Advocacy Actions

2023-10-17 > Shenyang

European Business in China - Position Paper Launch 2023 (Shenyang) Achieved Great Success

Board members from the European Chamber Shenyang Chapter as well as senior officials from the French, Australian, German and Korean Consulates in Shenyang, officials from Liaoning Foreign Affair Office and Municipal Commerce Bureau, and representatives from member companies gathered together, witnessing the launch of Position Paper in Conrad Hotel 3rd floor meeting room 1 on October 16th, 2023.

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2023-10-15 > Beijing, Shanghai

Comments to CAC on Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows (Draft for Comments)

On 15th October, the European Chamber submitted comments to the CAC on Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows (Draft for Comments).

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2023-10-15 > Beijing

Call for Comments on GB 7718 National Food Safety Standard General Rules for the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (Draft for Comment)

On 15th October, the AFB Working Group, the Dairy Industry Desk, the Paediatric Nutrition Desk and the FSMP Advisory Committee submitted call for comments on the National Food Safety Standard General Rules for the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (Draft for Comment).

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2023-10-13 > Beijing, Shanghai

Healthcare Equipment Working Group Provides Feedback on Quality Management Standards for Online Sales of Medical Devices (Draft for Comments)

The Healthcare Equipment Working Group provided feedback on the Call for Comments for Quality Management Standards for Online Sales of Medical Devices (Draft). The feedback suggests including more detailed provisions regarding quality management responsibilities, fair oversight of self-operated medical device businesses, and safeguarding intellectual property rights.

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2023-10-13 > Beijing, Shanghai, South China

Intellectual Property Rights Working Group Provides Update on Position Paper at European Union Delegation IPR Market Access Meeting

IPR Working Group Vice Chairs Ms Xuejiao Hu and Mr Elliot Papageorgiou spoke on the Working Group's 2023/2024 Position Paper to EU stakeholders.

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2023-10-12 > Beijing

Meeting with FDA to Explore Potential Collaborations

A meeting was held between COCIR China Representative Jessica Yuan, Government Affairs Desk Manager Xuanyi Wang, and FDA International Relations Specialist Scott Gonzalez to discuss potential collaborations between the HCE Working Group and FDA. The meeting focused on policy advocacy in China and the possibility of organising a joint training session to provide information on EU and US regulations for stakeholders in China.

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2023-10-12 > Beijing

European Chamber Energy Working Group Chair Spoke at the 11th EU-China Energy Dialogue

On 12th October, Zhonghua Xu, European Chamber Energy Working Group Chair spoke at the 11th EU-China Energy Dialogue in Beijing. The Dialogue was co-chaired by Kadri Simson, EU Commissioner for Energy and Zhang Jianhua, Administrator of China's National Energy Administration. The EU-China energy dialogue was established in 1994 and was deepened and intensified by the 2019 joint statement on the implementation of EU-China cooperation.

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2023-10-12 > Beijing

Meeting with Matthew Baldwin, Deputy Director-General of DG ENER

On 12th October, European Chamber representatives had an informal meeting with Mr. Matthew Baldwin, Deputy Director-General of DG ENER at the Peninsula Hotel in Beijing, and presented the Chamber's key publications.

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2023-10-12 > Shanghai

CEO Luncheon with H.E. Mr Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission (HR/VP)

On 12th October, the European Chamber invited High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell Fontelles to meet with our Advisory Council members representing a cross-section of industries for a luncheon meeting in Shanghai.

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2023-10-12 > Beijing

European Chamber Held Exclusive Dialogue with Deputy Director General Tang Song of Foreign Investment Department of Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on 24 Points

On 12th October, the European Chamber held an exclusive dialogue with Mr Tang Song, Deputy Director General (DDG) of Foreign Investment Department of Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), in Beijing.

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