Advocacy Actions
Meeting 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.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Joins Meeting with IDCPC Minister Liu Jianchao
On 26th June, European Chamber Vice President Stefan Bernhart attended a meeting with Liu Jianchao, minister of the International Department, Central Committee of the CPC (IDCPC), in the Xiong’an New Area.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Attends China Investment Dialogue
On 24th June 2024, European Chamber Secretary General Adam Dunnett attended the China Investment Dialogue hosted by Chairman Ren Hongbin of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
Read moreHealthcare Equipment Working Group Provided Feedback to Shaanxi Provincial Healthcare Security Administration
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group provided feedback to the Shaanxi Provincial Healthcare Security Administration on a draft called "Notice on Further Improving the Centralized Purchasing of Medical Consumables by the Shaanxi Provincial Healthcare Security Administration".
Read moreOnline Meeting with NEA and EPPEI on the 3rd China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum
On 21st June, European Chamber energy working group representatives joined an online meeting hosted by the China Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute (EPPEI) to discuss the organisation of the 3rd China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum on 27-28 August in Guangzhou.
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