Advocacy Actions
European Chamber representatives meet with the Cabinet of Frans Timmermans
On 16th December a group of European Chamber representatives led by Vice-President Bruno Weill met with Member of the Cabinet of Frans Timmermans Andrea Gippner.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Director-General for DG ENV
On 3rd December a European Chamber delegation led by President Joerg Wuttke met with Director-General for DG ENV, Florika Fink-Hooijer.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Head of Cabinet of the Commissioner for Environment
On the 2nd December a delegation of European Chamber representatives led by Vice-President Guido Giacconi met with Mr Marius Vascega, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
Read moreMeeting with Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Jiangsu Energy Bureau)
On 22nd November 2021, the European Chamber Shanghai and Nanjing Chapters jointly hosted an online meeting with the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Energy Bureau of Jiangsu) focused on the policy interpretation of the ‘dual control’ energy strategy and its overarching impact on the business landscape for foreign investment.
Key concerns raised from the National Vice Chair of the Energy Working Group focused on industry efficiency benchmarks issued last week by the NDRC, including the potential timeline for the launch of the benchmark and whether companies would continue to face issues on total energy consumption. Further comments from the European business community were made outlining the negative impact of this year’s power shortages on the investment confidence from European HQs, and opportunities regarding green power investment and concerns over long-term access to green energy.
The Deputy Director General of the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Jiangsu Energy Bureau) reiterated that prior notice would be provided for future power cuts to enable member companies to make arrangements in advance, while energy-intensive industries would be prioritised for the implementation of the industry benchmarks. Jiangsu provincial government leaders also stressed the importance of stabilising foreign investment by mitigating the power shortages and building on the foundation for energy development in Jiangsu.
China-Europe Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum | 中欧海上风电产业合作与技术创新论坛
On 16th November, the first China-Europe Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum, which was jointly organised by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber), China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute, Huaneng Clean Energy Research Institute and Yancheng Municipal People’s Government, took place in Yancheng, Jiangsu, and online. More than 200 people joined the onsite event, including Chinese and European authorities, international organisations, local government officials and key industry players.
Read moreParticipation in the Yancheng Hydrogen Energy Summit
European Chamber Energy Working Group representatives participated in the Yancheng Hydrogen Energy Summit on 15th November, jointly organised by the China Hydrogen Alliance and Yancheng Municipal People’s Government, and supported by the China-Europe Energy Innovation Cooperation Office.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with Director-General for DG GROW Kerstin Jorna
On 15th November, a delegation of senior European Chamber representatives let by Secretary General Adam Dunnett met with Director-General for DG GROW Kerstin Jorna.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Delegation Met with Shandong Officials
On 14th October, the European Chamber delegation led by Vice President Guido Giacconi met with representative of the Shan Dong officials.
Read morePosition Paper Presentation to the Chinese Ambassador to the European Union (EU), H.E. Zhang Ming
On Friday, 8th October, a delegation of European Chamber working group chairs, led by Chamber President Jörg Wuttke, met online with Chinese Ambassador to the European Union (EU), HE Zhang Ming, and presented the European Business in China Position Paper 2021/2022 (Position Paper).
Read moreMeeting with China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI)
On 18th September, National Chair of Energy Working Group met with the representatives of the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI). Both sides introduced themselves, exchanged views on China-Europe cooperation in offshore wind power, and discussed the organisation, draft agenda and other details of the China-Europe Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum in mid-November, which will take place in Yancheng (Jiangsu).
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