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The European Green Deal sets out a clear path towards realising the European Union (EU's) ambitious target of a 55 per cent reduction in carbon emissions compared to 1990 levels by 2030, and to become a climate-neutral continent by 2050. As part of the EU Green Deal, a proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has been introduced to prevent the risk of carbon leakage. China exports more manufactured goods and services to the EU than any other country; therefore the CBAM proposal and the amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 22nd June 2022 have raised concern among Chinese stakeholders.

  • 2022-08-24 | 14:30 - 16:00
  • Zoom/European Chamber Office Beijing, Room C405

The Aviation & Aerospace (A&A), Logistics, and International Liner Shipping (ILS) Working Groups of the European Chamber is pleased to invite you to join a Cross-WG meeting on Post-COVID transportation updates in Aviation and Maritime industries.

  • 2022-07-21 | 15:30 - 17:00
  • European Chamber Beijing Office and Online Meeting
Members only

On 23rd February, the European Commission published a proposal for a Directive on Sustainable Corporate Governance. The European Chamber has invited Ms Orsolya Csorba, Counsellor for Competition, Justice and Consumer Policy at the Delegation of the European Union to China to provide a debriefing on the Commission’s proposal. Ms Csorba will provide the debriefing onsite in Beijing on Thursday, 31st March from 10:00AM to 11:00AM. Members wishing to attend online will be provided a Zoom link.

  • 2022-03-31 | 10:00 - 11:00
  • European Chamber Beijing offices
Members only

At this meeting we will discuss recent developments in Europe and potential implications on business in China from both the regulatory perspective and the geopolitical perspective. Ms Ester Canada Amela, Senior European Affairs Manager, European Chamber will provide a brief update for WG members on recent EU regulations that the Chamber envisions will come to impact member companies in China.

At this meeting we will also hold Working Group Chair and Vice Chair Elections for 2022/2023. We encourage as many of our members as possible to attend to have their say in the leadership and representation of the Working Group in the year ahead.

  • 2022-03-24 | 16:30 - 18:00
  • European Chamber Office, Shanghai
Members only

At this meeting working group members will discuss the agenda for this year’s Position Paper and decide upon what should be highlighted in the Maritime Manufacturing & Industrial Services Working Group Position Paper 2022/2023 (e.g., decide which key recommendations to keep and new key recommendations to put in). The European Business in China – Position Paper is the European Chamber’s primary annual publication. It delivers to the Chinese Government detailed recommendations for improving the business environment, spread across 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.

  • 2022-03-01 | 09:30 - 10:30
  • Online via Zoom
Members only
10
Feb

At this meeting, Mr. Stephen Gordon, Managing Director at Clarkson’s Research will provide members with a global market outlook identifying both risks and opportunities for members in China for the coming year, followed by a brief discussion on working group priorities for H1, including topics of the Maritime Manufacturing & Industrial Services Position Paper 2022/2022.

  • 2022-02-10 | 16:30 - 17:45
  • European Chamber Office Shanghai, Unit 2204
Members only

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
Members only

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
12
Nov

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
Members only

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