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Time2019-07-18 | 14:00 - 16:00
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Venue:Hilton Hotel Beijing, Signature Ballroom A
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Fee:Members: 250 |
Non Members: 500
In June 2017 China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published a draft Export Control Law for public comment. Almost two years later, amidst escalated Sino-US tension the draft Export Control Law re-emerged, listed in the State Council’s Legislative Work Plan for 2019. If enacted, the Export Control Law will be the country’s first law specifically addressing matters of export control.
Strategic trade control has quickly emerged as one of the major risks facing multinational companies. In May 2019, the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added several Chinese companies and organizations, most notably Huawei, to the BIS Entity List meaning these companies are subject to license requirements for export, re-export or transfer of specific items. China’s proposed Export Control Law, once enacted, will be widely regarded as a direct countermeasure to the US list.
The European Chamber welcomes Kong Qingjiang, Dean of the School of International Law, at China University of Political Science and Law, Jon Cowley, Partner at Baker McKenzie and Courtney Zhou, Consultant at Control Risks to discuss the the latest development of China’s proposed Export Control Law, how the respective lists may be enacted in the continuing trade war, and the implications this tit-for-tat escalation may have for European businesses operating in China.
Agenda
13:30-14:00 Registration
14:00-14:05 Welcome remarks by Tony Chen, Chair of Logistics Working Group, European Chamber
14:05-14:35 Presentation by Kong Qingjiang, Dean of the School of International Law, China University of Political Science and Law
14:35-15:05 Presentation by Jon Cowley, Partner, Baker McKenzie
15:05-15:35 Presentation by Courtney Zhou, Consultant, Control Risks
15:35-16:05 Moderated discussion and Q&A
Views expressed by invited speakers do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
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Speakers
Prof. Qingjiang Kong
Prof. Qingjiang Kong
KONG Qingjiang has been a full professor of law since November 2002. He is currently Dean of the School of International Law, China University of Political Science and Law. He is the Editor-in-chief of The Chinese Journal of Global Governance. Specializing in international economic law, the WTO law and China issues, he has published more than 40 articles with international journals.
He is the author of 7 books ( 4 in English and 2 in Chinese), i.e. China and the World Trade Organization: A Legal Perspective, WTO, Internationalization of Intellectual Property Rights Regime in China, China-EU Trade Disputes and Their Legal Management, The Legal Environment for Chinese Trade in Textiles. His recent book is Interpretation of the Foreign Investment Law of the People’s Republic of China.
He was heavily involved in the consultation process regarding the formulation of the Foreign investment Law of the People’s Republic of China. He has delivered a few lectures upon the invitations of such institutions as The Chinese Embassy in London.
He teaches International Economic law, International Trade Law, International Law on Intellectual Property Rights and related subjects at China University of Political Science and Law.
Mr. Jon Cowley
Mr. Jon Cowley
Jon Cowley is a Partner based in Baker McKenzie's Hong Kong office. Jon's practice focuses on Asia-Pacific customs and trade matters, including controversy and audit support, duty and indirect tax planning, supply chain structuring and trade compliance advice. Jon returned to Baker McKenzie after spending five years as Assistant General Counsel for Customs and International Trade at a major consumer product company, where he advised the business on trade and customs issues globally. He previously was an associate with Baker McKenzie’s International Trade Controversies and Planning practice in Hong Kong, where he assisted multinational companies with China customs, export control, encryption, indirect tax and cross-border regulatory matters. Earlier in his career, Jon was a trade advisor with consulting firms in Silicon Valley and Chicago.
Ms. Courtney Zhou
Ms. Courtney Zhou
Courtney is a consultant with Control Risks, a specialised risk management consulting firm. Based in Shanghai, Courtney assists clients with strategic risk management and compliance in areas such as antitrust, export control, and anti-bribery and corruption. Her recent experience includes conducting compliance reviews and industry benchmarking, designing and implementing compliance programs, and delivering risk workshops and compliance trainings.
She also has experience in assisting multinational companies with establishing WFOEs and JVs in China, and intellectual property right protection.
Courtney is a licensed attorney in the State of New York. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School, and also holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from China.
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