Advocacy Actions
Meeting with Food Safety Department Deputy General Director of National Health Commission (NHC) on Food-contact rPET Application in China
On 8th July 2024, the European Chamber representatives paid a visit to the NHC. Mr Gong Guoqiang, the deputy general director (DGD) of Department of Food Safety Standards, Risk Surveillance and Assessment together with his colleagues from Surveillance and Assessment Division and the CFSA welcomed the Chamber representatives.
Read moreAutomotive Working Group Chair Leads Delegation to Beijing Autonomous Driving Zone
Members meet with the Beijing High-level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone Work Office.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Speaks at the 8th Global Think Tank Summit
On July 5th, European Chamber Secretary General Adam Dunnett spoke about global industrial and supply chains at the 8th Global Think Tank Summit, which was organised by the China Centre for International Economic Exchange in Beijing.
Read moreMeeting with the Representatives from the China Association of Medical Equipment
On 3rd of July, Representatives of the Healthcare Equipment Working Group of the European Chamber, Jessica and Xuanyi, met with the representatives from the China Association of Medical Equipment.
Read moreMeeting with Delegation of Hubei Department of Commerce
On 2nd July 2, 2024, the European Union Chamber in China met with the Deputy Director of the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet Director-General at DG ENER Ditte Juul-Joergensen
On 1st July, a group of European Chamber representatives from the energy sector met with Director-General for DG ENER, Ms Ditte Juul-Joergensen, and her team.
Read moreHCE Working Group Submitted Feedback to NMPA
On 1 July, the Healthcare Equipment Working Group (HCE) provided feedback to the NMPA on the Medical Device Classification Directory adjustments. Key points included updating device descriptions, adding new device categories, and ensuring accurate classifications for various medical equipment.
Read moreRoundtable with the Chaoyang District Bureau of Commerce
On 28th June 2024, the European Chamber Beijing Chapter and Chaoyang District Bureau of Commerce held a roundtable for foreign enterprises in the second quarter. The relevant officials from Chaoyang District Bureau of Commerce, District Development and Reform Commission, District Talent Bureau and District Market Supervision Bureau introduced the policies related to "Two Zones" policies in Chaoyang District, industrial policies on investment, talents acquisition, intellectual property protection, tolerance of mistakes and correction of errors for minor offences, and listened to the demands and suggestions of the foreign enterprises.
Read moreComments Submitted on Key Initiatives for Optimising the Business Environment
Members advocated for further alignment of the draft with existing policies. They also provided suggestions for stricter intellectual property enforcement and actions against bad faith actors.
Read moreAdvocacy Letter to Fujian Healthcare Security Administration for "Two-invoice System"
The Consumable and Disposable Medical Device Advisory Committee (CDMD) advised Fujian Healthcare Security Administration to allow compliant companies to participate in distribution, increase the number of distributors, and rescind invoice requirements for certain transfers. The CDMD also requested a meeting to discuss these issues.
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