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

In order to accelerate China-Europe communication and pragmatic cooperation on offshore wind power, under the guidance of the National Energy Administration of China, the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute and China Huaneng Group Clean Energy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., together with Yancheng Municipal People’s Government and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, will host the China-Europe Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province from November 16-17, 2021.

• 2021-11-16 - 2021-11-16 | 08:30 - 17:30
• Yancheng Marriott Hotel and Online

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

The European Chamber and China Hydrogen Alliance are pleased to invite you to the China-Europe H2 Workshop on 29th June, aiming to build an international platform for technological and industrial exchange, and promote collaboration in the field of hydrogen and fuel cell industry. The workshop is also a vital part of the China-Europe Energy Innovation Cooperation—Hydrogen Work Stream, as well as a Sub-forum of the International Energy Reform Forum 2021 in Suzhou.

• 2021-06-29 | 14:00 - 19:00
• Suzhou | Zoom online

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)

In the context of the EU Industry Days 2021, the EU Delegation to China, the European Chamber and the EU SME Centre are pleased to invite you to our upcoming event, ‘A Green Future in China? Implications for European Businesses’. In this meeting, senior institutional and industry representatives will discuss the environmental policy landscape in the EU and China as well as opportunities and challenges for European businesses in China. The event will take place on the 9th of March from 16:00 to 18:00 both online and offline in the European Chamber Beijing offices.

• 2021-03-09 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office | Zoom webinar

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

The maritime industry has no time to waste if it is to meet the IMO’s ambition of at least halving emissions by 2050. Therefore, the Getting to Zero Coalition – launched at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019 – is committed to the ambition of commercially viable zero-emission vessels operating by 2030. A key step towards meeting this ambition is for first movers across the maritime sector to come together in commercial-scale demonstration projects. The deployment of zero-emission vessels will require the creation of a new green value chain, involving both old and new stakeholders, which will likely be underpinned by new forms of contractual relationships.

• 2021-01-21 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

The maritime industry has no time to waste if it is to meet the IMO’s ambition of at least halving emissions by 2050. Therefore, the Getting to Zero Coalition – launched at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019 – is committed to the ambition of commercially viable zero-emission vessels operating by 2030. A key step towards meeting this ambition is for first movers across the maritime sector to come together in commercial-scale demonstration projects. The deployment of zero-emission vessels will require the creation of a new green value chain, involving both old and new stakeholders, which will likely be underpinned by new forms of contractual relationships.

• 2021-01-21 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Office, Shanghai