Advocacy Actions
Meeting with Mr. Jin Wang, Shanghai Commission of Commerce
On 17 September, Research and Development working group members met Mr. Jin Wang from Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce(SCOFCOM) to learn about the benefits and requirements of being government-certified “Global R&D centre” and “foreign-funded open innovation platform”.
Read morePharmaceutical Working Group and Healthcare Equipment Working Group Meeting with EU Delegation and EU Member States Trade Consuls
On 17th September, European Chamber Pharmaceutical Working Group and Healthcare Equipment Working Group representatives met with EU Delegation and trade consuls from the General Consulates of Luxemberg, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany, and presented the work and key issues of the two working groups (WGs).
Read moreEuropean Chamber and EU SME Centre participate in the Optimizing SME Development Environment Forum at the China SME International Cooperation Summit
On the morning of 17th September, European Chamber and EU SME Centre Advocacy Manager Ester Cañada Amela joined the Optimizing SME Development Environment Forum at the China SME International Cooperation Summit in Guangzhou in order to provide the perspective of European small businesses on China’s policy environment.
Read morePresentation of the 2021/2022 Position Paper to Commission services
On 16th September, European Chamber President Joerg Wuttke briefed representatives from the European Commission's China-related services within different Directorate-Generals on the key messages of the 2021/2022 Position Paper.
Read moreVisit to the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange Centre
On 15 September, 25 Members of the European Chamber across 4 Working Groups (Energy, Carbon Market, Environement and Petrochemcials,Chemicals and Refining) visited the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange Centre to discuss the National Carbon Emission Trading System, carbon finance and China's pathway to decarbonisation.
Read morePhone call with Bin Qian, section chief of Shanghai Gas Bureau
The Europe China Heating Initiative(ECHI) secretariat had a phone call with Bin Qian, section chief of Shanghai Gas Bureau, to seek advice on testing requirements for commercial gas-burning appliance in Shanghai during the national standard transition period.
Read moreSeminar on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
MEE Policy Research Center organize the seminar on EU Regulation Proposal of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the members of European Chamber joined the discussion.
Read moreEuropean Heating Industry Desk Meeting: Shanghai Green Building Floor Area Ratio Bonus and 3C Certification System Advocacy Plan Discussion
This European Heating Industry desk meeting focused on Europe China Heating Initiative's latest working progress, work plan for September and October, Shanghai Green Building Standards and China's adoption of CCC certification system for commercial gas-burning appliance. During the meeting, members shared their interpretation of the regulations and discussed plans to overcome the difficulties in adopting the CCC certification system.
Read moreESG Seminar: New Energy and Carbon Neutrality
In order to better serve and support the development of Shanghai new energy industry and continuously attract foreign investment, this ESG seminar "New Energy and Carbon Neutrality" promotion conference was jointly organised by Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, and PwC. During the conference, the new energy industry development in Shanghai and the foreign investment environment and policies in Shanghai were introduced to key foreign enterprises to increase awareness on ESG investment incentives.
Read moreDialogue 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.
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