Advocacy Actions
Meeting with Green Building Development Division Chief PhD Liang Hao
On Tuesday 19th October, the vice chair of the European Chamber's Construction Working group met with the Chief of the Green Building Development Division under the Center of Science and Technology & Industrialization Development (CSTID).
Read moreParticipation in the 4th International Seminar of BRI and Low-carbon Energy
Based on the successful experience of international training from the past, the Chinese Academy of Social sciences (CASS) held the 4th International Seminar on Belt and Road Initiative with Low-carbon Energy during the period between October 18th and 27th in 2021, which is an annually program of CASS. The seminar invited participants from countries along BRI and focused on topics such as Chinese economy, international energy cooperation, global energy governance, carbon neutralizing and renewable energy. The main contents included lectures and discussion, visiting related NGOs, companies and local governments.
Read moreRegulation Debriefing on GACC Overseas Manufactures Registration of Imported Foods
In April 2021, the General Administration of Customs in China (GACC) released Regulation on Registration Administration of Overseas Manufactures of Imported Foods (Decree 248) and Administrative Measures on Safety of Import and Export Food (Decree 249). Under these two Decrees, all companies importing food into China, especially the manufactures of imported foods, need to comply with the new requirements by Jan 1, 2022. To support the fluid registration of overseas manufacturers of imported foods, the European Chamber organises a series of training sessions focussing on ‘GACC Overseas Manufacturers’ Registration of Imported Foods’ on the registration rules as well as the registration system. The first session on October 17 provided a debriefing on both Decrees.
Read moreCall for Comments on Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring
Cosmetics Working Group sent Call for Comments on Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Met with Jinan Officials
On 15th October, the European Chamber delegation led by Vice President Guido Giacconi met with representative of Jinan city and had a VIP meeting with Mayor Sun Shutao
Read moreMeeting with DG GROW ahead of the Automotive Dialogue
On 15th October the Vice-Chair of the Automotive Working Group met with representatives of DG GROW to brief them on industry concerns ahead of the EU-China Automotive Dialogue.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Attended the Preparatory Meeting for the Foundation of the Global Alliance of Services Trade
The preparatory meeting for the foundation of the Global Services Trade Alliance took place on 15th October.
Jiang Zengwei, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, along with relevant officials attended the meeting to call for consultations on the establishment and development of the Alliance. Representatives from multiple organisations - such as AmCham, Korean Chamber, Davos - attended the meeting to contribute comments.
The European Chamber expressed at the meeting its support for the founding and will continue to work closely with the Alliance to improve the market access, create a level playfield and build an open and transparent mechanism for all players.
Market Access Team meeting for Financial Services
On 15th October 2021, a group of European Chamber representatives joined a Market Access Team meeting on financial services organised by the EU Delegation.
Read moreICT WG Chair presents at the EU Digital Counsellors Meeting on the Position Paper
ICT WG Chair, Ms Caroline Chen, presents at the EU Digital Counsellors Meeting on the Position Paper and Discusses the ICT WG's Focus.
Read moreWorkshop with the Centre for Medical Device Evaluation on Guideline for Clinical Data Submission
The Healthcare Equipment (HCE) Working Group and COCIR participated in workshop organised by the Centre of Medical Device Evaluation (CMDE) on the draft Guideline for Clinical Data Submission.
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