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2020-10-12 > All chapters

European Chamber Stance on United Front Work In China’s Private Sector

Since the promulgation of the Opinions, the European business community has become concerned about the possible direct and indirect implications of the document and what they mean for predictability and business decision-making.

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2020-10-01 > All chapters

Starting Phase III of the EUSME Centre Project

The EUSME Centre in China is now finally ready to enter Phase III of the EUSME project. It became operational again on October 1st, 2020 and will run for another 18 months under this phase III.

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2020-09-24 > All chapters

Chamber Lauds Latest Change in Foreign National Returnee Policy, Now Looks to Students

The European Chamber is highly encouraged by the recent relaxation of travel restrictions on foreign nationals. Announced by the MFA on 23rd September, the new policy should facilitate the return of more Europeans back home to China.

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2020-09-16 > All chapters

European Chamber Welcomes EU-China Talks, Laments Slow Progress on Investment Deal

The European Chamber is encouraged that the EU and China summoned the political will to hold this important meeting. The frank discussions that took place on a range of sensitive issues indicates a growing maturity in the relationship.

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2020-09-10 > All chapters

European Chamber Stresses Urgency for Reform, Calls for Bold Commitments on EU-China Investment Agreement by Year’s End

The Position Paper details how persistent issues, such as limited market access and a complex regulatory environment, prevent European businesses from contributing fully to China’s sustainable development.

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2020-09-01 > All chapters

Boarding Requirements for China-bound Passengers from Europe Released by Chinese Embassies

According to notices published by Chinese embassies in certain European countries, passengers flying from there to China will be required to get a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result within three days before boarding.

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2020-09-01 > All chapters

Cross-industry Mentor Initiative 2020: Application Open

The European Chamber is proud to launch the second phase of its Cross-industry Mentor Initiative (CIMI) and is now welcoming applications from potential mentees.

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2020-08-12 > All chapters

European Chamber welcomes improved policy for foreign residents returning to China, calls for greater clarity and consistency

The European Chamber has for some months been strongly advocating better mechanisms to facilitate the timely and safe return of foreign residents to China, and is encouraged by this positive development.

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2020-08-06 > Shanghai

China’s ‘international city’ still bars many of its foreign residents from returning

In July 2020, the Shanghai Chapter of the European Union Chamber of Commerce surveyed its member companies to assess the difficulties they are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 143 members responded.

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