Advocacy Actions
European Tour 2023/2024 -- Europe – China Markets: Unleashing Potential, Enhancing Mutual Benefits EU-China Business Leaders Roundtable Dialogue Second Episode 2023
On 26th October 2023, European Chamber President Jens Eskelund, Vice-President Massimo Bagnasco and other representatives participated in the Europe – China Markets: Unleashing Potential, Enhancing Mutual Benefits EU-China Business Leaders Roundtable Dialogue Second Episode 2023.
Read moreIntellectual Property Rights Working Group Speaks at 2023 EU-China Forum on Criminal IP Enforcement
IPR Working Group Chair Mr Yajun Bai and Vice Chair Mr Elliot Papageorgiou moderated panels at the 2023 EU-China Forum on Criminal IP Enforcement.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Shenyang Chapter Chair Mr. Erich Kaiserseder Spoke at the 2023 Global Industrial Internet Conference Sino-German Industrial Internet Forum
On October 18, 2023, Mr. Erich Kaiserseder, Chair European Chamber Shenyang Chapter, attended and delivered opening remarks at the 2023 Global Industrial Internet Conference Sino-German Industrial Internet Forum, at the invitation of the Shenyang Municipal People's Government. The event was also attended by Mr. Jiyang Duan, Vice Mayor of Shenyang Municipal People’s Government, Mr. Zhongxiao Guo, Secretary of the CPC Tiexi District Committee, and Ms. Zhen Wang, Regional Manager Northeast China of Germany Chamber of Commerce in China North, along with other government officials and business leaders in Shenyang.
Read moreEuropean Business in China - Position Paper Launch 2023 (Shenyang) Achieved Great Success
Board members from the European Chamber Shenyang Chapter as well as senior officials from the French, Australian, German and Korean Consulates in Shenyang, officials from Liaoning Foreign Affair Office and Municipal Commerce Bureau, and representatives from member companies gathered together, witnessing the launch of Position Paper in Conrad Hotel 3rd floor meeting room 1 on October 16th, 2023.
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 moreAdvocacy Letter on New Social Insurance Law
Amidst the transformative 14th 5-year plan on Human Resources and Social Security, the European Chamber recognizes the crucial upgrades in China's social security regime, advocating for policies that balance compliance without escalating operational costs or impeding employee benefits during the transition. Highlighting the challenges faced by member companies regarding social insurance enrollment, the Chamber urges for a more inclusive approach, suggesting practical measures to allow European companies to adapt to the evolving legal landscape in China.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President Meets with Deputy Director-General of Guangdong Department of Commerce
On September 28, 2023, President Jens Eskelund of the European Chamber led a delegation, including Klaus Zenkel, Chairman of the European Chamber South China Chapter Board, Joanna Ye, Board Member of the European Chamber South China Chapter, representatives from the Advisory Council and local members, for an exclusive dialogue with Mr. Zhu Xiaojun, Deputy Director-General of the Guangdong Department of Commerce.
Read moreSecretary General Adam Dunnett Spoke at Liaoning-Europe Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference and the 10th Sino-German Lightweight Technology Annual Conference
On the afternoon of September 25, 2023, the "Liaoning-Europe Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference and the 10th Sino-German Lightweight Technology Annual Conference" (hereinafter referred to as the "Lightweight Annual Conference") jointly hosted by the Liaoning Provincial People's Government and the European Chamber, and organized by the Liaoning Provincial Department of Commerce, the Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, the Provincial Department of Science and Technology, and the Management Committee of the China-Germany (Shenyang) High-end Equipment Manufacturing Industrial Park, was grandly held in the 2nd floor conference room of the Shenyang New World Expo Center.
The European Chamber Shenyang Chapter Invited to Attend the 1st World Liaoning Entrepreneurs Convention
On September 25, 2023, Mr. Erich Kaiserseder, Chair of European Chamber Shenyang Chapter (hereinafter referred to as "Shenyang Chamber"), and Office Manager Mr. Leo Liu were invited by the Liaoning Chamber of Commerce to attend high-level government talks held before the 1st World Liaoning Entrepreneurs Convention with presence of senior government officials including Mr. Peng Hao, Secretary of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Lecheng Li, Governor of Liaoning Province; Mr. Bo Zhou, Chairman of the Liaoning Provincial Political Consultative Conference; Mr. Jian Wang, Ms. Lijie Hu and Mr. Youwei Jiang, members of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Xiangqun Chen, Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group of the Standing Committee of the Liaoning Provincial People's Congress; Mr. Guowei Jin, Vice Governor of Liaoning Province and Mr. Yanqing Zhao, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis
On 25th September, a group of European Chamber industry representatives led by President Jens Eskelund met European Commission Executive Vice-President for an Economy that Works for the People Valdis Dombrovskis and his team ahead of the latter's exchange with Vice-Premier He Lifeng in the context of the EU-China High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue.
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