Advocacy Actions
Financial Services Working Group Submits Comments on NFRA Compliance Management Measures
On 10th September, the Financial Services Working Group submitted comments on the National Financial Regulatory Administration's (NFRA) Measures for Compliance Management of Financial Institutions (Draft for Comments).
Read moreEuropean Chamber spoke at the 2024 World Philanthropy Forum
On September 6th, Gianni Di Giovanni, States’ Representative of the European Chamber, spoke at the 2024 World Philanthropy Forum as the keynote speaker.
Read moreSouth China Chapter Vice Chair Meets with Guangzhou Mayor
On 5th September, Fabian Blake, vice chair of the European Chamber’s South China Chapter, delivered a speech at the Guangzhou Foreign Enterprises Roundtable Meeting. The event, hosted by Guangzhou Vice Mayor Tan Ping, was also attended by Sun Zhiyang, Guangzhou mayor and deputy party secretary. The roundtable served as a crucial platform to discuss business development, investment priorities and the challenges faced by major foreign-funded businesses in Guangzhou, with the goal of boosting confidence in their long-term growth and stability. The European Chamber was the only chamber invited to this event, where it advocated on some of the top issues impacting its members.
Read moreVice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board Addresses Guangdong Foreign Enterprises Roundtable Meeting
On September 4th, Mr Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, attended and spoke at the Guangdong Foreign Enterprises Roundtable Meeting hosted by Mr Zhang Jinsong, Director-General of Guangdong Dofcom in Guangzhou. The roundtable aims to know the difficulties and concerns of enterprises and business entities and then provide corresponding solutions and suggestions.
Read moreMeeting with Ms Deng Lin, President of Chongqing Committee of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CQ-CCPIT)
On 30th August, the European Chamber Vice President and Southwest China Board Chair, Mr. Massimo Bagnasco and the European Chamber Secretary General, Mr. Adam Dunnett had a meeting with President of Chongqing Committee of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CQ-CCPIT), Deng Lin.
Read moreMeeting with Wuxi Foreign Affairs Office
On August 30, Ms. You Haiyan, the General Manager of the European Chamber of Commerce Nanjing Chapter, met with Mr. Zhan Yi, the Director General of the Wuxi Foreign Affairs Office.
Read moreCall for Comments on the Provisions of the State Council on the Handling of Foreign-related Intellectual Property Disputes (Draft for Comments)
The Intellectual Property Rights Working Group submitted comments to the MOJ on 27th August 2024.
Read moreThe 3rd China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum Successfully Held in Guangzhou
On 27th–28th August 2024, the Third China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum, jointly co-organised by the European Chamber, China Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute and China Southern Power Grid, was successfully held in Guangzhou. The forum, themed "Innovating Together for Shared Future – Promoting Mutually Beneficial Cooperation on Energy Technologies Between China and Europe," gathered representatives from energy authorities, embassies and consulates, industry players, research institutes and financial institutions from China and Europe. They engaged in discussions and shared insights on innovative practices in new types of power systems, hydrogen energy, smart energy, energy storage and wind power. The forum attracted 400 attendees on-site and 550,000 online.
Read moreThe Energy Working Group Submitted Comments on the Regulations on Safety Protection of Power Monitoring Systems (Draft for Comments)
On 23rd August, the Energy Working Group submitted comments on the Regulations on Safety Protection of Power Monitoring Systems (Draft for Comments) to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
It is suggested to refine the definitions of power monitoring systems to include predictive maintenance and lifecycle management. It is recommended that more detailed guidance on network optimisation within safety partitions and called for clarification on the use of "dedicated" networks in production control areas. Additionally, it is suggested to make changes to ensure the safe integration of new technologies and emphasise the need for clear definitions and standards for safety measures, particularly regarding supply chain security and risk management.
Meeting with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on Digitalisation of Product Labelling, Markings, and In-Box materials
On 23rd August 2024, the European Chamber representatives paid a visit to the SAMR and met up with Mr Li Zhenghai Division II Director of Regulatory Affairs Department, and his colleagues from departments of international affairs, quality supervision, quality development, and standard innovation.
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