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Join DCCC for this pivotal event to gain a deeper understanding of the business landscape for Danish companies in China and network with industry leaders.
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Beijing, the Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC), the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC), the Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF), the Danish Export Association in China (DEA), and Danish Industry in China (DI), invites you to an insightful event presenting the biennial report on Danish companies in China.
Survey Findings Overview:
- Investment Location: Despite a decline in attractiveness, China remains a top-two market for nearly half of the surveyed Danish companies.
- Geopolitical Tensions: These are the main drivers for risk-mitigation strategies among companies.
- Uncertainties: 41% of companies report facing political or economic uncertainties in China.
- Competitiveness: Most respondents believe that Chinese competitiveness has increased in the past two years and will continue to do so.
- R&D Activity: R&D activities predominantly driven by lower costs compared to other markets, with new product development being the most referenced R&D activity
- Decision Independence: There is a higher degree of independence between headquarters and subsidiaries in making R&D decisions.
Keynote Speech:
Ambassador Thomas Østrup Møller will deliver a keynote address, offering a comprehensive analysis of the current state of Danish companies in China. He will discuss the key findings of the survey, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by Danish businesses operating in the Chinese market.
Panel Discussion:
A diverse panel of experts from various sectors will share their perspectives and experiences. The discussion will delve into the primary challenges, such as global geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, and explore the opportunities arising from increased Chinese competitiveness and the favorable R&D environment.
DATE & TIME
June 12, 2024
4pm – 6pm (CN) / 10am – 12pm (DK)
VENUE
Road Show Hall, 14th Floor, Landmark Towers, Tower 2, No. 8, East Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
北京朝阳区东三环北路8号亮马河大厦2号办公楼14层路演厅
FORMAT
Hybrid
FEE
Ticket (In Person / Online): Free
SPEAKERS
- Thomas Østrup Møller | Ambassador of Denmark to China
- Jens Eskelund | Chief Representative of Maersk, President of European Chamber of Commerce in China
- Lensey Chen | Regional President APAC, SVP Food & Beverage Biosolutions, Novonesis
- Harrison Cheng | VP, Head of China, Arla
- Hans Ulrich Thornberg | GM, Niebuhr Gears
MODERATOR
Peter Glinvad | DCCC North Chair and National Vice Chair
NOTICE
Please note that while attendance is free of charge, all registrations must be approved after submission, at the discretion of the organizer. Only members of the organising partners, their associates, stakeholders and Danish companies will be approved. Priority will be given to members.
ORGANIZERS
Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Beijing
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC)
Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC)
Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF)
Danish Export Association in China (DEA)
Danish Industry in China (DI)
VENUE PARTNER
International Cooperation Center for Green & Health Industry绿色健康产业国际合作中心
Speakers
Thomas Østrup Møller Østrup Møller
Ambassador of Denmark to China at Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Beijing
More Information
Thomas Østrup Møller
Østrup Møller
Ambassador of Denmark to China at Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Beijing
Jens Eskelund was born in 1970 in Aarhus, Denmark. He holds an MA in philosophy and has studied at University of Aarhus and University of Texas at Austin. He has also pursued studies in Chinese at Renmin University in Beijing. Coming to Beijing as a student in 1998, Jens Eskelund began his career in China as Commercial Officer at the Danish Embassy to China before taking on a position in marketing for Maersk Line in Beijing in 2000. He has since held positions as General Manager for Public Affairs for Maersk Line in China and later Director of Public Affairs for North Asia before assuming the current position as Managing Director at Maersk China Ltd., the investment company of the Maersk Group in China. Maersk China Ltd. is also responsible for engaging Chinese Government entities, institutions and trade associations on matters of policy, regulatory environment and business development on behalf of the companies within the Maersk Group. Jens Eskelund is a former Chairman of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China as well as the Maritime Working Group of the EU Chamber of Commerce. He is a board member of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China.
Jens Eskelund is married and has two sons.
Lensey Chen
Regional President APAC, SVP Food & Beverage Biosolutions at Novonesis
Harrison
Cheng
VP, Head of China at Arla
Hans-Ulrich
Thornberg
GM at Niebuhr Gears
Peter
Glinvad
Area Manager APAC at DANBRED A/S
Tickets
Online ticket
Complimentary
Reserve TicketPlease note that while attendance is free of charge, all registrations must be approved after submission, at the discretion of the organizer. Only members of the organising partners, their associates, stakeholders and Danish companies will be approved. Priority will be given to members.
