Advocacy Actions
South China Board Vice Chairman Meets with Dutch Consulate and Offshore Energy Mission to China
On June 20th, 2024, Mr Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Chapter, met with Mr Antoni Mandemakerthe, Deputy Consul General of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Guangzhou, representatives from the Economic Section of the Consulate, and their Offshore Energy Mission to China.
Read moreHealthcare Equipment Working Group Provided Feedback to the Healthcare Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group provided feedback to the Healthcare Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality on "Shenzhen General Medical Service Price Items Catalog (First Batch) (Draft for Comments)".
Read moreVice President of the European Chamber Meets with Guangdong Governor
On June 19, Mr Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chair of the South China Board, participated in the 2024 Conference for Economic and Trade Cooperation between the Pearl River Delta and the Eastern-Western and Northern Regions of Guangdong Province. During the conference, he met with Mr Wang Weizhong, the Guangdong Governor, and Mr Zhang Xin, the Guangdong Vice Governor.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Meets with Vice Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) Tian Shihong
The European Chamber President Jens Eskelund led a delegation to meet with Dr. Tian Shihong, Vice Minister of State Administration for Market Regulation and Administrator of Standardisation Administration of Chinato make an in-depth exchange on the current economic and trade relations and sector specific issues.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Meets Guangzhou CCPIT
On June 13th, the European Chamber met with the Guangzhou CCPIT at the Guangzhou office to discuss the GBA IIT refund issue in Guangzhou and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
Read moreParticipation in the Shanghai Vice Mayor Roundtable on Cross-border Data Transfer (CBDT)
On 13th June, Mr Hua Yuan, Vice Mayor of the Shanghai Municipal Government, hosted a roundtable with foreign chambers and companies to discuss the facilitation of cross-border data transfer (CBDT).
Read moreEuropean Chamber Joins Roundtable with Beijing Vice Mayor Sima Hong
On 13th June 2024, European Chamber Vice President Stefan Bernhart attended a roundtable dialogue with Beijing Vice Mayor Sima Hong. Bernhart outlined the Chamber’s recommendations in five specific areas: cross-border data transfer, healthcare innovation, development of green industries, recruitment of highly skilled foreign professionals and promotion of value-added telecom services.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Southwest China Chapter’s Exclusive Meeting with EU Ambassadors Delegation in Chengdu
Led by Ambassador Jorge Toledo Albiñana, head of the Delegation of the European Union (EUD) to China, a delegation consisting of 17 European Union member states’ ambassadors to China, including representatives from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, visited Chengdu to meet with officials from the city’s government. On 13th June, the European Chamber’s Southwest China Chapter organised an exclusive meeting with the delegation for Chamber members which was also attended by consul generals from France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
Sally Huang, General Manager of European Chamber Southwest China Chapter gave the opening speech and introduced the development of Southwest China Chapter to all the guests.
H.E. Jorge Toledo Albiñana, Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to China shared current EU-China relations and trading.
Massimo Bagnasco, Vice President of European Chamber, as well as Chair of European Chamber Southwest China Chapter introduced the key findings related to Southwest China of European Business in China - Business Confidence Survey.
Four member representatives introduced their companies, local developments, operations, as well as challenges and successes in Chengdu. The representatives are: Bayer, ABInBev, Siemens Limited China and KPMG. Three of the Southwest Board members Paul Sives, Raquel Ramirez and Dieter Vanonckelen shared their companies’ situation in Chengdu as well.
After the closed-door meeting, a cocktail reception was held for further communications.
Insurance Sub-working Group meets with Shanghai Bureau of the National Financial Regulatory Administration
The Insurance Sub-working Group met with DDG Wang Xinze of the Shanghai Bureau of the National Financial Regulatory Administration. The Insurance Sub-working Group talked about the challenges of navigating regulatory complexity in international insurance, emphasising the need for consistency, mutual trust, and cooperation between local governments and companies.
Read moreEuropean Chamber submits comments on the SAMR's Management Measures for Adoption of International Standards (Draft for Comment)
On 6th June, the European Chamber submitted feedback on the SAMR's Management Measures for Adoption of International Standards (Draft for Comment).
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