EU-China Trade & Investment Debriefing and Discussion

The EU SME Centre and European Chamber South China Chapter are pleased to invite European SMEs to take part in the EU-China Trade & Investment Debriefing and Discussion. The event will be held on the morning of Tuesday 18 February in Guangzhou.

During the event, Davide Follador, Trade Section Counsellor of the Delegation of the European Union to China, will provide an update on EU-China trade relations, the global trade outlook, and offer deep insights into how these developments impact European businesses in China. Francine Hadjisotiriou, General Manager of the European Chamber South China Chapter, will introduce the EU SME Centre, the business environment for EU SMEs in South China, and key advocacy points from the SME forum.

This event will provide European businesses with a valuable opportunity to gain key business insights, listen to an inspiring keynote address, engage in meaningful Q&A sessions, and expand their network within the South China business community.

Please note that this event will be conducted in English and will be off the record. This is an offline event with limited onsite seating (15ppl) to be reserved on a first-come-first served basis. 

Registration

Deadline
Please complete your registration by 6:00 p.m. on 14 February 2025. 

Information needed
Your company name, personal name, title (both in Chinese and English), mobile number, and email address are kindly needed for registration.

Email registration
Register by sending an email to Fennie Kan (gz.ga@europeanchamber.com.cn) with your information. The registration is complete only when a confirmation letter is sent to your email.

Event fee
Members of the European Chamber Union of Commerce in China: Free of charge.
Non members: 500 RMB.

Cancellation policy

If you cannot attend the event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than one business day prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for event costs.

To cancel, you can: 1) contact Fennie Kan (gz.ga@europeanchamber.com.cn), or 2) cancel online if you registered for the event through the website of the European Chamber.

Disclaimer

Please note that the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China might take photographs from the event and post these on its public web-page or social media platforms in order to create awareness of these events. By attending this event, you consent to European Union Chamber of Commerce in China taking and using such photographs as described above.

Speakers

Fabian Blake

Vice Chairman, European Chamber South China Board; General Manager, AMS Group

Fabian Blake is a Belgian national who presently serves as the Managing Director of AMS Assembly Foshan, a Dutch-owned company that has been operating in the Pearl River Delta, providing manufacturing services in South China since 2003.

Having resided and worked in China since 2008, Fabian has accumulated 15 years of experience exclusively in South China. During this time, he has played a pivotal role in the operational development of major corporations like the ETEX Group. Additionally, he has successfully managed smaller Chinese business units specialising in engineering services, offering value-added solutions to European clientele.

AMS Group, under Fabian’s leadership, currently boasts a workforce of 90 employees, with 80 of them based in our facilities located in Foshan and Shenzhen. The company is actively involved in the development, manufacturing, and assembly of hardware devices, primarily serving customers situated in Europe.

Furthermore, Fabian has also served as a Member of the Board of the Benelux Chamber of Commerce from 2013 to 2016. His extensive experience and dedication to the industry make him a valuable asset to both AMS Assembly Foshan and the broader business community.

Davide Follador

Trade Section Counsellor, Delegation of the European Union to China

Davide Follador is a seasoned trade diplomat currently posted at the Delegation of the European Union in Beijing. His work focuses on fostering trade and investment relations with China, with a particular emphasis on foreign direct investment (FDI) and market access for European companies operating in China. Before his current posting, Davide honed his expertise in trade policy while working at the Directorate General for Trade (DG TRADE) in Brussels and brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors in China.

Francine Hadjisotiriou

General Manager, European Chamber South China Chapter

Francine Hadjisotiriou is the General Manager of the European Chamber South China Chapter where she manages the Guangzhou and Shenzhen office operations.

She has 30 years’ experience in B to B services of which more than 20 spent in Asia. After working in Tokyo, Japan, for more than three years in the credit-insurance company, she joined the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and established the Nanjing Chapter in early 2004. Two and half years later, she was transferred to the South China chapter to manage and develop the regional chapter by opening the Guangzhou and Shenzhen offices. She also mentors the chapters of Nanjing, Shenyang, Southwest China, Tianjin and the Shandong project. In her role, she is committed to providing effective communication and lobbying channels for EU companies, summarising the main points of China’s current business and market situation for members, and providing analysis of policies and macroeconomic developments.