Advocacy Actions
Meeting with Shenyang Commercial Bureau
On Thursday 2nd April, the European Chamber Shenyang chapter had a meeting with Shenyang Commercial Bureau.
Comments to the National Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) on Seven National Standards Under Call for Comments
The European Chamber submitted comments to the National Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) on seven national standards under call for drafts.
Comments to the SH PC on Measures on Optimizing the Business Environment in Shanghai (Draft for Comment)
The Legal WG has submitted comments to the Shanghai People's Congress on Measures on Optimizing the Business Environment in Shanghai (Draft for Comment).
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The European Chamber very much welcomes the Shanghai People's Congress's decision to collect opinions on the "Optimizing the Business Environment in Shanghai (Draft for Comment)". Upon careful study of the draft and consultation with its members, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, led by its Legal Working Group, has collated all member inputs and submitted suggestions to the Shanghai People's Congress for their consideration.
Read moreDialogue with Tianjin Vice Mayor Jin Xiangjun and Multiple Departments of Tianjin Municipal Government
On 24th March, the European Chamber hosted a webinar with Tianjin Vice Mayor Jin Xiangjun and officials from departments of Tianjin Municipal Government to discuss the implementation of the policies related to work resumption and business development amid the COVID-19 outbreak. A new local 5-year plan of introducing and cultivating high-tech enterprises was shared by Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau at the webinar as well.
Read moreLetter to the Ministry of Transport (MOT), International Affairs Department, on the Difficulties Found by the Logistics Industry in the Resumption of Work
The European Chamber submitted a letter to the Ministry of Transport (MOT), International Affairs Department, following a call from the MOT offering to help coordinate difficulties found by logistics companies in the resumption of work.
Read moreAdvocacy Letter to the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) on pressing issues of the foreign banking industry
On 23rd March, the European Chamber submitted a letter to the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC), addressed to Vice Chairman Zhou Liang, presenting some very pressing issues of the foreign banking industry.
Read moreSubmitted input to CPCIF for 14th Five-Year Plan
On 20th March, the European Chamber's Environment and Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Refining working group submitted comments to the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation for inclusion in their 14th 5-Year Plan for the chemical industry.
Read moreDiscussion between EUCCC Banking and Securities representatives and EU Commission representatives on the issue of the Shanghai Clearinghouse
Discussion between EUCCC Banking and Securities representatives and EU Commission representatives on the issue of the Shanghai Clearinghouse and the need for an equivalent system of recognition of Foreign Central Counterparties (CCPs).
Read moreChina's GDP growth is still expected to reach 6% in 2020: Former Vice Minister of Commerce Wei Jianguo Hosts Webinar with European Chamber
On 19th March, Mr Wei Jianguo, former vice minister of Commerce and current vice chair of the China Centre for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), hosted a 90-minute webinar for member representatives of the European Chamber Mr Wei shared his views on the economic trends and the opportunities and challenges for companies in the post-pandemic era. The webinar included half an hour of Q&As, moderated by Dr Kang Yong, the chief economist of KPMG.
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