Objectives
The Economic, Financial and Commercial Section contributes to the strengthening and enhancement of the Sino-Swiss economic bilateral relations. In order to implement Switzerland’s economic strategy, to provide accurate information and to deepen of our knowledge of China’s economic, commercial and financial policies, it maintains regular contacts with relevant Chinese authorities, such as, among other, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance.
In this context, bilateral visits by Swiss officials and vice versa are of outmost importance to ensure an efficient cooperation. The Economic, Financial and Commercial Section prepares, 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 business environment for Swiss companies in China. The Section focuses on the analysis and reporting of the economic, financial and trade environment and relays Switzerland official positions and concerns. The section regularly participates in official economic and business events, seminars and briefings to compose reports and up-dates for the corresponding Swiss authorities.