This week Europe and China are discussing trade and related issues in Beijing.
On Monday 20 December I joined a working lunch with European Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht. I was one of the four European Chamber delegates, along with European Chamber President de Boisséson, to convey concerns of the business community.
In the evening a reception was held in the Regent Hotel where more representatives of the Chamber expressed their views.

See here some pictures of the reception, with De Gucht, de Boisséson, Paul Ranjard, Olli Rehn (Commissioner of Economic and Monetary Affairs) and others addressing the Commissioner and the audience.
(OK, my camera was far from great in the very dark room… could use a more professional one!)
The contacts between the European Commission, European Delegation in Beijing and the Chamber demonstrate the smooth cooperation between all. Brussels is listening to the concerns of European business in China.