The "Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents," also known as the Apostille Convention, became effective in China on November 7, 2023. This widely applicable convention, with the highest number of contracting members under the Hague Conference on Private International Law, aims to streamline the cross-border circulation of public documents. This change significantly reduces both the time and economic costs associated with document processing for both Chinese and foreign citizens and businesses, thereby facilitating international trade and personal exchanges.

• 2023-11-30 | 08:30 - 10:30
• Phase I First floor, Wanghai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

The EU SME Centre and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China are pleased to invite European SMEs to a comprehensive exploration into China’s research and development landscape.

• 2023-11-30 | 16:00 - 17:30
• zoom online

商务写作是你在职场中取得成功的最重要技能之一。如此多的受训人员-从专业作家到新员工，从非英语母语人士到经验丰富的高管-都使用商务写作中的技术来增强他们沟通和提出想法的能力。本课程将教你如何将良好的商务写作的原则应用于你的工作，如何通过简单的工具来显着改善你的写作，以及如何执行组织，结构和修订，比以往任何时候都更熟练地沟通。从这堂课开始，你能够立即将新学到的知识应用到你的工作中，并改善你的写作，给他人留下职业的印象。

• 2023-11-30 | 09:00 - 17:00
• online

Business writing is one of the most important skills for succeeding in your career. From professional writers to new employees, from non-native English speakers to experienced executives, many trainees are using techniques from business writing to enhance their ability to communicate and put forth ideas. This course will teach you how to apply good business writing principles to your work, how to significantly improve your writing through simple tools, and how to execute organization, structure, and revision to communicate more adeptly than ever before. Starting with this lesson, you'll be able to immediately apply your new knowledge to your work and improve your writing to make a professional impression on others.

• 2023-11-30 | 09:00 - 16:00
• Zoom online

Business writing is one of the most important skills you can have to succeed in your career. So many trainees - from professional writers to new hires, from non-native English speakers to experienced executives - use techniques in business writing to enhance their ability to communicate and present ideas. This course will teach you how to apply the principles of good business writing to your work, how to dramatically improve your writing with simple tools, and how to execute organization, structure, and revision to communicate more skillfully than ever before. Starting with this class, you will be able to immediately apply your newly learned knowledge to your work and improve your writing to impress others with your career.商务写作是你在职场中取得成功的最重要技能之一。如此多的受训人员- 从专业作家到新员工，从非英语母语人士到经验丰富的高管 - 都使用商务写作中的技术来增强他们沟通和提出想法的能力。本课程将教你如何将良好的商务写作的原则应用于你的工作，如何通过简单的工具来显着改善你的写作，以及如何执行组织，结构和修订，比以往任何时候都更熟练地沟通。从这堂课开始，你能够立即将新学到的知识应用到你的工作中，并改善你的写作，给他人留下职业的印象。

• 2023-11-30 | 09:00 - 16:30
• Teams online

This year, the Compliance Conference will address two critical themes: data security and the Anti-Unfair Competition Law.

The regulatory landscape in China is constantly evolving, making it challenging for businesses to stay compliant. Recent years have seen the introduction of several laws and regulations to address data security concerns, including the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, Personal Information Protection Law, and recent ones, Measures for the Security Assessment of Outbound Data Transfers, all of which have significant implications for businesses operating in China.

• 2023-11-29 | 14:30 - 18:00
• The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, Diamond Ballroom Ⅲ, 3rd floor 上海威斯汀大饭店三楼钻石宴会厅

In order to further expand cooperation channels and gather international Innovation resources, The 3rd Innovation Fair
& Nanjing-Europe International Technology Industry Exchange Conference 2023 held by Foreign Affairs Office of Nanjing Municipal People's Government and Messe Stuttgart, Germany will be held on November 29 in Nanjing. This event is planned to arrange keynote speeches, industrial technology promotion and enterprise precision exchanges. About 20 European enterprises and project representatives will attend the conference.

• 2023-11-29 | 09:00 - 19:00
• Grand Ballroom, Novotel Nanjing East Suning

Up until now, data intellectual property (IP) has mostly been regulated by existing IP protection frameworks. This is changing with the introduction of various local trial initiatives across China. Join the Intellectual Property Rights Working Group for an overview of data IP and what it means for European businesses in China.

• 2023-11-29 | 10:30 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405 and Zoom

Cost management remains a prominent concern for foreign businesses operating in China in 2023, especially for manufacturers and SMEs facing economic uncertainties and tax-related challenges.
In today's rapidly changing business landscape, effective risk management directly translates into costs. To enhance business resilience, companies must adhere to several key components and tactical approaches for cost management in China.
In this seminar, the European Chamber Nanjing Chapter is pleased to invite Shirley Chu, Manager with Tax Advisory Service team and Simon Laube, Assistant Manager with the International Business Advisory team, at Dezan Shira & Associates, to share valuable insights on cost control solutions from tax, HR, and business perspectives, with a particular focus on China-specific tax avoidance arrangements and workforce optimization.

• 2023-11-28 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Pacific Restaurant

Member First Event

I would like to invite you to join a “MeetUp for Innovative companies” on 28th November from 18:30 to 21:30 in Shenzhen, SeaWorld.

Following various exchanges between member companies on topics such as industry 4.0, connectivity, 5G, security assessment of cross-border data transfer (CBDT), cybersecurity law, members expressed interest in getting to know and exchanging ideas with other members who are doing innovation.

We are creating a dynamic platform where pioneering MNCs, agile mid-sized companies and innovative outsiders can meet, exchange ideas and spark collaborations that will shape the future.

We invite you to join a MeetUp that's all about big ideas and new connections on 28th November from 18:30 to 21:30.

Let's brainstorm, connect and pave the way for game-changing partnerships.

• 2023-11-28 | 18:30 - 21:30
• 3rd Floor of Da Diio 炙焰西餐厅三楼