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Fourth Edition of Insight China Held in Shanghai
On 25 June, three renowned academics presented their views on "China's Demographic Time Bomb".
Read moreEuropean Chamber Shanghai Participation at the 15th China Zhejiang Investment & Trade Symposium
On 7th-8th June, the European Chamber Shanghai was invited to attend the 15th China Zhejiang Investment & Trade Symposium in Ningbo.
Read moreProtection of intellectual property during the design, procurement, construction and operation of new production or R&D facilities in China
A half-day conference shared experiences and best practices about these sensitive topics with a highly practical spin. Christine Yiu, Bird & Bird, Anthony C. Chen, Jones Day and Neil Marshall, Hill & Associates (PRC) Ltd., focused on legal issues as well as information security while Oliver Lutze, Bayer China, Michael Maeder, Ward Howell International, and Elliot Papageorgiou, Rouse, presented new developments in HR related topics. Pascal Metivier, Chair of the R&D Forum, led the conference which was sponsored by Hill & Associates and supported by JonesDay as venue and catering sponsor.
Read moreEU chamber delegation meets with Liaoning government officials
On 14th May, the European Chamber had several productive meetings with the provincial and municipal officials in Shenyang, Liaoning Province.
Read moreShenyang members enjoyed the leisure moment in a summer night event!
In May 25th, an outdoor wine party was hold by Chamber in Shenyang. Our members enjoyed the leisure moment in a summer night with their family; meanwhile, they gain a wide range of networking opportunities.
Read moreThe First Book Presentation Introducing a Foreign Author and Masterpiece in Shenyang
Mr. Gilbert van Kerckhove, chairman of Chamber's Public Procurement Working Group, gave the first book presentation the city of Shenyang ever had to introduce a foreign author and masterpiece at May 13.
Read moreA Whole Day's Harvest on Financial Knowledge
The Treasurer of EUCCC Mr. Francois Bernard came to Shenyang to do a whole day financial training for local executives.
Read moreEurope Day Appreciation Dinner
The European Union Chamber of Commerece held its first annual Europe Day Appreciation Dinner on 16 May at the Kerry Hotel Pudong. It was the perfect occasion to not only celebrated the European Union, but also provided an opportunity for the European business community in Shanghai to express their appreciation for the Shanghai Municipal Government’s long-standing commitment to create a fair and welcoming business environment. H.E. Dr. Markus Ederer, Ambassador-Head of Delegation of the European Union to the People’s Republic of China and Mongolia, and Xu Yibo, Member of Standing Committee of CPC Shanghai Municipal and Deputy Secretary General of Shanghai Municipal Government, held inspiring speeches about the ever-growing EU-China economic partnership. Stefan Sack, Chairman of the Shanghai Chapter welcomed the 200 guests including several Consuls General from EU Member States as well as a diversity of high-ranking Shanghai government representatives. We thank our sponsors - Bayer, Ferrero, Dachser and TUV Rheinland, Eversheds, ING Bank and SRC - for making this event possible! We also thank our attendees for vividly bidding at our silent auction! The profit made will be donated to the victims of the Sichuan earthquake.
Read moreSeminar on Preparing for a Potential Escalation of the Avian Flu (H7N9) Virus, 9 May
More than 55 Participants joined the Seminar on Preparing for a potential escalation of the Avian Flu on 9 May. Mr. Kevin Biggs, Senior Consultant, Risk Intelligence, Hill & Associates, and Mr. John Macpherson, Director of Crisis Consulting at Control Risks, provided an update on the current avian flu status and on preparations that business can undertake in case of a potential escalation of the virus. In addition, Dr. Christelle Swanepoel, Raffles Medical Shanghai, fielded audience questions at this highly practical, interactive event.
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