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September 10, 2021

by Ivo Ganchev in Corporate, Public Service

Keynote Speech at China’s Largest Trade Expo (CIFTIS)

As Vice-Chairman of the Bulgaria China Chamber of Commerce, I was very glad to represent eight Bulgarian companies at the 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). 非常开心又机会在中国国际服务贸易交易会（CIFTIS）代表八家保加利亚的企业！ It was a great pleasure for me to deliver a keynote speech on the state of the Bulgarian service sector! The feedback from Chinese companies, […]

July 31, 2021

by Press Release in Corporate

Press Conference: New Vision for Bulgaria-China Trade Relations

Global trade is in the final stage of a profound transformation: added value trade is moving from goods to services. The Bulgaria China Chamber of Commerce is to direct trade flows between the two countries. To benefit from the changing tides in global trade, Bulgarian companies must begin exporting more services to China. To set […]

May 29, 2021

by Ivo Ganchev in Academic

Presentation at the Latin American Studies Association (LASA)

From May 26 to 29, the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) conducted its annual conference. This is the largest and most well-attended event on Latin American Studies in the world. It offers an invaluable opportunity to meet leading scholars, and to discuss the latest state-of-the-art research in the field. My presentation this year outlined the […]

May 26, 2021

by Press Release in Media Interviews

Vaccine Delivery Delays Will Only Be Bumps Down the Road, Not Roadblocks

The European Union is mulling the reopening of its border after a year-long closure. Sources say the block may soon allow passengers from countries where the pandemic is under control, and fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed to enter without having to be put under quarantine. France has said the EU plans to confirm a […]

May 19, 2021

by Ivo Ganchev in Academic

Invited Guest Lecture at Peking University

On May 19, I had the pleasure of delivering a guest lecture to masters students at Peking University about the past and present of the Balkan Peninsula. The region has a peculiar history, and it has unfortunately inspired the word ‘balkanisation’, a pejorative term for fragmentation of a larger region or state into smaller regions […]

May 14, 2021

by Ivo Ganchev in Corporate

Panel Discussion at Yulin Economic Forum

On May 14, I had the pleasure of joining the Yulin Economic Forum where I presented investment opportunities in Bulgaria and the work of the Bulgaria China Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Many thanks to the China-Europe Association for Technical & Economic Cooperation for inviting me to speak, and for introducing me to a number […]

May 13, 2021

by Ivo Ganchev in Corporate

Productive Dialogue with Vice-Governor Guo Yonghong

On May 13, I had a productive discussion with Mrs. Guo Yonghong (郭永红), Vice-Governor of Shaanxi Province as well as with representatives from the PRC’s Ministry of Commerce and various local government officials. We discussed a variety of topics, including the promotion of trade between China and Europe and the current state of international politics. […]

May 11, 2021

by Ivo Ganchev in Corporate

Fifth Silk Road International Expo in Xi’an

On May 11, The Fifth Silk Road International Expo was launched in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. This year, it attracted more than 1,900 envoys and guests from 98 countries and regions. My trip to the Silk Road Expo was very productive as it allowed me to learn more about the local economy of Shaanxi and to […]

April 15, 2021

by Ivo Ganchev in Academic

Letter of Gratitude from The International Studies Association (ISA)

From April 6 to 9, the International Studies Association (ISA) organized its annual conference. Thousands of scholars participated and presented the latest state-of-the art research in the field of International Studies. It was a pleasure to contribute to the conference in a variety of capacities. The feedback I received from my highly-esteemed colleagues was invaluable. […]

February 10, 2021

by Press Release in Media Interviews

What Drives the Growing Interest in CEEC Brands on the Chinese Market?

Chinese cooperation with Central and Eastern European countries has become closer in multiple areas, including trade and investment, thanks to the promotion of China-Europe freight trains and project agreements. Data from the Ministry of Commerce shows that China’s total trade volume with 17 CEECs reached over 103 billion U.S. dollars in 2020, crossing the 100-billion-dollar […]

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Keynote Speech at China’s Largest Trade Expo (CIFTIS)

Press Conference: New Vision for Bulgaria-China Trade Relations

Presentation at the Latin American Studies Association (LASA)

Vaccine Delivery Delays Will Only Be Bumps Down the Road, Not Roadblocks

Invited Guest Lecture at Peking University

Panel Discussion at Yulin Economic Forum

Productive Dialogue with Vice-Governor Guo Yonghong

Fifth Silk Road International Expo in Xi’an

Letter of Gratitude from The International Studies Association (ISA)

What Drives the Growing Interest in CEEC Brands on the Chinese Market?

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