Advocacy Actions
Meeting with Yangzhou Government Foreign Affairs Office
On 17th July, the General Manager of the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter, Steven Basart, met with Jiang Xudong, Deputy Director of Yangzhou Municipal Government Foreign Affairs Office. The meeting was joined by officials from Yangzhou Guangling Economic Development Zone.
Read moreEuropean Chamber submits feedback to the EU Delegation on Cross-Border Data Transfer
On 13th and 17th July, following up on a meeting with EU Delegation counsellor Michael de Boer, the European Chamber submitted additional material on challenges faced by European businesses on cross-border data transfer.
Read moreReport on Efforts by Healthcare Equipment Working Group, CDMD, and COCIR to Address COO Requirements for Registration of Imported Medical Devices in China
Report on Efforts by Healthcare Equipment Working Group, CDMD, and COCIR to Address COO Requirements for Registration of Imported Medical Devices in China. The inclusion of country of origin in the documentation required for registration has resulted in slower approval of imported products in China. The joint efforts of the Healthcare Equipment Working Group, Consumable and Disposable Medical Device Desk (CDMD), and COCIR demonstrate their commitment to advocating for a more streamlined process for the registration of imported medical devices in China. Find out what they discovered in their report.
Read moreSubmission of Comments on the Draft Rules of Complaints Information Disclosure
The European Chamber submitted comments on the Interim Rules for the Public Disclosure of Complaints Information in Market Supervision and Management (Draft for Comments) to the State Administration for Market Regulation.
Read moreSubmission of the Comments on Fourth Batch National Volume-based Procurement of High-Value Medical Consumables Draft
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group submitted comments on the Fourth Batch National Volume-based Procurement of High-Value Medical Consumables draft. They suggested allowing industry enterprises to grow in the centralized procurement of sports medicine products, with tenders awarded to companies that achieve price reductions. It is important to establish clear rules with the involvement of companies and to consider the industry's requirements for innovation and development.
Read moreMeeting with European Commission Trade Counsellor on Healthcare Equipment Working Group Issues
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group met with Helene Juramy, the trade counsellor from the Delegation of the European Commission to discuss public procurement and imported medical devices. Both parties expressed commitment to promoting fair trade practices in the healthcare equipment industry. Learn more about the meeting outcomes.
Read moreAdvocacy Letter Submitted Regarding Volume-Based Procurement of In Vitro Diagnostic Products in Anhui Province
The Consumable and Disposable Medical Device Desk has submitted an advocacy letter regarding the volume-based procurement of In Vitro Diagnostic products in Anhui Province. The letter addresses issues related to procurement policy alignment, elimination mechanisms, and limited price reduction space. Read on to learn more about the proposed solutions and recommendations for the implementation of volume-based procurement of IVD products in Anhui Province.
Read moreMeeting with NIFDC and European Cosmetics Association
On 13th July 2023, Gerald Renner from Cosmetics Europe Association and Cosmetics Working Group representatives met with Mr. Lu Yong, vice president of NIFDC, Yang Zhen, deputy director of International Cooperation division, Wang Gangli, director of NIFDC, and Su Zhe, research assistance of NIFDC.
Roundtable with the Institute of European Studies of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform
On 13th July, the Institute of European Studies of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform held a roundtable with the European Chamber and its member companies to understand the overview of European business in Beijing.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with representatives from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation
On 13th July European Chamber representatives met with a visiting delegation from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
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