Advocacy Actions
European Chamber Joins Roundtable with Beijing Vice Mayor Sima Hong
On 13th June 2024, European Chamber Vice President Stefan Bernhart attended a roundtable dialogue with Beijing Vice Mayor Sima Hong. Bernhart outlined the Chamber’s recommendations in five specific areas: cross-border data transfer, healthcare innovation, development of green industries, recruitment of highly skilled foreign professionals and promotion of value-added telecom services.
Read moreInformation and Communication Technology Working Group and Cybersecurity Sub-Working Group Submitted Comments on the Guidelines for the Identification of Key data in Industry issued by the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA)
On 13th June, the Information and Communication Technology Working Group and Cybersecurity Sub-Working Group Submitted Comments on the "Guidelines for the Identification of Key data in Industry" issued by the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA). Members made recommendations on inconsistencies and unclear guidelines in the draft.
Read moreInformation and Communication Technology Working Group and Cybersecurity Sub-Working Group Submitted Comments on the Data Security Protection Requirements for Industrial Enterprises issued by the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA)
On 13th June, the Information and Communication Technology Working Group and Cybersecurity Sub-Working Group Submitted Comments on the "Data Security Protection Requirements for Industrial Enterprises" issued by the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA). Members made recommendations on inconsistencies and unclear guidelines in the draft.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Southwest China Chapter’s Exclusive Meeting with EU Ambassadors Delegation in Chengdu
Led by Ambassador Jorge Toledo Albiñana, head of the Delegation of the European Union (EUD) to China, a delegation consisting of 17 European Union member states’ ambassadors to China, including representatives from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, visited Chengdu to meet with officials from the city’s government. On 13th June, the European Chamber’s Southwest China Chapter organised an exclusive meeting with the delegation for Chamber members which was also attended by consul generals from France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
Sally Huang, General Manager of European Chamber Southwest China Chapter gave the opening speech and introduced the development of Southwest China Chapter to all the guests.
H.E. Jorge Toledo Albiñana, Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to China shared current EU-China relations and trading.
Massimo Bagnasco, Vice President of European Chamber, as well as Chair of European Chamber Southwest China Chapter introduced the key findings related to Southwest China of European Business in China - Business Confidence Survey.
Four member representatives introduced their companies, local developments, operations, as well as challenges and successes in Chengdu. The representatives are: Bayer, ABInBev, Siemens Limited China and KPMG. Three of the Southwest Board members Paul Sives, Raquel Ramirez and Dieter Vanonckelen shared their companies’ situation in Chengdu as well.
After the closed-door meeting, a cocktail reception was held for further communications.
EU SME Centre Advocacy Platform Met with ProSME, MIIT
On 12th June, representatives of the European Chamber and the EU SME Centre met with counterparts from the China Center for the Promotion of SMEs.
Read moreInsurance Sub-working Group meets with Shanghai Bureau of the National Financial Regulatory Administration
The Insurance Sub-working Group met with DDG Wang Xinze of the Shanghai Bureau of the National Financial Regulatory Administration. The Insurance Sub-working Group talked about the challenges of navigating regulatory complexity in international insurance, emphasising the need for consistency, mutual trust, and cooperation between local governments and companies.
Read moreThe AFB Working Group, Dairy Industry Desk and PN Desk Submitted Comments on Supervision and Management Regulations on the Implementation of the Main Responsibility for Food Safety of Food Production and Management Enterprises (Draft for Comments)
On 12th June the AFB Working Group, Dairy Industry Desk and Paediatric Nutrition Desk Submitted Comments on Supervision and Management Regulations on the Implementation of the Main Responsibility for Food Safety of Food Production and Management Enterprises (Draft for Comments).
Read moreSpoke on behalf of Environment Working Group during Danish Water Alliance China June Network Meeting 2024
On 11th June 2024, Environment Working Group representative joint the Danish Water Alliance China June Network Meeting 2024, held by the Danish Trade Council China, and shared the working group's key recommendations on circular economy and hazardous waste treatment.
Read moreCarbon Market Working Group Vice Chair Spoke at the 2024 Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo
On 6th June, Boyang JIN, Vice Chair of the Carbon Market Working Group, spoke at the 2024 Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo: "Accelerating Corporate Value Chain Decarbonization" thematic sub-forum.
Read moreMeeting with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on international air resumption and green aviation
On 6th June 2024, the Aviation and Aerospace Working Group met up with the International Civil Aviation Organization, and discussed the topics of international air resumption and green aviation.
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