Advocacy Actions
Investment Working Group Attended Changning ESG Event
On 12th April, upon invitation of the Changning District, National Vice Chair Dr Ioana Kraft of the Investment Working Group of the European Chamber attended the Chinese and Foreign Chambers of Commerce Salon in Shanghai-ESG Capabilities of Enterprises and International Development event.
Read moreMeeting with Lin-Gang Special Area Economic Development Co., Ltd.
On 11th April, the European Chamber met with the Financial Service Center of the Shanghai Lin-Gang Special Area Economic Development Co. Ltd.
Read moreEnergy and Carbon Market Working Group Representatives Attended Dinner with German and Danish Climate Envoys
On 10th April, Stefan Bernhart, Vice President of the European Chamber, Xiaolu Chen, Vice Chair of the Carbon Market Working Group and Susana Xu, Business Manager for the Energy and Carbon Market Working Groups attended a dinner with Mr. Norbert Gorißen and Mr. Tomas Anker Christensen, Climate Envoys of Germany and Denmark. The envoys are visiting Beijing to engage in constructive dialogue and seek opportunities for enhanced cooperation on climate action.
Healthcare Equipment Working Group Provides Feedback on Draft of Clinical Trial Inspection Guidelines
Healthcare Equipment Working Group provided feedback on the second draft of the 'Key Points and Judgement Principles for the Supervision and Inspection of Medical Device Clinical Trial Institutions'.
Read moreChairman of European Chamber South China Chapter Participated in 10th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference
On 9th April, Mr Klaus Zenkel, Chairman of European Chamber South China Chapter was invited to participate in 10th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference Plenary Session, where he met Mr Sun Zhiyang, the mayor of Guangzhou and joined the launch ceremony of the conference as an important guest.
Read moreTraining on the Interpretation of EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) organized by CCPIT Sichuan Council in Chengdu
On 8th April 2024, a training on the Interpretation of EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) organised by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Sichuan Council in Chengdu. European Union Chamber of Commerce in China took part in as supporting organisition.
Mr. Massimo Bagnasco, Vice President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China gave a speech in the training. VP Bagnasco shared that he was glad to contribute and cooperate with CCPIT to increase awareness and deep understanding about CBAM on behalf of European Chamber.
Mr. Wang Zhimin, CCPIT Sichuan Vice President, Mr. Liu Chao, Vice Director Beijing CCPIT Legal Centre and the other experts provided a detailed explanation of the policy.
EUCCC core message was “CBAM is primarily designed to ensure fairness within the European market and prevent carbon leakage without being a trade tariff or barrier against any specific country”.
“The imposition of tariffs on high carbon products by the European Union is actually a "forced” boost for Sichuan. Sichuan enterprises should quickly familiarize themselves with the requirements of the EU's carbon border regulation mechanism, establish carbon accounting capabilities, and ensure the accuracy of the submitted data and information”.
Was said by VP Wang and he stressed that “By enhancing the carbon reduction capabilities of enterprises, they can create their "carbon competitiveness" under the global trend of energy conservation and emission reduction, and seize the opportunity for green development and low-carbon competition”
Chairman of European Chamber South China Chapter Attended Dinner Reception of Guangzhou Night 2024 with Vice Mayor of Guangzhou
On 8th April, Mr Klaus Zenkel, the chairman of European Chamber South China Chapter was invited to “Guangzhou Night” for Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference China and had a discussion with Ms Tan Ping, vice mayor of Guangzhou.
Read moreDinner with the Economic Forum of the Social-Democratic Party in Germany
President Eskelund gave an overall view of the macro and geopolitical environment in China. Other attendees participated in the discussion and in the Q&A session.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Roundtable with Lingang Data Division
On 7th April, the European Chamber and the Data Division of the Lingang Management Committee held a roundtable in Lingang to discuss the Lingang’s pilot measures for the cross-border data transfer (CBDT).
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives discuss cross-border data transfer with the EU Delegation and DG TRADE
On 3rd April the Chair of the European Chamber Cybersecurity sub-Working Group and members of the secretariat met with Marjut Hannonen, Head of the Trade Section at the EU Delegation, Vanda Marcovic, Deputy Head of Unit for Services and Digital Trade at the European Commission's DG TRADE, and other representatives to discuss recent developments on cross-border data transfer.
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