Advocacy Actions
Financial Services Working Group Submits Comments on NFRA Compliance Management Measures
On 10th September, the Financial Services Working Group submitted comments on the National Financial Regulatory Administration's (NFRA) Measures for Compliance Management of Financial Institutions (Draft for Comments).
Read moreEuropean 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 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 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.
Meeting with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on Digitalisation of Product Labelling, Markings, and In-Box materials
On 23rd August 2024, the European Chamber representatives paid a visit to the SAMR and met up with Mr Li Zhenghai Division II Director of Regulatory Affairs Department, and his colleagues from departments of international affairs, quality supervision, quality development, and standard innovation.
Read moreMeeting with Representatives from Hainan Lecheng and the China Association of Medical Equipment
On 20th of August, Jessica Yuan, the representative of the Healthcare Equipment Working Group of the European Chamber, met with Ruohan Zhang, Deputy Director of the Zhenyan Division at the Lecheng Management Bureau and Head of the Lecheng International Innovation Medical Device Incubation Center.
Read moreMeeting with Jiangsu Department of Commerce
On August 20, 2024, Dr. Andreas Risch, the chair of the European Chamber in Nanjing, along with the Nanjing board, met with Mr. Sun Jin, the deputy director general of the Jiangsu Department of Commerce.
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