EU-China Relations and the Coronavirus

18 February 2020

Briefing on Coronavirus with Chinese Ambassador to the EU

18 February 2020

The EU-Asia Centre hosted a briefing on the coronavirus and EU-China relations with H.E. Zhang Ming (Chinese Ambassador to the EU) on 18 February. The ambassador outlined his presentation by asking four questions.

Roundtable on EU-Japan trade relations

16 January 2020

On 16 January 2019, the EU-Asia Centre and EPC co-hosted a roundtable with leading Japanese and EU experts on international trade issues. The lively discussion covered the effects of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), perspectives on the recent agreements involving China and the US, WTO reform and the prospects of reinvigorating multilateralism in the global trade liberalisation.

Working Lunch on NE Asia Security

11 December 2019

The EU-Asia Centre hosted a working lunch on 11 December on NE Asia security. The lead
speaker was Duyeon Kim, head of the NE Asia programme at the Crisis Group. Other
participants came from the EU, business and diplomatic missions.

The Future of Hong Kong

10 December 2019

The protests in Hong Kong continue but what do they mean for the future of Asia’s leading international financial centre?  Are the demands of the protestors realistic or utopia?  How has the Hong Kong Government coped and what are the priorities now after the local elections?  Is Hong Kong still a safe place for business?  How has the EU viewed these developments? 

To discuss these and other issues you are invited to a panel discussion on 10 December from 1700 – 1830 at the Press Club, Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels.

The Future of Hong Kong

10 December 2019

On 10 December, the EU-Asia Centre and Belgium Hong Kong Society co-hosted a lively panel discussion on the future of Hong Kong.

Nov.26 Invitation --- 'The role of gender equality and women’s empowerment in sustainable development'

20 November 2019

Gender equality has been identified by the UN and World Bank, as well as the EU and ASEAN, as a key aspect of sustainable development. Yet promises to improve gender equality have not always been fulfilled. On the occasion of the EU-ASEAN dialogue on human rights, the EU-Asia Centre, together with the EEAS, is organising a public event to discuss the gender dimension of sustainable development and aim to raise awareness of the importance of gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment as a necessary foundation for the peaceful, secure, prosperous and sustainable societies.  you are invited to a panel discussion from 17:00 to 18:30 on 26 November at Martin’s Hotel, Boulevard Charlemagne 80, 1000 Brussels.

The Gulf and EU-Asia Connectivity

15 October 2019

On 15 October the EU Asia Centre and the Bussola Institute co-hosted a seminar focusing on the role of Gulf States in connectivity strategies linking Europe and Asia in the changing geopolitical situation. EU and Chinese officials, think tanks and academia were invited to provide their perspectives in two panels focusing on political and economic dimensions respectively. 

The Situation in Tibet

14 October 2019

Current Situation in Tibet

On 14 October, the EU-Asia Centre welcomed a delegation of parliamentarians from Tibet for a roundtable discussion.

Ni Ma Ci Ren(Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of Xizang Autonomous Region) presented the latest developments political and economic in Tibet, highlighting the provision of basic services to all people and the new protections for Tibet’s pristine natural environment. 

Invitation 17 July: The Future of the AIIB with Vice President Sir Danny Alexander

10 July 2019

The EU-Asia Centre cordially invites you to a briefing on the Vice President and Corporate Secretary of the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Wednesday 17 July at the Brussels Press Club.