A conversation on lobbying: European companies in China vs. Chinese companies in Europe

In this first episode, my guests, Mr. Haoyang Yan and Mr. Alessandro Bazzoli, and I discuss the differences between the lobbying done by European companies in China and that of Chinese companies here in the EU.We discuss the importance of lobbying in the current geopolitical situation, the approach of Chinese companies to lobbying in the EU vs. that of EU companies in China, the obstacles and challenges that Chinese companies face in the EU when lobbying, things that they can do better, etc. We also touch upon the role of the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU, the differences between the China Chamber and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and the steps forward for the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU to consolidate their voice in Brussels.We reflect on the accomplishments of the European Chamber in China but we also look into the aspects that could be improved.Finally, we discuss the war on Ukraine, China's stance and the impact that the situation may have on how Chinese companies are seen and are treated in the EU.