Advocacy Actions
European Chamber Compliance Working Group representative and IPR Working Group representative participated in SAMR's closed-door meeting on the draft Anti-monopoly Guideline in the Field of Standard Essential Patents
On 18th October, European Chamber Compliance Working Group representative and IPR Working Group representative participated in SAMR's closed-door meeting on the draft Anti-monopoly Guideline in the Field of Standard Essential Patents.
Read moreSubmit Comments on Draft Regulations for the Filing Materials of Toothpaste (Draft for Comment)
Submit Comments on Draft Regulations for the Filing Materials of Toothpaste (Draft for Comment)
Read moreComments to CAC on Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows (Draft for Comments)
On 15th October, the European Chamber submitted comments to the CAC on Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows (Draft for Comments).
Read moreHealthcare Equipment Working Group Provides Feedback on Quality Management Standards for Online Sales of Medical Devices (Draft for Comments)
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group provided feedback on the Call for Comments for Quality Management Standards for Online Sales of Medical Devices (Draft). The feedback suggests including more detailed provisions regarding quality management responsibilities, fair oversight of self-operated medical device businesses, and safeguarding intellectual property rights.
Read moreIntellectual Property Rights Working Group Provides Update on Position Paper at European Union Delegation IPR Market Access Meeting
IPR Working Group Vice Chairs Ms Xuejiao Hu and Mr Elliot Papageorgiou spoke on the Working Group's 2023/2024 Position Paper to EU stakeholders.
Read moreCEO Luncheon with H.E. Mr Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission (HR/VP)
On 12th October, the European Chamber invited High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell Fontelles to meet with our Advisory Council members representing a cross-section of industries for a luncheon meeting in Shanghai.
Read moreMeeting with China Quality Certification Centre (CQC)
On 11th October, the Chair of the Quality and Safety Services Sub-working Group, Lily Zhang, met with representatives from the International Cooperation Department of China Quality Certification Centre (CQC).
Read moreSME Shanghai Government Dialogue
On 11th October 2023, the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter, hosted the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) Shanghai Government Dialogue, together with the EU SME Centre. Attended by representatives of more than 10 government officials and 20 SMEs, the event provided an opportunity for European SMEs to connect with Chinese local government to deepen engagement, network and exchange experiences with other SMEs operating in China.
Advocacy Letter on New Social Insurance Law
Amidst the transformative 14th 5-year plan on Human Resources and Social Security, the European Chamber recognizes the crucial upgrades in China's social security regime, advocating for policies that balance compliance without escalating operational costs or impeding employee benefits during the transition. Highlighting the challenges faced by member companies regarding social insurance enrollment, the Chamber urges for a more inclusive approach, suggesting practical measures to allow European companies to adapt to the evolving legal landscape in China.
Read moreDiscussion on the Feedback Submitted for Implementation Guidelines for Medical Device Recall in Shanghai (Draft) with Shanghai Medical Products Administration
Recent discussions at a closed-door meeting initiated by the Shanghai Medical Product Administration shed light on the challenges and considerations surrounding the implementation of medical device recall guidelines in Shanghai. Key topics of focus included user collaboration, product continuity during recalls, and the interplay between recall, renewal registration, and modification registration.
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