Advocacy Actions
Meeting with Mr. Jin Wang, Shanghai Commission of Commerce
On 17 September, Research and Development working group members met Mr. Jin Wang from Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce(SCOFCOM) to learn about the benefits and requirements of being government-certified “Global R&D centre” and “foreign-funded open innovation platform”.
Read moreEuropean Chamber and EU SME Centre participate in the Optimizing SME Development Environment Forum at the China SME International Cooperation Summit
On the morning of 17th September, European Chamber and EU SME Centre Advocacy Manager Ester Cañada Amela joined the Optimizing SME Development Environment Forum at the China SME International Cooperation Summit in Guangzhou in order to provide the perspective of European small businesses on China’s policy environment.
Read morePresentation of the 2021/2022 Position Paper to Commission services
On 16th September, European Chamber President Joerg Wuttke briefed representatives from the European Commission's China-related services within different Directorate-Generals on the key messages of the 2021/2022 Position Paper.
Read moreEuropean Heating Industry Desk Meeting: Shanghai Green Building Floor Area Ratio Bonus and 3C Certification System Advocacy Plan Discussion
This European Heating Industry desk meeting focused on Europe China Heating Initiative's latest working progress, work plan for September and October, Shanghai Green Building Standards and China's adoption of CCC certification system for commercial gas-burning appliance. During the meeting, members shared their interpretation of the regulations and discussed plans to overcome the difficulties in adopting the CCC certification system.
Read moreESG Seminar: New Energy and Carbon Neutrality
In order to better serve and support the development of Shanghai new energy industry and continuously attract foreign investment, this ESG seminar "New Energy and Carbon Neutrality" promotion conference was jointly organised by Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, and PwC. During the conference, the new energy industry development in Shanghai and the foreign investment environment and policies in Shanghai were introduced to key foreign enterprises to increase awareness on ESG investment incentives.
Read moreEuropean Chamber meeting with the Representatives of the Beijing Chaoyang District CBD Administration Committee
On 1st September, the executive deputy director of the Beijing Chaoyang District CBD Administration Committee and his delegation visited the European Chamber Beijing Office to discuss future cooperation.
Read moreEnvironment Working Group Meeting: How to Build a Climate-Resilient Business Model (Shanghai OFFLINE and Online)
This Environment Working Group meeting focused on the legal landscape of climate change, the EU Green deal and risk assessment as a key component of ESG policies. Opening remarks were provided by Peter Corne, Vice Chair of Environment Working Group at the European Chamber, while the key note speeches were delivered by Annette Magnusson, Immediate Past Secretary General of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (2010-2021), Co-Founder of Climate Change Counsel and Anja Ipp, Co-Founder of Climate Change Counsel and former legal counsel at the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (Joining Online from Sweden)
Read moreLiving a Green Life for the Future
In order to let all staff and members better understand such state strategy and present green policies for consumer-end activities and call on all staff and members to do our parts and take the social responsibility of reducing emission and saving energy, the European Chamber is very pleased to invite the experts from PRCEE of MEE.
Read moreChamber VP Guido Giacconi spoke in "Shandong Dialogue with Chambers of Commerce"
On 20th August 2021, European Chamber Vice President (VP) Guido Giacconi attended and spoke online at the Shandong Dialogue with Chambers of Commerce.
Read moreMeeting with Director Huo Xuewen of Beijing Financial Supervision and Administration
European Chamber Non-Banking Financial Institution Working Group met with Beijing Finance Bureau to discuss further cooperation and relevant issues in financial markets
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