Much like the COVID-19 outbreak, cyber security attacks can spread quickly across the globe and can affect individuals, businesses, and countries alike. In times of crisis, vulnerability is at an all-time high leaving malicious opportunist with a window to commit phishing and ransomware attacks, cloud jacking, direct theft, bank fraud, amongst many other cybercrimes.

The European Chamber’s Beyond Cybersecurity Conference 2020 will provide insights and discussion from industry leaders about the importance of pushing cybersecurity to the forefront of business and individual’s strategies.

• 2020-08-25 | 08:30 - 12:00
• Juss Hengshan Hotel

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to an online discussion upon the topic “Looking Back and Ahead: The Ongoing Legislation Progress of China’s Social Credit System and its Future Prospects”, where our distinguished guests Dr. LUO Peixin, Deputy Director of Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice, Dr.YAO Jia, Law Professor at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Ms. GAO Yan, Partner, Tax Services, PwC China will share their insights and interpretations on critical official documents as well as their perspectives on the future progress in the regard.

• 2020-08-24 | 09:00 - 10:45
• Zoom/European Chamber Office Beijing, Room C405

Earlier this year China’s Ministry of Justice released new amendments to specify how foreign nationals can apply for permanent residency (PR) in the country. To help expatriates both interpret the changes in regulation and correctly implement them, this event guides foreign passport holders in the Shanghai Municipality through the green card application process, from eligibility requirements and global tax implications to financial planning solutions for PR applicants.

The European Chamber is pleased to welcome Ray Xia and Gertie Chen of PwC China Global Mobility Services and Jordan Donald of Infinity Solutions to provide insights into and share best practices about the above mentioned. Join us 24th August, 16:00-17:15 (GMT+8), online via zoom or in-person at our Shanghai office.

• 2020-08-24 | 16:00 - 17:15
• Zoom/European Chamber Shanghai Office Unit 2204

The AFB, Cheese, FSMP and PN working groups are organizing a discussion session (in Chinese) about the newly released Food Labeling Supervision and Management Method (call for comments) draft.

• 2020-08-20 | 10:00 - 11:30
• Zoom Online Platform

The European Chamber is pleased to invite Mr. Eric-Mark Huitema, Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Mr. Anders HOVE, CFA, Project Director, German Energy Transition Expertise for China Project, Mr. Luke LU, Founder and CEO of Zbestpower Technology Co., Ltd. to share their insights and experience in the integration of green energy and mobility, as well as how the renewable energy and NEV market can seize the opportunities brought about by China’s New Infrastructure Plan.

• 2020-08-14 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Zoom (On-line Meeting)

On 28th May, the Third Session of the 13th National People’s Congress adopted the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China (Civil Code), which is a new chapter of privacy and personal information protection. Recently, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress initiated the public consultation on the Data Security Law (Draft). At this time, the European Chamber is delighted to invite you to our next multiple working group meeting with Mr Jihong CHEN, partner of Zhong Lun Law Firm.

2020年5月28日，第十三届全国人大三次会议通过了《中华人民共和国民法典》（下称“《民法典》”），开启了隐私权及个人信息保护的新篇章。此外，近期全国人大常委会开始征求公众针对《数据安全法（征求意见稿）》的意见反馈。在此，商会诚邀您参加《民法典》个人信息保护条款与《数据安全法（征求意见稿）》实务解读主题会，主讲人为中伦律师事务所合伙人陈际红律师，会议将于八月十四日下午三点到四点半进行。

• 2020-08-14 - 2020-08-14 | 15:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office Unit 2204

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to welcome Yuen Yuen Ang, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan and author of the book “China’s Gilded Age: the Paradox of Economic Boom & Vast Corruption” for a webinar hosted by David Rennie, Beijing Bureau Chief and Chaguan Columnist at The Economist. Book your seat now and join us for this special webinar on 13th August from 9:00am to 10:15am GMT+8 (12th August 9:00pm-10:15pm EST).

• 2020-08-13 | 09:00 - 10:15
• Online - Zoom Online Meeting Platform

This Webinar will focus on common cyber fraud and risks exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak leading to losses of millions of USD/EURO/RMB. Our speakers will share their insight on how to navigate through these risks, practical steps to decrease risk and a recovery path for those who have already been victims of cyber fraud.

The European Chamber is pleased to welcome Simon Hui, Partner, Baker McKenzie, Gillian Lam, Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie, Angel Gomez de Agreda, Air Force Colonel and Head of Geopolitical Analysis, Spanish Ministry of Defense, and Mikhail Konovalov, Digital Transformation Lead, Bayer to share their expertise and guidelines on the above-mentioned issues. Join us on 2nd July 16:00 (GMT+8).

• 2020-08-13 | 16:00 - 17:30
• Online

Amidst rising political tension between the U.S. and China, China's financial sector has been undergoing accelerating transformation towards further opening-up its €39 trillion financial services industry, where even a small fragment of the market may be lucrative. In this sense, the upcoming event comes to show a model example of a foreign company seizing an opportunity and leading the way in what it was an untapped market for foreign companies until now.

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the second event of the series "The Future of Finance", which will take place on Monday 10th August 2020 at 4pm (GMT+8) and where Fritz Quinn, VP, Public Affairs and Communications, Japan, Asia Pacific and Australia at American Express, will share with participants American Express' experiencing obtaining the approval for their clearing license in China.

• 2020-08-10 | 16:00 - 17:00
• Online - Zoom Online Meeting Platform

Learn Action Meeting tips to ensure your online and offline meetings' focus is clear, attendees are relevant, some actions are planned while keeping the meeting interesting and on topic.
An effective meeting, whether it be our quarterly, annual, weekly, or customer meeting, begins with preparation and having the end in mind. How often are we dragged into meetings which have no agenda, or worse yet, have no significance to our job and responsibilities?

Come along and see how you can make your meetings more engaging.

• 2020-08-07 | 09:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204