Advocacy Actions
Roundtable with Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan on Equipment Renewal
On 7th August, the European Union Chamber of Commerce (European Chamber), along with other foreign chambers and companies, 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.
Mr Hua Yuan, Member of the CPC Shanghai Standing Committee and Vice Mayor of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, attended the meeting and gave remarks.
European Chamber National Vice President and Shanghai Chapter Board Chairman Carlo D’Andrea attended the roundtable, along with ten members – including 4 Advisory Council members and 6 Working Group chairs – who are from various sectors including auto-components, energy, environment, investment, legal, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
HCE 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 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.
Read moreThe AFB Working Group, Dairy Industry Desk, Paediatric Nutrition Desk, and FSMP Advisory Committee Submitted Comments on Provisions for Supervision and Administration of Food Labelling (Draft for Comments)
On 26th July, the AFB Working Group, Dairy Industry Desk, Paediatric Nutrition Desk, and FSMP Advisory Committee Submitted Comments on Provisions for Supervision and Administration of Food Labelling (Draft for Comments) to the SAMR.
Read moreMinistry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Roundtable with European Chamber Member Companies in Financial Sector
On 24th July, Mr Tang Song, the deputy director general of foreign investment department of MOFCOM visited the European Chamber Beijing office and had an exclusive roundtable with the Chamber financial-related member companies to understand issues, opinions and suggestions of financial enterprises on attracting foreign investment and opening up in this area.
Read moreHCE Working Group Attended Meeting of NMPA for Discussion of ESL of Medical Equipment
On 24 July, Xuanyi Wang represented the Healthcare Equipment Working Group in a meeting about the expected service life of medical devices. This followed a prior session by the National Medical Products Administration on devices exceeding their expected service life. The HCE Working Group is gathering international regulatory experiences and consulting COCIR for information on European regulations. They are also organizing a discussion on two standards under public consultation to formulate recommendations.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Representatives Meet Jiang Zhaoli, Deputy DG of Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE)
On 23rd July, a European Chamber delegation led by Xu Zhonghua, chair of the Carbon Market Working Group; June Zhang, chair of the Standards & Conformity Assessment Working Group; and Sarah Yu, vice chair of the Environment Working Group, met with Jiang Zhaoli, deputy director general of the Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), to discuss the Implementation Plan for Establishing a Carbon Footprint Management System.
Read moreMeeting with the China Air Transport Association (CATA) on International Flight Resumption and Sustainable Aviation Development
On 18th July 2024, the Aviation and Aerospace Working Group met with Mr Zhu Yaochun, Assistant to Chairman of China Air Transport Association (CATA), to discuss the topics of international flight resumption and sustainable aviation development.
Read moreCOCIR Representative Attended and Delivered a Keynote Speech at the Forum on Innovation for Health-New Mechanism for Innovative Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment Going Global
On 18th July, COCIR China representative attended and delivered a keynote speech at the Forum on Innovation for Health-New Mechanism for Innovative Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment Going Global hosted by Boao Forum for Asia and the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality.
Read moreRepresentatives of the ICT and Cybersecurity Working Groups meet with the new Head of the Digital Policies Section at the EU Delegation
On 18th July, representatives from the ICT and Cybersecurity Working Groups met with the new Head of the Digital Policies Section at the EU Delegation.
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