Advocacy Actions
European Chamber President Meets with Deputy Director-General of Guangdong Department of Commerce
On September 28, 2023, President Jens Eskelund of the European Chamber led a delegation, including Klaus Zenkel, Chairman of the European Chamber South China Chapter Board, Joanna Ye, Board Member of the European Chamber South China Chapter, representatives from the Advisory Council and local members, for an exclusive dialogue with Mr. Zhu Xiaojun, Deputy Director-General of the Guangdong Department of Commerce.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis
On 25th September, a group of European Chamber industry representatives led by President Jens Eskelund met European Commission Executive Vice-President for an Economy that Works for the People Valdis Dombrovskis and his team ahead of the latter's exchange with Vice-Premier He Lifeng in the context of the EU-China High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius
On 24th September, a group of European Chamber representatives led by President Jens Eskelund met with Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
Read moreVice Chair of the SME Forum spoke at the Sino-German (European) SME Communication & Cooperation Conference
On September 22, 2023, Danica Mai, Vice Chair of the European Chamber's SME Forum, spoke at the Sino-German (European) SME Communication & Cooperation Conference (SMEC). She addressed key challenges European SMEs face in China, such as financing access, regulatory complexities, and local-level intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement.
Read moreVice 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 moreAdvocacy Letter on Guidelines for the Application of Financial Subsidies for IIT in Shenzhen
On 21st September, European Chamber South China sent the advocacy letter to the Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce and raised the following concerns regarding the " Guidelines for the Application of Financial Subsidies for Individual Income Tax in the 2021 and 2022 Tax Years for Overseas High-end Talents and Scarcely Needed Talents in Shenzhen".
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 Foshan Investment Promotion Bureau Director General
On Sept 15th, European Chamber South China Board Chair Klaus Zenkel and South China General Manager Francine Hadjisotiriou met with Foshan Investment Promotion Director General Chen Xinwen.
Read moreEuropean Chamber met with CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin and spoke at CCPIT's Greater Bay Area Development Conference
On Sept 14th, European Chamber Vice President and South China Board Chair Klaus Zenkel met with CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin and spoke at CCPIT's Greater Bay Area Development Conference in Macao.
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