Advocacy Actions
Comments on the GB 19644 National Food Safety Standard Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder (Draft for Review)
On 30th June, the Paediatric Nutrition Sub-working Group and Dairy Industry Sub-working Group submitted comments to the National Health Commission on the National Food Safety Standard Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder (Draft for Review).
Read moreComments on the Guidelines for Review of Registration Changes of In Vitro Diagnostic Reagents (Draft for Comments)
The Consumerable and Disposable Medical Device Desk provides feedback on draft guidelines for registration changes of in vitro diagnostic reagents. The guidelines propose adding clauses to prevent repeated applications for the same matter, and may not require a risk analysis report for changes if risks can be directly determined without increased risks.
Read moreEU SME Centre spoke at the 17th EU-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair in Chengdu
On 30th June, Liam Jia, Team Leader of the EU SME Centre, addressed at the 17th EU-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair in Chengdu, presenting the work and achievements of EU SME Centre’s Advocacy Platform for EU SMEs in China.
Read moreMeeting with China Intellectual Property Administration on Trademark Protection
On 30th June, members from the Fashion and Leather Desk, IPR Working Group, and Chamber secretariat staff visited the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and met with officials from multiple departments.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets Director-General for DG TRADE Sabine Weyand
On 30th June European Chamber President Jens Eskelund met European Commission Director-General for Trade Sabine Weyand.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's Trade Advisor
On 30th June European Chamber President met with Tomas Baert, Trade Advisor to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with representatives from ERT
On 30th June European Chamber President Jens Eskelund met with representatives from the European Round Table of Industrialists.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with the China team at DG TRADE
On 30th June European Chamber President met with the DG TRADE China team.
Read moreMeeting with Commission of Commerce of Shanghai Pudong New Area on Green Vessel Fuels and Local Shipping Supply Chain Development
On 29th June 2023, the Maritime Manufacturing & Industrial Services Working Group, International Liner Shipping Working Group (Sub Working Group of Logistics Working Group) of the European Chamber met with Commission of Commerce of Shanghai Pudong New Area on Green Vessel Fuels and Local Shipping Supply Chain Development, as well as Pudong's Strategic Plan to Build International Shipping Hub,.
Read moreVIP Meeting with Chengdu Mayor Wang Fengchao
On June 29th 2023, Massimo Bagnasco, vice president (VP) of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and chair of the Southwest China Chapter, led a delegation of European Chamber members to meeting with Mr Wang Fengchao, mayor of Chengdu Municipal People’s Government. The Chamber members also attended the 17th European Union (EU)-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair in Chengdu from 30th June to 1st July 2023.
In the meeting, Mayor Wang Fengchao gave a general overview of Chengdu city and its economic and social development, including factors such as population and gross domestic product (GDP) growth. He noted that there are 13 direct flights between Chengdu and Europe, and that the EU is Chengdu’s third largest trade partner. Of the 22 consulates in Chengdu, seven are from EU Member States. Mayor Wang Fengchao suggested establishing regular dialogue with European Chamber in order to hear about members’ issues in a timely manner.