Advocacy Actions
European Chamber spoke at the 2024 World Philanthropy Forum
On September 6th, Gianni Di Giovanni, States’ Representative of the European Chamber, spoke at the 2024 World Philanthropy Forum as the keynote speaker.
Read moreShanghai Chapter met with member of Standing Committee of National CPPCC and Chairman of Public Diplomacy Association ZHOU Hanmin
On 05th September, European Chamber Shanghai Chapter received ZHOU Hanmin, member of Standing Committee of National CPPCC and Chairman of Public Diplomacy Association in Shanghai office.
Call for Comments on Measures for Administrative Adjudication and Mediation of Patent Disputes (Draft for Comments)
The Intellectual Property Rights Working Group submitted comments to the CNIPA on 2nd September 2024.
Read moreComments Submitted to the NTCAS on the Technical Specifications of Remote Service and Management Systems for Electric Vehicles
On 30th August the European Chamber submitted comments on the Technical Specifications of Remote Service and Management Systems for Electric Vehicles.
Read moreSubmitted Comments on Implementation Opinions of the State Administration for Market Regulation on Promoting Traceability of Quality Safety of Key Industrial Products (Draft for Comments) to the SAMR
On 30th August, the Chamber submitted comments from Environment, Standards and Conformity Assessment, Healthcare Equipment, and Quality and Safety Services working groups on the Implementation Opinions of the State Administration for Market Regulation on Promoting Traceability of Quality Safety of Key Industrial Products (Draft for Comments) to the SAMR.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Attended Forum of ESG Green Transformation by Bureau Veritus and the Government of Huangpu District
On 29th August, the European Chamber in Shanghai attended Forum of ESG Green transformation hosted by Bureau Veritus and Huangpu District Government.
Read moreMeeting with Wuxi Foreign Affairs Office
On August 30, Ms. You Haiyan, the General Manager of the European Chamber of Commerce Nanjing Chapter, met with Mr. Zhan Yi, the Director General of the Wuxi Foreign Affairs Office.
Read moreCall for Comments on the Provisions of the State Council on the Handling of Foreign-related Intellectual Property Disputes (Draft for Comments)
The Intellectual Property Rights Working Group submitted comments to the MOJ on 27th August 2024.
Read moreThe 3rd China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum Successfully Held in Guangzhou
On 27th–28th August 2024, the Third China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum, jointly co-organised by the European Chamber, China Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute and China Southern Power Grid, was successfully held in Guangzhou. The forum, themed "Innovating Together for Shared Future – Promoting Mutually Beneficial Cooperation on Energy Technologies Between China and Europe," gathered representatives from energy authorities, embassies and consulates, industry players, research institutes and financial institutions from China and Europe. They engaged in discussions and shared insights on innovative practices in new types of power systems, hydrogen energy, smart energy, energy storage and wind power. The forum attracted 400 attendees on-site and 550,000 online.
Read moreThe Energy Working Group Submitted Comments on the Regulations on Safety Protection of Power Monitoring Systems (Draft for Comments)
On 23rd August, the Energy Working Group submitted comments on the Regulations on Safety Protection of Power Monitoring Systems (Draft for Comments) to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
It is suggested to refine the definitions of power monitoring systems to include predictive maintenance and lifecycle management. It is recommended that more detailed guidance on network optimisation within safety partitions and called for clarification on the use of "dedicated" networks in production control areas. Additionally, it is suggested to make changes to ensure the safe integration of new technologies and emphasise the need for clear definitions and standards for safety measures, particularly regarding supply chain security and risk management.