Advocacy Actions
European Chamber Co-organized Shenzhen-Europe Economic and Trade Promotion Networking Dinner with Shenzhen CCPIT and Futian District Government
On April 16th, European Chamber co-organized Shenzhen-Europe Economic and Trade Promotion Networking Dinner with Shenzhen CCPIT and Futian District Government.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Chair of the Cybersecurity Working Group meets with Vanda Markovic, Director at DG TRADE
On 16th April, the Chair of the Cybersecurity Sub-Working Group met with Vanda Markovic, Director at DG TRADE, to discuss recent developments in the Chinese cross-border data transfer regulatory landscape.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with Joanna Szychowska, Director at DG TRADE
On 15th April, a delegation of European Chamber representatives led by President Jens Eskelund met with Joanna Szychowska, Director at DG TRADE, and other visiting officials.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Engages in Dialogue with Guangdong Vice Governor
On April 14th, Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chair of the South China Board, was invited to participate in the opening reception of the China Import and Export Fair. During this event, he engaged in a productive dinner meeting with Lin Tao, Vice Governor of Guangdong Province.
Read moreChairman of European Chamber South China Chapter Participated in 10th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference
On 9th April, Mr Klaus Zenkel, Chairman of European Chamber South China Chapter was invited to participate in 10th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference Plenary Session, where he met Mr Sun Zhiyang, the mayor of Guangzhou and joined the launch ceremony of the conference as an important guest.
Read moreMeeting with European Commission Director General of the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers
On 9th April, a European Chamber delegation led by Carlo D’Andrea, Chamber Vice President and Chairman of the Shanghai Chapter, met with Ana Gallego Torres, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers in Hangzhou.
Training on the Interpretation of EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) organized by CCPIT Sichuan Council in Chengdu
On 8th April 2024, a training on the Interpretation of EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) organised by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Sichuan Council in Chengdu. European Union Chamber of Commerce in China took part in as supporting organisition.
Mr. Massimo Bagnasco, Vice President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China gave a speech in the training. VP Bagnasco shared that he was glad to contribute and cooperate with CCPIT to increase awareness and deep understanding about CBAM on behalf of European Chamber.
Mr. Wang Zhimin, CCPIT Sichuan Vice President, Mr. Liu Chao, Vice Director Beijing CCPIT Legal Centre and the other experts provided a detailed explanation of the policy.
EUCCC core message was “CBAM is primarily designed to ensure fairness within the European market and prevent carbon leakage without being a trade tariff or barrier against any specific country”.
“The imposition of tariffs on high carbon products by the European Union is actually a 'forced' boost for Sichuan. Sichuan enterprises should quickly familiarize themselves with the requirements of the EU's carbon border regulation mechanism, establish carbon accounting capabilities, and ensure the accuracy of the submitted data and information”.
Was said by VP Wang and he stressed that “By enhancing the carbon reduction capabilities of enterprises, they can create their 'carbon competitiveness' under the global trend of energy conservation and emission reduction, and seize the opportunity for green development and low-carbon competition”.
Chairman of European Chamber South China Chapter Attended Dinner Reception of Guangzhou Night 2024 with Vice Mayor of Guangzhou
On 8th April, Mr Klaus Zenkel, the chairman of European Chamber South China Chapter was invited to “Guangzhou Night” for Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference China and had a discussion with Ms Tan Ping, vice mayor of Guangzhou.
Read moreEuropean Chamber South China Chapter Vice Chairman Addresses Nansha Investment and Cooperation Seminar
On Friday, March 29th, Mr Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Chapter, was invited to present at the Nansha Investment and Cooperation Seminar, hosted by the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Secretary General Meets Assistant Minister of IDCPC
On 27th March, Secretary General Adam Dunnett attended a closed-door roundtable hosted by Assistant Minister Zhao Shitong of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), to provide feedback on China’s business environment.
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