The European Chamber is glad to invite you a breakfast seminar on 22nd March that will delve into new developments in the field of the internet that are having a huge influence on businesses in China.
Internet sales in China hit RMB 4.5 trillion (USD 684 billion) in 2010. With more than 450 million internet users China's eCommerce continues to expand. Highlighting the growing appeal of the country's Internet market, foreign companies such as Adidas, Gap and Wal-Mart have been opening online stores in China.
Last year, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice to regulate the sales activities of foreign-invested companies that are engaged in such a business. According to this notice foreign-invested companies may now directly conduct internet sales, while previously it was subject to the approval of the authorities.
Gide Loyrette Nouel's specialist Huang Zhen will present an in-depth evaluation on the latest developments and recent decisions involving eCommerce and its implications for your business. Florian Zeim from mediaman will follow with a look at some of the key trends that cutting-edge companies are taking advantage of.
Presentations
Next Corporate Communications - Florian Zeim, Managing Director, mediaman (CV)
This presentation analyzes global internet trends and explains them in relation to corporate communication. It shows how companies have to adapt to the development of the Internet, the way their stakeholders are using it, and the changing technology.
The key areas which will be introduced are:
Investor Relations: Flexibility Counts
Press: The Social Media Newsroom
Human Resources: The Facebook Factor
eCommerce Regulatory Developments and Implications - Huang Zhen, Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel (CV)
This presentation will introduce the latest develpoments from the Ministry of Commerce as well as other relevant laws in this area. Key legal challenges and new opportunities for businesses operating in China will be addressed.
Agenda
08:00 - 08:30: Registration and Breakfast
08:30 - 08:35: Introduction from European Chamber
08:35 - 09:00: Presentation from Huang Zhen
09:00 - 09:25: Presentation from Florian Zeim
09:25 - 10:00: Q+A
Event Terms & Conditions
To register for this event please register online by 18:00pm Monday 21st March. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact us at sgoodfellow@euccc.com.cn.
Please note that registration starts at 08:00 and the seminar starts at 08:30. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance.
Please be advised that the media is normally allowed to attend all EUCCC public events unless otherwise stated, on the condition that no one attending these events quotes participants by name (the "Chatham House Rules").