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Newsletter May 2022

Boards Corner

Dear members, partners, and friends of the DCCC,

As May is drawing to an end, it is clear that 2022 as a whole will be marked as yet another year in the sign of Covid-19. Shanghai, and the surrounding cities and provinces, has been subdued by the continued lockdowns that started in March, expanded in April and still persist. We are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, cases all over China are decreasing dramatically. As we are resuming operations, we are simultaneously preparing for building resilience in our supply chains to cope with similar scenarios in the future.

In this environment, most businesses focus on short term, operational issues to ensure that colleagues remain safe, and customers’ demands can be met. This range from securing delivery of basic food supplies for colleagues locked down in their homes to going through a multitude of applications and operational precautions to be allowed to run a closed-loop operation in Shanghai. In the DCCC we believe in sharing knowledge and best practices and together with the Consulate General in Shanghai we hosted a logistics webinar on that topic on April 20th. We recently also hosted a session on crisis management to provide experiences from members operating in this environment that can serve as lessons learned if/when the next lockdown hits a city.

May was also the month where our new Secretary General, Anna Lin Yip, joined us. The recruitment was very thorough and involved representatives from all three chapter Boards – North, East, and South – and we are all very happy to now have Anna onboard and look forward to working with her with the aim to make the DCCC even better for all our members. Anna has provided a short introduction to herself in this newsletter, but please feel free to reach out to her with any questions or ideas for future initiatives you might have!

One of the focus areas we have at the DCCC is to be a stronger advocate for Danish business interests and to that extend we will work with our members to establish a mechanism to regularly collect specific challenges and issues faced. In May, the DCCC joined the Symposium for the 70th anniversary of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) which in the future can be one of the ways for us to feed back the input from the Danish business community through official channels. As a first step and following the May CCPIT event we are planning a debrief and analysis exclusively for our All China members in collaboration with the Danish Embassy.

The current restrictions across several cities are of course an obstacle for our long-established annual gatherings and it looks very unlikely that physical events will take place in Shanghai or Beijing before the Summer. That will only make us work even harder to make sure that the coming events will be that much more valuable and entertaining for all. To highlight a few, you should be looking forward to the Summer Barbeque in Shanghai, and Summer Nights in Beijing, both of them after the Summer – and not least the Business Person of the Year later in the Fall!

Best regards,
Andreas Lundqvist
Member of the Board of DCCC East and All-China

Updates from the DCCC Secretariat

The DCCC Welcomes Secretary General Anna Lin Yip
In an important and necessary next step in uniting all three chapters of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, we are excited to announce our new Secretary-General of the All-China Danish Chamber of Commerce, Anna Lin Yip.

Anna is from Copenhagen, her grandparents are from Fuzhou, and she has lived and worked in Beijing for the past 13 years. She has supported the Danish Chamber for over a decade and her strong background is management, strategy, branding and events make her the perfect leader for the next era of the DCCC.

“I have always dreamed of acting as a bridge between Denmark and China, and joining the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China allows me to be exactly that. I am excited to connect and engage with our almost 200 member companies across China, and understand how we can help you to succeed, through learning, teaching, advocacy, networking and cultural events, designed for you and your team. Together, we are stronger.”

This appointment wouldn’t have been possible without the expertise and efforts of our member company, Access People, EJ van Hurne and Jens Purup who personally filtered through 65 applications for us to help find the ideal candidate. Learn more about on Access People on www.access-people.com.

Please feel free to reach out on anna@dccc.com.cn.

DCCC Annal Member Survey
The DCCC is conducting a member survey to understand how we can help our members and associates most effectively in the future. You can read more about the survey here.

The survey is open until June 8th. Fill out the survey now and win two tickets to the biggest annual DCCC events!

DCCC Advocacy
Attends CCPIT 70th Anniversary Event and Symposium
The DCCC was present at the CCPIT 70th Anniversary and Symposium. CCPIT was the official sponsor of DCCC´s application to the Ministry of Civil Affairs in the year 2000 and as such our initiation to this event reaffirms our close relationship to CCPIT. In the coming months DCCC will work on establishing a continued dialogue with CCPIT on the issues that our companies are facing. Click here to read more about “DCCC’s Main Takeaways from CCPIT Symposium” (VPN ON).

DCCC All China C-Table on June 2nd
On June 2nd, the DCCC is hosting our first C-Table for C-suite members of All China DCCC member organisations, where we will analyse the impact for Danish Business in China. There will be updates on the CCPIT event, followed by comments from The Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark to People’s Republic of China, Thomas Østrup Møller. If you would like to attend more exclusive DCCC events and hear more about becoming a DCCC All China member, you can reach out to anna@dccc.com.cn

 

Updates from Danish Mission in China

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Beijing

Postponement of Sino-Danish Exhibition on Sustainable Urban Development in Beijing between May 24th. – 30th June
The City of Copenhagen, the Local Government of Beijing and Beijing Planning Institute is together with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark jointly organizing the Beijing-Copenhagen, A Fairytale of Two Cities – Imagine the Sustainable Future of Cities exhibition in Beijing. The exhibition follows three themes focusing on Eco-friendly, Green Mobility and Children Friendly cities and curated by The Future Lab at Tsinghua University.

Unfortunately in light of the continued Covid-19 restrictions in Beijing, Shanghai and many other cities around China it has been decided, in coordination with our co-hosts and co-organizers to postpone the exhibition until fall 2022.

Survey of Danish Companies in China
In November/December, 2021, the Danish Embassy and Danish missions in China, the Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCCC), Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF) and the Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC) jointly launched the second comprehensive survey of Danish companies in China. In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the disrupting effects of the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai and China and the expected impact it will have on trade, supply chains and companies in China and all over the world an additional flash survey was conducted in order to supplement the initial findings.

Since the first survey in 2020 Danish exports to China has grown and China have now become Denmark’s fifth largest export market, but traditional cross-border trade statistics only tell part of the story that links the Danish business community to China. The survey therefore intends to provide policy makers and company executives with information which can guide decisions and priorities in the years to come by providing comprehensive data on the views and assessments of the executives representing the Danish business community in China.

The preliminary findings of the survey can be found here.

Consulate General Shanghai
As of 1 June the Consulate General is open during normal business hours from 9.00-17.00. For personal access to our office, please follow the guidelines when you enter our office building.

Hvis du har planer om at rejse til Danmark fra Shanghai, og har spørgsmål er du velkommen til at henvende dig til generalkonsulatet på telefon: +86 (021) 80250600, på mail: shagkl@um.dk

Generalkonsulatet opfordrer alle danskere, der opholder sig i Shanghai, til at registrere sig på Udenrigsministeriets danskerliste. Tilmelding via app’en Rejseklar (downloades fra App Store) eller fra Udenrigsministeriets hjemmeside: Danskerlisten

Invest in Denmark
Invest in Denmark, Shanghai co-hosted a workshop on Plant-based food with one of the largest media platforms in China, Phoenix TV. Four speakers from University of Aarhus, University of Copenhagen, China Agriculture University as well as two companies from China and Denmark joining the webinar to share valuable knowledge in the Plant-based industry. As a pioneering sector, IDK looks forward to having many interesting collaborations and events to further enhance this sector between China and Denmark.

Innovation Centre Denmark, Shanghai
ICDK Shanghai in a collaboration with State of Green, Creative Denmark, BLOXHUB and Impact Design Hub Shanghai of the Trade Council, Shanghai co-hosted the event on ‘Beyond Buildings: Denmark & China for a more sustainable tomorrow’ aiming to discuss sustainable solutions in buildings and how circular processes can contribute to a more circular economy. In addition, the Chinese version of the white paper was launched.

ICDK Shanghai co-organized the pitching event with SDG Landing Pad and Jiangsu (Yixing) Institute of Environmental Industry inviting companies to pitch their innovative solutions in front of Chinese water and wastewater stakeholders to overcome challenges in ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation.

ICDK Shanghai held the webinar on ‘Start-up Ecosystems in China’ in a partnership with Nordic Asian Venture Alliance. The webinar provided insights into Chinese investment to Nordic start-ups and the most active Chinese investors in the Nordics, events, and accelerators available for foreign startups interested in China.

ICDK Shanghai participated in the seminar by Yixing Municipal Government addressing the development opportunities and challenges under the double carbon background and how to speed up internalization of Yixing’s environmental protection industry. Additionally, the Yixing Municipal Government held a forum on innovation and development of energy-saving and environmental protection.

Updates from Danes Worldwide

How much money could you save?
As a member of Danes Worldwide, you enjoy several benefits including discounts on such services as renting cars, sending flowers, shopping in supermarkets outside Denmark, and much more.

However, it may not be clear exactly how much money you actually save. That’s why we have now set up a page on danes.dk where we show examples of each discount (say, 10%).

The initial examples are posted, and we will add more. We will of course update the information as time goes on.

View the examples (in Danish) here.

Newsletter April 2022

Boards Corner

Dear DCCC members, partners and friends,

April has been a challenging time for many, including our members, friends, and families around the country. As you well know, we have seen closures and restrictions affecting us both on a personal as well as professional level.

In light of this I hope that we all, and especially our members and their loved ones, have taken this past May break as an opportunity to take a step back from our everyday routines, appreciate time with our families and loved ones, and gear up for what hopefully should be a return to somewhat normal circumstances (I hope this ages well.)

The following may be a relatively optimistic take given the bigger picture, and I think that those of you who know me would not exactly brand me as a ‘glass half full’ kind of guy; that being said, I’ll put this out there and hope the universe runs with it:

After both the 2008/9 and 2020 crisis’ (and in part 2003) we have seen the ability of the domestic economy to bounce back, and even exceed prior expectations. What this gives me, is hope, hope that Q3 and Q4 can bounce back and even surpass prior expectations (again, I hope this likewise ages well.)


This also hopefully means, that we can aim to return to our daily routines and lifestyles in a more V shaped fashion. There are of course no guarantees, but if we aim to learn from the past, this might be a reasonable conclusion. Hopefully.

This is also a time where, both as a chamber and as individuals, we must remember to do what we can to help each other and show support in our local communities. This is somewhat of a core value at the heart of Danish culture, so I would encourage all our members and friends to carry this with us and share it with others.

Though April saw several challenges across the board, our team has still been working hard on creating a number of Webinars and digital events. From topics like solving cross border IP problems, manufacturing in China to minding our mental health, and several other interesting and useful topics, I really applaud the team in their efforts in planning and executing this.

As we stand together, unified as an all-China chamber, we are of course here to serve our members. With this in mind, we wish everyone the best for the future, and as usual encourage all of our members, partners, families and loved ones to reach out if there ever is anything the chamber can do for you.

Stefano Censi
DCCC Main Board Treasurer
DCCC North Board Treasurer

Updates from Danish Mission in China

Consulate General Shanghai

Shanghai er fortsat under nedlukning.

Generalkonsulatet opfordrer alle danskere, der opholder sig i Shanghai, til at registrere sig på Udenrigsministeriets danskerliste. Tilmelding via app’en Rejseklar (downloades fra App Store) eller fra Udenrigsministeriets hjemmeside: Danskerlisten

Danskere, der ønsker at forlade Shanghai med internationale fly, anbefales at kontakte generalkonsulatet. Vi kan hjælpe med de fornødne tilladelser samt vejlede om tests, transport, mv.

Generalkonsulatet i Shanghai er midlertidigt lukket for fysisk adgang, men er åbent for henvendelser 24/7 på +86 (021) 8025 0600 og email shagkl@um.dk.

Trade Council
The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai would like to make sure that your company is aware that we are fully operational and can be reached if you need our support and assistance.

COVID-19 and the lock-down in many areas in China continues to affect Danish companies’ opportunities to operate fully in the market but our advisers and personnel are here to help and support.

Our innovation, invest and commercial officers in China can be reached at the Embassy in Beijing and at the Consulates General in Guangzhou and here in Shanghai.

Innovation Centre Denmark, Shanghai
Launch of SDG Landing Pad
The SDG Landing Pad is a premium program for Danish companies with solutions which addresses some of the most pressing global issues and accelerate progress towards solving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Participating companies can expect a tailor-made program which offers a range of opportunities.

World Maritime Technology Conference 2022
Ranked as one of the most important conferences in the field of maritime technology globally, ICDK Shanghai partnered up with Shanghai Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers on a China Convention in Ship Building Industry.

Online Mini Concert
ICDK Shanghai invited Chinese-Danish alumni and the broader Danish community to take part in an online mini concert. Three musicians from the Royal Danish Academy of Music gave the audience a glimpse into their instruments through a short performance.

Wind Turbine Recycling
ICDK released a new report to discover a gap between China and Denmark within the wind turbine blades recycling sector in order not only for knowledge exchange but also to creating the bridge to potential co-develop with China wind blades recycling process. Contact ICDK if you are interested in reading about the most relevant technology for wind turbines.

Beyond Buildings: Denmark and China for a more sustainable tomorrow
ICDK Shanghai is co-hosting the seminar which puts focus on sustainable buildings in Denmark and China. It aims to discuss how to create sustainable solutions in buildings and circular processes can contribute to a more circular economy. The event takes place on May 19.

Danskerliste
Har du hentet Udenrigsministeriets ”Rejseklar”-app?
Der er god hjælp at hente i vores gratis app, Rejseklar, hvor vi har samlet alt, hvad du skal vide om udlandsophold, så det er nemt at finde og bruge.

Her er 5 ting, du skal vide om Rejseklar:
Du kan finde alle vores rejsevejledninger direkte i app’en.
Det er nemt at tilmelde sig Danskerlisten i app’en. Når du er tilmeldt, kan vi komme i kontakt med dig, hvis der opstår en større krise som f.eks. en naturkatastrofe, et terrorangreb eller politiske uroligheder.

Hvis der pludseligt opstår en krise i det land, du er i, kan vi sende dig en push-besked med vigtig information om, hvad du kan gøre.
App’en har kontaktoplysninger til nærmeste danske ambassade eller konsulat, uanset hvor i verden du befinder dig.
Du kan læse om, hvad du kan gøre, hvis du f.eks. bliver syg, udsat for røveri eller får problemer på rejsen.
Hvert år hjælper vi flere tusinde danskere, når uheldet er ude. Med Rejseklar, kan vi bedre hjælpe dig.
Rejseklar findes til smartphones og kan hentes gratis i App Store til iPhone eller Google Play til Android.

Updates from Danes Worldwide
Next year’s School Level Danish at this year’s fee

The current academic year of the online language courses offered by Danes Worldwide is coming to an end. It is now time to look ahead and plan for the 2022-23 academic year. Here’s a great offer for our members: If you purchase next year’s program of School Levet Danish by 1 June, you pay this year’s fee.

We will adjust our fees at the start of the new academic year. School Level Danish will be DKK 8,250 (the fee right now is DKK 7,995). Grade 9 will be DKK 8,750 (the fee right now is DKK 8,495). As noted, this offer is valid until 1 June.

Purchase School Level Danish at the current fee here.

Newsletter March 2022

Boards Corner

Dear Members and Partners,
The year 2022 is looking to become a true thriller. The Omicron variant with its significant number of asymptomatic cases has caused anxiety in Shenzhen and Shanghai where many of our members are currently in home quarantine lockdown. How will China handle Omicron and what are the chances that we will normalized cross border travel? This is the million RMB question that no one can answer, but one thing is sure, despite the gargantuan efforts by the Chinese authorities to stem the spread of the pandemic, the economic and human consequences are significant and no short-term solution is in sight. We will most likely have to accept “Dynamic Zero Covid” for the foreseeable future.
March also saw the catastrophic crash of flight MU5753. Our thoughts are with the 132 souls on-board. The sudden crash is a mystery and hopefully the analysis of the black box will give us some clues on how this could transpire.
One month into the Ukraine War we still see horrifying images of the devastation of the cities of Mariupol and Kharkiv among others. Beyond the human toll which is tragic, we are also still trying to grasp how this will impact global trade as a whole. There are more and more signs that no country will be immune from global change patterns and inflation resulting from the war. This is one of the topics that the DCCC will start to analyze in the year to come. Please tune in on 7th of April where we will host a Joint Chamber EU Webinar on the impact of Russian sanctions.
In DCCC we recently completed our three local AGMs in East, South and North respectively. We also concluded the constitution of the All China Board, and therefore now we have a brand new minted All China Board and 3 local boards.
At the EGM in December of 2021 the membership approved the unification of the chambers and also approved a new All China Membership category. I am pleased to inform you that we have 10 companies which have agreed to become All China Members for the coming year. The new All China Membership lineup is:
Arla
Coloplast
Danfoss
Grundfos
ISS
Linak
Lundbeck
Maersk
Novo Nordisk
Trayton
We would also like to welcome WE Dragons who joined the DCCC as corporate member.
The support of our membership will allow us to hit the turbo button in 2022 with new initiatives such as a new DCCC brand launch supported by our member Jacob Jensen Design and we also plan to complete the reorganization of the secretariat to increase efficiency. Thank you very much for your support.
On Behalf of the All China Board and three Chapter Boards of the DCCC we wish you a good month of April!
Mathias Boyer
DCCC Main Board Secretary
DCCC North Board Chair
New Members at the DCCC
WE Dragons is the exclusive dealer in China for Migatronic’s welding equipment.
Sourcing in China: We are sourcing experts with a focus on reducing costs, increasing quality and providing excellent service to our clients / partners.
Quality control & inspections: Are the most important parts under our sourcing process and besides using them as the pillars for our business.
Management: Through our experienced team and trusted partners (including law firms) we can help guide, control and secure that your organization fulfil and follow all the demands stated in the Chinese CSCS (Corporate Social Credit System) and complain with the CSR rules of your company.

Updates from Danish Mission in China

SME support for Danish companies in China
The Trade Council China offers a range programs, especially targeted Danish SMEs.
One of them being the Scope Your Supply Chain which is fully subsidized for Danish SMEs and intends to offer companies a strategic foundation for the company’s decisions when it comes to reorganising it’s supply chain. The aim of the program is to guide the company on how to obtain a more resilient and more sustainable supply chain. Do you have an issue regarding your supply chain? Want to know more about the program? Then reach out to TC China Coordinator, Morten Kruse, morkru@um.dk.
For the 5th time the Royal Danish Consulate General together with Danish Confederation of Industry and Food Nation invites Danish food, Agri, Ingredients, Supplements & beverages companies to join our pavilion at CIIE 2022 from 5th November to 10 November. Last year we had more than 30 companies exhibiting on 500 sqm – this year we expect more companies to join. Contact zhezha@um.dk for further information if your company is interested in participation.
SoMe promotion of Denmark’s efforts in sustainability 
Denmark is ranked as the most sustainable country in the world according to Yale’s EPI, and Danish companies are critical as solution providers. We therefore invite Danish companies to be part of our one-on-one social media interview video series, on how Danish companies are sustainable in their business, their ways of doing business and the sustainable synergy they create in China.
You can view our past work by searching for “丹麦王国驻华大使馆” on WeChat, Weibo and Kuaishou. Contact Ms. Ting Zhao, Commercial Officer (Communications) tizhao@um.dk to be part of this major communication effort on our Embassy’s social media platforms
Innovation Centre Denmark, Shanghai
Launch of ICDK Website
We are excited to announce the launch of Innovation Centre Denmark’ss new website, icdk.dk! Find more information on the eight innovation centres located around the world, including ICDK, Shanghai. You can read more about our areas of expertise, the services we provide and a range of our reports.
Launch of NAVA platform
With the aim to showcase and promote New Nordic start-ups to the East Asian market, the NAVA platform presents new data, analysis, and content about the Nordic and East Asian ecosystems in four languages: English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. More than 30 companies have already joined the platform.
Explore China’s Sustainable Logistics – Online Seminar
ICDK Shanghai hosted a webinar on China’s Sustainable Logistics that highlighted the overall sustainable logistics landscape and latest technology such as electric and autonomous freight as well as how the logistics industry is in the process of a critical shift to green and sustainability.
The First Net-Zero Campus in China with Nordic Solutions
The online session provided first-hand insights and knowledge from speakers of NISS’ project partners that included scaling innovative solutions within net-zero buildings and a thorough presentation about NISS. The session was hosted together with CLEAN, Bloxhub, Energy Cluster Denmark and State of Green.
Danish Academy of Technological Sciences’ (ATV) China Tech Initiative – Second Seminar
ICDK Shanghai held its second seminar under the China Tech Initiative highlighting the topic of ‘China as cutting-edge technology develop and Beijing’s technology with list’. In 2022, the seminars will be turned into a guide to Danish technology developing small and medium sized enterprises who consider or are already engaged in collaboration with Chinese partners.
Danskerliste
Har du hentet Udenrigsministeriets ”Rejseklar”-app?
Der er god hjælp at hente i vores gratis app, Rejseklar, hvor vi har samlet alt, hvad du skal vide om udlandsophold, så det er nemt at finde og bruge.
Her er 5 ting, du skal vide om Rejseklar:
  1. Du kan finde alle vores rejsevejledninger direkte i app’en.
  2. Det er nemt at tilmelde sig Danskerlisten i app’en. Når du er tilmeldt, kan vi komme i kontakt med dig, hvis der opstår en større krise som f.eks. en naturkatastrofe, et terrorangreb eller politiske uroligheder.
  3. Hvis der pludseligt opstår en krise i det land, du er i, kan vi sende dig en push-besked med vigtig information om, hvad du kan gøre.
  4. App’en har kontaktoplysninger til nærmeste danske ambassade eller konsulat, uanset hvor i verden du befinder dig.
  5. Du kan læse om, hvad du kan gøre, hvis du f.eks. bliver syg, udsat for røveri eller får problemer på rejsen.
Hvert år hjælper vi flere tusinde danskere, når uheldet er ude. Med Rejseklar, kan vi bedre hjælpe dig.
Rejseklar findes til smartphones og kan hentes gratis i App Store til iPhone eller Google Play til Android.

Updates from Danes Worldwide

Sign up for courses in Danish
The online instruction in Danish offered by Danes Worldwide occurs in four 10-week segments through the academic year. The fourth segment starts on Monday 11 April – there is still time to register yourself or your child. Select from these courses:
Danish for Beginners is designed for children aged 10 and up and for teens and adults wishing to learn the language from scratch. No prior knowledge of Danish is required.
Intermediate Danish consists of two modules: Basic Danish (B1) is aimed at those who speak Danish at a level that is sufficient for day to day use but still wish to improve their knowledge. Advanced Intermediate Danish (B1+) is designed for those who master basic grammar and are ready to focus on the details and nuances of the language.
School Level Danish offers age appropriate instruction for grades 0 to 9 and provides the opportunity to take the official Grade 9 Danish language graduation exam.
Sign up here.

Newsletter February 2022

Boards Corner

Dear Members and Friends,
The new year has been very busy for DCCC. Our new setup with combined forces is still in the process of finding our feet and many new task forces, initiatives are in progress and are keeping us on our toes to make the All-China chamber up and running as one unit with 3 regional offices. The All-China Board has been set and consists of 3 members from each region. Each region has its own boards as we had before to handle the topics and events only related to those areas. A number of task Force Groups (TF) has been setup on an All-China level, and they are listed here in no particular order:
  • Finance (Treasurers)
  • Legal, Compliance, Bylaws, SOPs, IT Archiving (Secretaries) IT Archiving
  • Advocacy/ Stakeholder relationships
  • HR, Talent, Training
  • Communication
  • Email, SoMe, PR
  • Memberships
  • Key Events
  • DCBF/ Nordic CC & Nordic Embassies Cooperation
On top of this we have the EUSME project which is in the third phase and finally several ad hoc TF also mentioned here in no particular order:
  • China Unification Event (Ad-hoc)
  • Recruitment of SG (Ad-Hoc)
  • Branding (Ad-Hoc)
  • Value Prop (Ad-Hoc)
Several work composition groups are also being setup within different themes and topics. These are still in preparation for All-China, even some of these are working on local levels already.
At the same time, we are preparing to hire a Secretary General for All-China and we have had a huge interest in this position and are currently evaluating candidates selected by the headhunter. This is a Key position in the All-China organization, and we need to spend the time needed to select the right candidate for this.
Budget on local and All-China level is also being prepared for the AGMs, so it is fair to say that a lot of people has been working hard to make all these things happen and we are sure this is going to add a lot of value to our members and make the Danish Chamber grow and offer better value to all.
In China, we are still under hard Covid control, and we still have challenges regarding free travel internationally. We hope that 2022 is the year where this situation will “normalize” as much as it can, so we can avoid the quarantines and get visitors back to China and the business relations to be continued with personal meetings.
The Supply Chain disruptions seemed like they were easing a little, but the new situation in the world, might keep the disruptions there for a while yet.
The terrible situation in Ukraine is casting dark clouds over everything else. Our hearts and thoughts are with the Ukrainian people, and we are hoping for a soon and peaceful solution to this. The world is supporting Ukraine on many levels and hopefully this will help as well for this situation to end soon.
Our All-China Chairman said in his last newsletter that “ Personal and organizational agility, working closely together, helping each other, being brave and determined will make this a great year for us all”.
If this is going to be a great year for us all, is hard to say in the present situation, but everything else in that statement is valid and we need to strive for that.
Best Regards
Jan Lægaard Broni
All China Vice Chairman
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China

New Members at the DCCC
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Updates from Danish Mission in China

Trade Council China, Shanghai
Arrival of Minipigs to China
On the 9th of February Consul General Jakob Linulf and Commercial Consul Jesper Halle received the first batch of Ellegaard Gottingen Minipigs to China at Pudong Airport. The arrival of the pigs is a culmination of years of work for Ellegaard and the Trade Council and finally this unique breed of pigs have gained market access to China. The minipigs were tested on arrival at Pudong and subsequently put into a 30 days quarantine before they can fully enter China.
Visit to Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects (SHL)
 On the 17th of February Consul General Jakob Linulf and Commercial Consul Jesper Halle visited SHL’s impressive Shanghai office and got a comprehensive introduction by Design Partner Chris Hardie of SHL Architects to their large portfolio of projects in China. The Danish architectural firm has managed to set and incredible footprint on China’s architecture landscape with projects in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Ningbo etc.. Most noteworthy this year will be the opening of the impressive Shanghai Library East in Pudong.
Visit to Byte Dance TIK TOK
On the 24th of February a delegation from the Shanghai Trade Council headed by Consul General Jakob Linulf visited Byte Dance’s Shanghai offices to discuss new Danish business opportunities on the Chinese version of TikTok called Douyin. ByteDance recently launched an interest-based e-commerce model on Douyin, creating exciting market opportunities for Danish brands. Douyin has more than 600 million monthly active users across China. The app is just one of ByteDance’s social media products, that are designed by a global team placed in over 120 locations across the world, including Shanghai, New York, Paris and Singapore. The Trade Council in Shanghai will prepare a comprehensive package for Danish companies wishing to promote and sell their products on Douyin.
Innovation Centre Denmark, Shanghai
International Technology Collaboration with China 
ICDK Shanghai and the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences held its second seminar under the China Tech Initiative. The title for this seminar was ‘China as cutting-edge technology developer and Beijing’s technology wish list’. Over the course of 2021 and 2022, the seminars will be turned into a guide to Danish technology developing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) who consider or are already engaged in collaboration with Chinese partners.
Invest in Denmark Shanghai
Launch of Introduction Video
IDK Shanghai has launch the new introduction video of IDK 2022. The video demonstrates a range of reasons why businesses should invest in Denmark as well as how IDK can provide consultancy and tailor-made solutions to companies who are interested in operating or expanding in Denmark.
 
Upcoming Event: 
March 15 | The first net-zero campus in China with Nordic Solutions
Together with NISS and other partners, ICDK Shanghai host an online session enlighten about green building opportunities in Shanghai. The session will provide an in-depth presentation about the NISS Campus and highlight scaling innovative solutions within net-zero buildings.
Danskerliste
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Updates from Danes Worldwide

On February 11, Danes Worldwide took part in a constructive meeting with Minister of Immigration Mattias Tesfaye. He appreciates the fact that Danes Worldwide is a member of the working group now taking a closer look at the rules for family unification. Mr. Tesfaye was interested in the experience of our members in terms of these rules. In addition, we discussed the matter of documentation related to retention of citizenship; efforts are underway to ease the requirements and make the application process less complex. Our young members will appreciate such developments.
We are pleased with the interest on the part of the minister and look forward to improvements in the processing of applications from expat Danes.

Newsletter January 2022

Dear Members & Friends,

2022 brings the Year of the Tiger. From DCCC we will like to wish all of our members and friends a year of bravery and strength!

Welcome to the first letter from the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China in the year of the Tiger. Also the first letter ever from the all China DCCC board & Chairman.
A new year means new beginnings, challenges but definitely also new opportunities.

In this letter, I will try to summarize some key events of 2021 and also touch upon what we will be looking forward to in 2022.

2021
In 2021 China celebrated the 100th Birthday of the Communist Party of China. 2021 also marked the beginning of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan and maybe most notably the launch of China’s dual circulation strategy, which seeks to spur China’s domestic demand while simultaneously developing conditions to facilitate foreign investment and boost production for export – a shift towards becoming a demand and innovation-driven economy. Although it seem like it, this is a not a inwards-looking strategy, but a shift where focus is on tapping into China’s internal consumption patterns and domestic markets all the while aiming to buffer the impact of global economic headwinds and unpredictable external events on China’s economic and financial stability.

From a business perspective we have seen an initial strong recovery in Chinese economy and many Danish companies are reporting good growth and a positive near-term outlook as well as further investments in China in both manufacturing and sales channels. At the same time most industries have been hit with one supply chain disruption after another – power shortages, congestions in US ports, all sorts of Covid caused delays, shutdowns, restrictions, limitations and uncertainties. The general global shipping & transportation crises has affected many of us, and is expected to continuing doing so far into 2022. Due to the Covid restrictions on travel to China, we can also see a growing disconnect between company headquarters in Denmark and us on the ground in China. The level of complexity level for running a business is certainly not getting smaller.
The Chinese economy as such reported a growth of 8.1%, but the second half cooled and 2022 will probably see a slower growth rate at an expected 5%.

As for the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China the most noteworthy achievement was that on 8 December 2021 joined the North, East & South Chambers were officially joined into one united chamber, all under the license under the Ministry of Civil affairs in Beijing (only 16 countries have this license). We will still be keeping the regional boards and activities – but a united chamber means that we stand much stronger and can use and share synergies across the country and across borders. The first Danish Chamber of commerce was established in 1926, and there has since been many smaller and bigger Danish chambers around the country in different periods – but this new united All China Chamber is the first time that we are all one, so it is quite a historic accomplishment.

In 2021 the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China welcomed 49 new members and associates. We held 141 events in total with 3200+ attendees online and offline. We received a record amount of nominations for the Business Person of the Year event and held a spectacular gala at the original historic Shanghai Chamber of Commerce building. Our combined Wechat accounts have a total of 4743 followers, with 1003 new followers gained alone in 2021. We held 2 training programs with 40+ participants on the topics of Team Management and the Positive Impact of Emotional Intelligence.
The secretariats in Beijing and Shanghai have done a wonderful job in 2021 and has also grown a lot with the increased level of activity and the adaption to becoming one united chamber. I would like to express a great thank you to everyone who has worked hard to make this possible, including all our members and supporters. 2021 has been a big year for us.

2022
What can we expect for 2022?

First of all, Covid and supply chain disruptions are not going away any time soon. We will have to live with the difficulties, and opportunities, that this creates. Travel restrictions will impact most of us, and we may feel further apart from family and friends. Climate change will continue to impact our lives, and entirely new challenges may arrive in 2022. The business climate will continue to be tough and complex.
We can also expect a continuous difficult political environment between China and the West, and most probably what the experts call “Constructive Decoupling” within certain sectors. 2022 is also the year with the Winter Olympics, and in the fall the very important 20th CPC party congress will take place, and there will be changes in the national Chinese leadership. The preparations for this have already been under way throughout the country during much of 2021.

As for DCCC, the 3 regional boards, the main board and the secretariats are pushing ahead with lots of new initiatives and excitement for the chamber in 2022. We will complete a rebranding of the chamber, we will improve, focus and optimize events to be more focused and relevant for all our members. And we will do more to work much closer with other chambers, DCBF, the Nordic chambers in China and EUCCC.
Despite being fewer Danes in China, we will continue to expand our memberships and focus on engaging more employees from our member companies, by having them join events and becoming active in the chamber.

As for Danish businesses across China, being agile, flexible, innovative and finding our way in the uncertain landscape is the way to go. Historically Danish businesses have been strong adapters, we are used to the fact that we are not necessarily calling the shots, but we always find our ways within the given situation. Working closely together with our stakeholders, customers, employees and each other can both strengthen the business and our performance levels.

Tigers are considered to be brave, cruel, forceful and fearless. 2022 is the year of the Water Tiger, a year of all types of extremes, expansion and competition. The Tiger encompasses all the traits of a leader: logical, determined, strong self-confidence, ability to overcome fear and naturally takes risks while also successfully helping others.

Personal and organizational agility, working closely together, helping each other, being brave and determined will make this a great year for us all!

Welcome to the Year of the Tiger!

Simon Lichtenberg
All China Chairman
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China

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Update from the Consulate 

Trade Council China, Shanghai
Visiting the Most Trendy E-Commerce Platform POIZON (得物)
The Shanghai Trade Council team and Commercial Consul Jesper Halle met up with the management of most trendy e-commerce platform POIZON (得物). As the leading fashion & lifestyle online marketplace in China with innovative business mode, POIZON (得物) has strong collaboration opportunities with Danish brands.
Innovation Centre Denmark, Shanghai
University Start-Up World Cup
USWC gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand their network, win cash prizes and the award as the world’s best university start-up. All the 100 start-ups shared the common goal of making a positive impact in the world. Find more information here (in Danish): Innovation Centre Denmark fejrer unge entreprenører over hele verden (thetradecouncil.dk)
Sino- Danish Sustainable Development Forum Packaging & Circular Economy
To follow up our Sustainable Packaging Event with Ele.me, ICDK Shanghai published an article emphasizing Danish innovation can reduce China’s plastic consumption (in Danish): Dansk innovation kan mindske Kinas plastikforbrug – Mandag Morgen – Uafhængigt innovationshus. Analyser og ny viden. (mm.dk). In addition, the article was featured on the Danish media Plast Forum encouraging Danish companies to collaborate in develop the food delivery industry towards greater circularity: Kina kæmper med gigantisk plast-forbrug – du kan blive en del af løsningen – PlastForum DK
 
SDC-Students in Denmark
The next semester is approaching for a large group of SDC students. Although still facing online lectures due to travel-restrictions, their motivation and desire on working with Danish companies in China have never been greater. Feel free to reach out to ICDK Shanghai if you are interested in collaborating with students on projects and cases.
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Update from Danes Worldwide

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Thanks to donations, scholarships are available for the online courses at all levels (Danish for Beginners, Intermediate Danish, and School Level Danish).
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Newsletter December 2021

Board’s Corner
Dear DCCC members,

December was an eventful month as usual, but even more importantly, this month marked a historic moment for the DCCC as a whole. As businesses prepared to close their books for the year and wind down for a relaxing Christmas season, the DCCC reached a significant milestone, merging three chapters across China into one.  Reflecting on the year as a whole, 2021 was in many ways another year full of uncertainty. In the cross-border M&A field where I work, 2021, against many expectations, saw strong momentum in foreign investments into China. Investment inflows are on track to surpass 1 trillion Yuan, a record high, accelerated by China’s rapid recovery. The strong growth in inbound investments could also be seen by major investment decisions made by some of our member companies. Going forward, I believe China’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality provides a tremendous opportunity for Danish companies to capitalize on in the years to come. On December 8, an Extraordinary General Meeting was held across the three DCCC chapters of North, East and South China, all unanimously voting for the merger of the chambers into one united organization. As we celebrate this merging, I want to emphasize that, like in other M&A projects, the success of this endeavour would not have been possible without the strong leadership and hard work that has been put in over a number of years by numerous individuals and teams. Their dedication has given the community an even more cohesive organization that will better serve the interest of Danish companies in China. We now have a committed board to continue the work as we enter the most important phase in any merger: integrating the organizations, with brand consolidation and the membership database first on the agenda.  On the events side, we kicked off December with a F&B regulatory update webinar, organized together with the Trade Council. Next was the workgroup seminar with Lundbeck, on optimization of China’s mental health policies. On December 9, the Interchamber Christmas mixer was held together with 20 other chambers. Lastly, a webinar on omni-channel marketing was held with the EU SME Centre. On December 21, the board gathered for a final board meeting of the year, planning and setting the sight for 2022, with first activities being finalized as we speak. The focus in 2022 will be on rolling-out and building on the benefits of a united DCCC, and increasing the value proposition of our chamber; more details will come soon. On behalf of the entire board, I also wish to welcome two new members joining DCCC – Suzuki Garphyttan Wire (Suzhou) as corporate member and Tseung Ching Barbara, as an individual member. I wish you a Happy New Year 2022 and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Klaus BjörkgrenBoard member DCCC EastVice President, Nordic Match

Upcoming events at DCCC
– 11 January | Webinar: China’s New Data LawsHow will China’s new data laws affect companies and individuals? Barbar Li, Head of Corporate at Rui Bai Law Firm, will share some insights on China’s new data laws and their implications.– 18 January | Webinar: Operating across Cultures Including Remote ManagementIn this seminar, Annette Dahl provides simple and effective tools that you can use to navigate cross-cultural situations, along with advice on how to manage employees from a distance and create commitment and drive among your employees across cultures and locations.– 20 January | Shipping & Logistics: Expectations for the Global Shipping Crisis in 2022 and BeyondThe pandemic has shaken the global shipping and logistics industry and caused a global shipping crisis. How is the outlook of the global shipping and logistics industry in 2022? Will there be improvement or will the new year bring more challenges? The DCCC has invited the experts of the industry to share their insights on the crisis. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!

– 21 January | Nordic After WorkCollaborating with the Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian Chambers, the DCCC would like to welcome you to the first Nordic After Work of 2022.  Join us to meet and catch up with members and friends with the Nordic Chambers.

Danes Worldwide
Registration Now Open for Summer School for Families  For the 2022 Summer School for Families we have secured a facility in the beautiful village of Løgumkloster near Germany, close to the stunning Wadden Sea and to Ribe, the oldest town in the Nordic countries. From this location, it will be possible to visit many other historic places in Denmark such as Dybbøl and Dannevirke.  Summer School for Families, to be held 9-17 July, is designed for children aged 6-9 and 10-13 accompanied by one or two relatives (parents, grandparents, or other close family members). It provides a unique opportunity to expand knowledge of Denmark and the Danish language and to build contacts among other expat families.  Register here for Summer School for Families.   Go here to check out what the 2021 event looked like.  All the best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from Danes Worldwide to expat Danes and their families.

Royal Danish Consulate
Consulate GeneralIn December, Consul General Jakob Linulf hosted year-end events for the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, the Diplomatic Corps as Dean, and not least for the Consulate General’s Danish and Chinese business partners. The Consul General also visited Changshu to meet with local government and Danish companies. Innovation Centre Denmark, ShanghaiChina-Europe-America (CEA) Net-Zero Transition PlatformICDK Shanghai is the knowledge partner at the CEA Net-Zero Transition Platform. Martin Hoxer, Executive Director of ICDK Shanghai was moderating the first session of the conference highlighting the topics of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development.  Danish Academy of Technical Sciences’ China Tech InitiativeTogether with DCBF, Innovation House CN-DK, Sense China, Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research, ICDK Shanghai is supporting the hybrid event hosted by the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences. The conference will be highlighting the collaboration between Danish tech-driven SMEs and Chinese partners and stakeholders as well as the current barriers for collaboration.  University Start-Up World CupICDK Shanghai participated in the University Startup World Cup, when the finals kicked-off in the Shanghai Tower decorated in USWC lightshow. 100 impact based start-ups competed to become the world’s best start-up on a university level – all with the purpose of making a positive impact and change in the world. Nava LaunchICDK Shanghai hosted the NAVA Launch in Shanghai introducing 80 professionals including 40 alumni about the NAVA platform as well as the aim of connecting 200 Nordic start-ups with East Asian Venture Capital by increasing both funding opportunities for Danish and Nordic start-ups and scalability in the fast-growing Asian market.
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UPCOMING EVENT LIST
01/11 Webinar: China’s New Data Laws01/18 Webinar: Operating across Cultures Including Remote Management01/20 Shipping & Logistics: Expectations for the Global Shipping Crisis in 2022 and Beyond01/21 Nordic After Work

Newsletter November 2021

Board’s Corner
Shanghai, December 1st, 2021 Dear DCCC members, 

The 3rd and last Lars of the board coming with his angle for the month.We are now in the final month of 2021. The November weather has given us clear indication that winter is around the corner. Moving into December means a lot of families fly back to Denmark to enjoy colder weather along with spending some proper Hygge time with the family. I hope the many, who are staying in China, enjoys some hot chocolate and takes the time to see or get in touch with family. We hope for pleasant weather in the coming weeks, both in Denmark and in China.November was yet another month reminding us that currently things are seldom constant, often testing the resilience of China’s healthcare system and their approach towards COVID. With only few confirmed cases, more than 50.000 people had to get tested, and a lot of flights were canceled, we truly are living in turbulent times. This year many industries have been heavily impacted that in previous years would be categorized as anomalies. These include supply chain disruptions, increasing transportation- and raw material -costs to mention a few. Yet another reason reminding us to stay sharp and resilient in this market of uncertainty. These uncertainties have increased the number of Danish SMEs coming to China, to be closer to the value chain and it is believed that it will keep increasing over the coming years.In November, we hosted several events. One of which is the first ever DCCC training in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, that had 19 participants, and was very well-received by the attendees. It will be most likely be hosted again in 2022.On November 17th DCCC Co-Organized the first Nordic Marketing Day with the other Nordic chambers and Nordic Friend. Where it was possible to hear Nordic companies marketing strategy and practicalities, as well networking with industry professionals. People were provided with latest marketing tools and trends and a greater network across the Nordics.The HR- and Finance & Legal -Workgroup had a joint breakfast session about hiring and firing employees in China and the consequences this can bring if not done properly.The annual Christmas Dinner was held at Henkes, as tradition dictates. A very hyggelig evening, with traditional Danish inspired food, lot of schnaps, beer and unforgettable moments.Finally, the most anticipated event of the year in terms of DCCC events, the Business erson of the Year Award Gala. The glamorous event was held at the historical Chamber of Commerce building at the Bvlgari Hotel, where dancers and a live band all played a role in the events of the evening. The Young professional of the year went to Alexander Schandorff for his hard work as general manager for AYTM and Gran Living. Entrepreneur of the year went to Jamal Hajjaj, who is based in Xiamen. He won for his tremendous efforts and risk of setting up and running his own successful sourcing office. The Business Person of the year went to Christine Zhou, SVP and President of Region China for Novo Nordisk. Her contribution as leader and to the Sino-Danish collaboration serves as role model for all.Going forward, DCCC will have an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Shanghai on Wednesday December 8th at the Royal Danish Consulate General Shanghai, to solicit the agreement made from all 3 chambers to consolidate into one chamber.I wish you all a great December, merry Christmas, and Happy new year, and look forward to seeing you at the at the Royal Danish General Consulate on the 8th of December, for the EGM! Lars Melgaard AlgayerDCCC EAST YP Chairman, Board representative.Business Developer Manager, Confederation of Danish Industries – Asia Base

Upcoming events at DCCC

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– 8 December | Extraordinary General Meeting – ShanghaiThe DCCC invites all members of the DCCC to join the Extraordinary General Meeting to soclicit the agreement of our membership to pass a new set of AoA and Bylaws which will subsequently be registered with the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs.– 9 December | Interchamber Christmas MixerLast chance to get your ticket for the biggest party of the year with the Danish business community!

Danes Worldwide
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The fact that Danes Worldwide is covered by Section 8A of Denmark’s Tax Assessment Act means that gifts and donations are used to fund scholarships for expat children and teens attending our online Danish language courses. These courses are important for children in families where Danish may not be spoken every day but where there is still a desire to retain the connection to Denmark.

In order for us to continue distributing these scholarships, we need to receive at least 100 gifts of DKK 200 by 1 January 2022. Therefore, we hope that you will contribute DKK 200 – or a larger amount (we would be most grateful).

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Royal Danish Consulate
Consulate General

Consul General Jakob Linulf has participated in several high level events in November such as launching and naming of the new Maersk Ship NUUK, opening of NOVOZYMES’ new Shanghai office, visit and meeting with the Mayor of Xuzhou, briefing on behalf of the Diplomatic Corps at CPPCC Shanghai Committee 2021 meeting, visit to the Baidu Apollo Centre, and not least the meeting with Danish foreign Minister Jeppe Kofoed and Danish business leaders.

Trade Council China, ShanghaiCIIE 2021TC Shanghai co-hosted with Danish Pavilion at the fourth CIIE in Shanghai with The Danish Confederation of Industries (DI) and Food Nation. The 500 sqm pavilion which boasted more than 30 danish companies was the largest ever at the CIIE. In addition to the Pavilion 10 other Danish companies participated with their own booths at the CIIE.

Sino- Danish Sustainable Development Forum Packaging & Circular EconomyTC Shanghai co-hosted the event together with the the Innovation Center in Shanghai, CLEAN and Ele.me (Alibaba Group) to explore the key insights, needs and opportunities in the food packaging and curcular waste management sector.

Innovation Centre Denmark, ShanghaiChina’s new Data Laws, including Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)

ICDK Shanghai and researchers from the Social Science area at Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC) are hosting a joint event on the implications of the regulatory framework for Danish-Chinese Research Collaboration.

VR Camp with Venture Cup Denmark

ICDK Shanghai, Seoul, and Bangalore host together with Venture Cup Denmark, a start-up-pitching workshop, giving early start-ups the opportunity to meet key stakeholders in foreign markets. As the title indicates, the event is hosted in a VR setting.

2nd Sino-Danish Child Friendly Community Forum in Suzhou

In early November, the first Sino-Danish Child Friendly Community demonstration site is finished in Suzhou – jointly designed by Tongji University and 3XN/GXN. We will use this opportunity to host our annual CFC forum. We will display the facilities, talk about a blind and deaf special education centre, as well as focusing on the Suzhou/Esbjerg sister-city-project.

SDG Landing Pad Project

In this project, ICDK Shanghai’s role is to identify SDG-related challenges for potential strategic partners. Through open competition, SMEs will have the opportunities to pitch solutions to the challenges described to potential international partners, and if selected, to a 1-year (digital) Landing Pad Program,

Nordic Asian Venture Alliance (NAVA)

ICDK Shanghai is a part of a new project supported by the Danish Industry Foundation aiming to connect Danish and Nordic VCs to East Asian investors and Limited Partners. NAVA will increase funding opportunities for Nordic startups and enhance their scalability in the fast-growing Asian markets.

Invest in DenmarkInternational Hydrogen Energy Center under Tsinghua Industrial R&D InstituteIDK Shanghai was invited to deliver an opening speech about the overall PTX development in Denmark for the IHEC in Beijing, which is an innovation and industry development platform established with joint efforts of Tsinghua University and the government.

Toward Climate Neutrality – The Supply Chain Development and Diversified Application of Offshore Wind at the North SeaIDK Shanghai co-hosted an online event together with Jiangsu Renewable Energy Association and Scottich Development International. Speakers from Danish Wind Export Association enlightened the audience about the evolution of the Danish Wind Value Chain.

Development of the Hemp Industry in ChinaTogether with IDK’s project manager, Dereck, IDK Shanghai was speaking at the conference addressing key notes on the process of the first investment in the hemp industry from China to Denmark.

Culture

Consul General Jakob Linulf opens the EU Illustration book exhibition at Shanghai Library where the Consulate donated 3 Danish children’s books.

Upcoming events

10 December: The Consulate General in Shanghai will be closed on Friday 10 December due to internal staff seminar. In case of consular emergency, please call the switchboards Consulate General in Shanghai at +86 (21) 8025 0600, where you will be re-directed to the 24/7 call centre at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

16 December: Launch of the NAVA project in China at the Peach Hotel.

24 December to 31 December: The Consulate General in Shanghai will be closed due to Christmas and New Year’s holiday.

In case of consular emergency, please call the switchboards Consulate General in Shanghai at +86 (21) 8025 0600, where you will be re-directed to the 24/7 call centre at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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UPCOMING EVENT LIST
12/08 Extraordinary General Meeting – Shanghai12/09 Interchamber Christmas Mixer

Newsletter October 2021

Board’s Corner

Shanghai, November 4, 2021 

Dear DCCC members,

We are now closing in on the end of 2021. October is over where we enjoyed a nice week’s break, spending quality time with family as well as enjoying a pleasant change in the weather. I hope many in China enjoyed taking the time seeing what China has to offer through domestic travel or simply exploring more of the city in which you live.

October was yet another month reminding us that currently things are seldom constant and often testing the resilience of many of our members that being corporate or individuals. In October this was related to the power restrictions and the resulting impacts of this, which really took effect in October. This year many industries have been heavily impacted by various events that in previous year would be categorized as anomalies. These are supply chain disruption, increasing transportation and raw material costs to mention a few and this was yet another event reminding us to stay sharp and resilient in this current market of uncertainty.

During this fall period we hosted several events on hot topics including starting our 2nd DCCC training of the year on “emotional intelligence and leadership”, followed by an interesting session on data privacy and protection laws in China, RMB Internationalization and we had our first webinar in Q4 with more to come so make sure to keep an eye out.

As well as all these events that took place during October, we also saw 7 new members joining the DCCC and on behalf of the board, I would like to wish them all a warm welcome – NTG Air & Ocean (Shanghai) Ltd and Liqtech Emission Control A/S as corporate members and Henrik Platz, Raymond Due, Erik Licht , Jennie Ho and Line Bertheussen as individual members.

Finally, as we leave October, we enter one of the most anticipated months in terms of DCCC events. We kick it off with the Business Person of the year gala on Saturday November 13th. As you are reading this letter hot off the press you have 1 day left to secure your ticket to what will be the party of the year. Don’t miss out!!

This followed by an event hosted by the DCCC – Nordic Marketing day on November 17th. More information will be announced on this shortly.

Furthermore, this may only be November but we all know how much we love to celebrate the festive period that is Christmas so make sure to mark your calendar as the DCCC Christmas lunch will be held on November 27th . We look forward to another fantastic lunch celebrated with many of you.

I wish you all a great November and look forward to seeing you at the Bvlgari Hotel on November 13th!  

Lars NorregaardBoard member DCCC EastSenior Pricing Manager, Maersk

Upcoming events at DCCC

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– 13 November | The New Roaring 20s – 2021 Gala ball & Business Person of the YearLast chance to get your ticket for the biggest party of the year with the Danish business community!– 17 November | Nordic Marketing Day

Nordic Marketing Day 2021 – The must do event for marketing, communications, sales and creative experts. There will be numerous Nordic companies sharing their marketing strategies and practicalities. You will get a chance to network with other marketing and sales professionals and learn from the others.– 19 November Suzhou | Seminar & After Work: Legal & Risk Update on China’s GDPR: New PIPLJoin us for a seminar in Suzhou on the new PIPL which will breakdown the new legal requirements and risks associated by using real examples and case studies, which will be followed by an after work together with members of the Nordic chambers.– 27 November | DCCC Magical Christmas PartyWe have prepared a magical Christmas celebration for everyone who loves Danish Christmas traditions or would like to experience the magic of Christmas with old and new friends!

New Members at the DCCC
We would like to warmly welcome the newest members to the Danish Chamber:

LiqTech Emission Control A/SLiqTech is a listed clean technology company headquartered in Denmark. We provide state-of-the-art gas and liquid purification products by manufacturing ceramic silicon carbide membranes and systems for liquid and gas filtration. For the last 20 years, we have been at the leading edge to combat environmental challenges.NTG Air & Ocean (Shanghai) LtdNTG Nordic Transport Group A/S is special because it comprises over 80 companies – each with core competencies in a particular field of transport – and because through acquisitions and partnerships with carefully selected companies, the Group is continuously expanding and enhancing its services and market position. We can therefore offer our customers the best solutions regardless of the transport job in hand.

Danes Worldwide
One of the current priorities for Danes Worldwide is family unification, as reflected in a series of upcoming webinars. In them, our legal staff explain the regulations in Denmark and EU. These webinars are offered, with 100 seats on a “first-come, first-served” basis, to expat Danes with a non-EU spouse (residing outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland) who are contemplating moving to Denmark.

  • Regulations in Denmark

The webinar on regulations in Denmark takes place on 25 November, 9-10 am Central European time. Offered in Danish, it will focus on the requirement for a financial guarantee: Why is it required, how does one go about posting it, and when does it get discharged?

On 8 December, 2-3 pm Central European time, a webinar in English is offered with a focus on the requirement for a suitable home: What are the details, what is the “list of ghettos”, and how does one meet the requirement?

Sign up here.

  • Regulations in the EU

On 23 November, 1:30-2:15 pm Central European Time, a webinar is offered in Danish covering overall regulations in the EU plus the requirements for documentation.

On 7 December, 4-4:45 pm Central European Time, this webinar is offered in English.

Sign up here.

The English-language webinars are especially suitable for expats’ non-Danish partners.

Royal Danish Consulate

Consulate General 

In October Consul General Jakob Linulf was invited to deliver speeches at Worldskills Shanghai 2022, Danfoss Global R&D Centre and Green Campus, Jiaxing Investment Conference and Nordic Centre’s 25 anniversary at Fudan University.

On the 16 October the Consulate General co-hosted a special Nordic film screening and panel discussion together with the Nordic Consulates General about diversity and LGBTQ topics.

Trade Council China, Shanghai

The Health team hosted a new product launch for the Danish dental company 3Shape.

Consul General Jakob Linulf participated in the opening ceremony of the Danish company Liqtech in Suzhou.

The Danish Design company AYTM opens their first store in Hangzhou, where Consul General Jakob Linulf participated in the opening ceremony.

Consul General Jakob Linulf visited Ningbo to meet with the 45 Danish companies.

Innovation Centre Denmark, Shanghai 

ICDK Shanghai participated in the Cross-sector Conference on One Health in Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) that explored how to set priorities and develop evidence-based solutions to AMR in human health, livestock, and sustainable food production.

ICDK Shanghai attended the first Nordic Career Fair in China hosted by DCCC – Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China, Norwegian Business Association China and Finnish Business Council Beijing to advocate the need for continuous collaboration on innovative solutions and to highlight that trust, respect and mental well-being are core components in creativity and innovation.

ICDK Shanghai participated in the World Internet of Things Exposition 2021 Intelligent Environmental Protection Forum’ in Yixing. Together with CLEAN and Yixing Industrial Park for Environmental Science and Technology, ICDK Shanghai co-hosted Sino-Nordic Carbon Neutrality Start-up Pitching Events.

ICDK Shanghai hosted the first ICDK Innovation Lounge. This initiative is an experiment to remain the connection to our partners in Denmark as the restrictions prevent us from travelling to Denmark.

Invest in Denmark 

IDK Shanghai attended in the Sino-Europe Offshore Wind Seminar that was co-hosted by UK, Norway and the Netherlands that are frontrunners of the world in wind power. Director, Jeppe Solmer, delivered a presentation about Denmark’s wind industry and P-2-X actions. It is the first time that these European countries were united in this forum to discuss the future of wind power.

IDK Shanghai, State of Green and other sustainable organizations hosted a joint event in live recording of a TV program about green transition and P-2-X projects. The shootings take place in Denmark. The documentary is scheduled to be broadcast in mid-December.

IDK Shanghai participated in the China Offshore Wind Intelligent O&M Forum hosted by China Offshore Wind website. Senior Investment Manager, Jason Hu, presented gave an insightful speech about the offshore wind value chain, the development plan as well as investment opportunities in Denmark.

Upcoming events

  • 5-10 November Danish Food Pavilion at CIIE. Opening ceremony on 6th November from 15.00-15.30
  • November 15-16 – VR Camp with Venture Cup Denmark

ICDK Shanghai, Seoul, and Bangalore hosts, together with Venture Cup Denmark, a start-up-pitching workshop, giving early start-ups the opportunity to meet key stakeholders in foreign markets.

  • November 19 – University Startup World cup semifinal with Venture Cup China

The best impact-based university startups will compete in the finals at the USWC 2021, hosted by Venture Cup China.

  • November 20 – 2nd Sino-Danish Child Friendly Community Forum in Suzhou

In early November, the first Sino-Danish Child Friendly Community demonstration site is finished in Suzhou – jointly designed by Tongji University and 3XN/GXN. We will use this opportunity to host our annual CFC forum. We will display the facilities, talk about a blind and deaf special education centre, as well as focusing on the Suzhou/Esbjerg sister-city-project.

  • November 23 – Invitation to R&D workshop at SDC

ICDK has invited a selection of R&D Directors from Danish companies with R&D activities in China to participate in a workshop on November 23 at SDC. At the workshop we will explore
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UPCOMING EVENT LIST
11/13 2021 Gala ball & Business Person of the Year11/17  Nordic Marketing Day11/19 Suzhou Seminar & After Work: Legal & Risk Update on China’s GDPR: New PIPL11/27  DCCC Magical Christmas Party12/09 Interchamber Christmas Mixer

Newsletter September 2021

Board’s Corner
Shanghai, October 15, 2021

Dear DCCC members,

In the board, we are starting a new tradition in this space. You used to find the “Chairperson’s Corner” here. Now you will find the new “Board’s Corner”, where we as individual board members will take turns to share both a few personal reflections, while at the same time also give an update on the major events and coming activities in DCCC.

Being the first board member to have the privilege to write in this space, I wanted to share a reflection I had following the recent announcement from Beijing, aiming to limit children’s time spend on online gaming.

In isolation, this initiative could seem both strange and excessive. However, combined with another initiative to limit the market for children’s extra curriculum evening activities it starts to make more sense. Add to this the abandonment of the one child policy in 2016 and you will start to see a pattern. The ambition is to change the negative development in the birthrate. The aim is to support young couples in their dream to have a child and to build a family. Not just building a family, but also a family, where they have more opportunities to spend quality time together. The cost of raising a child in China’s major cities has simply increased too much for many couples to realize this dream. The quality family time has been diluted by the time consumed by the children’s gaming.

Being responsible for a business within the baby product sector in China/APAC, the development in number of newborns is naturally of very high interest to me. It should be for you as well. No matter what business you are in, this will eventually impact your business as well. It may take longer, depending on the nature of your business.

The number of newborns in China has fallen from 18 million babies in 2016 down to a predicted 11 million babies in 2021. It will be interesting to follow how the recent interventions from Beijing coupled with more initiatives to come will impact these numbers and eventually see them rise again. I personally believe the trend will change in the coming years in China.

As to the general activities in DCCC, September was characterized by a very high activity level. The first YP Clubhouse event was held with very inspirational speakers giving valuable insights to the participants.

Both the HR Work Group and the Finance & Legal Work Group had events, with topics on flexible employment and the income tax law.

In October, we have initiated a new training program. It is a three-session training program covering the topic of emotional intelligence and leadership. The training is in Chinese and suitable for mid-level management.

Make sure to mark Saturday November 13th. in your calendar. In the evening we will be meeting at the Bvlgari Hotel in Shanghai for the annual celebration of “Business Person of the Year”. Please note that the tickets are already on sale since yesterday and they are selling out fast. You can get your ticket here. A lot of efforts have been put into the preparation of this event and it will for sure be a very memorable evening in a very unique and historical location.

Finally, on behalf of the entire board, I would like to welcome the new partner member David Dongyu Cui as well as our new corporate member Flokk Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Wishing you all a great October and see you at the Bvlgari Hotel in November!


Lars Myrup
Board member DCCC East
SVP Stokke, GM APAC

Upcoming events at DCCC

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– 16 October | Nordic Day 2021 Special ScreeningsA special screening at the Department for Culture and Education of the German Consulate General in Shanghai. Join us and enjoy films from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, and a discussion about Nordic LGBTQ+ community.

– 17 October | RMB Internationalization: Will the RMB Become the Global Currency?

Will the Chinese Yuan become the global currency? If so, this would require a systemic shift in China’s management of its capital account. This talk by Rodrigo Zeidan, Associate Professor of Business and Finance and Chief Sustainability Liaison at NYU Shanghai, will explore the costs and benefits of distinct currency arrangements for China and also examine the likelihood that the RMB will float in the next twenty years.

– 26 October | Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky Virtual Summit

A one day forum which brings together the world’s best leaders  (across functions and levels) from the most successfully organizations globally to share best practices for leadership, diversity, equity & inclusion and success.

– 28 October | Nordic Marketing Day

Nordic Marketing Day 2021 is the first-ever and the biggest get-together for marketing, communications, sales, and creative experts working for Nordic businesses and organizations in China. The event provides the attendees with an opportunity to share the latest marketing trends and news, cases and lessons, tools and methods, as well as provides an access to community networks that everyone can learn from and support each other.

New Member at the DCCC
We would like to warmly welcome the newest members t the Danish Chamber:


Flokk Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Flokk is the market leader in the design, development and production of workplace furniture in Europe. They are the product owner of product brands HÅG, Offecct, Giroflex, RH, Profim, 9to5 Seating, BMA, RBM and Malmstolen. About 1800 employees work together to realize the vision of our company: Inspire great work.

Danes Worldwide
Covid-19 Vaccination for Expat Danes

As of now, expat Danes may purchase covid-19 vaccine shots in Denmark. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was released for personal use on September 1; only a single shot is required to be fully vaccinated.

Danes Worldwide Secretary General Anne Marie Dalgaard is pleased: “We welcome this opportunity for our members. It helps fight the pandemic as many of our members live in countries where they are not included in local vaccination programs.”

Denmark’s Ministry of Health expects the vaccine to become available for purchase during the month of September.

Additional details are available here (in Danish).

Royal Danish Consulate

Consulate General 

Consul General Jakob Linulf met with Nantong Bureau of Commerce and Nantong Bureau of Transport, Coordinator of Comprehensive Department of Nantong New Airport Construction Headquarter to discuss about a possible cooperation a Nantong Shanghai International airport project with Denmark.

Together with the diplomatic corps Consul General and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps raised 60.000 CNY for two children to have heart surgery at the Consuls General Charity Tennis Tournament.

Consul General Jakob Linulf visited TUS Science Park in Suzhou to participate in the signing ceremony between Odense Robotics and TUS Holding.

Trade Council China, Shanghai

Consul General Jakob Linulf gave an opening speech at the opening ceremony of Tempur’s first flagship store in Shanghai.

Commercial Consul Jesper Halle attended the opening ceremony of the Watermelon Lantern Festival 2021 in Pinghu Zhejiang, where he had the opportunity to discuss local interest with the local government.

Innovation Centre Denmark, Shanghai 

ICDK Shanghai participated in the HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship summit. We invited the Danish EdTech company, “Kubo Robotics” to join our booth to showcase their brilliant educational coding solution designed specifically for kids.

ICDK Shanghai, DI, ITU and DCBF hosted three days of Blockchain Business Bridge Bootcamp learning about commercial and regulatory aspects of working with blockchain applications.

ICDK Shanghai also took part in the Launch of the Nordic Asian Venture Alliance (NAVA). The project is an extension of Innovation Lab Asia project and further connects 200 Nordic start-ups with East Asian Venture Capital.

ICDK Shanghai attended the consultation on building the first China-Denmark Friendly Children’s Care Home in Suzhou. The aim of this project is to build a child-care and friendly facility that can function as a demonstration house for children with disabilities.

With Danish cluster MARLOG, ICDK participated in an online webinar on the topic, “Shanghai: The World-Class Shipping Hub?” that aimed to provide insights on development trends and potential of the maritime industry in Shanghai’s North Bund.

Lastly, ICDK Shanghai also participated in the online summit on the topic of “A Greener Future: Re-Inventing Cities”, which is part of a broader collaboration between ICDK and Bloxhub.

Invest in Denmark 

IDK hosted sino-dk outbound investment forum on clinical trial partnered with SBIA, healthcare Denmark and trial nation, around 35 vip companies were invited for the close-door event and captured the opportunities for collaborations in clinical trial area in September 7th.

In September 23th, 25th-27th, IDK is working as co-hosted country for China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association (PhIRDA) will hold 2021 China BioMed Innovation and Investment Conference (2021 CBIIC)，we participated in this event by had 5 Danish companies join virtual road-show with top Chinese companies in this area.

Upcoming events

– October 14: One Health: Mitigating Antimicrobe Resistance in humans, livestock, and sustainable food production.

More information here.

– October 29: ICDK Innovation Lounge

More information will appear on Innovation Centre Denmark Shanghai LinkedIn page.

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UPCOMING EVENT LIST
10/16 Nordic Day 2021 Special Screenings
10/17 RMB Internationalization: Will the RMB Become the Global Currency?
10/26 Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky Virtual Summit
10/28 Nordic Marketing Day
11/13 2021 GALA BALL AND BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
12/09 Interchamber Christmas Mixer

 

Newsletter August 2021

Vice Chairwoman’s Corner

September 7th, 2021

Dear DCCC Members,

In August it was awesome to see so many of our members and friends joined the welcome back Danish Friday.
From 24 August, in collaboration with DCBF and DCC Hongkong, we are continuing our series of free webinars for our members. The upcoming webinars will focus on Asia and China insights on business.
In September, we have planned some very exciting events:

  • We are launching a new inspirational series for our younger members called YP Clubhouse. The series of events are exclusively for our YP members and (currently) invitation-only. The events will be roundtable discussions with topics such as entrepreneurship, innovation, business trends in China and Denmark. It’s a must-go event series for young professionals to meet others and share ideas. The first YP Clubhouse will be hosted by Lotte Norgreen, who is an experienced senior executive with 20 years operational and management experience from Europe, Asia and Africa.
  • A new series introducing the wonderful city we live in called MEGA City series will also be launched in September. Collaborating with the Danish Consulate in Shanghai, we are inviting speakers from different areas to share insights on Shanghai.
  • On 24 September DCCC will host the annual Danish Summer Night in Beijing, at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark. Already completely sold out, we are expecting the Beijingers to get the party started. On 13 November the party will continue at the Bvlgari hotel in Shanghai. We sincerely hope as many people as possible from all our China will come join in the celebration of the business people of the year.

The nomination platform for BPOY is now online. It will be possible to register nominations until 30 September. Scan the QR code to submit your nominations!

Ann Sophie de Meester

Vice Chairwoman, DCCC East

Upcoming events at DCCC

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– 7 September |  Webinar: Supporting Your China Business Initiatives in a Virtual Environment
In the new era of team collaboration, global business leaders are posed with new challenges working in a virtual environment on several levels.John Fu, Managing Partner of China Insight, will present a set of challenges that companies encounter in this context as well as possible solutions.– 8 September | MEGA CITY SERIES: Shanghai Demographics and Smart Cities

For the first event of the MEGA city series, we are pleased to invite Jacob Aldaco, Commercial and Innovation Director of SmartShanghai, and Martin Rune Hoxer, Executive Director of the Innovation Centre Denmark Shanghai to share with us on the topic of Shanghai’s Demographics and China’s Smart Cities.

– 9 September | HR Work Group: Flexible Employment and Working Hours (in Chinese) 关于灵活用工与弹性工时的分享 (Members Only)This HR Work Group session will be in Chinese.

与flexibility相关的主要话题莫过于“灵活”用工和“弹性”工时，多数HR对于灵活与弹性的刻板印象便是用人单位享有自主权和主动权，但在中国强大劳动标准的管制之下，灵活性与弹性的模糊边界往往使得用人单位落入认知壁垒所造成的陷阱中。与其事后学习教训，不如事先扎好篱笆，我们邀请来自于北京大成上海办公室的罗欣律师与大家分享关于flexibility的迷思。

– 10 September | Chambers for Charity

In collaboration with the American, Australian, Benelux, British, Danish, German and Irish Chambers of Commerce, and sponsored by Shangri-La Pudong, Lifeline is hosting an Inter-Chamber mixer to raise awareness of mental health and funds for Lifeline.

Join us on September 10th for an evening of social mixing, panoramic views of the Historic Bund, drinks, canapés and important conversation around mental health.

– 24 September | Finance & Legal Work Group: Upcoming IIT Changes and Social Insurance for Expats in Shanghai (Members Only)
Join us on the 24th of September at the Langham Xintiandi for a Finance and Legal Work Group breakfast session where we look at the upcoming IIT changes and social insurance for expats in Shanghai. Ann Sophie de Meester, Corporate Services Director, from R&P lawyers will share details on what are the facts, what are the rumours and some potential scenarios.

– 24 September | Danish Summer Night in Beijing SOLD OUT

It took only 5 days for our 250 tickets to sold out! Thank you all for the support and see you on September 24 at The Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Beijing!- 28 September | Webinar: 2021 Sourcing Survey by Asia Perspective – Findings and Insights

Under the influence of the COVID pandemic, unprecedented events have revealed vulnerabilities in international supply chains, highly affecting many global companies and industries. This webinar will focus on the disruptions during the past 12 months, but more importantly, how to manage them going forward. Join this webinar where Lukas Faxå, consultant at Asia Perspective, will present this year’s report and unique insights.- 28 September | COP26 China Conference 2021 – Roadmap to 2030: staying under 2˚C
This half-day event comprising of multiple panel discussions organized by Green Initiatives, aims to bring together representatives from the local government, businesses, civil society, scientists, educators, and entrepreneurs to critically engage under the context of upcoming COP26 and provide key ideas, inspiration, and thoughts to tackle climate change as a community.

New Member at the DCCC
We would like to warmly welcome the newest members t the Danish Chamber:


Yara Marine Technologies

Since 2010, Yara Marine Technologies has been a frontrunner in the emissions reduction industry and has developed into one of the world’s largest providers of high-quality scrubber systems, with more than 400 systems installed removing tonnes of SOx from the atmosphere every year.
Yara Marine Technologies is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with branches in Sweden, Poland, Singapore and China, and is a fully owned subsidiary of Yara International.

Danes Worldwide
The new school year begins at Danes Worldwide

The Danes Worldwide Danish courses start with the new school year on 6 September at three levels: Danish for beginners, Basic Danish, and School level Danish. Register now and take part from the very beginning.

Danish for Beginners 1 or 2 is designed for those who are learning from scratch. Those who have some knowledge of Danish may find Basic Danish suitable (this course also has two levels). School level Danish is designed for children who wish to maintain their skills in Danish for the purposes of returning to the Danish school system in the future.

Check out here for more details.  If you are ready, register here. We look forward to having you in our classes!

Royal Danish Consulate

Consulate General

Trade Council China, Shanghai

This month The Trade Council and JD Health (JD.com) has launched a new Danish online Health Pavilion. The first brand to launch is the Danish SME health brand ‘Camette’. With the new Pavilion. The Trade Council is opening up a new window for Danish OTC health brands in the BTC segment on JD. Contact Cortana Yang on xueyan@um.dk for further info.

GN Hearing invited Consul General Mr. Jakob Linulf to participate in the launch of their newest product “Quattro”, the event was live-streamed online.

Consul General Mr. Jakob Linulf witnessed the signing ceremony between the Danish company LEEMIAN, Jiaxing Jingkai District and Rongchung and a local development company, to open a Danish Lifestyle Centre in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province.

Innovation Centre Denmark, Shanghai 

Supporting University Startup World Cup (USWC)
USWC is an international competition for startups hosted by Venture Cup China and supported by ICDK Shanghai. Throughout the year USWC will host a variety of pitching sessions with university startups around the world.

Top leader webinar by ‘Kommunernes Landsforening’ 
ICDK Shanghai were invited to reflect on Danish digitalization in the public in a globalized setting.

ICDK Shanghai welcomes the 2021 Sino-Danish Center cohort 

The introduction program for all new SDC students were held last week. During the week, 135 new students will touch on areas supporting them in building intercultural competencies and practicing the art of group work.

2021 VR Edtech Innovation Camp 

On August 30 – September 1 ICDK Shanghai and South Korea hosted the 2021 VR Edtech Innovation Camp. The aim of the event is to help Danish startups in the Edtech sector to better understand the business environment in China and South Korea, while also explore possible cooperation opportunities in entering the Chinese and South Korean Edtech markets.

Invest in Denmark

Key events IDK runs in China recently are:

  • Sino-DK Furniture Forum in Guangzhou CIFF, Chinese Design studio in DK
  • Robotics DK session in Shenzhen
  • Green summit between Shanghai and Denmark collaboration between TC-CLAISSIC, Innovation and Invest in Denmark.
  • The CIIF China International Industry Fair will take place on 5 days from Tuesday, 14. September to Saturday, 18. September 2021 in Shanghai.

Upcoming events 

Blockchain Business Bridge (BBB) Bootcamp

This year’s BBB Bootcamp will take place between 13 – 15 September. It will focus on product security within food and medical products. The aim of the project is to bridge the gap between Danish and Chinese blockchain ecosystems, and help Danish companies seek market opportunities in China.

UPCOMING EVENT LIST
9/7 Webinar: Supporting Your China Business Initiatives in a Virtual Environment
9/8  MEGA CITY SERIES: Shanghai Demographics and Smart Cities
9/9  HR Work Group: 关于灵活用工与弹性工时的分享 (Members Only)
9/10 Chambers for Charity
9/24 Finance & Legal Work Group: Upcoming IIT Changes and Social Insurance for Expats in Shanghai (Members Only)
9/24 Danish Summer Night in Beijing (SOLD OUT)
9/28 Webinar: 2021 Sourcing Survey by Asia Perspective – Findings and Insights
9/28 COP26 China Conference 2021 – Roadmap to 2030: staying under 2˚C