Advocacy Actions
Advocacy Letter on Preferential Individual Income Tax Policy Implementation in Shenzhen
On August 23rd, the South China Chapter submitted an advocacy letter to the Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce regarding the implementation of the Preferential Individual Income Tax Policy for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area in Shenzhen.
Read moreCall for Comments on PBoC: Measures for the Management of Data Security in the Operational Areas of the People's Bank of China (Draft)
On 22nd Aug, the Banking and Securities Working Group submitted comments on Measures for the Management of Data Security in the Operational Areas of the People's Bank of China (Draft).
Read moreVisit Shanghai Medical Device Testing Institute to Discuss New Chinese Safety Standards and Testing Requirements for Medical Devices
During their visit to the Shanghai Medical Device Testing Institute, COCIR China Representative Jessica Yuan and Government Affairs Desk Manager Xuanyi Wang met with Chief Ms. Yu Hongyi, Deputy Chief Mr. Gao Zhong, and Director of Active Medical Device Testing Department I Mr. Zhuo Yue to discuss the new GB9706 series standards. The report outlines the Institute's desire to provide testing services for innovative products and the importance of enhanced communication and understanding in multi-level technical exchanges. The report also highlights the need for foreign companies to better understand China's policy requirements and the potential challenges in the testing and evaluation process. The Working Group will promptly convey the follow-up issues that the Institute has raised and that require close attention to member companies. The Chamber will also organise exchanges between China and Europe in regards to IEC 60601-1 Edition 3.1.
Read moreMeeting with Mr. Tang Song, the Deputy General Director of Foreign Investment Department of MOFCOM
On 18th August 2023, the European Chamber representatives paid a visit to the MOFCOM. Mr Tang Song, the Deputy General Director (DGD) of Foreign Investment Department of MOFCOM together with his colleagues from Industrial Division, International Cooperation Division and Foreign Investment Task Force welcomed the Chamber representatives. Deputy General Director expressed his hope to have frequent face-to-face conversations and asked the Chamber’s comments in terms of the newly released Opinions of the State Council on Further Optimising the Foreign Investment Environment and Increasing Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment (Opinions).
Read moreDevelopment Center of Science and Technology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Industrial Symposium on Genetically Modified Microorganism Issues
On August 18th, the Agriculture, Food and Beverage (AFB) Working Group met with representatives of Development Center of Science and Technology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
Read morePolicy Debriefing Call with the Beijing Housing and Urbanisation Committee
ECHI members joining the Beijing Green Building and Construction Policy Debriefing Meeting
Read moreFeedback on Call for Comments of General Interventional and Neurosurgical Medical Consumables Tender Invitation Documents of Henan Province led Alliance
The Healthcare Equipment (HCE) Working Group and Consumable and Disposable Medical Device (CDMD) Government Affairs Committee have submitted feedback on the call for comments for the volume-based procurement tender invitation documents for general interventional and neurosurgical medical consumables in Henan Province led alliance. Key suggestions include refining tender rules to achieve fairness and keeping mainstream products in the market.
Read moreCall for Comments: MoT Public Consultation on <Regulations of P.R.C on International Ocean Shipping>
On 16th August, the International Liner Shipping Working Group submitted call for comments on the <Regulations of P.R.C on International Ocean Shipping> (Draft for Comments).
Read moreAdvocacy Letter on Issues with Fourth Batch of Centralised Procurement of Medical Consumables in Hebei Province by Healthcare Equipment Working Group and CDMD Desk
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group and Consumable and Disposable Medical Device Committee wrote a letter to the Hebei Province regarding issues with its centralised procurement of medical consumables, recommending a "one strategy for one product" approach prioritising mature products with adequate market competition for volume-based procurement and better communication with the Hebei Healthcare Security Administration.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Shenyang Chapter Held High Level Meeting with Shenyang Vice Mayor and other Government Officials
On August 16th, Mr. Jiyang DUAN, Vice Mayor of Shenyang Municipal People’s Government invited Mr. Erich Kaiserseder, Chair of European Chamber Shenyang Chapter (hereinafter referred to as Shenyang Chapter), Ms. Diane Chen, board member of Shenyang Chapter and Mr. Emmanuel Loriot, Consul General of Consulate General of the Republic of France in Shenyang, Mr. Hendrik Barkeling and Mr. Michal Bartkowski, Consul General and Consul respectively of Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Shenyang as well as representatives from member companies for a follow-up meeting on the one held on 3rd of July when Mayor Lyu and other government officials attended for exchanges of ideas in terms of making the city a more attractive place to the rest of world.
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