shared a goal of establishing a common voice for the various business sectors of the European Union and European businesses operating in China. It is a members-driven, non-profit, fee-based organisation with a core structure of 26 Working Groups and 9 Fora representing European business in China.

The European Chamber now has more than 1,700 members in 7 chapters operating in 9 cities: Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenyang, South China (Guangzhou and Shenzhen), Southwest China (Chengdu, Chongqing) and Tianjin. Each chapter is managed at the local level by local boards reporting directly to the Executive Committee. A company must purchase an additional membership(s), offered at a discounted rate, if it wishes to be a member and enjoy Chamber services in more than one location. The Advisory Council which includes the CEOs and presidents of some of the largest EU companies with investments in China, influences the priorities and line of action to be taken by the Chamber by providing advice on its strategic direction.

The Chamber is recognised by the European Commission and the Chinese Authorities as the official voice of European business in China. It is recognised as a Foreign Chamber of Commerce with the Ministry of Commerce and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.

The European Chamber is part of the growing network of European Business Organisations (EBO). This network connects European business associations and chambers of commerce located in more than 45 third markets around the world.

VISION:

• To be the unified, independent, and influential voice of European Business in China
• To be a member value-driven organisation serving European Companies across all industries and services throughout China

MISSION STATEMENT:

As a member-based organization, the European Chamber seeks to:

• Ensure greater market access and a level playing field for European Companies in China
• Improve market conditions for all businesses in China
• Facilitate networking among members and stakeholders
• Bring specific information relevant to its members on doing business in China
• Update its members on economic trends and legislation in China

OUR PRINCIPLES

• We are an independent, non-profit organisation governed by our members.
• We work for the benefit of European business as a whole.
• We operate as a single, networked organisation across Mainland China.
• We maintain close, constructive relations with the Chinese and European authorities while retaining our independence.
• We seek the broadest possible representation of European business in China within our membership: large, medium and small enterprises from all business sectors and European Member States throughout China.
• We operate in accordance with Chinese law and regulations.
• We treat all our members, business partners and employees with fairness and integrity.

OUR VALUES

• Member Focused and Driven
• Trustworthy
• Fact Based