Advocacy Actions
Meeting with Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission
On 14th October, representatives from the European Chamber’s South China Chapter met with officials from the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission at the Chamber's Guangzhou office. The meeting was chaired by Zheng Bin, Director of the Commission’s Department of Foreign Investment, and focused on discussing strategies to attract and retain foreign investment in the province. The European Chamber delegation was led by Cindy Wang, Chair of the Standards and Conformity Assessment Forum, Danica Mai, Vice Chair of the SME Forum, and Lynn Wu, Business and Government Affairs Manager.
Read moreMeeting with Foshan Sino-German Industrial Services Zone
On October 14th, European Chamber Senior Business and Government Affairs Manager Angel Zhang met with Foshan Sino-German Industrial Services Zone Deputy Director General Ms. Zhang Haiying and Foreign Cooperation Bureau Director General Mr. Li Jie to discuss the services they may provide for foreign investment in Foshan and future events which they wish to cooperate with European Chamber.
Read moreFinancial Services Working Group and Fashion and Leather Desk Provide Input on the Second Draft of the Revised Anti-Money Laundering Law
On 12th October, the Financial Services Working Group and the Fashion and Leather Desk provided feedback on the National People's Congress' Anti-Money Laundering Law (Second Revised Draft for Comments).
Read moreConsumable and Disposable Medical Device Advisory Committee Discusses Health Reform with Inner Mongolia Officials
A delegation from the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China's CDMD met with Inner Mongolia's Medical Protection Bureau officials to discuss medical reforms, which could significantly impact European medical device manufacturers operating in China.
Read morePCR Working Group Invited Shanghai Emergency Management Bureau (SEMB) to Interpret Hazardous Chemicals Traceability Code
On 9th October, PCR Working Group invited Mr XU Wei from the Division of Hazardous Chemicals Safety Supervision, Shanghai Emergency Management Bureau to brief on the current status of the traceability code policy and its implications for their operations.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Meets with Guangdong Governor at Reception Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
On September 29th, European Chamber Vice President Mr Klaus Zenkel was invited to attend the provincial reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Read morePharmaceutical Working Group Meeting with CCIEE Social Affairs Department Head Zhang Huanbo
On 27th September, European Chamber Pharmaceutical Working Group held a meeting with Mr Zhang Huanbo, Head of Social Affairs (Health) Department of the China Center for International Exchanges (CCIEE) on the topic of promoting the pharmaceutical industry's innovation in China.
Read moreVice President Bagnasco Spoke at the Well-known Chinese and Foreign Enterprises’ Visit to Sichuan 2024 Investment Promotion Conference
On 25th September, Massimo Bagnasco, vice president of the European Chamber and chair of the Southwest China Chapter, spoke at a cooperation roundtable for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) in Chengdu. The event was attended by Zuo Yongxiang, vice governor of Sichuan, and officials from sixteen provincial and municipal government departments.
Read moreClosed-door meeting with President Chen Jing of Shanghai People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries
On 24th September, European Chamber President Jens Eskelund met President Chen Jing of the Shanghai People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. He was accompanied by a delegation comprised of Vice President and Shanghai Chapter Chairman Carlo D’Andrea, and members of the Chamber’s Advisory Council.
Read moreShanghai Chapter Meeting with President Mr SHA Hailin of the Shanghai Public Relations Association
On 23rd September, the European Chamber hosted a meeting with Sha Hailin, President of the Shanghai Public Relations Association.
Jens Ewert, Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Chapter Board, delivered the welcome speech, outlining the challenges faced by European businesses in China, including slowing profit growth, rising business risks, and increased operational costs. Roberto Dona, Shanghai Chapter Board Member, and Steven Basart, General Manager of the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter, reinforced these concerns, drawing insights from the Business Confidence Survey 2024.
In response, Mr. Sha Hailin acknowledged the significant contributions of European companies to Shanghai and expressed a commitment to strengthening future collaboration with the Chamber.