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From the desks of the Presidents


Dear SCCC members

The year 2022 has already seen two important milestones: we have started the Year of the Tiger and concluded the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. While these were important events for the Chinese society and the world of sport, another important milestone will take place later in March, which is of political significance. The Chinese government’s ‘Two Sessions’ will be held in Beijing as usual. At this year’s meetings, China observers will need to pay attention to both personal decisions and decisions or announcements regarding policies, laws, and priority setting, as these March meetings will lead up to the Party Congress in autumn 2022. The Party Congress is held only every five years to elect and announce the Party leadership for the next five-year cycle.

Therefore, 2022 is a very action-packed year in the Chinese government’s calendar. That explains the nervousness of the government institutions about protecting the Chinese population from the Omicron variant of the Covid pandemic. There have been numerous outbreaks in mainland China, and Hong Kong has failed in its efforts to maintain a zero-case policy. In the coming months, we can expect an even more rigorous approach to contain these outbreaks. This will lead to a delay in opening the borders and easing travel and port customs restrictions.

The eventful year also means that the Chinese government’s focus is on maintaining the stability of society and the economy. The messages towards foreign countries, their actions, and geopolitical developments are therefore aimed more at domestic audiences than external ones. This is especially true for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. China’s balancing act will become more and more difficult and harder to explain to the various interest groups. For Swiss companies and their clients, the question is how to comply with the sanctions imposed by the EU, Switzerland, and many other countries – and at the same time comply with Chinese laws and regulations for exports to Russia. This will be a tricky affair, with not only a heightened risk for penalties in case sanctions are not adhered to, but also a negative impact on the brand image of companies.

As we all know, Chinese borders have been closed since February 2020, and business travel is severely restricted unless you accept lengthy quarantine periods. This has made it rather difficult to understand and monitor the markets and industry trends in China. To gain an understanding of the changing risk and opportunity landscape, a survey has been developed and launched by Swiss Centers China, SCCC, and Economiesuisse. The target audience are companies involved or interested in the Chinese markets.

Please take this opportunity to give us feedback on your own situation so that we can identify areas of concern and interest to you. This will help us allocate resources to support you and address your needs. You can access the survey via this link. The results will be available in Spring 2022 and will serve as input for the SCCC board and advisory committee meetings.

We wish you a healthy and successful March.








Felix Sutter
President Zurich
Headquarter
Alexandre Gaillard
President Romandie
Chapter
Alex Chung
Chairman Ticino
Chapter

In this Newsletter

Upcoming Events Member Offer Announcements News New Members

Webinars & Events

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How can Switzerland attract Chinese Winter Sports Enthusiasts?

Online
March 15, 2022 | 10:00-12:00 | Add to calendar
Experience the power of Chinese social media to reach Chinese winter sports enthusiasts!
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Swiss-Chinese Life Sciences Forum 2022

Online (Zoom)
March 16, 2022 | 09:30-12:00 | Add to calendar
Join us at the next edition of the Swiss-Chinese Life Sciences Forum in March!
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Monthly Virtual Get-Together

Online (Zoom)
March 29, 2022 | 17:00-18:00 | Add to calendar
Participate in our Monthly Virtual Get-Together and enjoy casual conversations with fellow SCCC and SHKBA members.
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SCCC Spring Apero

Rooftop of MLL and BDO | Schiffbaustrasse 2, 8031 Zurich
April 01, 2022 | 17:00-21:00 | Add to calendar
We would like to invite you to our Spring Apero on April 1, 2022.
And no, this is not an April Fool's joke!
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Chinese New Year Celebration 2022

Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue | Gheistrasse 37, 8803 Rüschlikon
May 20, 2022 | 17:00-22:00 | Add to calendar
We invite our members, partners and friends to celebrate the Year of the Tiger with us in a festive atmosphere.

[SAVE THE DATE] 42nd Annual General Meeting SCCC & 17th AGM of SHKBA

Credit Suisse Forum St. Peter | St. Peterstrasse 19, 8001 Zürich
June 08, 2022 | 17:00-20:00 | Add to calendar
Save the date for the next Annual General Meeting.

Special Member Offer

Limited Offer: Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022

The watch fair Watches and Wonders Geneva will take place in Geneva from March 30 – April 5, 2022. Piaget is offering SCCC members a limited number of entries. The professional Salon is on invitation-only and will focus on major launches, previews, exceptional pieces and more. You can enter the Salon at any selected day of your choice during the fair.

If you would like to visit the Salon, please send us an email to info@sccc.ch. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis.

 

Interlaken Classics Gala Concert with Lang Lang

This year's edition of the Interlaken Classics features, among others, the renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang with a Gala concert on April 15, 2022. We are delighted to extend to our members an exclusive 10% discount on all ticket categories for this extraordinary concert.

For more information on the concert, please refer to the website of Interlaken Classics. To claim the 10% discount, please send us an email to info@sccc.ch.

 

Announcements

Welcome to our New Honorary Chairman

We warmly welcome Prof. Claudio Boër 伯乐 as our new honorary Chariman of SCCC's Ticino Chapter. He is a research fellow at CIRP - The International Academy for Production Engineering. CIRP addresses scientifical issues, related to modern production, science and technology. It counts about 180 internationally recognized scientists.

Welcome to the Chamber!

News Switzerland - China

         
 
Jan 25, 2022 / News
SRF Club: Felix Sutter China Talk

SCCC President Felix Sutter participated in the SRF Club, a Swiss Talkshow. Several experts discussed topics of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. They gave insights about the difficulty of debating about China related topics.

Please note that this video is in German.

 
Feb 01, 2022 / News
«Tiger on Eiger» – The World's largest Work of Art!
The Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter created the largest work of art in the world. It is a 5.3 km long and over 2 km high Tiger projected on the mountain Eiger in Switzerland, Canton Bern. It symbolizes the Swiss mountains and the international solidarity of Switzerland. It is also intends to motivate all athletes of the Winter Olympics to "fight like a tiger".
 
         
 
Feb 21, 2022 / News
Corona Update Switzerland

The Swiss Government has lowered the COVID19 restrictions. The 3G / 2G / 2G+ rules are no longer applied. Though, the Swiss Health Departement BAG recommends wearing a mask. Masks are still compulsory in public transport, hospitals, clinics, old people's homes and nursing homes.

 
Feb 28, 2022 / News
Newsletter from the PRC Consulate General

The Chinese Consulate-General releases Monthly Newsletters with News from China. In the February Newsletter you can see and read about the Highlights of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, the Beijing 2022 Q&A, the Interview of the Consul General Dr. Zhao Qinghua & 1 FL TV, the Economic development and Technological News in China.
 

New Members


We welcome our new Company Members:
 
CKGSB
 
CKGSB is a top business school in China with >18K+ alumni. Their China Start program helps companies access Chinese market, capital and partnerships.
 
 
Rothorn Legal AG
 

Rothorn Legal is a boutique law firm specialized in complex cross-border disputes. Our team advises clients in English, German, French and Chinese.

 
 
The Fondation CHU Teh-Chun
 

The Fondation CHU Teh-Chun is dedicated to the collection, exhibition, conservation of the art and archives of the artist CHU Teh-Chun.

 
 
Genthod Global Wealth Management
 

Genthod Global Wealth Management is the investment advisory division of the Franck Muller Group, specialized in the luxury goods sector.

 

We welcome our new Individual Members:
  • Clarisse Von Wunschheim
  • Prof. Claudio Boer
  • Mirco Held
  • Christina Waser-Chiang


Not a member yet? Apply for membership HERE.

Past events

Visite exclusive de la Fondation CHU TEH-CHUN

Fondation CHU TEH-CHUN, Rue du Rhône, 59, Genève
March 03, 2022 | 14:30-15:30
  To gallery

Proverb of the month

欲速则不达。


Yù sù zé bù dá

Don’t try to run before you can walk.

Partners

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.

Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Zurich Head Office
Kappelergasse 15
8001 Zurich

Phone: +41 44 421 38 88

info@sccc.ch
Romandie Chapter
4, bd du Théâtre
1204 Geneva

Phone: +41 22 310 37 10
info.romandie@sccc.ch
Ticino Chapter
c/o Alex Chung
Piazza Riforma 1
6900 Lugano
Phone: +41 58 866 70 95

ticino@sccc.ch
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