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 Chamber cordially invites you to attend our seminar about “How to be business partner as HR” on Tuesday, January 24, from 15:00 to 17:00 at Nanjing.
中国欧盟商会真诚地邀请您参加关于“如何成为人力资源业务合作伙伴”的研讨会。本次研讨会将于2017年1月24日周二 15:00-17:00在南京举行

• 2017-01-24 | 15:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Nanjing Chapter

January Automotive Roundtable will invite the industry players including OEMs, related services platform to share their views on used car market in China.

• 2017-01-24 | 18:00 - 20:30
• Restaurant “Blue Marlin”

China’s consumers are coming of age. A fast-evolving income landscape and an increasingly sophisticated consumer have given rise to a broad premium market and a proliferation of preferences. At the same time, intensified competition in the premium space and disruption from the e-commerce channel has resulted in dislocation of market incumbents and traditional strategies.

• 2017-01-19 | 09:00 - 10:50
• European Chamber, Shanghai Office

Is business travel more dangerous now than ever before? Experts will give you insights into the common perceptions and reality of the security and medial risks facing your business travelers. Get the global view and hear the China-specific and APAC-specific risks, so you can take appropriate action about the best way to support your business travelers to enable business growth.

• 2017-01-18 | 16:00 - 17:40
• European Chamber, Shanghai Office

Exclusive Policy Interpretation on Chengdu Environment Protection Situation and Tips for Indoor Air Quality Protection

• 2017-01-17 - 2017-01-17 | 14:30 - 17:00
• Niccolo Chengdu, 7th Floor

The European Chamber of Commerce and the German Chamber of Commerce are delighted to invite you to a briefing about the Top 10 CSR Trends. Syntao, a leading consultancy in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI), will share the findings of their most recent survey with representatives from the European and German Community in China.

• 2017-01-12 | 16:00 - 18:00
• Naked Hub Taixing Road | 裸心社

中国欧盟商会欢迎您来参加由上海市人力资源和社会保障局劳动保障监察管理处处长宋志宏先生，以及CMS中国劳动法律师团队负责人虞英倩女士对新的劳动监察制度的解读讲座。

• 2017-01-12 | 09:00 - 11:20
• 中国欧盟商会上海办公室