Advocacy Actions
Dialogue on the Roadmap to Maritime Carbon Neutrality
Decarbonization is always on the agenda, and we are seeking alignment of China’s vision. Governments around the world and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have already joined the mission in reducing emissions from shipping. All carriers are now installing equipment to ensure sustainability and remain heavily engaged. Shipbuilders are looking at vessel conversion and replacement, as well as newbuilt orders. Shipping has a lower carbon emission than air cargo, so the concern is mainly on fuel transition.
Read moreEuropean Chamber meeting with the Representatives of the Beijing Chaoyang District CBD Administration Committee
On 1st September, the executive deputy director of the Beijing Chaoyang District CBD Administration Committee and his delegation visited the European Chamber Beijing Office to discuss future cooperation.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Meeting with the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA)
On 26th August, the Chair of Pharmaceutical Working Group led a European Chamber delegation to visit the Division of the International Cooperation of the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA). The Division director welcomed delegates from the Chamber and expressed appreciations for chamber’s support to the NHSA.
Read moreMeeting with Chinese Academy of Social Science
On 25th August, European Chamber Energy Working Group representative met Mr Liu Qiang, Director of Research Office, Institute of Quantitative and Technical Economics of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Both sides planned to co-organise the next International Seminar on Belt and Road Initiative and Energy Connectivity in the second half of October 2021.
Read moreEnvironment Working Group Meeting: How to Build a Climate-Resilient Business Model (Shanghai OFFLINE and Online)
This Environment Working Group meeting focused on the legal landscape of climate change, the EU Green deal and risk assessment as a key component of ESG policies. Opening remarks were provided by Peter Corne, Vice Chair of Environment Working Group at the European Chamber, while the key note speeches were delivered by Annette Magnusson, Immediate Past Secretary General of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (2010-2021), Co-Founder of Climate Change Counsel and Anja Ipp, Co-Founder of Climate Change Counsel and former legal counsel at the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (Joining Online from Sweden)
Read moreLiving a Green Life for the Future
In order to let all staff and members better understand such state strategy and present green policies for consumer-end activities and call on all staff and members to do our parts and take the social responsibility of reducing emission and saving energy, the European Chamber is very pleased to invite the experts from PRCEE of MEE.
Read moreMeeting with the Director General of the Foreign Trade Department, Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), on Policy Recommendations for the Development of China's Digital Economy.
The European Chamber, represented by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Working Group, attended a MOFCOM celebrated meeting to provide policy recommendations to ameliorating China's digital economic landscape.
Read moreLetter sent to the National Immigration Administration
On August 19, 2021, the International Liner Shipping Sub-Working Group sent a letter to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) asking for flexibility of Port Clearance for foreign flagged container vessels leaving Chinese territory.
Read moreWorkshop on Policy and Practice on Anti-food Waste
Agriculture, Food and Beverage Working Group held the working group meeting on policy and practice of anti-food waste. Speakers from State Administration for Market Regulation, World Wildlife Fund, and Walmart China to give insights from government authorities, international organisation and enterprise's perspectives.
Read morePhone call with Secretary General Jin, Beijing Building Energy-Efficiency & Environment Engineering Association (BCEMA)
Phone call with Secretary-General Jin, Beijing Building Energy-Efficiency & Environment Engineering Association (BCEMA), granting subsidies for energy saving and emission reduction for high-efficiency and low-emission heating boilers.
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