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From the desk of the President


Dear members and friends of SCCC

Recent news from across the big pond and the channel are soothing but not yet comforting for Chinese companies.

In the UK the Brexit can was kicked down the road for another 3 months. In addition, they will conduct an unpredictable election scheduled for December which may or may not break the Brexit impasse. Both developments maintain the level of uncertainty high and lead to more «wait and see».

As for US and China trade war, it seems that some restrictions for the Chinese would be eased, however, it is unclear when and by how much. Will the transfer restrictions on R&D from the US to China be lifted as well? Details will emerge after November 15 only. The current situation certainly makes it difficult for Chinese entrepreneurs to create a realistic budget for 2020 and beyond.

Why is this relevant for Switzerland?

It emphasizes the role that Switzerland can play for Chinese companies. Switzerland is one of the most innovative countries of the world.  Bringing R&D facilities to Switzerland will not only benefit from intellectual talents but also untangle from the technology transfer restrictions under US-China cross hairs.  In addition, Switzerland can offer Chinese companies OECD-compliant tax regulations for their international business activities. The Swiss Stock Exchange has signed the cross-listing agreement with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in October. With the Shanghai Stock Exchange a similar agreement was signed in April. These agreements allow Chinese entrepreneurs to raise capital in Switzerland and to finance international operations without a capital transfer from China.

To sum it up, Switzerland is a base that provides the stability and investment security Chinese companies are looking for in these turbulent times.

Clearly this will further strengthen the economic ties between China and Switzerland. That is why SCCC is conducting a roadshow to Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen from November 14-20 in order to explain the role of Switzerland to leaders of Chinese companies.

November has arrived – a busy month before the year-end activities. We have organized highly interesting events for you. Make sure to register for the ones that are of most interest to you. I look especially forward to the Innovation Event at Bühler Group on November 5 as well as to the speech of Professor Yuan Ding, CEIBS Dean and Vice President, on November 29, 2019.



With best regards,

Felix Sutter

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SCCC Events News Past Events New Members Special

SCCC Events

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Innovation Day at Bühler

CUBIC, Gupfenstrasse 5, 9240 Uzwil
November 05, 2019 | 10:30-16:00 | Add to calendar
The CEO of Bühler Venture Management AG Andreas Herzog will explain how Bühler AG drives its innovations.
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Sino-Swiss Entrepreneurs Forum

Sheraton Zurich Hotel
November 11, 2019 | 17:00-20:00 | Add to calendar
Meet Chinese and Swiss innovation experts from the Province Guizhou and Switzerland.
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Roadshow: China and Europe - The Role of Switzerland

Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen
November 14, 2019 | 13:30-16:45 | Add to calendar
The Roadshow from Nov 14-20 outlines the important role Switzerland can play for Chinese companies interested in international business activities.
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China Telecom (Europe) Zurich Branch Opening Ceremony

Baur au Lac, Talstrasse 1, 8001 Zürich
November 21, 2019 | 16:00-20:30 | Add to calendar
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Luncheon - Globalization at Crossroads

Widder Hotel, Rennweg 7, 8001 Zürich
November 29, 2019 | 12:00-14:00 | Add to calendar
Prof. Dr. Yuan Ding discusses with us the geopolitics behind US-China trade conflict.
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Asia Leaders Series Zürich - Huawei & The Tech Revolution

Hotel Savoy Baur en Ville, Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich
December 04, 2019 | 18:00-21:30 | Add to calendar
Huawei's Deputy Chairman, Mr. Ken Hu, will shed light on the social and economic impact of today’s technology revolution.
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Das grosse Chinesische Neujahrskonzert 2020

KKL Luzern, Konzertsaal, Europaplatz 1, 6005 Luzern
January 24, 2020 | 19:30-21:45 | Add to calendar
20% discount for members

Luncheon: Globalization at Crossroads

Widder Hotel, Rennweg 7, 8001 Zürich
November 29, 2019 | 12:00-14:00
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At this event we will have the honor to listen to Vice President and Dean at CEIBS, Dr. Yuan Ding talking about the geopolitics behind the Economic Globalization which has reached at another crossroads with the US-China trade conflict. It is now more urgent to better understand the challenges and China's role and opportunities for a more open and inclusive global economy so that all can better harness the forces of globalization.

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News Switzerland - China

         
 
Oct 15, 2019 / News
China’s 2019 growth rate again cut by IMF as US trade war, Brexit leaves world economy in ‘precarious’ position
China’s economic growth rate will remain just inside the government's target range in 2019 despite the International Monetary Fund again downgrading their prediction, while warning the outlook for the world economy “remains precarious.”
 
Oct 16, 2019 / News
Huawei garners 5G strength with global orders
Huawei Technologies Co Ltd said on Tuesday that it has booked over 60 5G contracts, signaling global telecom carriers' increasing confidence in the Chinese company despite US restrictions.
 
         
 
Oct 18, 2019 / News
China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations
China's economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the third quarter as it struggled with a US-led trade war and softer domestic demand.
 
Oct 29, 2019 / News
U.S.-China tensions spur progress on giant Asia trade pact
Tensions between the United States and China have given new impetus to a China-backed trade pact and there is a chance of major progress, if not final agreement, when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Bangkok this week, analysts say.
 

Past Events

Mastering China at the Board Level

Radisson Blu, Zurich Airport
October 08, 2019 | 09:00-17:00
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Proverb of the month

授人以鱼不如授人以渔

Shòu rén yǐ yú bùrú shòu rén yǐ yú
Give a man a fish and you feed him for one day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

New Members

         
 

Amicorp Group

Amicorp Group provides a broad range of administrative, legal, corporate secretarial and support services to a broad range of mostly corporate, but also high-net-worth clients.
 

Web Republic

Webrepublic is one of the leading fully integrated digital marketing agencies in Europe. This owner-managed agency employs over 170 experts in Zurich and Lausanne. It specializes in designing and implementing national and international digital campaigns by translating marketing innovation into business value.
 
     
 

LEP Consultants AG

LEP Consultants AG is a professional consultancy firm specialized in spatial and environmental planning tasks at different levels in an international context. We provide services and products in the field of urban development and sustainable management of resources to fast growing towns and changing regions. Our comprehensive and networked planning approach allows us to offer sustainable and customized solutions.
 

Special

 
SCCC Christmas Special
 
SCCC Christmas Special

Iconic Swiss Luxury Silk Scarves – The Most Beautiful Gift from Switzerland
We are delighted to present you in cooperation with beyondSilk the luxury silk scarves exclusively designed by Zurich artist Karin Birkenmeier. These unique silk scarves are produced with the world's finest Crêpe-de-Chine silk in Switzerland’s only remaining silk printing mill, Mitlödi, in the canton of Glarus. The world’s only luxury silk scarves 100% handmade in Switzerland.

Profit from the SCCC members Christmas special price:
  • 1 to 10 scarves: SCCC-price CHF 180 per scarf (instead of CHF 350)
  • 11 to 20 scarves: SCCC-price CHF 120 per scarf (instead of CHF 350)
Please check here the designs and send your order to info@beyondsilk.com
 

Sponsors

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.
 
 
 
 

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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