Advocacy Actions
Vice President Klaus Zenkel Meets with Shandong Vice Governor Zhou Liwei at SMEC
On September 21st, Mr. Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chair of the South China Chapter, attended a VIP session during the Sino-German (European) SME Communication & Cooperation Conference (SMEC) in Jinan, Shandong. The session was hosted by Shandong Vice Governor, Mr. Zhou Liwei.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Nanjing Chapter Attended the Celebration of 60th Anniversary of Jiangsu CCPIT
On September 19, 2023, Dr. Andreas Risch, Chair of the European Chamber Nanjing Chapter, attended the 60th-anniversary celebration of Jiangsu CCPIT.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Massimo Bagnasco attended the 2nd Global Geographical Indications Products Expo & Forum of China-EU Agreement on Geographical Indications
On 19th September 2023, the 2nd Global Geographical Indications Products Expo & Forum of China-EU Agreement on Geographical Indications was held in Luzhou city, Sichuan. The event lasted for 3 days, with the theme of "Strengthening the Protection of Geographical Indications and Promoting High Quality Industrial Development". Six themed exhibition areas were set up, including tea, alcohol, food, fruits and vegetables, handicrafts, and other categories, showcasing over 3000 products.
Read moreMeeting with Wuhu China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)
On 11 September, Xia Lei, Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Wuhu visited the European Chamber Nanjing Office and received by You Haiyan, General Manager of Nanjing Chapter
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Bagnasco attended the 5th Quality Conference hosted by the Chinese Government
On behalf of the European Chamber, Vice President and Chair of the Southwest China Chapter Massimo Bagnasco attended the 5th Quality Conference and spoke at the opening ceremony on 1st September 2023, in Chengdu.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Business Delegation Visit to Zhejiang
On 31st August and 1st September, European Chamber Vice President Carlo D'Andrea led a business delegation to visit Hangzhou and Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province.
Read moreMEETING WITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF JIANGSU DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
On August 29, 2023, Dr. Andreas Risch, Chair of the European Chamber Nanjing Chapter, Vice Chair Shan Jianhua and board member Frank Redecker held a meeting with Sun Jin, Deputy Director-General of Jiangsu Department of Commerce.
Read moreMeeting with Tianjin Business Environment Office on EHS Challenges in the Manufacturing Industry
The European Chamber Tianjin Chapter sent a lobby letter on 21 August 2023 to raise the EHS challenges facing by manufacturing industry members. On 24 August, Tianjin Business Environment Office, together with Foreign Investment Management Dept. of Tianjin Commerce Bureau, paid a visit to the Tianjin Chapter with the lead of Zhang Jun, Deputy Director General of Tianjin Business Environment Office. Catherine Guo, General Manager of Tianjin Chapter, along with EHS managers of Schlote and Weilburger, talked about the recent intense environment inspections challenges and Tianjin new chemical regulation updates.
Read moreMeeting with Jiangsu China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)
On 15th August, Dr Andreas Risch, chair of the European Chamber Nanjing Board, welcomed Cong Sufeng, deputy director general (DDG) of the Jiangsu China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), to the Chamber’s Nanjing office. DDG Cong gave a brief introduction to the Jiangsu CCPIT and called for the strengthening of communication and cooperation between Chinese and European businesses.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Tianjin Chapter Board spoke at an InterChamber meeting organized by Tianjin Government
On 3 August 2023, the European Chamber Tianjin Chapter was invited to an Inter-Chamber meeting organized by Tianjin Commerce Bureau, jointly with AmCham Tianjin Office, Hongkong Chamber, Japanese Chamber, Korean Chamber. European Chamber Tianjin Chapter Board Mr. Massimo Dinelli join the meeting on European Chamber behalf.
Mr. Massimo Dinelli introduced the findings of the Chamber Business Confidence Survey 2023, emphasized the downturn in profitability as data showed. He also pointed out the difficulties for FIEs to recruit both Chinese talents and international talents in Tianjin. The Individual Income Tax policy for expat is regarded as a big challenge for FIEs in China to attract international talents. Mr. Massimo Dinelli also called for regular exchange mechanism with foreign business community.