Advocacy Actions
Roundtable with Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan on Equipment Renewal
On 7th August, the European Chamber, along with other chambers of commerce and businesses, was invited to participate in a roundtable on large-scale equipment renewal and consumer goods trade-in, organised by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce.
Hua Yuan, vice mayor of Shanghai, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
Chamber Vice President and Shanghai Chapter Chair Carlo D’Andrea attended the roundtable, along with 10 members—including four Advisory Council members and six working group chairs—from various sectors including auto-components, energy, environment, investment, legal, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
HCE Working Group Submits Feedback to National Development and Reform Commission
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group recommended to the National Development and Reform Commission to reduce or cancel renewal fees for medical devices, unify fees for all devices, simplify standard upgrade registrations, and offer discounts and expedited processes for innovative products.
Read moreSAMR Seminar on the Notice on Further Regulating the Management of the Base Powder and Other Raw Materials of Infant Formula
On 7th August 2024, the Paediatric Nutrition Sub-working Group participated in a seminar hosted by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on the Notice on Further Regulating the Management of the Base Powder and Other Raw Materials of Infant Formula.
European Chamber Calls for Regulatory Optimisation and Green Energy Procurement during Shenzhen Foreign-invested Enterprises Symposium
On August 6, 2024, the European Chamber participated in the Shenzhen Foreign-invested Enterprises Symposium, represented by Ms Miya Yao, the Chamber's Marketing and Communicating Coordinator. Key Shenzhen officials from the Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission included Ms Chen Yumin, Deputy Director of the Office of Opening Up, and Mr Xiong Min, First-Level Principal Staff Member of the same office.
Read moreSouth China SME Forum Chairs Meet with Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce
On July 30th, representatives from the European Chamber met with Ms Wang Shuying, Director of the Investment Promotion Office of the Shenzhen Investment Promotion Bureau, to discuss how to address the main challenges encountered by European SMEs in China and explore related policies supporting SME development.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Engages with Zhongshan Leaders at 2024 Global Investment Promotion Conference
On July 30th, Mr Klaus Zenkel, the Vice President of the European Chamber and Chair of the South China Board, attended the 2024 Zhongshan Global Investment Promotion Conference.
Read moreHCE Working Group Submits Supporting Document to NMPA
The HCE Working Group submitted a document on EU and US regulations for extended use of medical equipment to the NMPA for further study.
Read moreMeeting with Deputy Director General of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Commerce
On July 30, the European Chamber met with a delegation from the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Commerce (DOC) led by Deputy Director General (DDG) Fan Wanchun.
Read morePN Desk, FSMP Advisory Committee and Dairy Industry Desk submitted an Advocacy Letter to the GACC on Clarification of the New Standard for Imported Foods Based on the Production Date for the Implementation of Inspection
On 30th July 204, the PN Desk, FSMP Advisory Committee and Dairy Industry Desk submitted an Advocacy Letter to the GACC on Clarification of the New Standard for Imported Foods Based on the Production Date for the Implementation of Inspection.
Read moreStates’ Representative Gianni Di Giovanni Speaks at the CICC & Confindustria China Roundtable
On 29th July, Gianni Di Giovanni, states’ representative of the European Chamber, delivered remarks at the CICC & Confindustria China Roundtable. Ambassador of ltaly to China Massimo Ambrosetti delivered opening remarks via video message.
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