Regarding the Chamber of Commerce
The Belgian Shandong Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) is a non-profit organization legally registered in Belgium. Based in Belgium, connecting Shandong, and facing Europe, the Chamber is dedicated to building an open, pragmatic, and long-term international cooperation platform between Shandong, China, and Belgium and Europe, promoting economic and trade exchanges, investment cooperation, scientific and technological innovation, industrial communication, cultural exchange, and people-to-people friendship.
The Chamber adheres to the principles of operating in accordance with the law, independent operation, and non-profit development, and upholds the core values of integrity, cooperation, professionalism, openness, and innovation. It actively connects government agencies, enterprises, universities, research institutions, industry organizations, professional service agencies, and resources from all sectors of society to provide business networking, market information, resource connections, capability enhancement, and international cooperation opportunities for corporate members, institutional members, and individual members.
As an important non-governmental business cooperation platform connecting Shandong, China, and Europe, the Chamber actively promotes two-way market connection and mutually beneficial cooperation.
On the one hand, the Chamber is committed to promoting Shandong's development advantages, industrial foundation, innovation capabilities, and investment environment, showcasing excellent enterprises, brands, products, and culture from Shandong, and helping Shandong and Chinese enterprises better understand the Belgian and European markets, expand international business, find partners, and enhance international competitiveness.
On the other hand, the Chamber actively helps Belgian and European enterprises understand the Shandong and Chinese markets, connect with potential partners, industrial resources, and business opportunities, and promotes pragmatic cooperation between European enterprises and Shandong and Chinese enterprises in trade, investment, technology, manufacturing, digital economy, green development, and innovation.
The Chamber values long-term connections among members and the creation of practical value. It actively organizes business visits, company tours, investment matchmaking, industrial exchanges, thematic forums, professional lectures, innovation activities, cultural exchanges, youth exchanges, and public welfare activities, striving to build an international member platform for resource sharing, mutual trust and cooperation, two-way connection, and common growth.
Facing new opportunities brought by the digital economy and global industrial transformation, the Chamber actively focuses on artificial intelligence, digital trade, cross-border e-commerce, scientific and technological innovation, green transformation, and sustainable development, promoting exchanges and cooperation between traditional industries and new technologies, and supporting member enterprises to enhance their international capabilities, innovation capabilities, and long-term competitiveness.
The Chamber advocates building trust through integrity, enhancing understanding through communication, creating value through cooperation, and connecting to the future through openness. We respect different countries, regions, and cultural backgrounds, promote cultural exchange and mutual learning, foster sustainable development of enterprises, and contribute positively to deepening friendly exchanges and pragmatic cooperation between Shandong and Belgium, Shandong and Europe, and China and Europe.
Our Mission
To serve member development, promote two-way cooperation, connect international resources, and create long-term value.
The Belgian Shandong Chamber of Commerce is committed to building an open, pragmatic, and efficient cooperation platform between Shandong, China, and Belgium and Europe, promoting enterprise exchanges, market connections, industrial cooperation, scientific and technological innovation, and cultural mutual learning.
We support Shandong and Chinese enterprises in understanding Europe, connecting with Europe, and expanding into the European market; at the same time, we support Belgian and European enterprises in understanding Shandong, connecting with China, and exploring new cooperation opportunities.
Through member services, business exchanges, resource connections, and international cooperation, we promote the formation of more long-term, trusting, and sustainable partnerships among different markets, industries, and enterprises.
Our Vision
To become a modern chamber of commerce based in Belgium, connecting Shandong and Europe, with professional service capabilities, an international cooperation network, and sustained influence.
We aspire to be:
An important platform for Shandong enterprises to connect with the Belgian and European markets;
An important window for Belgian and European enterprises to understand the Shandong and Chinese markets;
A crucial bridge for Sino-European enterprises to conduct business, investment, technology, and industrial cooperation;
An international network for entrepreneurs, professionals, and young talents to exchange and cooperate;
A long-term partner in promoting economic and trade cooperation, innovative development, and people-to-people friendly exchanges.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Adhering to the principles of integrity, transparency, and responsibility, respecting members, partners, and all sectors of society, and establishing long-term, stable, and trustworthy cooperative relationships.
Collaboration
Promoting resource sharing and complementary advantages among members, enterprises, institutions, and between China and Europe, and creating common value through cooperation.
Professionalism
Upholding a pragmatic, efficient, and professional service philosophy, continuously improving the Chamber's governance capabilities, member service capabilities, and international cooperation capabilities.
Openness
Respecting diverse cultures and different business traditions, connecting Shandong, China, Belgium, and Europe with an open mind, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and international cooperation.
Innovation
Actively embracing new opportunities brought by artificial intelligence, the digital economy, scientific and technological innovation, green transformation, and sustainable development, and helping member enterprises explore future growth drivers.
Our Positioning
One Platform
An international business cooperation platform connecting Shandong, China, and Belgium and Europe.
With Shandong as an important link, based in Belgium, and facing Europe, we promote long-term exchanges and pragmatic cooperation among enterprises, institutions, professionals, and partners.
Two Directions
Supporting Shandong and Chinese enterprises to connect with the Belgian and European markets;
Supporting Belgian and European enterprises to connect with the Shandong and Chinese markets.
Promoting the two-way flow and cooperation of markets, capital, technology, industries, talents, and innovation resources.
Three Bridges
Bridge of Business Cooperation
Promoting trade, investment, industry, technology, and enterprise cooperation.
Bridge of Cultural Exchange
Enhancing understanding and mutual learning among different countries, regions, and cultures.
Bridge of People-to-People Friendship
Strengthening long-term connections among entrepreneurs, professionals, young talents, and all sectors of society.
Areas of Cooperation We Focus On
The Chamber focuses on and promotes exchanges and cooperation in the following areas:
International Trade and Investment Cooperation
Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Cooperation
Scientific and Technological Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
Digital Economy and Cross-border E-commerce
Green Development and Sustainable Transformation
Brand Internationalization and Market Connection
Education, Universities, and Talent Exchange
Cultural Exchange and People-to-People Friendship
Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cooperation
Through multi-level and multi-field cooperation networks, we create broader and long-term development opportunities for members.
Our Commitment
The Belgian Shandong Chamber of Commerce adheres to conducting activities in accordance with laws and regulations, and to the principles of independent, open, and non-profit development.
We respect the cultural backgrounds and development choices of different countries, regions, enterprises, and individuals, and are committed to building a professional, trustworthy, inclusive, and pragmatic international cooperation platform.
The Chamber will continuously improve its governance capabilities, member service capabilities, and international cooperation capabilities, actively listen to member needs, connect high-quality resources, promote practical cooperation, and create long-term value for members and partners.
Based in Belgium, connected to Shandong;
Joining hands with Europe, creating a shared future.