Webinar: How to Minimise Risks of Scams, August 31st

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) and the EU SME Centre are glad to invite you to the webinar “How to Minimise Risks of Scams” on August 31st 2022 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Beijing Time. 

BACKGROUND

Considering the increasing number of inquiries received by the EU SME Centre from SMEs who have been scammed by their business partners in China, the EU SME Centre published an article titled 'Simple steps to minimise risks of being scammed when purchasing from China'. Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic and the concurring sporadic lockdowns throughout China, many EU SMEs continue to be interested in sourcing products from China. But finding the right partner is not an easy task, especially not from the distance, while facing language barriers. In fact, many EU SMEs report encountering significant issues with purchases from China. Although commercial disputes might arise from genuine circumstances, cases of scams from Chinese suppliers remain very frequent.

Our speakers will focus on recent cases of scams encountered by EU SMEs, explaining how to easily identify scammers and avoid falling victim to their mischievous schemes, and steps SMEs can take after falling victim to scams.

AGENDA
(Beijing Time)

4:00 - 4:05 pm
Welcome Greetings
4:05 - 4:30 pm
Common scams and how to recognise and avoid them with Alessio Petino, Business Advisor at EU SME Centre
4:30 - 4:50 pm
Steps SMEs can take after falling victim to scams with Eloisa Hu, Lawyer at Wang Jing and GH Law Firm
4:50 - 5:00 pm
Q&A session

EVENT DETAILS

Date: August 31st, 2022
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm (Beijing Time)
Place: Online via Zoom
Language: English 
Price: Free of charge 

Interested in joining? Click here to sign up!

Any questions? Send us an email at bj.events@cameraitacina.com

SPEAKERS

Alessio Petino, Business Advisor at EU SME Centre

Alessio has worked for 6+ years on various EU-funded projects in China, mainly conducting policy and regulatory analysis for European companies looking to enter or already in the Chinese market. Alessio joined the EU SME Centre in October 2020. He coordinates reports, guidelines and technical assistance to European SMEs; he also delivers training about different market entry approaches and engagements with China, opportunities and risks, as well as do’s and don’ts.

Eloisa Hu, Lawyer at Wang Jing and GH Law Firm

Eloisa provides legal service in trademark, data protection, commercial dispute, labor disputes and foreign direct investment project. Her prior study and work experience in Spain and Latin America gives her language and cultural advantage when offering professional service to foreign-related clients. She is also active in legal seminars and activities organized by foreign chambers of commerce and consulates in Canton. She was speaker on various legal topics such as Foreign Investment Law, Chinese labor laws, Intellectual Property in different seminars.

Find out more on this topic in the EU SME Centre's article 'Simple steps to minimise risks of being scammed when purchasing from China', available for free download to all registered users. Click here to download the article.