Advocacy Actions
Insight Sharing: EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and China’s Footstep
On 16th February, the European Chamber Finance and Taxation Working Group held a working group meeting to share insight on the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and China’s footstep in the carbon-related tax policies.
Paolo Caridi, Policy Coordinator of DG CLIMA of the European Commission, introduced the EU’s CBAM, and Cong Zhang, Partner of Ernst & Young, provided the perspective from China side taking stock of the current tax policies in the country and sharing insight on the relevant framework discussions.
European Chamber President meets Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment
On 26th January, Chamber President Joerg Wuttke met Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment Zhao Yingmin online. President Wuttke presented the European Business in China Position Paper 2021/2022 and discussed China’s decarbonisation initiative and the potential for EU-China collaboration.
Read moreExploring Pathways to the Green Transition: The China Market and Corporate Transition
Despite the ongoing challenges of Covid-19 and the resulting economic fluctuations over the past two years, the new energy sector has continued to see staggering growth, including electric vehicles, which set new records in Chinese sales in the past year. The rapid growth of offshore wind energy and solar PV in recent years has breathed hope into global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Whether it be at COP26 or in China’s 14th FYP, one message always rings clear: the new energy sector is key to tackling climate change and reaching carbon neutrality, and its growth is only the beginning of the global shift towards sustainable practices.
Understanding the growth of renewable energy in the past gives us reason to be more optimistic about how fast it can ramp up to meet carbon neutrality goals in the future. The European Chamber of Commerce in China were delighted to invite Mr. Guozheng Zhang, Director of Investment Promotion Bureau of Qidong Economic Development Zone, Simon Lemin,
Director Industry Services Division Great China, TUV SUD, and Juan Ignacio Garcia de Motiloa, Vice Chair of Energy Working Group to present the challenges and outlook on the Green Transition in China.
Meeting with CACE for Further Cooperation on Circular Economy
On 11th Jan, 2022, Jessica Yuan, Deputy Head of the government affairs department and June Yu, Business Manager of the government affairs visited Mr Zhao Kai, Vice President of China Association of Circular Economy.
Read moreGreen Transition in Industry and Transport: Sharing Swedish Experiences
On December 17th, the Swedish Consulate hosted the "Green Transition in Industry and Transport: Sharing Swedish Experiences" event and the opportunities within China on the transition to renewable energy. Two European Chamber Energy Working Group vice chairs participated as moderator and panellist respectively, providing European business perspectives on decarbonising the industrial sector and securing fossil free transport.The event brought together a number of experts in green transport and industry, for a series of presentations followed by a panel discussion.
Read moreGreen Development Conference held in Shenyang, Position Paper presented to the Liaoning government leaders
The Green Development Conference was successfully held in Shenyang on 16 December, chamber representative presented the newly published Position Paper to the Liaoning provincial leaders during the event.
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 moreFollow-up Meeting with National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC)
On December 1st, The European Chamber had an online follow-up meeting with Zhiqiang Zhang, the director of international cooperation department of NCSC to discuss the details of future cooperation activities.
Read moreMeeting with National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC)
On November 23rd, The European Chamber had a meeting with Zhiqiang Zhang, the director of Information and Training Department of NCSC, to discuss the future cooperation opportunities.
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