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Dear members of SCCC

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is upon us, and we can see the usual positioning and regulatory tightening. Which of these will stay and which ones will be temporary?

With the US challenging China's approach to US tech companies operating in China we can see turbulences and discussions regarding intellectual property rights for months to come. What is the impact on Europe and Switzerland?

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is a great opportunity for Switzerland's tourism and winter sport industry. What is the best positioning, should one focus on the next 4 years or rather take a long-term perspective for when the Chinese citizens have taken up winter sports as an activity for the masses?

And then there is the Belt and Road initiative. Stepping away from the usual questions how Swiss companies can enter the Chinese market, one might ask how Chinese companies can improve their products and services with Swiss technology.

These are thoughts and topics regarding which we believe the SCCC is best positioned to help Swiss and Chinese companies finding answers. We invite you to join the discussions that will shape the platforms, frameworks and events that will further the economic growth and cooperation between the two countries. If you are interested in these topics, YOUR participation at the China Market Fair on October 27, 2017 is a must!




Best regards,




Felix Sutter

  
In this edition
SCCC events
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The "Events & Award Committee" is looking for active members
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News China-Switzerland
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Focus article
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Special event
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Proverb of the month
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SCCC events
September 15, 13:00-19:00
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Grenzacherstrasse 124, 4070 Basel

September 18, 11:45-14:00
Eden au Lac, Zurich

October 3, 12:00-15:30
Credit Suisse Forum St. Peter, St. Peterstrasse 19, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
October 27, 09:00-18:30
Swiss Re Centre of Global Dialogue, Rüschlikon, Switzerland
November 06, 11:45-14:00
Zurich
December 05
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

The "Events & Award Committee" is looking for active members

The yearly programme of the SCCC is planned and organised by the "Events & Award Committee". It includes regular luncheons, topic related seminars, special events such as the Chinese New Year Party and the Industrial Park Fair, and the highlight of the year: The Annual Social Event where members meet in a festive mood. We are inviting members of the SCCC to join the "Events & Award Committee" to make their mark on the yearly programme.

By joining the "Events & Award Committee", you can obtain valuable insights into Swiss-Chinese business and economic relations, while organising relevant and interesting events. Your contribution is rewarded by enlarging your personal network as well as by gaining exposure and visibility to the business community when chairing events. 

The "Events & Award Committee" is open for all members of the SCCC interested in contributing to and leading events of the SCCC. To join us, please contact Daniel V. Christen, Chairman of the "Events & Award Committee" under daniel.christen@assetis.ch

News China-Switzerland
In the first six months of 2017, Switzerland exported goods in the value of 8.3 billion Swiss francs to China and Hong Kong. (source: Swiss Centers China)

A resort hotel in Yangling, an agricultural high-tech demonstration zone in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, has seen its tax drop by 670,000 yuan ($101,200) since May last year. 

Four new NFC smart watches that make use of China UnionPay’s cloud-based payments service have been unveiled in Shanghai by Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek.

The Chinese currency on Tuesday strengthened against the U.S. dollar to its highest level in more than a year.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Sunday that China will fully honor its commitment to host "a fantastic, extraordinary and excellent" 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Focus article

Economists are at odds over whether China’s ongoing growth slowdown is yielding to a “new cycle” period of expansion.
Supporters of the new-cycle argument point to a recent rally for commodity prices in the face of apparent softer demand, which was underscored by disappointing economic activity data for July. 
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Special event


Date         Tuesday, October 03, 2017
Time 12:00-15:30
Place Credit Suisse Forum St. Peter, St. Peterstrasse 19, 8001 Zurich





The second "New Silk Road Forum" will present a detailed analysis of China's One-Belt-One-Road (OBOR) strategy and individual projects. It then zooms into Russia, Central Asia and the South Caucasus and examines developments in OBOR-related infrastructures, energy and trade projects in the region. Titled "New Silk Road Forum II – China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ Initiative: Creating New Infrastructure, Energy and Trade Linkages from China through Russia, Central Asia and the South Caucasus to Europe", it is a cooperation between the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-CIS/Georgia (JCC)and the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC). Forum II will take place on October 3, 2017 at Credit Suisse St. Peter Forum, Zurich. Please register here.
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Proverb of the month

驽马千里，功在不舍 nú mǎ qiān lǐ，gōng zài bù shě

If an inferior horse travels one thousand miles, its achievements lie in perseverance. / Perseverance is the most important factor in success.

Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Kappelergasse 15, 8001, Zurich, Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 421 38 88, Fax: +41 44 421 38 89

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