Views from EuroCham China: Navigating the Current Macro-Environment: Market Access, Scaling, and Political Risk

This event is organised by the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is pleased to welcome Mr. Jens Eskelund, President of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China and Chief Representative for Greater China & Northeast Asia at A.P. Moller – Maersk, for an exclusive lunch seminar.

At a time of shifting economic conditions and complex political dynamics, European businesses in China are navigating a landscape shaped by both opportunity and risk. Drawing on EuroCham China's newly released Position Paper and his recent meetings in Brussels, Mr. Eskelund will provide a timely perspective on the state of trade, the broader economic environment, and forward-looking suggestions for China's 15th Five-Year Plan.

The session will be followed by a panel discussion with Mr. Eskelund and additional speakers, Jeff Walters and Patrick Yeung, exploring practical implications for market access, scaling strategies, and resilience planning in today's environment.

This event offers a rare opportunity to gain insight from one of the most experienced voices at the intersection of European business, trade, and policy in China.

Who Should Attend?

• Business leaders with exposure to China and the wider region
• Policy and risk professionals monitoring trade and regulatory developments
• Investors and strategists seeking long-term market perspectives
• Trade and logistics stakeholders engaged in regional supply chains
• Professionals and academics studying EU–China business relation

Agenda

• 12:00 – 12:30 | Arrival, Networking and Registration 
  Guests are welcomed and seated. 
• 12:30 – 12:40 | Opening Remarks by HKSTP & EuroCham 
• 12:40 – 13:05 | Keynote Address 
  Mr. Jens Eskelund President, EU Chamber of Commerce in China; Chief Representative for Greater China & Northeast Asia, A.P. Moller – Maersk 
  - Highlights from EuroCham China's Position Paper 
  - Review of the state of trade and the economy 
  - Key considerations for the 15th Five-Year Plan 
  - Perspectives from recent EU–China dialogue in Brussels 
• 13:05 – 13:50 | Panel Discussion & Q&A 
  - Panel discussion with Jens Eskelund, Jeff Walters and Patrick Yeung, moderated by Ching Yng Choi. 
  - Market access and operational realities in China 
  - Scaling opportunities for European businesses 
  -Political risk and resilience strategies 
• 13:50 – 14:00 | Closing Remarks by HKSTP & EuroCham 

Remarks:

• Advanced booking is required.
• Seats are limited. Booking priority to members on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration Deadline: Friday, 31 October 2025