| Newsletter, July 2021 |
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From the desk of the President
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Dear Members and Friends
The 2021 AGM and the Swiss China Summit took place on June 25 and were attended virtually by many members. We very much hope that we now can move away from virtual events and meet again in person soon.
At the AGM, the amendments to the articles of association that were necessary to expand the number of advisory board members were approved. The elections to the board also took place, no new members were elected, all eligible board members remained in their respective positions. A big thank you to all board members for their dedication, as all functions are honorary and no expense allowance is paid.
The Swiss China Summit was opened by welcome speeches from the Chinese Ambassador to Switzerland, WANG Shihting, Swiss Ambassador Raphael Nägeli, and CEIBS Professor Katherine Xin. The breakout sessions covered current topics, all delivered by excellent speakers with deep expertise.
With the arrival of summer, the number of Covid-19 cases has decreased and the vaccination coverage rate in Switzerland will soon reach 40%, which is in line with the intention of the Swiss government. Europe is preparing for the summer vacations, with mutual recognition of vaccination certificates.
Travel to China remains a challenge due to visa, entry restrictions and quarantine requirements. Of concern to health authorities around the world is the delta variant of the virus. Visit the SCCC website for the latest information on travel rules and guidelines.
During the months of July and August our offices will be partially closed for vacations. Please check our website for opening hours and contact us best by email.
I am pleased to announce that SCCC General Manager, Ms. Beilun Wei, has been
named by the Europa Forum Lucerne as one of 25 ‘Impulsgeber’ for 2021. We congratulate Beilun and are proud to have such a talented and capable person leading SCCC as General Manager.
The next newsletter will be published after the summer break in early September. We wish you a relaxing, safe and healthy summer season.
With best regards,
Felix Sutter
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Upcoming Events |
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[SAVE THE DATE] Legal Chapter Forum
Meyerlustenberger Lachenal (MLL), Schiffbaustrasse 2, 8031 Zürich
September 22, 2021 |
00:00-00:00 |
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| Save the date for the next event of the Legal Chapter. |
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[SAVE THE DATE] New Silk Road Forum VI
Credit Suisse Forum St. Peter, St. Peterstrasse 19, 8001 Zürich
September 28, 2021 |
14:00-17:00 |
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| Save the date for this year's New Silk Road Forum with an update on the status quo of the Belt and Road Initiative! |
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Key Theme Briefing: Swiss China Summit
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On June 25, 2021, the SCCC hosted the "Swiss China Summit" in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The event took place in a hybrid format. The audience was able to listen to the presentations and participate virtually in Q&A with the speakers. The chamber welcomed 26 guest speakers from various companies and industries to present their insights on specific topics. More than 170 participants joined the Swiss China Summit remotely to listen to the informative speeches and panel discussions. |
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Beilun Wei elected as "Impulse Giver: Economy" by Europa Forum Luzern
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Congratulations to our General Manager, Beilun Wei, for her election as one of the "Impulse Givers 2021: Economy" by the Europa Forum Luzern.
With the theme “Under the Spell of China”, this year's awards are presented to 25 individuals who have left their mark in the Sino-European field.
The portraits of the awardees have been published by Handelszeitung, BILANZ Wirtschaftsmagazin and Le Temps. |
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Jul 01, 2021 / News
China's Didi worth $68 billion after U.S. debut
Didi Global Inc shares ended their first day of U.S. trading slightly over their initial public offering (IPO) price, valuing the ride-hailing giant at $68.49 billion in the biggest U.S. listing by a Chinese company since 2014. Didi is the latest in a string of Chinese companies seeking to capitalize on the frothy valuations of the U.S. stock market. |
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Jun 27, 2021 / News
China’s Recovery Stabilized in June
China’s economy showed signs of more balanced expansion in June, with solid underlying growth momentum. That’s the outlook of an aggregate index combining eight early indicators tracked by Bloomberg. Although some economists cut their forecasts after May’s data came in weaker than expected, the economy is still seen growing 8.5% this year, the fastest in a decade.
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Jun 25, 2021 / News
Millions turn to livestreaming to earn a living during Covid-19 pandemic
Disruptions to people’s work lives from the coronavirus pandemic over the past 16 months have fueled significant growth in people seeking to pursue live streaming as a gig. Livestreaming is a trillion-dollar industry in China, where social networking and entertainment meet marketing and e-commerce. |
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Jun 24, 2021 / News
Chinese companies sign up for Euro 2020 soccer sponsorships
Chinese brands like Hisense and Alibaba-affiliate Alipay are sponsors for this year’s Euro 2020 soccer championship. Chinese brands do not use football only for local marketing (selling their products to Chinese consumers), but also to open up new markets, especially in Europe. |
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AGM SCCC & SHKBA
This year's Annual General Meeting was conducted in an online format.
June 25, 2021 |
12:15-13:15
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Swiss China Summit
The Swiss China Summit celebrated 40 years of SCCC with various speeches and topical panel discussions.
June 25, 2021 |
14:00-17:45
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| [Impressions] Swiss Chinese Life Sciences Forum |
During the annual Life Sciences Forum, industry experts discussed the latest trends and developments in the life sciences. For more impressions from the forum, please visit our website. |
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New Company Members of the SCCC: |
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Maréchaux
Maréchaux: We offer the full range of electrical engineering services: Electrical Installations, Maintenance, Telematics, Automation, Security and IT Services. |
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Enclustra
Enclustra is a dynamic and innovative FPGA design services and solutions (FPGA modules, SOMs & IP Cores) company located in Zürich, Switzerland. |
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AO Foundation
The AO is the premier innovator in the surgical treatment of bone fractures and disorders. Innovation at the AO goes from bench to bedside, including basic research, product development, clinical validation, and valorization. Today we have a global network of over 385,000 health care professionals. Each year we offer over 830 educational events around the world. We have around 18,500 surgeon members working in the fields of trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, veterinary, and reconstructive surgery. |
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Swiss Flow Dent
Swiss Flow Dent GmbH is a research-oriented and innovative company with a focus on dentistry and especially dental implant development, as well as sales on the national and international market in cooperation with dental implant developers with the purpose of manufacturing atraumatic and risk-minimizing dental implant constructions with higher stability and longevity, as well as their marketing, licensing and patent application. |
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Tschanz Advisory
Accompaniment & coaching; Business development and analysis; Set-up, growth and personnel recruitment foreign locations; Accompanying change processes |
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New Individual Member of the SCCC:
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Not a member yet? Apply for membership HERE.
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几家欢喜几家愁。
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Jǐjiā huānxǐ jǐjiā chóu.
While
some are happy, some are anxious. – One man's disaster is another man's delight.
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| The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is the largest bank in the world. Its Swiss branch was entered in the Commercial Register on 11 December 2017 and officially opened in Zurich on 21 June 2018. ICBC Zurich offers valuable networks and comprehensive services and advice to Swiss investors intending to invest in China. |
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![[Impressions] Swiss Chinese Life Sciences Forum](/temp/resize_440x275_Life-Sciences-Forum-Screenshot-14.jpg)
