Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe

The Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe is one every two years in Hamburg held, high-level conference on the EU-China economic relations. The first time in 2004 conducted by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce " Hamburg Summit " sees itself as a platform for open dialogue between Europe and China and to the improvement of economic relations serve.

History

In conversations between former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, Hamburg mayors and the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, the idea for the " Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe " was to intensify the economic and political dialogue between Europe and China and further promote economic relations. Hamburg as a venue for the conference offered particularly by the strong economic relations with the Hanseatic city of the People's Republic of China. As the seat of over 400 Chinese firms Hamburg is one of Europe's most important locations for Chinese companies, which in addition to port -oriented companies ( COSCO, China Shipping, Sinotrans ) also branches of Chinese industrial companies have their European headquarters in Hamburg ( Baosteel, Sinosteel ). Besides having a good time 900 Hamburg companies business with China. But even for North, Central and Eastern Europe Hamburg has a central role in China traffic, because for the majority of imports from China is Hamburg transit station and distribution center for further transportation to the new EU accession countries, but also to Russia and Western and Southern Europe. Indeed, about one -third of the container traffic is handled in the port of Hamburg with China.

The first " Hamburg Summit " took place in 2004. In the presence of former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt discussed over 350 decision makers from politics, industry and science on the state of Sino -European relations. Guest of honor of the People's Republic of China was the then Deputy. Prime Minister Zeng Peiyan.

Already at the second " Hamburg Summit " Wen Jiabao, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China were present as guest of honor, who emphasized the importance of the meeting. Furthermore spoke Singapore state founder Lee Kuan Yew and former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Helmut Schmidt.

The third " Hamburg Summit " was held in 2008 by the German-Chinese " Ice Age " instead, which came into existence in September 2007 as a result of a meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Dalai Lama. Thus, the " Hamburg Summit " was the first occasion for the visit of a senior Chinese politician in Germany and thus the first significant rapprochement after the irritation in the fall of 2008. Guests of honor 2008 Frank -Walter Steinmeier, former Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor, Zhang Dejiang, Deputy. Prime Minister of the Republic of China, and the former EU Commissioner László Kovács.

Over 400 participants came to the fourth " Hamburg Summit ", which under the impression of just overcome believed economic and financial crisis and its impact was content heavily on the Sino- European economic relations. As a political guests of honor were the Secretary General of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Ma Kai, the German Foreign Minister and former Vice-Chancellor Guido Westerwelle, as well as the Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Competition, Joaquín Almunia, are welcomed.

The fifth " Hamburg Summit " was held from November 28 to 30, 2012 in Hamburg Chamber of Commerce instead. At the opening of the fifth " Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe " explained the Chinese Minister of Science Wan Gang, the former German Research Minister Annette Schavan and Prof. Georgios Papastamkos, Vice- President of the European Parliament, speaking their views on the EU-China economic relations. In six panel discussions, the liberalization of the Chinese currency, smart cities, securing raw materials and strategies for Europe and China was about the state of the global economy, trade relations between the EU and China, discussed in a multipolar world. The focus of all speeches and discussions, however, was the impact of the change of power in China and the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. Highlight for many participants was the discussion between former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who discussed the role of China, Europe and the U.S. in the global powers structure. For " Hamburg Summit " 2012, 440 participants had registered from 21 nations and 200 media representatives.

The sixth " Hamburg Summit " is scheduled to take place in autumn 2014 in Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Current information on the conference can be found on the conference website.

Content

The " Hamburg Summit " brings together leaders from government, business and science, which will discuss current issues and challenges of the China-EU Business Dialogue. Especially in times of global economic crisis that erupted in 2008 immediately after the " Hamburg Summit ", or the current sovereign debt crisis forums such as the " Hamburg Summit " needed to maintain a dialogue with China on politically neutral level and intensify.

Recurring themes in the " Hamburg Summit " are China's and Europe's role in the world economy, trade relations between China and the EU, energy and raw material supplies, as well as issues of sustainability and environmental protection. It 's not just about the big theoretical issues, but also because of the variety of practitioners from industry often about providing solutions such as the " Smart City " concepts.

As part of the " Hamburg Summit " two awards will be presented. The "China -Europe Friendship Award ", the 2012 has been awarded to the Chairman of the East Asian Association of German Industry and Co - Chairman of Deutsche Bank AG, Jürgen Fitschen, as well as the "China - Europe Sustainability Award". This went in 2012 to the company State Grid Corporation of China, which is mainly engaged in the field of "smart grids" ( smart grids ).

Since 2004 there is a close cooperation with the China Federation of Industrial Economics ( CFIE ), which acts as a co- host and brings high-level business delegations to Hamburg. Since 2010, close cooperation exists with the China Association of Trade in Services ( CATIS ).

Previous speakers

Representatives of the People's Republic of China

  • 2004: Zeng Peiyan, former Deputy Prime Minister
  • 2006: Wen Jiabao, the then Prime Minister
  • 2008: Zhang Dejiang, former Deputy Prime Minister
  • 2010: Ma Kai, then general secretary of the State Council
  • 2012: Wan Gang, vice - chairman of the 11th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Minister of Science and Technology of PR China

Representatives of the European Union

  • 2008: László Kovács, former commissioner for taxation and customs issues, European Commission
  • 2010: Joaquín Almunia, Vice - President of the European Commission
  • 2012: Karel De Gucht, Commissioner for Trade, European Commission
  • 2012: Georgios Papastamkos, Vice President, European Parliament
  • 2012: Elmar Brok, Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee, European Parliament

Representatives of the German Federal Government:

  • 2006: Michael Glos, the then Minister of Economic Affairs
  • 2008: Frank -Walter Steinmeier, former Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor
  • 2010: Guido Westerwelle, Foreign Minister and former Vice-Chancellor
  • 2012: Annette Schavan, then Federal Minister of Education and Research

Representatives of other governments:

  • 2004, 2006, 2008: Lee Kuan Yew, Minister Mentor, Singapore (via satellite)
  • 2008: Robert Hawke AC, former Australian Prime Minister
  • 2008: Anne Marie Idrac, then French Secretary of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • 2008: Skeikha Lubna al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates
  • 2010: Lord Heseltine CH, former deputy prime minister of English
  • 2012: Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize

Business representatives:

  • Lutz Bethge, Managing Director, Montblanc International
  • Martin Brudermüller, Deputy. CEO, BASF SE; China Speaker of the Asia -Pacific Committee of German Business
  • Thomas Enders, Chief Executive Officer, EADS
  • Jürgen Fitschen, Co - Chairman of the Board, German Bank AG; Chairman, East Asian club e.V.
  • Guo Guangchang, Executive Director & Chairman of the Board, Fosun Group
  • He Dongdong, Vice - President, Sany Heavy Industries Co., Ltd..
  • Axel C. Heitmann, former CEO, LANXESS AG
  • Peter Löscher, President, Asia - Pacific Committee of German economy; Chairman of the Board, Siemens AG
  • Lu Jianzhong, Chairman, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. ( ZPMC )
  • Capt. Xu Lirong, Director and President, China Shipping ( Group) Company
  • Dahai Yu, member of Evonik Industries AG
  • Xu Lejiang, Chairman, Baosteel Group Corporation
  • Yang Yuanqing, CEO, Lenovo Group Ltd..
  • Zhang Jianwei, Executive Director & President, SINOTRANS Ltd..

Representatives of institutions:

  • Vítor Constancio and Lucas D. Papademos, Vice - President of the European Central Bank
  • Peter Praet, Chief Economist, European Central Bank
  • Li Dongrong, Deputy Governor, People's Bank of China
  • Christine Loh, Chief Executive Officer, Civic Exchange
  • Maystadt and Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank
  • Mario Monti, President, Bocconi University, and former EU Commissioner
  • Xu Kuangdi, Vice-Chairman, 10th Political Consultative Conference of the Chinese people; Chairman, China Federation of Industrial Economics ( CFIE )
  • Capt. Wei Jiafu, Chairman, China Association of Trade in Services ( CATIS ); President and Chief Executive Officer, COSCO Group
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