The Economic and Commercial Section contributes to the strengthening and enhancement of the Sino-Swiss economic relations. In order to implement the economic strategies of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) it maintains regular contacts with the Ministry of Commerce and other relevant Chinese authorities. In this context, bilateral visits by Swiss officials and vice versa are of outmoust importance to ensure an efficient cooperation. The Economic and Commercial Section prepares and actively participates in bilateral meetings and arranges the follow-up. A deepening of the Sino-Swiss economic relations further includes the improvement of the overall economic environment for Swiss business in China. This Section provides Swiss companies with general and legal information on the Chinese economy and if necessary, carries out diplomatic interventions and helps to arrange and facilitate meetings with Chinese authorities. In cooperation with the Swiss Business Hub it supports Swiss companies to establish contacts and to promote Swiss exports. To fully accomplish these tasks it is necessary to closely monitor the development of the Chinese economy and the main legislative changes. This Embassy’s economic team regularly participates in official economic and business events, seminars and briefings to compose reports and up-dates for the corresponding Swiss authorities.

 

• Inform Swiss authorities about the Chinese economic, trade and finance policies
• Organize bilateral visits on all governmental levels and assist Swiss delegations in China
• Support Swiss companies in dealing with Chinese authorities and provide them with relevant information
• Maintain relations with Chinese authorities, Chambers of Commerce, national and international organizations
• Enhance network in areas of Swiss economic interests
• Dialogue on intellectual property rights and investment cooperation