Advocacy Actions
Meeting with China Society for Drug Regulation (CSDR) and China Center for Food and Drug International Exchange (CCFDIE)
On 12th September, European Chamber Secretariat received Mr Zhang Wei, Chairman of China Society for Drug Regulation (CSDR) and Mr Xue Bin, Director General of China Center for Food and Drug International Exchange (CCFDIE) to discuss the potential cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector.
Read moreFinancial 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 moreLegal and Competition Working Group Vice Chair Speaks at The 2024 National Fair Competition Conference of China
Adrian Emch delivered advocacy points on fair competition and discussed how new EU policy will impact companies in China.
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 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 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.
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