Advocacy Actions
Roundtable with Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan on Equipment Renewal
On 7th August, the European Chamber, along with other chambers of commerce and businesses, was invited to participate in a roundtable on large-scale equipment renewal and consumer goods trade-in, organised by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce.
Hua Yuan, vice mayor of Shanghai, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
Chamber Vice President and Shanghai Chapter Chair Carlo D’Andrea attended the roundtable, along with 10 members—including four Advisory Council members and six working group chairs—from various sectors including auto-components, energy, environment, investment, legal, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
HCE Working Group Submits Feedback to National Development and Reform Commission
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group recommended to the National Development and Reform Commission to reduce or cancel renewal fees for medical devices, unify fees for all devices, simplify standard upgrade registrations, and offer discounts and expedited processes for innovative products.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Calls for Regulatory Optimisation and Green Energy Procurement during Shenzhen Foreign-invested Enterprises Symposium
On August 6, 2024, the European Chamber participated in the Shenzhen Foreign-invested Enterprises Symposium, represented by Ms Miya Yao, the Chamber's Marketing and Communicating Coordinator. Key Shenzhen officials from the Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission included Ms Chen Yumin, Deputy Director of the Office of Opening Up, and Mr Xiong Min, First-Level Principal Staff Member of the same office.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Engages with Zhongshan Leaders at 2024 Global Investment Promotion Conference
On July 30th, Mr Klaus Zenkel, the Vice President of the European Chamber and Chair of the South China Board, attended the 2024 Zhongshan Global Investment Promotion Conference.
Read moreEuropean Chamber South China Board Member Addresses Promotional Conference on Business and Travel Activities in Guangdong for Foreigners
On July 25, European Chamber South China Board Member and HR Forum Vice Chair Ms Blandine Cressard was invited to participate and deliver a speech at the Promotional Conference on Business and Travel Activities in Guangdong for Foreigners in Guangzhou. The event was also attended by Mr Zhang Jinsong, Director General of the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, and Ms Cheng Wei, Division Director of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province.
Read moreHCE Working Group Submits Feedback to Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group praised the revised import regulations for Guangdong but suggested improvements in procurement, medical insurance code applications, and consumable code synchronisation.
Read moreEuropean Chamber SMEs Forum Chairs Met with Guangzhou SMEs Bureau
On July 18th, European Chamber met with Guangzhou Private Economy and Small and Medium Enterprises Bureau Mr Zeng Defeng, Director of the Service System Construction Department and Chen Sining, Deputy Investigator of the Service System Construction Department to discuss how to solve the main challenges encountered by European SMEs in China and explore related policies supporting the SMEs development.
Read moreMeeting with Deputy Director-general of Shanghai Baoshan District Commission of Science and Technology
On 14th July, European Chamber Shanghai Chapter received the Mr GUAN GuoZhen, Deputy Director-general of Shanghai Baoshan District Commission of Science and Technology.
Read moreEuropean Chamber co-organized 1 day delegation visit to Zhuhai with Zhuhai CCPIT
On July 12th, European Chamber co-organized a 1 day delegation visit to Zhuhai with Zhuhai CCPIT and Economic Development Bureau of Hengqin.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Speaks at the 8th Global Think Tank Summit
On July 5th, European Chamber Secretary General Adam Dunnett spoke about global industrial and supply chains at the 8th Global Think Tank Summit, which was organised by the China Centre for International Economic Exchange in Beijing.
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