06 Nov 2025, 12:00 – 14:00
Community Lab, 24/F, Lee Garden Five, 18 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
About the event
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is pleased to host 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 briefing on the evolving business landscape in China and its implications for European companies.
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 W T Yeung, exploring practical implications for market access, scaling strategies, and resilience planning in today’s environment.
This exclusive session 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.
Event Programme
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