The Chinese and global economy is dependent on a well-functioning and healthy maritime transport industry. But in maritime transport in particular, there are limits to the carbon emission reductions that can be achieved by using existing technologies. New technologies need to be developed in order to ensure carbon neutrality, whether by 2050 or 2060. Developing and implementing entirely new maritime propulsion technologies and fuels requires international collaboration, due to the scale and urgency of the challenge. In this respect, China and Europe are natural partners within the maritime industry. They are global leaders within the industry, with the world’s five largest container shipping companies being based in either China or Europe. Moreover, China is the world’s largest shipbuilding nation, accounting for about 50 per cent of all tonnage being built globally, while many European companies and institutions are leaders in maritime technology

At this meeting, representatives of the China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) and the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) will jointly discuss how European ship manufacturers and ship operators can work together to form an industry pathway to decarbonisation.

• 2021-11-30 | 10:30 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

At this meeting, representatives of the Zhoushan Municipal Government will introduce policy for foreign participation in maritime R&D projects and shipbuilding projects. The working group will also introduce its Maritime Manufacturing Position Paper 2021/2022 followed by a roundtable discussion.

• 2021-11-12 | 15:30 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

At this meeting we will discuss the first draft for this year’s Position Paper and review some of recent developments within the maritime sector. At this meeting we will also hold Working Group Chair and Vice Chair Elections for 2021/22.

• 2021-03-24 | 17:30 - 18:30
• Online (Zoom)

At this meeting we will discuss the agenda for this year’s Position Paper and decide upon what we would like to highlight in our WG’s Position Paper this year (e.g., decide which key recommendations to keep and new key recommendations to put in). The European Business in China – Position Paper (Position Paper) is the European Chamber’s primary annual publication. It delivers to the Chinese Government over 800 detailed recommendations for improving the business environment, spread across 34 industry sectors and horizontal issues. The Position Paper details how persistent issues, such as limited market access and a complex regulatory environment, prevent European businesses from contributing fully to China’s sustainable development.

• 2021-03-01 | 16:30 - 17:45
• European Chamber Office, Shanghai