Advocacy Actions
Vice 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 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.
Read moreInto the Whole-Process People's Democracy Practice Station of the CPPCC Committees in Shanghai
On 22nd August, the European Chamber was invited to participate in “Into the Whole-Process People's Democracy Practice Station of the CPPCC Committees in Shanghai”, organised by the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shanghai Committee.
Chamber Shanghai Chapter Board Member Roberto Donà attended the event and raised questions regarding CPPCC's role in promoting economic growth and how foreign-invested companies can better leverage this platform. Ioana KRAFT, Vice Chair of the Investment Working Group, also joined the event and had an exchange with Yu Lijuan, Vice Chairwoman of the CPPCC Shanghai Committee, during the tea break on living experience for foreign people in Changning District.
Exclusive Meeting with Mr HE Shaojun, Deputy Special Commissioner to Shanghai, Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)
On 21st August, the European Chamber hosted a meeting with Mr He Shaojun, Deputy Special Commissioner to Shanghai, Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) .
Chamber Vice President and Shanghai Chapter Chair Carlo D’Andrea, alongside Vice President Bruno Weill, AC members, and Working Group Chairs from auto components, environment, energy, and IPR sectors, discussed issues including financial opening, automotive aftermarket, sustainability, green development, IPR, CCUS, and access to green power.
Vice President of European Chamber Addresses GBA Roundtable Discussion Conference
On August 15th, Mr Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, addressed the GBA Development Business Conference.
Read moreVice Chairman of European Chamber South China Board Meets with Deputy Director General of Guangzhou CCPIT
On August 14th, Mr Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, and Ms Danica Mai, Vice Chair of the SME Forum, met with a delegation led by Ms Zhang Yan, Deputy Director General of Guangzhou CCPIT, at the Chamber Guangzhou Office. The meeting, which lasted for two and a half hours, primarily focused on strengthening collaboration between the two parties and addressing the key challenges European companies operating in South China faced.
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