Advocacy Actions
Meeting with the director of the NHC Food Nutrition Division
On 26th January 2024, the secretary of the European Chamber Paediatric Nutrition Desk and Food for Special Medical Purposes Advisory Committee visited Jingyu Dong, the director of the NHC Food Nutrition Division.
Read moreIntellectual Property Rights Working Group Updates European Stakeholders on Key IP Issues
Intellectual Property Rights Working Group Chair Mr Bai Yajun and Vice Chair Ms Hu Xuejiao Speak at EU Delegation IPR Market Access Team Meeting
Read moreMeeting of the Consumable and Disposable Medical Device Advisory Committee (CDMD) GA Sub-group
The CDMD GA Sub-group, a committee for Consumable and Disposable Medical Devices, had a meeting on 26th January 2024. Two guest speakers, Kai Yang and Jun Liu from IQVIA, discussed trends and reforms in the medical devices industry. Yang talked about volume-based procurement (VBP) and the price catalogue for medical consumables in China, whilst Liu emphasised the importance of real-world evidence (RWE) in device approval decisions. Members expressed the need for a faster approval process and proposed a green channel for medical device products. The Chamber will further discuss and convey member opinions to relevant government departments.
Read moreMeeting with representatives from the Dutch Embassy and the Dutch National Enterprise Agency
On 26th January a European Chamber representative met with a visiting representative from the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Embassy officials.
Read moreCall for Comments on the Interim Measures for the Mediation of Implementation Disputes in Open Patent Licensing (Trial) (Draft for Solicitation of Opinions)
The Intellectual Property Rights Working Group submitted comments to the CNIPA on 25th January 2024.
Read moreCosmetic Experts meeting with SH MPA on full safety assessment implementation
Cosmetic Experts meeting with SH MPA on full safety assessment implementation
Read moreParticipated in the Roundtable with Shanghai Municipal Administration of Market Regulation
On 25th January, European Chamber was invited by the Shanghai Commission of Commerce to participate in a roundtable with Shanghai Municipal Administration of Market Regulation. on standardisation.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Meets with the Deputy Secretary-General of Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government Mr Huang Guanglie
On January 24, 2024, Vice President Klaus Zenkel from the European Chamber led a delegation, including Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Chapter, as well as representatives from Linde, Decathlon, Siemens, and Covestro. Also, present were Michael de Boer, First Secretary of the Trade section of the European Union Delegation, and Wim Peeters, Consul General of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Belgium in Guangzhou, for an exclusive dialogue with Mr. Huang Guanglie, Deputy Secretary-General of Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government.
Read more2024 EU-Guangzhou Business Dialogue was successfully held in Guangzhou
The First EU-Guangzhou Business Dialogue, jointly organized by the European Chamber, the Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce, and the Huangpu District Government of Guangzhou, took place on January 24th. This conference focused on addressing policy-related issues concerning Guangzhou's latest developments and policies for foreign companies, as well as challenges faced by member companies of the chamber in their investments and operations.
Read moreGovernment Affairs Forum Meeting with the Institute of Economic Research of National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)
On 24th January, the official from the Institute of Economic Research of National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) joined the European Chamber GA Forum meeting.
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