Advocacy Actions
European Chamber IPR Working Group Chair Elliot Papageorgiou Spoke at the 2021 EU-China Forum on Criminal IP Enforcement
On 2nd December, the National Chair of the European Chamber IPR Working Group, Mr Elliot Papageorgiou, spoke at the 2021 EU-China Forum on Criminal IP Enforcement.
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 moreSubmission of Comments on Draft Measures on Security Assessment of the Cross-border Transfer of Data
At the end of October, the Cybersecurity Administration of China (CAC) published a invitation to public consultation on the Measures on Security Assessment of the Cross-border Transfer of Data (Draft for comments).
Read moreEuropean Chamber President Meets with HR/VP Josep Borrell
On the 25th November, European Chamber President Joerg Wuttke met with High Representative for Foreign Affairs/Vice-President Josep Borrell.
Read moreMeeting with Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce
The European Chamber South China Chapter met with the Deputy Director of Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce to present the 2021 European Chamber Business Confidence Survey and 2021/2022 Position Paper.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President participates in the EU-China CEO and Former Senior Officials Dialogue
On the 23rd November European Chamber President Joerg Wuttke participated in the EU-China CEO and Former Senior Officials Dialogue.
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.
Comments to National People's Congress (NPC) on the Anti-monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft Amendments)
The European Chamber submitted comments to National People's Congress (NPC) on the Anti-monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft Amendments) on 19th November.
Read moreSouth China Human Resources Chair Attends Vocation Event Held by the Chinese Society for Technical and Vocational Education
On the 19 November, the European Chamber South China Chapter Human Resources Working Group Chair Sebastian Hardt attended an event focusing on vocational training hosted by the Chinese Society for Technical and Vocational Education.
Read moreChina-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.
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