Research and Development Working Group Go back » The R&D Working group has been created in 2014 in order to deepen the work of the former R&D Forum of the European Chamber. The Working Group aims at providing a single interlocutor to engage the European and Chinese local and central authorities, offering input on topics related to Research and Innovation. The R&D Working Group is composed of professionals directly involved in R&D operations from more than 50 multinational corporations which have R&D centres and large-scale R&D operations in China. Chair: Ms Ye Li, Merck (Beijing) Vice Chair: Mr André Rittermeier, Covestro (Shanghai); Mr Kris Van Gasse FUCHS (Shanghai) Next meeting: 2024-04-02 Related Advocacy Actions View all » 2024-03-13 Sent comments regarding Lingang Cross-border data transfer measures to Shanghai Lingang New Area Read more 2023-11-03 European Chamber Shanghai Chapter Submits Inputs to Shanghai CPPCC on Foreign Enterprise Operations Read more Upcoming Meetings & Events View all » R&D Working Group 2024 Election and Visa and Residence Permit for Foreign Researchers 2024-04-02 Past Meetings & Events View all » 【Shanghai】【Offline Only+Chinese Only】Policy Interpretation of Bonded Remanufacturing and Bonded R&D in Lin-gang Area 2023-12-12 The 9th Europe Forum 2023 Paris - Challenges and Opportunities in Sino-French Cooperation 2023-11-16 The 9th Europe Forum 2023 - Brussels 2023-11-14 Related Publications View all » Research and Development Working Group Position Paper 2023/2024 - 研发工作组建议书 2023/2024 Research and Development Working Group Annual Report 2022 Research and Development Working Group Position Paper 2022/2023 - 研发工作组建议书2022/2023 Research and Development Working Group Report 2021 Research and Development Working Group Position Paper 2021/2022 - 研发工作组建议书 2021/2022 Related EURObiz articles Addressing structural issues key to rebooting the economy Re-booting the economy China’s salary squeeze You are currently not a member of this Working Group. Join this Working Group Chamber contact Connor Yin Shanghai +86 (21) - 6385 2023 ext. 116 Click to email New members Lingling Jiang Garrett Motion (China) Howard Hao Syensqo China Qi Wu Siemens Ltd., China Quick jump to: Please chooseAgriculture, Food and BeverageAsset Management (Sub-working Group)Auto ComponentsAutomotiveAviation and AerospaceBanking and Securities (Sub-working Group)Carbon MarketCOCIRCompliance and Business EthicsConstructionConsumable and Disposable Medical Devices (CDMD)Corporate Social Responsibility ForumCosmeticsCosmetics Advisory Committee/ Project TeamCybersecurity (Sub-working Group)Dairy Industry (Sub-working Group)EnergyEnvironmentFashion and LeatherFinance and TaxationFinance and TaxationFinancial ServicesFSMP Advisory Committee (Sub-working Group)Government Affairs ForumHealthcare EquipmentHeating (Sub-working Group)Human ResourcesHuman Resources ForumInformation and Communication Technology Insurance (Sub-working Group)Intellectual Property RightsInternational Liner Shipping (Sub-working Group)InvestmentLegal and CompetitionLogisticsLogistics ForumManufacturing ForumMaritime Manufacturing & Industrial ServicesMarketing and Communications ForumNon-Banking Financial Institutions (Sub-working Group)Paediatric Nutrition (Sub-working Group)Petrochemicals, Chemicals & RefiningPharmaceuticalPublic ProcurementQuality and Safety Services (Sub-working Group)RailResearch and DevelopmentSmall and Medium-Sized Enterprises ForumSports ForumStandards and Conformity AssessmentStandards and Conformity Assessment Forum Back to overview