Advocacy Actions
Training Session II: GACC Overseas Manufactures Registration of Imported Foods
The first session on 17 October 2021 provided a debriefing on GACC Decree 248 and 249 and the second session which took place on 26 November was organised to share latest updates on the implementation of both decrees and provide guidance regarding the registration of manufacturers of imported food via the new China Import Food Enterprises Registration (CIFER) system
Read moreComments to National Health Commission (NHC) on the Regulatory Measures of Internet-based Diagnosis and Treatment (Draft for Comment)
On 25th November, European Chamber Pharmaceutical Working Group submitted comments to National Health Commission (NHC) on the Regulatory Measures of Internet-based Diagnosis and Treatment (Draft for Comment).
Read moreMeeting with Ms. Zhu Yi, Deputy Director General of Shanghai Commerce Commission
Vice President Bettina Schoen briefed DDG Zhu the General Business Outlook, current challenges facing my European companies and the key recommendations in the position paper, as well as appreciated all the support from SCOFCOM to our member companies in the past year.
European Chamber President Meets with HR/VP Josep Borrell
On the 25th November, European Chamber President Joerg Wuttke met with High Representative for Foreign Affairs/Vice-President Josep Borrell.
Read moreMeeting with Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce
The European Chamber South China Chapter met with the Deputy Director of Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce to present the 2021 European Chamber Business Confidence Survey and 2021/2022 Position Paper.
Read moreMeeting with Mr. XUE Feng, Director of Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board( Invest Shanghai)
The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter met with Mr. XUE Feng, Director of Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board (Invest Shanghai) to present the 2021 European Chamber 2021/2022 Position Paper
Read moreImpact of Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law in Transport Sector
The European Chamber held an joint Working Group Meeting ‘Impact of Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law in Transport Sector, The Chief Economist Ms. Li Luyao of the China Transport Communications and Information Centre (CTTIC) gave the presentation.
Read moreMeeting with National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC)
On November 23rd, The European Chamber had a meeting with Zhiqiang Zhang, the director of Information and Training Department of NCSC, to discuss the future cooperation opportunities.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President participates in the EU-China CEO and Former Senior Officials Dialogue
On the 23rd November European Chamber President Joerg Wuttke participated in the EU-China CEO and Former Senior Officials Dialogue.
Read moreMeeting with Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Jiangsu Energy Bureau)
On 22nd November 2021, the European Chamber Shanghai and Nanjing Chapters jointly hosted an online meeting with the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Energy Bureau of Jiangsu) focused on the policy interpretation of the ‘dual control’ energy strategy and its overarching impact on the business landscape for foreign investment.
Key concerns raised from the National Vice Chair of the Energy Working Group focused on industry efficiency benchmarks issued last week by the NDRC, including the potential timeline for the launch of the benchmark and whether companies would continue to face issues on total energy consumption. Further comments from the European business community were made outlining the negative impact of this year’s power shortages on the investment confidence from European HQs, and opportunities regarding green power investment and concerns over long-term access to green energy.
The Deputy Director General of the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Jiangsu Energy Bureau) reiterated that prior notice would be provided for future power cuts to enable member companies to make arrangements in advance, while energy-intensive industries would be prioritised for the implementation of the industry benchmarks. Jiangsu provincial government leaders also stressed the importance of stabilising foreign investment by mitigating the power shortages and building on the foundation for energy development in Jiangsu.