Advocacy Actions
Financial Services Working Group Submits Comments on NFRA Compliance Management Measures
On 10th September, the Financial Services Working Group submitted comments on the National Financial Regulatory Administration's (NFRA) Measures for Compliance Management of Financial Institutions (Draft for Comments).
Read moreEuropean Chamber spoke at the 2024 World Philanthropy Forum
On September 6th, Gianni Di Giovanni, States’ Representative of the European Chamber, spoke at the 2024 World Philanthropy Forum as the keynote speaker.
Read moreSouth China Chapter Vice Chair Meets with Guangzhou Mayor
On 5th September, Fabian Blake, vice chair of the European Chamber’s South China Chapter, delivered a speech at the Guangzhou Foreign Enterprises Roundtable Meeting. The event, hosted by Guangzhou Vice Mayor Tan Ping, was also attended by Sun Zhiyang, Guangzhou mayor and deputy party secretary. The roundtable served as a crucial platform to discuss business development, investment priorities and the challenges faced by major foreign-funded businesses in Guangzhou, with the goal of boosting confidence in their long-term growth and stability. The European Chamber was the only chamber invited to this event, where it advocated on some of the top issues impacting its members.
Read moreVice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board Addresses Guangdong Foreign Enterprises Roundtable Meeting
On September 4th, Mr Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, attended and spoke at the Guangdong Foreign Enterprises Roundtable Meeting hosted by Mr Zhang Jinsong, Director-General of Guangdong Dofcom in Guangzhou. The roundtable aims to know the difficulties and concerns of enterprises and business entities and then provide corresponding solutions and suggestions.
Read moreMeeting with Ms Deng Lin, President of Chongqing Committee of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CQ-CCPIT)
On 30th August, the European Chamber Vice President and Southwest China Board Chair, Mr. Massimo Bagnasco and the European Chamber Secretary General, Mr. Adam Dunnett had a meeting with President of Chongqing Committee of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CQ-CCPIT), Deng Lin.
Read moreThe 3rd China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum Successfully Held in Guangzhou
On 27th–28th August 2024, the Third China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum, jointly co-organised by the European Chamber, China Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute and China Southern Power Grid, was successfully held in Guangzhou. The forum, themed "Innovating Together for Shared Future – Promoting Mutually Beneficial Cooperation on Energy Technologies Between China and Europe," gathered representatives from energy authorities, embassies and consulates, industry players, research institutes and financial institutions from China and Europe. They engaged in discussions and shared insights on innovative practices in new types of power systems, hydrogen energy, smart energy, energy storage and wind power. The forum attracted 400 attendees on-site and 550,000 online.
Read moreVice President of European Chamber Addresses GBA Roundtable Discussion Conference
On August 15th, Mr Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, addressed the GBA Development Business Conference.
Read moreVice Chairman of European Chamber South China Board Meets with Deputy Director General of Guangzhou CCPIT
On August 14th, Mr Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, and Ms Danica Mai, Vice Chair of the SME Forum, met with a delegation led by Ms Zhang Yan, Deputy Director General of Guangzhou CCPIT, at the Chamber Guangzhou Office. The meeting, which lasted for two and a half hours, primarily focused on strengthening collaboration between the two parties and addressing the key challenges European companies operating in South China faced.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Shenyang Chapter Held Meeting with Liaoning Department of Commerce
On August 7th, Mr. Leo Liu, Office Manager of the European Chamber Shenyang Chapter, met with Ms. Yang Chen, Head of the Foreign-Invested Companies Department at the Liaoning Department of Commerce. Acting on behalf of a local member, Mr. Liu discussed the member's plans to initiate a cultural and tourism project in the city. This meeting underscores the European Chamber's proactive role in facilitating dialogue between its members and the government, ensuring that member concerns are effectively communicated and addressed.
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.
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