Advocacy Actions
Environment Working Group Chair Spoke at the Chengdu Zero-Waste Urban Development Workshop
On 28th May 2024, the Environment Working Group Chair attended and spoke at the Chengdu Zero-Waste Urban Development Workshop organised by the ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, and presented messages on behalf of the working group on domestic waste management and zero-waste city construction in China.
Read moreMeeting with National Energy Administration (NEA) on green energy and green certification
On May 27th, Ms. Angel Zhang, Government Affairs Manager of European Chamber South China Chapter attended a roundtable meeting with National Energy Administration(NEA) and Shenzhen Energy Bureau on green energy and green certification.
Read moreSeminar on GBA Preferential Individual Income Tax Policies in Shenzhen
On May 23, 2024, the South China Chapter of the European Chamber of Commerce hosted a seminar focused on the extended preferential individual income tax policies in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, effective until December 31, 2027. Organized in collaboration with the Finance Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality and the Human Resources and Social Security Administration of Shenzhen Municipality, the seminar aimed to guide high-end and urgently needed foreign talents on how to benefit from these policies.
Read morePresident Eskelund Meets Vice Governor of Liaoning
On 21st May 2024, Jens Eskelund, president of the European Chamber, led a delegation of member companies from the Chamber’s Shenyang Chapter to meet Jin Guowei, vice governor of Liaoning Province, and senior leaders of provincial departments.
Read morePresident Eskelund Visits Shenyang for High-Level Talks with Vice Mayor
On 20th May, 2024, Mr. Jens Eskelund, President of the European Chamber, visited Shenyang and engaged in discussions with Mr. Liu Xuhui, Vice Mayor of Shenyang Municipal Government. The meeting was also attended by Chair of Shenyang Chapter, Mr. Erich Kaiserseder, board members of the Shenyang Chapter including Mr. Sebastian Bittner and Mr. Stephane Gonnetand as well as Mr. Patrick Mueller from board member company, along with leaders from the Municipal Commerce Bureau, Foreign Affairs Office, and Business Bureau.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with representatives from DG MOVE
On 16th May, European Chamber President Jens Eskelund met with representatives from the European Commission's DG MOVE.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with Kerstin Jorna, Director-General at DG GROW
On 16th May, European Chamber President Jens Eskelund met with Kerstin Jorna, Director-General at DG GROW.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with Markus Beyrer, Director General at BusinessEurope
On 16th May, European Chamber President Jens Eskelund met with Markus Beyrer, Director General at BusinessEurope, and other representatives from the organisation.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with Stefano Sannino, Secretary General at EEAS
On 16th May European Chamber President Jens Eskelund met with Stefano Sannino, Secretary General at EEAS.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Southwest China Chapter Chair Massimo Bagnasco attended the Ecomondo China - CDEPE 2024 Opening Ceremony
On 16th May, the Ecomondo China - CDEPE 2024 was held in Chengdu. Chair Bagnasco attended the Opening Ceremony and made a key note speech on “Harnessing China - EU Synergies" “气候变化全球挑战：发挥中欧协同效应”:
Diving into the realm of industrial development, Western China has not only witnessed substantial growth but has also emerged as a beacon of innovation and environmental protection.
Climate change, environmental protection and decarbonization has remained a cornerstone of our collaboration. Southwest region steadfast commitment to eco-friendly practices aligns seamlessly with the EUCCC members’ dedication to forging a greener future.
In the speech, Chair Bagnasco shared a very important EU policy: the carbon boundary adjustment mechanism, and proposed suggestions for further cooperation between China and Europe to achieve carbon neutrality goals. He pointed out that climate change is the biggest challenge that all of us must face, and only by taking consistent, coordinated, and urgent action can we achieve victory.