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From the desk of the President
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Dear members of SCCC
It’s already March, and the lunar year
festivities have come to an end with the SHKBA Chinese New Year reception that
took place on 28 February.
The Year of the Pig has already brought us
the opening of the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers in Bern and in Zurich,
offering additional facilities to apply for Chinese Visas.
Many of us have been following the U.S.-China
negotiations, as 1 March – the deadline for the tariff increases – was getting
closer. For the moment, the deadline has been extended, if not averted. It will
be interesting to see in which areas China and the U.S. are making compromises
to reach a deal. Furthermore, it will be a message sent by China not only to
the U.S. but to the whole world how trade will be reshaped and what change
potential is on offer. However, there are so many aspects to the U.S.-China trade
tensions that one treaty alone will most likely not resolve them all.
In the past months, there were some signs
of a weakening Chinese economy. Many of you have noted that state-owned
aluminum producer Qinghai Provincial Investment Group has failed to repay a
U.S. dollar bond in Hong Kong note on 22 February, the first offshore default in
20 years. However, offshore bonds of state-owned companies are thought to be
safe, the government regularly having bailed out distressed companies in the
past. But these developments certainly must be closely watched, and we must try
to understand the signals the Chinese government is sending.
In Guizhou province, the government is
sending a clear signal that they are open for business. Guizhou has evolved from
one of the poorest provinces into a pioneer in big data, cloud computing and fintech.
So far, more than 9000 companies have settled in that industry cluster, among
them the Apple Chinese JV data center. In addition, Guizhou displays the most
stunning nature and scenic attractions. Enough reasons for the SCCC, SwissCham
and the Gesellschaft Schweiz-China to organize a fact-finding mission that
allows you to scout the region before the masses will arrive. It will take
place from 25 to 30 March, please register here.
I wish you a pleasant late winter and a
hopefully early spring.
Kind regards,
Felix Sutter
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Fact-Finding Mission to Guizhou - 25-30 March 2019
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Swiss-Chinese Career Symposium
| The goal is to give 25 companies the chance to position themselves as an attractive employer. |
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SAVE THE DATE: Annual General Meeting 2019 SCCC & SHKBA
Credit Suisse Forum St. Peter, St. Peterstrasse 19, 8001 Zurich
May 23, 2019 |
17:00-19:00 |
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SAVE THE DATE: SCCC Legal Chapter 2019 Forum
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Fact-Finding Mission to Guizhou - 25-30 March 2019
Guiyang, Guizhou Province
March 25, 2019 |
09:00-17:00
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Be part of an intensive excursion in the new big data valley from March 25-30, 2019! Meet like-minded Chinese companies in your industry and visit the world-famous Maotai factory. Sign up and join our excursion outside of the usual economic working places in China. Please find updated information on our event page.
On Feb 1, 2019, NZZ shared useful insights about the Guizhou province and its development. Read the full article here.
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Feb 05, 2019 / News
Six Luxury Watch Brands That Celebrate The Chinese New Year With Pig Motifs
| The Chinese New Year -- the Year of the Pig – is upon us, and to celebrate certain top watchmakers have pulled out all the stops, creating watches with the likeness of some pretty cute pigs on them. The pig represents abundance and joviality. Swiss watch brand Jaquet Droz recreates the iconic animal in several ways. |
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Feb 05, 2019 / News
SIG opens tech centre in China
| “Asia is a vital market for SIG and our new tech centre will ensure our customers can realise opportunities much faster, working with our expert team to choose the right product and packaging concept to meet consumer demand and grow their business,” said Rolf Stangl, chief executive at SIG. |
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Feb 13, 2019 / News
UBS Cuts Asia Bonus Pool
The shrinking bonus pool for Asia's senior dealmakers comes after a rise for 2017. Then, bonuses reflected a perking-up of deals as much as UBS' keenness to keep bankers devoted to building business in China. Despite the cut in the top ranks, junior bankers may still get raises for 2018
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Feb 20, 2019 / News
Nestlé to highlight KitKat’s potential in China with TFWA Hainan sponsorship
| NITR General Manager Stewart Dryburgh said: “We’re delighted to be supporting TFWA China’s Century Conference this year. Chinese travellers are extremely important to us and NITR is committed to investing in impactful instore promotions and engaging activations within global travel retail to attract this fast-growing consumer group.” |
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The Opening Ceremony of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (Bern & Zurich)
Weltpoststrasse 5, 3015, Bern
February 19, 2019 |
10:30-12:00
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Chinese New Year Reception 2019
Zunfthaus zur Meisen, Münsterhof 20, 8001 Zürich
February 28, 2019 |
17:00-20:00
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烈火验真金，艰难磨意志
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liè huǒ yàn zhēn jīn ， jiān nán mó yì zhì
A strong man can only be proved by adversity.
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SIG Combibloc Group AG
SIG is a
leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic packaging. Our unique
technology and outstanding innovation capacity enable us to address the ever-changing needs of
consumers. |
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BalTec Maschinenbau AG
With its headquarters in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, the BalTec Group sees its core competence in the manufacturing of joining technology machinery, with a special focus on radial riveting technology, but also orbital riveting, roller forming and pressing, direct presence in all major industrial countries
and since 2014 in Shanghai, China.
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China Construction Bank Zurich Branch is the first Chinese bank in
Switzerland. We are your local RMB clearing center. We provide RMB cross-border
financial solutions. We facilitate your cross-border investment in Chinese
markets. Please find more information on our website. |
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