On 25 December 2016, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress adopted China’s first Environmental Protection Tax Law (the Law). The Law is poised to replace the existing pollutant discharge fee system with a pollution tax as the main economic tool regulating environmental pollution by businesses in China. This historic development is expected to have sweeping impacts on enterprises’ compliance with China’s environmental regulations.

• 2017-04-07 | 10:00 - 11:30
• Guangdong Local Taxation Bureau

The pilot scheme on work permits for foreigners was introduced in October 2016 and will be implemented nationwide in April 2017. European Chamber, in cooperation with the German Chamber of Commerce, French Chamber and Swiss Chamber cordially invites you to a briefing on the new regulations for foreigners working permit on April 7.

The scheme will classify workers into three categories and aims to streamline work permit applications for foreign workers. The Section Chief of the Beijing Municipal Center of Foreign Experts Affairs, Mr. Rong Duan, will inform about the new regulations and attendees will have the opportunity to consult with governmental officials face to face during the Q&A session.

• 2017-04-07 | 14:00 - 17:00
• Hilton Hotel, Signature Ballroom B, 3rd Floor,

Facing continued market access restrictions and a slowing economy, our latest Business Confidence Survey revealed that, while still largely committed to the market, 41% of European companies are planning to cut costs, including through head count reduction.

• 2017-04-07 | 08:30 - 10:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

On 7th November, 2016, the Chinese authorities passed a new Cybersecurity Law that will have significant ramifications for the operations of European Business when it comes in force on June 1st this year. For one, existing requirements for localizing their storage of data on servers located within Chinese territory will be further strengthened. Network operators will also be required to provide ‘technical support’ for national security and law enforcement, which may include pressure to compromise their encryption.

• 2017-04-07 | 08:30 - 10:30
• QING II&III, 5th Floor, Four Seasons Beijing

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Shenyang Chapter is thrilled to invite you to the Factory Tour in Trench Group & Energy WG in Shenyang from 13:00 to 17:00, 29th March 2017.

• 2017-03-29 | 18:00 - 20:00
• 49th floor of SunnyWorld 新地中心49楼

March Automotive Roundtable
- How to Keep Pace with New Regulations for the Automotive Market?

• 2017-03-28 | 18:00 - 21:00
• German Restaurant Brotzeit (for dinner) & German Centre for Industry and Trade Beijing Co. Ltd. (for seminar)

Entrepreneur Roundtable: How to Penetrate and Develop China Market

• 2017-03-28 | 15:00 - 17:30
• Memory of Sicily Club

The 5th CSR CEO Talk is taking place! Mr. Magnus Olsson, Country Manager Greater China, H&M Group, explain Best Social Practices and impact in their sustainable business operations in the fashion industry.

• 2017-03-27 | 16:00 - 17:30
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Know more about High and New Technology Enterprise (HNTE) policies and take good advantage of them.

• 2017-03-24 | 14:30 - 17:00
• Courtesy of Exertis Supply Chain Service Company

On November 8th 2016, France adopted a new anti-corruption law “Sapin 2”. This new legislation gives French authorities an increased remit to prosecute French companies for corrupt practices overseas. What are the immediate implications and best practices for French companies to prevent, detect and ensure their anti-corruption and compliance policies remain in line with this updated legislation.

• 2017-03-23 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C411A, Lufthansa Centre