Advocacy Actions
Shenyang Business Environment Construction Bureau meets with the European Chamber
On 23rd September, Harald Kumpfert, chair, European Chamber Shenyang Chapter, met with Mr Yan Zhanfeng, chief of the Shenyang Business Environment Construction Bureau at the local government, together with a delegation of six senior representatives from member companies including BASF Vitamin Company, the Conrad, Generali Life Insurance, Starmall Commerce, Hubschmann-Zhan International School, Cushman& Wakefield. The two sides exchanged opinions on the local business environment.
Read moreVice President Massimo Bagnasco Delivers a Speech at the 3rd Western China International Expo & International Investment Conference
From 20th to 24th September, a high-level event themed ‘3rd Western China International Expo & International Investment Conference’ was held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, by the local government. Participants included Chen Changzhi, Vice Chairman of National People’s Congress, Peng Qinghua, party secretary, and Yin Li, deputy party secretary and governor of Sichuan Province, and Li Yunze, vice governor of Sichuan Province. Representatives of various departments and bureaus, foreign chambers, associations and organisations also participated in the event.
Massimo Bagnasco, vice president (VP) of the European Chamber was invited as a distinguished guest to the event. On 20th ceremony, VP Bagnasco delivered a speech on behalf of the European Chamber and recognized the achievements made by the Sichuan Government in terms of attracting foreign investment and trade. He also emphasized that a more level playing field and a more favorable environment for foreign talent, especially skilled workers graduating from vocational schools, were critical to attract further investment. VP Bagnasco presented Chamber's latest thematic report - the Digital Hand: how China's corporate social credit system conditions market actors to officials.
Comments to the NMPA's Regulations on Expansive Clinical Trial of Medical Devices
On 20th September, the medical devices sector submitted comments to the National Medical Products Administration on the Regulations on Expansive Clinical Trial of Medical Devices.
Read moreAdvocacy Letter to the State Administration for Market Regulation on Procurement Issue in Guangxi Province
On 20th September, the medical device sector sent an advocacy letter to the Antitrust Office of the State Administration for Market Regulation on procurement issue in Guangxi province.
Read moreMeeting with the Health Security Administration of Jiangsu Province
The Healthcare Equipment (HCE) Working Group hold a meeting with Mr Zhu Jinggui, Vice Director General of the Healthcare Security Administration (HSA) of Jiangsu Province to discuss latest provincial policies on procurement of medical devices.
Read moreComments to the State Administrative of Market Regulation (SAMR) on the Regulations on Proper Exercise of Discretion in the Imposition of Administrative Penalties
The European Chamber's Legal & Competition, and Fashion & Leather working group submitted collated comments to the SAMR on the Regulations on Proper Exercise of Discretion in the Imposition of Administrative Penalties by Administrative Departments for Market Regulation.
Read moreAdvocacy Letter to the National Medical Products Administration on the Registration and Administration of Blood Screening IVD Products
On 18th September, the medical devices sector submitted an advocacy letter to the National Medical Products Administration on the registration and administration of blood screening In Vitro Diagnosis products.
Read moreDITTA Chair Met with the Deputy Commissioner of NMPA
On 18th September, DITTA Chair met with the Deputy Commissioner of National Medical Products Administration.
Read morePlenary Session of the French Healthcare Alliance
On the annual plenary session of the French Healthcare Alliance the European Chamber presented on the latest developments in the Chinese healthcare reform and the opportunities and challenges for the French medical device industry.
Read moreSouth China Chapter Hosts Roundtable for Swedish Ambassador, Ms. Helena Sångeland, and Swedish Delegation’s Survey of Guangdong Healthcare
On 17th September, the European Chamber South China Chapter brought together at its Shenzhen offices a team of healthcare experts and life science professionals to meet with the Swedish ambassador and delegation.
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