Brief Introduction

Founded in July 1988, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) is a corporate organization composed of economic entities, who are independent legal person registered according to law in China, and have the right to do foreign trade (including enterprises with foreign investment). It has more than 3000 members now. In accordance with the provisions in Article 35 of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the aim of the Chamber is to provide coordination, guanaco, consultation and service. It organizes enterprises in the trade to safeguard the national interests, protect the lawful rights and interests of its members, maintain normal trade order and promote the development of foreign trade and economic cooperation on the basis of self-management and self-restraint.

Main services provided by CCCME for its members 1. Working as a bridge and a link between government and its members. In accordance with member's request, put forward policy advises and suggestions aimed at promoting foreign trade and economic cooperation to government departments concerned on behalf of member enterprises on the basis of investigation and analysis, so as to provide basis for government departments concerned to formulate related policies. Collecting and sorting out difficulties and problems which its members have in import and export trade, and reporting them to relevant government departments to provide policy basis for the government.

Maintaining close ties between members and departments concerned, such as customs, authorities for foreign exchange administrations, banks, insurance companies, and authorities responsible for foreign trade and economic relations. Providing services for member enterprises to get loans, insurance and other policy-related support.

Providing services entrusted by government departments.

2. Coordination and guidance Mediating disputes among member enterprises and between members and other Chinese businesses, foreign commercial organizations and businesses to safeguard members' lawful rights and interests. Organizing members to respond to foreign anti-dumping allegations against our export commodities to protect members' legitimate interests. Providing certificate for members' foreign trade activities in accordance with international practice.

3. Consulting and services Providing members with all-round services for exploring world market. Establishing and strengthening links with foreign counterparts, attending relevant international professional meetings on behalf of the trade, carrying out international contacts. Organizing members to participate in specialized exhibitions in and outside China. Organizing investigations of domestic and foreign markets and sales promotion activities. Organizing foreign entrepreneurs, government officials and experts to visit China and to have discussions and information exchanges on market development, demand forecast and investment environment. Setting up members' product brochure showcases at commercial offices of Chinese embassies in various countries. Acting as a go-between for cooperation between domestic businesses and their foreign counterparts. --
* Publishing "CCCME News", "World Machinelectronics", "Customs Statistics Analysis on Machinery and Electronic Products", and "Analysis of Key Markets and Key Products Export", on a periodical basis, which are sent to member enterprises free of charge.
* Publishing serial electronic publication "China's Machinery and Electronic Products Marching to the World Market", with introduction to member enterprises included free of charge.
* Utilizing the Chamber's extensive contacts with Chinese embassies in foreign countries, trade of institutions abroad, foreign chambers of commerce, foreign embassies and consulates in China, as well as foreign commercial institutions in China to timely provide members with information on clients' purchase demand, international market movements, market investigation report and trade statutes.
* In response to members' needs, holding training courses, lectures, and seminars.
* Providing members with advisory services concerning foreign trade policies and statutory provisions of the State, as well as concerning internal work of the Chamber.
* CCCME has formed China Machinery and Electronic Exports Certification Service United Office jointly with China Import and Export Commodities Quality Certification Center. This Office has set about members-oriented certification services in three major systems, in addition to being qualified for consulting and training with respect to product certification (e.g., "CE", "UL"), quality system certification (e.g. "ISO9000") and environmental protection system certification (e.g., "ISO14000").
* In cooperation with the Central Arts and Crafts Institute, offering members with enterprise image and product image planning services.

Internet service and "www. Chinamet.com" www.chinamet.com., A Business to Business E-commerce Web Site, provides member enterprises with more information consulting services and multiple service modes:
1. Free online release and display of members' products;
2. Online demand and supply hot-line service;
3. Online release of cooperative projects and project bidding;
4. Timely online release of commercial news and information;
5. Online business talks;
6. Online commodities auction and united purchase;
7. Timely online release and consulting of policies and statutes;
8. Realizing E-commerce when domestic conditions are mature.

Electronic publication service

In order to publicize the achievements in foreign trade of machinery and electronic products, China's high-quality machinery and electronic products and member enterprises of CCCME more extensively and more vividly, CCCME, making full use of computer multimedia technique, has since 1996 edited and published four titles of CD-ROM series, entitled "China's Machinery and Electronic Products Marching to the World Market" with the title inscription written by Minister Shi Guangsheng of MOFTEC. The 1st volume of the series gives information on China's import and export of machinery and electronic products in recent years; The 2nd volume of the series carries laws and regulations of China that govern the import and export of machinery and electronic products; The 3rd volume of the series gives a presentation of machinery and electronics enterprises that have obtained ISO9000 series system qualification; The 4th volume of the series recommends China's quality machinery and electronic products and exporters in 2000. Besides, this Chamber has also edited and published Statistical Analysis of China's Imports and Exports of Machinery and Electronic Products on floppy disks in series to meet member's needs.