Dear members of SCCC

I hope you have celebrated a festive Chinese New Year – and that those who went back to China have tasted the traditional delicious dumplings.

We have entered the «Earth Dog Year» which has started with a bang: the Chinese government has announced major reforms. They will have an economic impact and some of them might provide long-term stability, an important factor for investors interested in China.

During the Chinese New Year holidays, we talked to CNN Money Switzerland about how Swiss brands can enter the Chinese market. Please find the interview here.

In early February, the SCCC board met to review its strategy and to assess what has been achieved in the past 2 years. As one of the results, we will send a survey to all members soon. We strive to understand your needs better and would like to offer services that are of value to you today and tomorrow.

One of the services we are providing is market access to China. If you are considering a registration for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2018, reserve the morning of March 19. An Expo bureau delegation is coming to Zurich to answer all your questions regarding the CIIE. Register here to benefit from a 20% discount.

The joint event on March 15 with the Canton of Schwyz looks very promising, with more than 100 manufacturing and industrial companies participating from that region. We are considering similar joint events in other cantons. Please contact the SCCC office for further information.  

The Swiss RMB hub activities have significantly increased. At the luncheon on March 19, we focus on the topic of RMB liquidity. This is an additional event ahead of the RMB Internationalisation Seminar which takes place on June 14. Please register early, as we have several speakers from overseas travelling to Switzerland for that event.

Last but not least, as a yearly tradition, we kindly invite you to join us for the celebration of the Chinese New Year at the Zunfthaus zur Meisen (link to event), hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Berlin, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Frankfurt, and the Swiss-Hong Kong Business Association. 

I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!

Best regards,

Felix Sutter