From the previous LEAN meetings, top management involvement has been discussed and all managers need and must be involved in LEAN activities and working on it on a daily basis. Awards were communicated quite in detail and pointed out different ways in different companies.

The third LEAN discussion will be in Andritz in Foshan. Andritz starts to use LEAN tools (partial of global initiatives) a few years ago with results to have low/middle-end fruits and they are working to shape the factory digitalization (real-time “data” talk to data) to have further improvement. The factory serves more than 10 different industries with all traditional manufacturing processes (Machining, Welding, Assembling, Casting, Forging and Painting) with Project / Product / Service Operation Modules.

• 2020-09-01 | 09:30 - 15:00
• ANDRITZ China Headquarter building

This meeting of the South China Healthcare Sub-Forum is to discuss the recent "Buy China" policies enacted with the support of the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission and to determine what action to take moving forward.

• 2020-08-28 | 11:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber - Chinese Overseas Scholars Venture Building

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you join a lunch on August 28th with Mr. Massimo Bagnasco , the Vice President of the European Chamber who just came back from Italy in July 2020.

• 2020-08-28 | 12:20 - 14:30
• Venezia Club 威尼斯意餐酒吧

Recently, the PBoC has confirmed it will pilot its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a number of districts and plans to roll it out at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, and the PBoC’s Digital Currency Research Institute confirmed “closed pilot tests” would be conducted in Shenzhen, Suzhou, Xiong’an New District and Chengdu.

In addition, the Chinese government has been strictly regulating fintech business over the last few years. Detailed policies and guidance have been introduced to support the continuous growth of fintech business and to ensure that it is under proper supervision. Consequently, many small fintech companies have been wiped out of the market because of the increasing compliance cost, while big ones have survived. Meanwhile, the government encourages financial institutions to adopt new information technologies. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) released the Fintech Development Plan (2019–2021) which states the national framework policy for the development of fintech business. The Plan encouraged the development of fintech solutions by using various digital technologies and fintech business will be regulated in a “prudent” manner in order to control the risks associated with information security, transaction security and business continuity. In this context, small P2P lending platforms died out, while bigger and more prudent players continued to grow. Specialised technology companies, including those which provide IT solutions to financial institutions, are developing fast.

• 2020-08-28 | 14:30 - 15:45
• Zoom meeting (online or via call in) /European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

During the sharing session, Ms. Serena Du (Bird & Bird) and Ms. Tiantian Ke (Bird & Bird) will conduct an interactive discussion focusing on EU Data Regulator (EDPB) Publishes Draft Guidelines on Connected Vehicles.

• 2020-08-28 | 10:00 - 11:30
• Online - Zoom

Join us for our Mix It Up - European Chamber's Networking in Kempinski Hotel Nanjing!
Many attendees from different industries are expected to take part in this fun and dynamic session. Meet new business contacts and bring friends, colleagues, and business partners with you! We look forward to seeing you in Kempinski Nanjing!

• 2020-08-28 | 18:30 - 22:30
• KEMPINSKI HOTEL NANJING

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Women Network:
Learn, Connect, and Grow

Created in October 2019, The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) Women Network supports the professional and personal development of women among Foreign Invested Enterprises (FIEs) operating in Tianjin and China. As a network, it enhances your opportunities to attract, inspire, develop and retain high-performing female employees.
The Network offers a variety of programs and events to women employed by FIEs, including sharing experiences, best practices, and knowledge of successful women role models.
Now accepting applications!

• 2020-08-28 - 2020-12-31 | 00:00 - 00:00
• European Chamber Tianjin Chapter

[Language -English and Chinse] The working group meeting focuses on the status of Anti-Monopoly in China for the Automotive Industry, the interpretation of the Guideline of Anti-Monopoly for the Automotive Industry, and the latest industry policies and rules, advocacy plan.

• 2020-08-26 | 10:00 - 12:00
• Beijing Lufthansa Center, Office C405, No. 50 Liangmaqiao Road and ZOOM online

Working Group Meeting: Long Ride Ahead - Main Focus and Work Plans for Second half of 2020
Time: 15:00-17:00pm, 24 August 2020
Venue: European Chamber Beijing Office C405, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 北京市朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心写字楼 C405室
If you would like to attend this meeting, please contact Ms. Xi DING at xding@europeanchamber.com.cn for registration before 23 August 2020.

• 2020-08-24 | 15:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office C405/Zoom

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, together with Guangming Enterprise, Shenyang Shangri-La Hotel, invites you to participate in the “Financial Breakfast” on August 22nd from 8:00 to 10:00.
中国欧盟商会与光明企业、沈阳香格里拉大酒店携手邀请您参加8月22日8:00到10:00的财经早餐会活动。

• 2020-08-22 | 08:00 - 10:00
• 30/F, Shangri-La Hotel, Shenyang