Dear members of SCCC

China is on everyone's mind – once again.

That is the feeling I get when reading newspapers, watching TV and listening to the radio. The topics range from North Korea to the Cyber Security Law, and from the 19. Party Congress to the shared economy. What makes China so prominent in our daily tasks and discussions? An update can be obtained at the 1st China Market Fair (register here! The speaker list and topics are unmatched by any other China event in Europe).

Many people are still struggling with the fact that China has arrived on the world stage and will soon be the biggest economy in the world! And it will not only be a topic for the next few weeks, but it will shape the world for decades to come.

The discussion should not be framed as one about «good or bad», but rather about how we anticipate changes and work with China. This will shape how your and my world will look in the not so distant future. Switzerland and its economic players have an influence that will decide how this future will turn out. That is why we at the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce work so hard to get your views, inputs and concerns. We, in turn, use them to share focused messages with our stakeholders and counterparts, be it government organisations or other economic associations.

That's on my mind this month. 

Wishing you all happy Moon festival.

Best regards,

Felix Sutter