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We cordially invite you to attend the EU's Geographical Indications Conference followed by a cocktail tasting experience to celebrate the Entry into Force of the EU-CN GI agreement.
The EU and China signed a bilateral agreement on 14 September, 2020 that entered into force on 1 March, 2021 to protect a first selection of European Geographical Indications (GIs) in China and Chinese GIs in the European Union against usurpation and imitation. This agreement is expected to result in reciprocal trade benefits and increased consumers' awareness and demand for high-quality products on both sides. It reflects the willingness of the EU and China to deliver on their commitment and to adhere to international rules as a basis for trade relations.
Raising awareness about geographical indications is an important objective for the European Union's Colours by Europe communication campaign in China.
This conference will provide an overview of the benefits from both the Chinese and EU perspectives and an insight in the EU GI system, followed by 3 GIs success cases from EU member states and a Q&A session.
All attendees will be invited to enjoy an exclusive cocktail tasting experience featuring key EU ingredients from a selection of geographical indications.
Rosewood Beijing
Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, PRC, China
Beijing, China
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Agenda
- 2:30 PM - 3:00 PMRegistration and welcome cocktail
- 3:00 PM - 3:05 PMWelcome remarks
- 3:05 PM - 3:15 PMTrade benefits of the EU-CN GI Agreement
Mr Chen Yusong
Deputy-Director General of Department of Treaty and Law, Ministry of Commerce
- 3:15 PM - 3:35 PMTrade benefits of the EU-CN GI Agreement
Mr Damien Plan
Agriculture Counsellor at EU Delegation to China
- 3:35 PM - 3:40 PMPresentation of the GI digital catalogue
- 3:40 PM - 3:55 PMSuccess case on GI wine Port from Portugal
Mr Joao Falardo
Economic and Commercial Counsellor AICEP - Trade & Investment Agency at Embassy of Portugal in Beijing
- 3:55 PM - 4:10 PMSuccess case on GI olive oil Sierra Mágina and Priego de Córdoba from Spain
Ms Elena Cores Garcia
Counsellor for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food at Embassy of Spain in China
- 4:10 PM - 4:25 PMSuccess case on GI cheese Feta from Greece
Mr Georgios Chatzipetros
First Secretary, Economic & Commercial Affairs Office for Economic and Commercial Affairs at Embassy of Greece in Beijing
- 4:25 PM - 4:55 PMQ&A session
- 4:55 PM - 5:00 PMWrap-up of the event
- 5:00 PM - 5:10 PMWelcome remarks for the GI tasting experience
His Excellency Nicolas Chapuis
EU Ambassador to China
His Excellency Jose Augusto Duarte
Portugal Ambassador to China
Mr Pan Feng
Vice Chairman at China-Europe Association for Technical and Economic Cooperation
- 5:10 PM - 7:00 PMGI cocktail: GI tasting experience and networking
Speakers
His Excellency Nicolas Chapuis
EU Ambassador to China
His Excellency Jose Augusto Duarte
Portugal Ambassador to China
Mr Chen Yusong
Deputy-Director General of Department of Treaty and Law, Ministry of Commerce
Mr Damien Plan
Agriculture Counsellor at EU Delegation to China
Mr Joao Falardo
Economic and Commercial Counsellor AICEP - Trade & Investment Agency at Embassy of Portugal in Beijing
Ms Elena Cores Garcia
Counsellor for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food at Embassy of Spain in China
Mr Georgios Chatzipetros
First Secretary, Economic & Commercial Affairs Office for Economic and Commercial Affairs at Embassy of Greece in Beijing
Mr Pan Feng
Vice Chairman at China-Europe Association for Technical and Economic Cooperation
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