Advocacy Actions
HCE Working Group Submitted Feedback to NMPA
On 1 July, the Healthcare Equipment Working Group (HCE) provided feedback to the NMPA on the Medical Device Classification Directory adjustments. Key points included updating device descriptions, adding new device categories, and ensuring accurate classifications for various medical equipment.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Meeting with Guangzhou Municipal Government Secretary General
On June 28th, Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chair of the South China Board, attended the opening ceremony of the Office of the Canton Investment Development Commission (CIDC Office). Before the event began, he met with Hong Qian, Secretary General of the Guangzhou Municipal Government, and Wei Min, Director General of the Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau.
Read moreAdvocacy Letter to Fujian Healthcare Security Administration for "Two-invoice System"
The Consumable and Disposable Medical Device Advisory Committee (CDMD) advised Fujian Healthcare Security Administration to allow compliant companies to participate in distribution, increase the number of distributors, and rescind invoice requirements for certain transfers. The CDMD also requested a meeting to discuss these issues.
Read moreMeeting with Huai'an Foreign Affairs Office
On 26th June, the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter received the delegation from Huai'an Foreign Affairs Office at the European Chamber Shanghai office. Representatives from Huai'an introduced the industry chain, resources endowment, and business environment in Huai'an. The two sides exchanged information on potential future cooperation.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Joins Meeting with IDCPC Minister Liu Jianchao
On 26th June, European Chamber Vice President Stefan Bernhart attended a meeting with Liu Jianchao, minister of the International Department, Central Committee of the CPC (IDCPC), in the Xiong’an New Area.
Read moreRoundtable with Mr Yan Jun, Deputy Director-general of Development Research Center of Shanghai Government
On 25th June, the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter held an exclusive roundtable with Mr Yan Jun, Deputy Director-General of the Development Research Center of Shanghai Municipal People’s Government (the Center) on the topic of the equipment renewal policy.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Sent Reply Letter to Shenzhen Administration of Market Regulation on ‘Supporting Foreign Companies to Involve More in Updating the Standards Regulations’
On June 24th, European Chamber sent a reply letter to Shenzhen Administration of Market Regulation on ‘Supporting Foreign Companies to Involve More in Updating the Standards Regulations’.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Attends China Investment Dialogue
On 24th June 2024, European Chamber Secretary General Adam Dunnett attended the China Investment Dialogue hosted by Chairman Ren Hongbin of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
Read moreHealthcare Equipment Working Group Provided Feedback to Shaanxi Provincial Healthcare Security Administration
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group provided feedback to the Shaanxi Provincial Healthcare Security Administration on a draft called "Notice on Further Improving the Centralized Purchasing of Medical Consumables by the Shaanxi Provincial Healthcare Security Administration".
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Addresses at the 2024 China-Europe Industrial Investment Cooperation Conference
On June 20th, Mr Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and the South China Board Chair, was invited to participate in the Guangzhou Development District / Huangpu District Global Investment Promotion Year-2024 China-Europe Industrial Investment Cooperation Conference and deliver a keynote speech.
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