Advocacy Actions
Shanghai Chapter Attended Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan Roundtable
On 25th October, European Chamber Shanghai Chapter Vice Chair Jens Ewert, along with fellow chambers of commerce, attended the roundtable with Mr. Hua Yuan, Vice Mayor of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, to exchange views on the business environment in Shanghai.
Read moreThank-you letters on IIT extension sent to Shanghai Municipal People's Government, SCOFCOM, Shanghai Tax Bureau and Invest Shanghai
On 20th October, European Chamber Shanghai Chapter sent the thank-you letters to the relevant local government bodies to express appreciation on the further extension of the esisting individual income tax (IIT) regime for foreign nationals in China.
Comments to TC260 on National Standard: Information Security Technology- Risk Assessment Method for Data Security (Draft for Comments)
On 19th October, the European Chamber submitted comments to the TC260 on National Standard: Information Security Technology- Risk Assessment Method for Data Security (Draft for Comments).
Read moreShanghai Chapter Meeting with Commission of Commerce of Fujian Province
On 19th October, European Chamber Shanghai Chapter received the delegation led by the Commission of Commerce of Fujian Province.
Feedback on Classification and Definition of Medical Device Products (Draft for Comment) Submitted to NMPA
The Healthcare Working Group has submitted feedback to the General Department of NMPA regarding the Classification and Definition of Medical Device Products (Draft for comment). Their recommendations focus on minimising classification determination time, optimising the information system, simplifying submission requirements, and considering the difficulties faced by import product registrants. These efforts aim to streamline the process and improve efficiency in the medical device industry.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Compliance Working Group representative and IPR Working Group representative participated in SAMR's closed-door meeting on the draft Anti-monopoly Guideline in the Field of Standard Essential Patents
On 18th October, European Chamber Compliance Working Group representative and IPR Working Group representative participated in SAMR's closed-door meeting on the draft Anti-monopoly Guideline in the Field of Standard Essential Patents.
Read moreSubmit Comments on Draft Regulations for the Filing Materials of Toothpaste (Draft for Comment)
Submit Comments on Draft Regulations for the Filing Materials of Toothpaste (Draft for Comment)
Read moreComments to CAC on Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows (Draft for Comments)
On 15th October, the European Chamber submitted comments to the CAC on Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows (Draft for Comments).
Read moreHealthcare Equipment Working Group Provides Feedback on Quality Management Standards for Online Sales of Medical Devices (Draft for Comments)
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group provided feedback on the Call for Comments for Quality Management Standards for Online Sales of Medical Devices (Draft). The feedback suggests including more detailed provisions regarding quality management responsibilities, fair oversight of self-operated medical device businesses, and safeguarding intellectual property rights.
Read moreIntellectual Property Rights Working Group Provides Update on Position Paper at European Union Delegation IPR Market Access Meeting
IPR Working Group Vice Chairs Ms Xuejiao Hu and Mr Elliot Papageorgiou spoke on the Working Group's 2023/2024 Position Paper to EU stakeholders.
Read more