The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next Government Affairs Forum Meeting. It will be held on Monday 27 March, from 14:00 to 16:30 pm, at the European Chamber Beijing Office.
At this meeting, we will have Mr. Yuan Feng, Director from the Department of Foreign Capital and Overseas Investment, National Development and Reform Commission, NDRC to interpret the Notice on Several Measures on Promoting Further Openness and Active Utilization of Foreign Investment issued on 17 January by the State Council, and share his opinions on how the Chinese government is further opening up and boosting foreign investment in China. After his presentation, Director Yuan will interact with participants and answer questions. Please note that this session is in Chinese only.
We will also hold 2017-2018 Chair elections. The Chair and Vice Chair of the GA Forum play a crucial role in driving the Forum, which includes a leadership role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities and steering Forum meetings. The desired characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chair are a senior industry representative with relevant industry expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Forum. Previous participation in the Forum is essential. Candidates are only eligible for Chair or Vice Chair position if he/she is physically based in China and it is recommended that the member holds the position in the Chapter where he/she is physically based. Only Corporate members of the Chamber are eligible for Chair positions. For the GA Forum, it is possible to have at most one Chair and one Vice Chair.
Should you be interested in putting your name forward for election, please, firstly, read the attached Working Group Chairs’ Code of Conduct and Roles and Responsibilities. To apply, please send a short biography and motivation letter, stating which position you intend to run and why to Ms. Yefang Wang at yfwang@europeanchamber.com.cn by 17:00 pm Thursday, 16 March 2017.
Tentative Agenda
- Presentation and interpretation of the Notice on Several Measures on Promoting Further Openness and Active Utilization of Foreign Investment by Director Yuan Feng, Director from the Department of Foreign Capital and Overseas Investment, NDRC
- 2017-2018 Chair/Vice Chair Elections
- Discussion on upcoming Forum activities and AOB
In accordance with European Chamber internal guidelines, another email will be sent prior to the election, with the biographies of all candidates attached. Voting for the election, one vote per company, must be conducted in person at the Forum meeting. The duration of the term for both Chairs and Vice Chair is one year. All elected Chairpersons must sign the attached Code of Conduct, following the election.
We encourage as many of our members as possible to attend to have their say in the leadership and representation of the Forum in the year ahead. If you would like to attend this meeting, please register online or contact Ms. Alice Chen at intern006@europeanchamber.com.cn by 17:00 pm Friday, 24 March, 2017.
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Roles and Responsibilities of Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs
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Code of Conduct for Board Members and Chairs
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