Advocacy Actions
Comments to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on Catalogue of Industries for Encouraged Foreign Investment (2022 Edition) (Draft for Comments)
On 7th June, the European Chamber submitted comments to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on the Catalogue of Industries for Encouraged Foreign Investment (2022 Edition) (Draft for Comments).
CCPIT Online Roundtable on Current Situation of Foreign Investment in China
On 13th May, the Department of Development Research of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the European Chamber co-organised an online roundtable on the situation for European business in China under the recent COVID-19 containment measures.
Read moreInsight Sharing: EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and China’s Footstep
On 16th February, the European Chamber Finance and Taxation Working Group held a working group meeting to share insight on the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and China’s footstep in the carbon-related tax policies.
Paolo Caridi, Policy Coordinator of DG CLIMA of the European Commission, introduced the EU’s CBAM, and Cong Zhang, Partner of Ernst & Young, provided the perspective from China side taking stock of the current tax policies in the country and sharing insight on the relevant framework discussions.
Exploring Pathways to the Green Transition: The China Market and Corporate Transition
Despite the ongoing challenges of Covid-19 and the resulting economic fluctuations over the past two years, the new energy sector has continued to see staggering growth, including electric vehicles, which set new records in Chinese sales in the past year. The rapid growth of offshore wind energy and solar PV in recent years has breathed hope into global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Whether it be at COP26 or in China’s 14th FYP, one message always rings clear: the new energy sector is key to tackling climate change and reaching carbon neutrality, and its growth is only the beginning of the global shift towards sustainable practices.
Understanding the growth of renewable energy in the past gives us reason to be more optimistic about how fast it can ramp up to meet carbon neutrality goals in the future. The European Chamber of Commerce in China were delighted to invite Mr. Guozheng Zhang, Director of Investment Promotion Bureau of Qidong Economic Development Zone, Simon Lemin,
Director Industry Services Division Great China, TUV SUD, and Juan Ignacio Garcia de Motiloa, Vice Chair of Energy Working Group to present the challenges and outlook on the Green Transition in China.
2021 Annual Conference of China-EU Energy Innovation Cooperation in the Field of Hydrogen Energy
Since the kick-off meeting was held in June this year, China-EU Hydrogen Energy Innovation Cooperation has achieved many accomplishments and promoted mutual cooperation in the field of hydrogen energy between China and Europe. In accordance with the annual work plan of the National Energy Administration and the China-EU Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Office, in order to summarize and exchange the annual work experience and highlights of the cooperation in the field of hydrogen energy, and to formulate the next annual work plan, State Power Investment Group Co., Ltd., in alliance with China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd., China Hydrogen Energy Alliance, and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, successfully held the 2021 Annual Working Conference of China-EU Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation in the Field of Hydrogen Energy on 6 January 2022.
Read moreGreen Transition in Industry and Transport: Sharing Swedish Experiences
On December 17th, the Swedish Consulate hosted the "Green Transition in Industry and Transport: Sharing Swedish Experiences" event and the opportunities within China on the transition to renewable energy. Two European Chamber Energy Working Group vice chairs participated as moderator and panellist respectively, providing European business perspectives on decarbonising the industrial sector and securing fossil free transport.The event brought together a number of experts in green transport and industry, for a series of presentations followed by a panel discussion.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with the Cabinet of Frans Timmermans
On 16th December a group of European Chamber representatives led by Vice-President Bruno Weill met with Member of the Cabinet of Frans Timmermans Andrea Gippner.
Read moreMeeting with DG Grow on Magnesium Shortages (PCR WG)
In light of recent concerns from Brussels on magnesium shortages (as a crucial component for various critical industries including automatic and aerospace, this online meeting between the Delegation of the European Union to China (DG Grow) and European Chamber PCR Chairs and industry players aimed to facilitate discussion on causes and effects of the magnesium shortages, in the hopes of anticipating future bottlenecks on critical raw materials. Issues including the power shortages and China's decarbonisation strategy were discussed.
European Chamber representatives meet the Director-General for DG ENV
On 3rd December a European Chamber delegation led by President Joerg Wuttke met with Director-General for DG ENV, Florika Fink-Hooijer.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Head of Cabinet of the Commissioner for Environment
On the 2nd December a delegation of European Chamber representatives led by Vice-President Guido Giacconi met with Mr Marius Vascega, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
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