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In spring 2023, Sweden will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (also known as the Council of Ministers). This means that Sweden will lead the work in the Council. What does it mean to our Corporate members in China, how does the EU Presidency work and what are the Swedish Presidency's priorities?


SwedCham China is very delighted to invite our members to join the Breakfast Meeting with Sweden's Presidency of the Council of the European Union by Ambassador Ms. Helena Sångeland, Embassy of Sweden in Beijing and EU Trade Policy Priorities 2023 by First Counsellor Ms. Mervi Kahlos, Delegation of the European Union to China and SwedCham news and views by General Manager Ms. Daniela Ling-Vannerus Cassmer, SwedCham China. The whole event will be moderated by Counsellor – Economic and Trade Affairs Mr. Lennart Nilsson, Embassy of Sweden in Beijing.


This is a Member-Only Event. Free of Charge for members.


Limited seats to Max. 20 participants.

Please kindly register before the deadline at 12:00 PM, Friday, the 6th of January. Welcome to sign up!


Date

Tuesday, January 10, 2023


Time

08:30 - 10:30 AM Beijing Time

Agenda

(Moderated by Counsellor – Economic and Trade Affairs Mr. Lennart Nilsson, Embassy of Sweden in Beijing)


08:30 - 09:00

Registration and Light Breakfast

09:00 - 09:20

Sweden's Presidency of the Council of the European Union by Ambassador Ms. Helena Sångeland, Embassy of Sweden in Beijing

09:20 - 09:40

EU Trade Policy Priorities 2023 by First Counsellor Ms. Mervi Kahlos, Delegation of the European Union to China

09:40 - 09:50

SwedCham news and views by General Manager Ms. Daniela Ling-Vannerus Cassmer, SwedCham China

09:50 - 10:30 Q&A

10:30 Event ends


Price

Free of Charge


Venue

Ambassador's Residence at the Embassy of Sweden Beijing

瑞典驻华大使馆大使官邸


Attention

According to the latest security regulation by the Embassy of Sweden Beijing, please kindly bring your ID or Passport with you when attending the event so that you can show your identity to the security guard at the entrance. Thank you!

Speakers

  • Helena Sångeland (Ambassador at Sveriges ambassad i Peking)

    Helena Sångeland

    Ambassador at Sveriges ambassad i Peking

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  • Mervi Kahlos (First Counsellor at Delegation of the European Union to China)

    Mervi Kahlos

    First Counsellor at Delegation of the European Union to China

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  • Lennart Nilsson (Counsellor - Economic and Trade Affairs at Embassy of Sweden in Beijing)

    Lennart Nilsson

    Counsellor - Economic and Trade Affairs at Embassy of Sweden in Beijing

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  • Daniela Ling-Vannerus Cassmer (General Manager at Swedcham China)

    Daniela Ling-Vannerus Cassmer

    General Manager at Swedcham China

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Sponsors and Partners

Organizer

Corporate Gold Partners

A special thanks to our Corporate Gold Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.

Corporate Silver Partners

A special thanks to our Corporate Silver Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.

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