The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next joint Working Group meeting. It will be held on Wednesday, 4 September, 9am-11am, at the European Chamber Beijing and Shanghai offices via videoconference.
In preparation of and since the launch of Circular 37, which applies the VAT pilot scheme nationwide, on 1st August, the Logistics and Maritime Transport Working Group Chairs and members have lobbied the Chinese government and EU institutions in a multi-faceted approach. This issue is of great concern to the international logistics and shipping industries, as the Circular’s implementation will erode their competitiveness in the Chinese market and impose added costs on international supply chains. A section on this issue has been included in the 2013-2014 Logistics Position Paper, to be released in September.
At this meeting, we will provide an update on recent Working Group lobbying actions regarding Circular 37. The European Chamber would like to receive members’ feedback to further assess the business impact of the Circular on the logistics and shipping industries and, additionally, discuss a lobby action plan for the coming months.
Tentative Agenda
- overview of recent lobbying activities re: VAT/Circular 37
- Q&A session / roundtable discussion on future lobby action plan
- update on Position Paper launch and European Tour
As always, we welcome your suggestions for agenda topics and possible speakers for this and future meetings.
If you would like to attend this meeting, please register, indicating your attendance in Shanghai or Beijing, with Ms. Flora Fang at sfang@europeanchamber.com.cn by Tuesday, 3 September COB.
For more information on the above Working Groups or the European Chamber in general, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Bettina Buck at bbuck@europeanchamber.com.cn in Shanghai or Ms. Anna Stalnacke at astalnacke@europeanchamber.com.cn in Beijing..