Vice Chairman of European Chamber South China Board Meets with Deputy Director General of Guangzhou CCPIT

2024-08-14 | South China

On August 14th, Mr Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, and Ms Danica Mai, Vice Chair of the SME Forum, met with a delegation led by Ms Zhang Yan, Deputy Director General of Guangzhou CCPIT, at the Chamber Guangzhou Office. The meeting, which lasted for two and a half hours, primarily focused on strengthening collaboration between the two parties and addressing the key challenges faced by European companies operating in South China.

During the meeting, Mr Blake highlighted concerns regarding the ambiguity of cross-border data transfer regulations, difficulties in accessing renewable energy necessary to meet global ESG commitments, and the challenges SMEs encounter in navigating local regulations and attracting suitable talent. Additionally, issues with the delayed implementation of GBA IIT in Guangzhou and the misalignment between European headquarters’ perceptions and the realities of operating in China were discussed.

Ms Zhang Yan expressed strong support for these concerns and emphasized that Guangzhou CCPIT will actively cooperate with relevant government departments to clarify regulations on data transfer and accelerate the implementation of GBA IIT policies in Guangzhou. Both parties agreed to work closely on talent development, environmental sustainability, and fostering a more favourable business environment for European enterprises in South China.