Chinese government authorities have recently issued a series of policies and draft amendments to push forward the establishment of the Social Credit System (SCS). Foreign enterprises are particularly concerned at how the SCS could affect the business operation of their Chinese subsidiaries.

As the Social Credit System will be largely in place by the end of 2020, SCS is no longer just a vision. With the window of opportunity rapidly closing for companies to prepare for these regulatory ratings, companies need to stay alert for the upcoming the SCS and expect that heavy non-compliance will immediately lead to a listing as a distrusted entity, followed by costly sanctions.

• 2019-11-29 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

In order to support the implementation of Foreign Investment Law, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has initiated the public consultation of Provisions on Foreign Investment Information Report (Provisions) and Notice on Matters Related to the Report on Foreign Investment Information (Notice) as the supplementary measures for the Provisions.

• 2019-11-25 | 09:10 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber invites you to a seminar sponsored by DS Avocats where speakers and participants will enjoy a discussion on the opportunities for companies looking for new investments opportunities.

• 2019-11-01 | 09:30 - 12:10
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204

As the uncertainty during this trade dispute is prolonged, there is more that companies can do other than to sit and wait. The European Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite Dr. Deming Zhao, Partner of Global Law Office to share his insights on the potential risk that comes with the trade war and discuss possible solutions for this conundrum.

• 2019-10-10 - 2019-10-10 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

Since the establishment of the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in 1990, the State Council has approved the set-up of over 160 Customs Special Supervision Areas (CSSAs) in terms of bonded zones, export processing zones, bonded logistic parks, bonded ports, comprehensive bonded zones and cross-border industrial zones. Each of these areas enjoys different preferential benefits, is regulated by different policies or rules and runs different processes.

The Logistics Working Group welcomes Mr. Eric Zhou, Head of Trade & Customs, KPMG China, to discuss the latest policy development of CSSAs and give a comprehensive review on the overall regulatory framework.

• 2019-09-03 | 14:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Office Shanghai, 22nd Floor, Room 2204

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published the draft Export Control Law for public comments via a circular on 16th June 2017. If enacted, the China's new Export Control Law will be the first set of comprehensive and unified export control legislation in China, which is aimed at upgrading the country's existing regime consisting of various administrative regulations and rules.
In March 2019, the State Council issued its legislative proposal for 2018. Amongst the proposed bills for submission to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress this year is the Export Control Law. There is no guarantee that this bill will be passed into law this year but it is high on China’s priority list and is widely expected to be enacted within the calendar year.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes Courtney Zhou, Consultant at Control Risks and Baker McKenzie to discuss the the latest development of China’s proposed Export Control Law, how the respective lists may be enacted in the continuing trade war, and how business with China be affected by this control scheme.

• 2019-08-30 | 16:00 - 17:50
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Dear Working Group Member,

The Logistics, Petrochemicals, Chemicals & Refining, Auto Components and International Liner Shipping Working Groups are delighted to invite you to attend a presentation and discussion on dangerous goods transportation regulations, which will take place on Monday, 17th June 2019, from 14:00 to 16:00.

As China continues to upgrade its industries, there is an increased need for various materials that are classified as dangerous, and such goods must be transported both domestically in internationally to facilitate business and supply chain growth. In September 2018, the Ministry of Transport released a standard JT/T 617 which provides comprehensive regulations for transporting dangerous goods by road. Among other measures, the standard requires highly toxic chemicals be transported in specialty vehicles designed for chemical transport. In February 2019, the MOT further released for public consultation a draft Administrative Measures for the Safety of Road Transport of Dangerous Goods.

• 2019-06-17 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on the 5th of June every year, and is the United Nation's principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. First held in 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for raising awareness on emerging environmental issues from marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime.

• 2019-06-05 | 14:30 - 16:40
• Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai 200021

Dear Working Group Members,

The Logistics Working Group is delighted to invite you to the first WG meeting of the new year, which will take place on Tuesday, 26th February 2019, from 14:00 to 16:00.

During this kick-off meeting, we will review the activity of the WG in 2018, and members are strongly encouraged to join the discussion and provide input on the WG’s 2019 advocacy and activity priorities, and Position Paper outline.

• 2019-02-26 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber Logistics Working Group is delighted to invite you to the next Logistics Working Group meeting on 10:00-11:30, Wednesday, 15 November, to explore the potential of China's cold chain logistics market as well as learn about Chamber recent lobby actions with Chinese and EU governments.

• 2017-11-15 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204