Advocacy Actions
HCE Working Group Submits Feedback to Zhejiang Province Healthcare Security Administration
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group advised annual evaluations, a green channel for major innovations, relaxed submission rules, and yearly price adjustments for generic items in Zhejiang. They also recommend adopting continuous evaluation practices from other provinces.
Read moreRoundtable with Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan on Equipment Renewal
On 7th August, the European Chamber, along with other chambers of commerce and businesses, was invited to participate in a roundtable on large-scale equipment renewal and consumer goods trade-in, organised by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce.
Hua Yuan, vice mayor of Shanghai, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
Chamber Vice President and Shanghai Chapter Chair Carlo D’Andrea attended the roundtable, along with 10 members—including four Advisory Council members and six working group chairs—from various sectors including auto-components, energy, environment, investment, legal, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
HCE Working Group Submits Feedback to National Development and Reform Commission
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group recommended to the National Development and Reform Commission to reduce or cancel renewal fees for medical devices, unify fees for all devices, simplify standard upgrade registrations, and offer discounts and expedited processes for innovative products.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Shenyang Chapter Held Meeting with Liaoning Department of Commerce
On August 7th, Mr. Leo Liu, Office Manager of the European Chamber Shenyang Chapter, met with Ms. Yang Chen, Head of the Foreign-Invested Companies Department at the Liaoning Department of Commerce. Acting on behalf of a local member, Mr. Liu discussed the member's plans to initiate a cultural and tourism project in the city. This meeting underscores the European Chamber's proactive role in facilitating dialogue between its members and the government, ensuring that member concerns are effectively communicated and addressed.
Read moreHCE Working Group Submits Feedback to Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group praised the revised import regulations for Guangdong but suggested improvements in procurement, medical insurance code applications, and consumable code synchronisation.
Read moreMeeting with Deputy Director-general of Shanghai Baoshan District Commission of Science and Technology
On 14th July, European Chamber Shanghai Chapter received the Mr GUAN GuoZhen, Deputy Director-general of Shanghai Baoshan District Commission of Science and Technology.
Read moreAsset Management Sub-working Group Submits Comments on CSRC Notice of Public Consultation on the Provisions of the Mutually Recognised Funds in Hong Kong
On 12th July, the Asset Management Sub-working Group provided feedback on the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Notice of Public Consultation on the Provisions of the Mutually Recognised Funds in Hong Kong (Drafts for Comments).
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 moreDinner meeting with Director General of Shanghai Baoshan District Commission of Science and Technology
On 5th July, European Chamber Shanghai Chapter met with Mr LIU Xinyu, Director-general of Shanghai Baoshan Commission of Science and Technology.
Read moreExclusive Roundtable with Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan
On 4th July, the European Chamber participated in an exclusive roundtable with Mr Hua Yuan, Member of the CPC Shanghai Standing Committee and Vice Mayor of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government.
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