China 'must do more' to restore investment stature: EU Chamber head

Jens Eskelund says market access, clear regulation key for European companies

European Union business sentiment in China plunged to all-time lows during the pandemic, as overseas operators grappled with Beijing's strict zero-COVID policies (Source photos by Getty) © Getty Images

JENS KASTNER, contributing writer

June 26, 2023 13:57 JST

HAMBURG, Germany -- China "must do more" to restore plunging confidence among European companies navigating its post-pandemic recovery, the new head of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China told Nikkei Asia.

Jens Eskelund, who took up the presidency of the 1,800-member chamber in late May, said his first weeks in office have been marked by visits from government delegations on an apparent charm offensive to repair China's bruised reputation as a top investment destination.