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Chris Zhang

Chris Zhang

Senior Consultant. 

Graduated from the Tongji University in Civil Engineering, Chris Zhang has since then been engaged in Engineering, Cultural and Communication companies as engineer and CEO. based on the sharing of common values, he is now pairing with Patrick Nijs to develop a consultancy business.

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

It is difficult to begin a discussion on cultural adjustment without first defining the word “culture” and what makes culture. We often define culture as “the arts, beliefs, customs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought created by a people or group at a particular time.”

China is known as a fast growing country with a very strong and traditional culture. One of the major contributors to unease in a new situation is communication difference. Each individual will bring his or her own communication habits, both verbal and nonverbal, that sometimes do not transcend cultural limits.

Studies of intercultural communication have shown that the amount of time and energy needed for simple communication increases as cultural differences increase.

Haixin Diao

Haixin Diao

With over 20 years of experience as an international citizen with a multicultural background, She has served as a project assistant/manager in both China and across European Union countries. Her roles involved organizing, developing, and managing events, conferences, and projects of various kinds and sizes, initiating them from the ground up and liaising with numerous high-profile local and international companies, as well as government agencies within the Hospitality, Consulting, and Finance industries.

ETHICAL BUSINESS

The breakthrough in AI technology has sparked a plethora of new business considerations. How to approach this epochal challenge with a mindset of starting from scratch? 

With the implementation from the Net-Zero Industry Act by 2030 in EU, what are still the opportunities between China and EU? 

It seems like a lot of questions and problems, in Chinese philosophy, it means full of opportunities. 

Throughout history, humanity, as long as we maintain sufficient reverence for nature, possesses the determination to return to basics and explore all possibilities. Grounded in the philosophy of prioritizing the heart and practicing with trust as our foundation, the similarities between China and Europe abound. We look forward to meeting those who, like us, are full of anticipation for the world, to break the gaps and reestablish the relationship based on transparency, predictability, and reciprocity. 

Charlie Luo

Charlie Luo

A Belgian born Chinese, graduated from Fudan University and China Europe International Business School. He has worked in business management and marketing fields for Fortune 500 companies and international professional institutions.

OPPORTUNITIES IN CHINA-EUROPE BUSINESS COOPERATION

The opportunities for business cooperation between China and Europe encompass not only green energy and environmental technologies, digital economy and technological innovation, infrastructure development, growth in trade and investment, as well as education and cultural exchange but also extend to sustainable development and social responsibility projects. These areas of cooperation showcase the shared interests of both sides in promoting economic growth, technological advancement, and societal development, providing a broad platform for deepening cooperation and exploring new models of collaboration. Through these diverse areas of cooperation, China and Europe can not only strengthen mutual economic and technological benefits but also foster cultural exchanges and understanding among their peoples, jointly addressing global challenges.

Mrs. Shasha Zhang

Mrs. Shasha Zhang

Vice Director of EUCJIC, Managing Director of InoComm

Board Member of Benelux Chamber in China

Mrs. Shasha Zhang has many years of education and living experience in Europe and US. Over 14 years Global Business Development experience, worked before at Chinese  SOE in charge of European market and later on joined a German Global Group responsible from China JV operation to market expansion in Asia Market.

After join EUCJIC in 2017 she leads the business team and involved with many investment cases done by EUCJIC in the area of clean-tech and energy.

Mrs. Joan Lin

Mrs. Joan Lin

Extensive experience in international cooperation, talent introduction, overseasprojects, training, and expert management.

Established and managed Zhejiang International Sci-Tech – Innovation Center (government affairs, HR, finance, business negotiations, business development, international cooperation and exchange).

Integrated government, market, industry, and investment resources to create standardized processes and service systems.

12 years of government work experience with extensive resources in government, universities, and enterprises.

Background in Human Resources and English, with strong English communication and business negotiation skills.

Thomas Böwer

Thomas Böwer

Living in Beijing since 2012 to start an Independent testplatform for consumers in China. In the early 2000’s Managing director for a foundation in Hamburg: during that time cooperation with Nelson Mandela Foundation and UNICEF to set up the globalwide campaign “Schools for Africa”.

1997-2011 Member of Hamburg Parliament

Mrs. ZOU Xiaoping

Mrs. ZOU Xiaoping

Independent commercial consultancy

Market analyst and Investment Representative – China, based in Shanghai. Promote Wallonia, French-speaking region of Belgium, as an ideal investment location in Europe; identify Chinese companies capable of investing in Europe and willing to invest in Europe.

Profound and extensive knowledge of Chinese economic / industrial / business situation, as well as Belgian & Swiss economic & industrial environment.

Philippe Snel

Philippe Snel

Philippe Snel has been active as a business lawyer in China for more than 20 years. He started his China practice in 2001 and has been permanently established in Shanghai since 2004. 

As one of the few senior foreign lawyers in Shanghai, he has assisted numerous foreign investors to establish, develop and operate their businesses in China. Philippe mainly advises in the fields of corporate law, compliance and technology transfer. He is a regular speaker on all issues related to Sino-European business relations and his opinion in this regard is solicited by journalists and official instances. 

In 2021 M. Snel was awarded the Silver Mangolia Award in by the Shanghai Municipal Government as a recognition for his service and professional engagement to the international development of the city. In 2023 Philippe was appointed by H.R.H. King Philippe of Belgium as Counsellor in Economic Diplomacy. 

M. Snel is active in several professional and educational organizations in China such as the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (BenCham) and the Lycée Français de Shanghai (LFS) where he has been Chairman of the Board since 2016. For his services to the benefit of the French community in Shanghai, M. Snel was appointed as “Chevalier dans l’Ordre du Mérite” by French President Emmanuel Macron. 

Philippe is a member of the Brussels Bar (Nederlandse Orde der Advocaten Brussels) since 1997. He is fluent in Dutch, French, and English and conversational in Mandarin and German. 

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