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Danes Worldwide: Can Danes abroad get a Corona Passport?

April 13, 2021May 1, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

As an organization for Danes abroad, Danes Worldwide continues to provide the necessary information for Danes globally especially during the pandemic. Danes Worldwide continues to seek answers from the authorities …

China / International relations / Sweden

The Chinese Embassy condemns Swedish political demands on deporting the Ambassador

April 13, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Chinese Embassy in Stockholm condemns the demand from Swedish parties that Ambassador Gui Congyou be deported after the embassy’s threatening email to Swedish journalist Jojje Olsson, local media Expressen …

China / General news / International relations / Sweden

Chinese Embassy threatens Swedish journalist in email

April 13, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

After Swedish media Expressen, last week published an article by Jojje Olsson concerning China’s H&M boycott in which he described the political game that the state-orchestrated boycott is a part of, Jojje Olsson …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Manufacturing

Shanghai through the eyes of Danish businessman

April 13, 2021May 1, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 2 Comments.

2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, which was born in 1921 in Shanghai. To mark the anniversary, local media Shine have run …

Automotive / Business in Asia / China / Denmark / International relations / Manufacturing

Danish company celebrated its 75th anniversary in six countries including China

April 13, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Danish company Tajco, which makes tailpipes for cars, has branches in six countries and recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Simultaneously with the celebration in Denmark, the anniversary was also …

Automotive / Business in Asia / China / General news / Sweden

Volvo’s China sales saw the biggest increase in the first quarter of 2021

April 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish automaker Volvo can celebrate a fantastic last year, despite the pandemic, with the launch of its first fully electric car and record-breaking sales in the second half of …

China / General news / International relations / Norway

Norwegian Uyghur Commission: China is behind frequent hacking attempts

April 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 2 Comments.

The Norwegian Uyghur Committee and other Chinese minority groups globally experience frequent hacking attempts as piracy attempts have increased in recent years and accuse China of being behind the attempts, …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / General news / Oil and Gas, Mining

Newly elected party in Greenland says no to Australia and China regarding rare earth project

April 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The left-wing party Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) won the Greenland vote and are now saying no to the Australian company with close Chinese connections, Greenland Minerals, regarding a proposed mining project in Kvandefjeld. …

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The Philippines joins China, Finland, Sweden, and Thailand in contributing to future ChemTech Centre

April 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Philippines has contributed US$15,000 to a special Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Trust Fund to support the construction of a new facility, the OPCW Centre for …

China / Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Trading & Logistics

Former US security adviser: Norway should not sign a free trade agreement with China

April 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Former US security adviser John Bolton believes that China is a danger to democratic countries and in an exclusive interview with NRK, he warns Norway against entering into a closer …

Business in Asia / China / International relations / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden

Ambassador of China to Sweden: H&M boycott is “The will of the people”

April 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 6 Comments.

The Swedish fashion retailer H&M has recently faced a broad boycott in China with stores forced closed and their addresses removed from maps. According to several news reports, the boycott …

Business in Asia / China / Innovation & Technology / Singapore / Sweden

Swedish fingerprint Cards AB expanding to China, Switzerland and Singapore

April 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

Fingerprint Cards AB prepares for growth in key areas; establishes regional offices in China and Switzerland, and distribution hub in Singapore Fingerprint Cards’ business lines Mobile and Payments & Access …

China / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / International relations / Norway / Sweden

President Xi hoped Europe would “make positive efforts with China”

April 12, 2021May 4, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

President Xi Jinping told German leader Angela Merkel during a phone call Wednesday that he hoped Europe would “make positive efforts with China”, Chinese state media reported, following an international …

China / General news / International relations / Sweden

Swedish media editorial: Gui Minhai is used in China’s propaganda as a tactic to spread fear

April 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to an editorial piece in the Swedish media Aftonbladet, the newspaper states that the Swedish-Chinese poet and publisher Gui Minhai is used in China’s propaganda as a tactic to spread …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Trading & Logistics

Danish export on the rise driven by higher sales to China

April 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Danish Exports have overall declined over the last year due to the pandemic but new figures from Statistic Denmark show that exports are increasing for the second month in a …

China / Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

Foreigner in Zhejiang province are welcome to join voluntary vaccinated programme

April 12, 2021May 1, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 6 April 2021 the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai announecd: According to Zhejiang Foreign Affairs Office, Zhejiang province has decided to include foreigners over 18 years old in …

China / Finland / Hong Kong / International relations

Finland chose ‘Ladies of Steel’ to join European Film Festival 2021 in Hong Kong

April 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 2 Comments.

The European Union in Hong Kong and Macao, together with the EU Member States and Switzerland and in association with the Broadway Cinematheque, presents the European Union Film Festival 2021 …

Business in Asia / China / Food & Beverage / Hong Kong / Norway / Singapore / Thailand

Norwegian Seafood Council’s March value reached all time high

April 8, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The value of Norwegian seafood exports reached an all-time high in March than in 2021. The March volume pulled the amount for the first three months of the year up …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden

Nordic Chambers invites to investment in China seminar

April 7, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Chambers of Commerce in China invites to a seminar on the topic of M&A investment in China. The invitation read: As China’s economy is growing, so are the …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / China / Denmark / Food & Beverage / Innovation & Technology / International relations

Danish expert doubts China’s ‘space rice’ will mutate beneficially

April 7, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Chinese scientists have recently planted rice that has received radiation from space. The hope is that it can lead to the development of new species of rice plants. Danish expert …

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Pasi Hellman participated in China International Boat Show

April 7, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The 25th China International Boat Show (CIBS) is held in Shanghai 1-3 April 2021 as part of Tourism Plus Shanghai. The Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman gave a speech at …

Business in Asia / China / International relations / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden / Vietnam

H&M upset Vietnam after agreeing to “rectify” map of the South China Sea

April 6, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish retail giant H&M finds itself in yet another line of fire, this time from angry Vietnamese Twitter users. The Vietnamese social media users lashed out to H&M after …

Business in Asia / China / Hong Kong / Manufacturing / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden

H&M CEO Helena Helmersson facing Covid-19 and China backlash

April 6, 2021May 1, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Helena Helmersson took over the role of CEO of the Swedish fast-fashion company H&M from founding family heir Karl-Johan Persson who is now chairman. But just 14 months ago into …

China / Finland / Hong Kong / International relations / Sustainability

Sitra will cohost a circular economy discussion at the World Circular Economy Forum

April 6, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra will host the World Circular Economy Forum + Climate virtually on 15-16 April 2021 together with the Netherlands. The forum aims at drawing attention to …

China / Denmark / International relations / Taiwan

Former Danish Prime Minister: If China threatens Taiwan, we should be ready for war

April 6, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former Danish Prime Minister and Secretary-General of NATO, recently said that if China threatens Taiwan, Denmark and the rest of NATO must be ready to help Taiwan, …

Business in Asia / China / Community news / Denmark

DCCC East webinar: Risk Management in the New Normal 8 April

April 6, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites you to their upcoming webinar covering ‘Risk Management in the New Normal’ on 8 April. The invitation reads: DCCC is honored to co-host …

China / Healthcare / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Transportation, maritime / Vietnam

Volvo’s ‘Family bond benefit’ granted global employees 6 months paid parental leave

April 6, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Volvo Cars is opting in its 40,000+ employees around the globe, in all plants and offices, into a new all-gender, paid parental leave policy as of 1 April 2021. The …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Business in Asia / China / Finland

Finnish companies at China-Europe Wood Industry Development Forum

April 5, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Finnish wood materials and products were on display at an exhibition in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, on 31 March 2021 as part of the 2021 China-Europe Wood Industry Development Forum. The …

China / Denmark / General news / Healthcare / International relations / Norway

Data withheld in Wuhan: Denmark and Norway amongst 14 concerned nations

March 31, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Denmark and Norway along with 12 other countries have in a joint statement expressed concern that the WHO-led team of researchers behind a report on the origin of covid-19 did …

Business in Asia / China / International relations / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden

H&M confirms its commitment to China after backlash

March 31, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to media Morning star, Sweden’s fashion retailer recently stated that the company is working hard to manage the recent challenges in China and find a way forward after the …

Business in Asia / China / Finland / General news / Manufacturing

Finnish Stora Enso to stop pulp production in Xinjiang

March 31, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Recently local Chinese media, The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that most of the chemical wood pulp material used in Xinjiang came from Finland, and shortly after that the Finnish Stora …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Hong Kong / Services

DCC in Hong Kong seeking part-time office manager

March 31, 2021May 1, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

23 March 2021 – Are you the new DCC Office Manager? The Danish Chamber of Commerce & Young Professionals in Hong Kong is seeking a part-time office manager. For more …

China / Denmark / Education / Hong Kong / International relations / Sweden

DCCC invites to interactive Mandarin speaking class

March 31, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 26 March 2021 the Danish Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals in Hong Kong invites to Mandarin Speaking class. The invitation read: Have you ever wanted to be able …

Business in Asia / China / International relations / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden / Textile

H&M stores in China are shut down by landlords

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Hennes & Mauritz AB stores in some parts of China are being closed by their landlords, threatening to disrupt the clothing giant’s growth in its fourth-biggest market as Beijing’s growing …

Business in Asia / China / Manufacturing / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden

Swedish Foreo expands in China – opening at new CNSC Chongqing store

March 31, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish beauty tech group Foreo Global Travel Retail has sold 5.8 million products in the last five years, largely thanks to the brand’s popularity in China and now the …

Business in Asia / China / Hong Kong / International relations / Manufacturing / Sweden

Boycott of H&M has broad support in China

March 31, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish fashion giant H&M has experienced a comprehensive boycott in China that has worsened over the weekend and also spread to other clothing manufacturers. But why does the boycott …

Business in Asia / China / Finland / Healthcare / Hong Kong

FinnCham Hong Kong introduced ‘CupOfTherapy’

March 31, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 25 March 2021 The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has earlier introduced member Forkids License “and now we would like to introduce one of their most meaningful …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Finland / Food & Beverage / Hong Kong / Iceland / Norway / Sweden

Taste the Nordic Spring Flavors at FINDS Hong Kong

March 28, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

The Nordic restaurant FINDS in Hong Kong invites to experience the Nordic spring flavors. FINDS has prepared an Authentic Signature Menu “The Nordic Journey” Spring Edition. Inspired by five of …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Sustainability

DCCC East webinar: Travelling Sustainably and Locally in China 5 April

March 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Danish Chamber of Commerce in China is inviting you to a webinar covering sustainable and local travel in China on 5 April. The invitation reads: Join us for a talk …

China / Denmark / International relations

BLANC DE CHINE-International Ceramic Art Award is calling for submissions

March 28, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Danish embassy in China invites to an Open Call: Danish artists are now encouraged to submit works (initially photographs of works) for BLANC DE CHINE-International Ceramic Art Award, held …

Business in Asia / China / Community news / Finland

Consulate General Elina Rimppi talks about market opportunity in Shanghai

March 28, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Starting from the beginning of 2022, the tax-free benefits, children’s education, housing and language courses by foreign workers of companies operating in China will become a taxable income. The tax …

China / Construction, infrastructure / Finland / Innovation & Technology / International relations

Consul General Hellman discussed North Bund project with Hongkou mayor

March 28, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 23 March 2021 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman paid a courtesy visit to Hongkou District Mayor Hu Guangjie. The meeting was joined by Mika Klemettinen, Head of Shanghai …

Cambodia / China / Community news / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

The Ibsen Scholarships 2021 calls out to global innovative performing artist

March 28, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Ibsen Scholarship program by Ibsen Awards was initiated by the Norwegian parliament in 2007, to offer funding for innovative performing arts projects worldwide. The call for 2021 is out …

Cambodia / China / Denmark / Hong Kong / Indonesia / International relations / Laos / Living in Asia / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Danes Worldwide questionnaire: How did the pandemic affect your life?

March 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 11 March 2021, it was exactly one year ago that Denmark closed its borders and went into massive lockdown due to the corona pandemic. On that occasion, the association …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Food & Beverage / General news

Danish Arla experiences huge growth in China

March 27, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Sharp growth in China’s import of milk is greatly benefiting Danish Arla Foods, Scandinavia’s largest producer of dairy products and the company is experiencing increased earnings after recent years stable …

China / Denmark / Finland / General news / International relations

China condemns the summoning of its envoys after imposed sanctions

March 27, 2021March 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Hua Chunying, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman recently stated that China does not accept some European countries’ unjustifiable practice of summoning Chinese envoys while accusing the EU of engaging in hegemony …

Business in Asia / China / Energy / International relations / Sweden

Swedish solar panels are linked to forced labor in China

March 25, 2021March 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Solar cells from the Swedish government-owned multinational power company Vattenfall may have been manufactured with forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China, local media Expressen reports. Human rights organizations …

Business in Asia / China / International relations / Manufacturing / Sweden

Chinese stores boycott H&M due to statement over human right violations

March 25, 2021March 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish fashion group Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is facing a potential boycott in China after distancing itself from China’s treatment of the Muslim minority Uighurs, BBC reports. According to …

China / Denmark / International relations

Denmark summons Chinese Ambassador after imposed sanctions

March 24, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Chinese ambassador to Denmark, Feng Tie, to a meeting after China introduced sanctions against several people and organizations in Europe. Among …

China / Community news / Finland / International relations

Tourism in Finland counts its losses from missing Chinese visitors

March 24, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

China has been the biggest source of travelers to Rovaniemi, the capital of the northern province of Lapland, Finland but the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the capital hard and it …