CZECH REPUBLIC

Central and Eastern Europe: From 16+1 to 17+1

21 February 2020

Riding on the BRI and the China-CEEC, CEECs are evolving as mainland China and Hong Kong’s strategic investment and trade partners. With Greece officially becoming the 17th member of the China-CEEC, the Maritime Silk Road will be revived to further Eurasian trade. The participation of Greece will be key to demonstrating the compatibility of Chinese initiatives with western systems, and hence paving the way to a more integrated Eurasia economy. More

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The Greater Bay Area: Lighting Up a Glittering Market

15 January 2020

Czech lighting company Preciosa has traded in Hong Kong for 20 years, and enjoys a long success with clients in Macao and a growing familiarity with upmarket Chinese consumers. It combines centuries-old craftsmanship, up-to-the-minute technology and sensitivity to customer requirements to produce its awe-inspiring creations. It sees the GBA creating many opportunities for its one-of-a-kind, made-to-order chandeliers and other related products. More

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Cheers for Wine & Spirits Fair 2018

14 November 2018

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Alarm Raised Over High Concentration of Toxins in Children’s Toys

09 February 2018

In December 2017, the Czech environmental NGO Arnika published the results of a study into plastic children’s toys and accessories on the EU market. The NGO found high concentrations of toxic chemicals in the surveyed products, which it blames on “toxic recycling”. More

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The Czech Republic: A Belt and Road Link in Eastern Europe

06 September 2017

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Cheers to Czech Trade

25 August 2017

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The Czech Republic: A Belt and Road Link in CEE

14 July 2017

Over the last few years, the Czech Republic has increasingly become a crucial Belt and Road link. It boasts one of the best flight connections between CEECs and the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, while the re-set in Sino-Czech relations since President Miloš Zeman came to power has ignited a China-led M&A spree and created a more conducive environment for Czech enterprises to co-operate with mainland and Hong Kong investors. More

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The Visegrad Four (V4) Nations: Early Adopters of the Belt and Road Opportunity

29 May 2017

The Visegrad Four (V4) nations, consisting of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, are poised to benefit most from rising trade and investment flows between China and Central and Eastern Europe on the back of the “16+1” format and Belt and Road Initiative. Hong Kong is a crucial link in providing the important capital flows and the highly sought-after assurance to V4 enterprises. More

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Belt and Road Opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe

05 October 2016

Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) have played an increasingly pivotal role in China’s foreign policy considerations and are key partners to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Meanwhile, cash-rich Chinese investors, generous funding for mega government-to-government (G-to-G) infrastructure projects and seed capital for start-ups are providing valuable impetus to rejuvenate the CEE economy. More