Advocacy Actions
Meeting 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 moreMeeting with the Development Research Center of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government
On 2nd July, the HR WG met with the Development Research Center of Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. The HR WG representative raised concerns on three aspects to improve overall conditions for foreign nationals to make China a more attractive destination for employees on both long- and short-term work assignments.
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 moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Meeting with Guangzhou Municipal Government Secretary General
On June 28th, Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chair of the South China Board, attended the opening ceremony of the Office of the Canton Investment Development Commission (CIDC Office). Before the event began, he met with Hong Qian, Secretary General of the Guangzhou Municipal Government, and Wei Min, Director General of the Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau.
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 moreMeeting with Huai'an Foreign Affairs Office
On 26th June, the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter received the delegation from Huai'an Foreign Affairs Office at the European Chamber Shanghai office. Representatives from Huai'an introduced the industry chain, resources endowment, and business environment in Huai'an. The two sides exchanged information on potential future cooperation.
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