Archive for 2020

As the world begins to reflect on their COVID-19 experience, the changes it caused in society, and how governments, companies and communities have had to adapt, we also begin to focus on strategizing a way forward. This path forward is especially important for Multinational Companies (MNC’s) who have started to feel the ripple effects of a global growth slowdown in their demand, confidence and supply chain. Companies will need to revamp their business plans, expectations, and plan of action to increase their resilience long-term.

The European Chamber is honoured to hear from Mr Mats Rahmström, Global President and CEO of Atlas Copco in a fireside chat with Mr Joerg Wuttke, President of the European Chamber on 29th May 4:00pm (GMT+8).

  • 2020-05-29 | 16:00 - 17:00
  • Online - Zoom Online Meeting Platform

本课关于单篇微信文案的具体写作技巧、排版技巧等,重点提高具体写作和运营能力。

  • 2020-05-29 | 09:00 - 16:00
  • Online (webinar link will be shared prior to the event)

The IP Tribunal of the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) recently issued a decision in Dunjun v. Tengda ((2019) SPC IP Civil No. 147), holding that the manufacturer’s making and selling of routers directly infringed a telecommunication method-of-use patent even though the manufacturer itself did not perform the patented method. This case is recognised the Chinese Akamai case.

The European Chamber is delighted to invite Mr. Steve SONG, Partner and Patent Attorney of Beijing DHH Law Firm, who represented the defendant in this landmark case to provide our members insights by studying the judgement of a few cases regarding multi-party patent infringement.

  • 2020-05-29 | 14:30 - 16:20
  • Zoom online meeting
Members only
28
May

This year's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday, 28th May 2020 at 5:00pm. For the first time ever, the AGM will be conducted online to offer all members the opportunity to participate.

  • 2020-05-28 | 17:00 - 19:00
  • Online
Members only

After decades of uninterrupted globalisation, the connections between the world’s three largest markets have never been more intertwined. Yet, between a trade war, geopolitical competition and the unexpected curveball of COVID-19, the EU, China and the United States now risk falling prey to making the kind of knee-jerk reactions that could leave the global system in a tangled mess. The surge in talk about decoupling and self-reliance begs the question, has the world reached ‘peak globalisation’?

  • 2020-05-28 | 19:00 - 20:30
  • Online

Aviation & Aerospace Working Group invites low carbon expert and the members of Aviation & Aerospace Working Group to share their points of view on sustainable progress of the aviation industry from the perspectives of policy vs. regulations, technology innovation and business management.

  • 2020-05-27 | 15:00 - 16:40
  • Zoom online + limited seets in chamber's conference room , 网络 + 限额现场参会 (如参加现场会议,请邮件通知)
Members only

Dire challenges resulting from climate change are cementing sustainability and green growth as a necessity for all countries. This can be seen in the change in priorities of both the EU and China as they become more holistic and sustainability-focused in their approaches to economic growth. Ultimately, strong cooperation will be key in successfully tackling environmental problems, in what many agree is the world’s most significant challenge.

  • 2020-05-26 | 15:00 - 16:30
  • Online

Medical resource shortages are increasingly challenging for many countries battling the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the need, various companies are donating money, personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, medicines, disinfectants, food, and other valuable resources. Compliance risks should be carefully considered when providing this valuable assistance to ensure that the resources are put in the right hands with no strings attached. Meanwhile, during the COVID-19 outbreak, the government offers various subsidies to support foreign businesses. Government subsidies beneficiaries face the potential risk of non-compliance.

The European Chamber is delighted to invite Simon Hui, Lead Partner of Baker & McKenzie LLP to share his experience and insights to help our member companies to stay compliant during this special time. The meeting will cover the below topics:

1. Overview of legal requirements under PRC Law
2. Regulatory framework under FCPA, UKBA and France Sapin II Law
3. Industry specific requirements in the medical industry
4. Identify and manage risks arising from donation and government subsidies
5. Case study

Agenda

15:00 – 15:05 Opening by chamber representative
15:05 – 16:00 Presentation by Mr. Simon Hui, Lead Partner of Baker & McKenzie LLP
16:00 – 16:30 Q&A Session

  • 2020-05-26 | 15:00 - 16:30
  • Zoom Online Meeting
Members only

After being postponed due to COVID-19, the most important event in China’s political calendar now has a new date. This year’s Two sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPCC), known as the Lianghui, will take place starting from 22nd May.
The major focus point for the Two Sessions this year will be the government’s work report, China’s GDP growth target and the major policies for the next year.

This webinar will be of significant use to decision makers that seek for a deeper understanding of the implications of the Two Sessions and how it will impact their businesses and the future of China. Join our discussion on 25th May to discuss what happened during the Two Sessions, what significance it has for economy and business and what are the implications.

  • 2020-05-25 | 17:00 - 18:15
  • Online - Zoom Online Meeting Platform

Join us on 22nd May for a discussion with Cecilia Malmström, Former EU Commissioner for Trade, Pascal Lamy, Former European Commissioner for Trade, Former Director General of the WTO and Jürgen Hambrecht, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, BASF to learn about China's past since joining the WTO and hear about the potential for further trade and investment.

  • 2020-05-22 | 16:00 - 17:30
  • Online