As one of the major annual events of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, the Cybersecurity Conference has been held for six consecutive years since 2016, becoming a well-recognised industry event on cybersecurity and data compliance for foreign companies operating in Chinese market, due to its focus on legislative developments and interpretation of relevant regulations.

A number of cybersecurity-related regulations have been published and implemented over the past year, including the Measures for Cross-border Data Transfer Security Assessments, Measures for the Standard Contract for the Outbound Transfer of Personal Information, the Personal Information Protection Certification Regime and the Interim Measures on the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services. Of particular note, in August 2023, the State Council released its Opinions on Further Optimising the Foreign Investment Environment and Increasing Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment, and in September, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued a draft Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Transfers, which aims to adjust the current regulatory framework for outbound data flow, sending positive signals on encouraging foreign investment and promoting cross-border data transfer in a safe and orderly manner.

• 2023-11-30 | 14:00 - 17:30
• Zoom/ European Chamber Office Beijing

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

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

Amidst growing global geopolitical uncertainties, trade tensions between China and Europe have escalated rapidly, particularly in critical future technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs) and battery components. With the necessary reforms of World Trade Organization (WTO) facing significant challenges, businesses are encountering an increasingly inflexible and unpredictable legal landscape influenced by national interests on both sides of the China-Europe relationship.

• 2023-11-28 - 2023-11-28 | 11:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405 + European Chamber Office Shanghai, 22nd Floor, Unit 2204

本课程为中文授课。根据您的需求，学员可选择上午场培训- 政府事务对内沟通，或选择下午场对外沟通， 或选择全天对内和对外沟通两场培训。

• 2023-11-28 | 09:00 - 16:30
• Online (Zoom link shall be sent to participant's email box before the training) 线上培训（Zoom会议链接将于培训前发到报名邮箱）

The government affairs (GA) work of enterprises is often compared to “building a rainbow bridge of communication and cooperation between the government and enterprises”. In fact, for the GA departments of multi-national companies (MNCs), the “external communication” with Chinese government agencies only accounts for half of their daily work, while the other half of GA work, the “internal communication” within the company, is the basic guarantee and core power to determine the effectiveness of “external communication” work, and the full understanding and cooperation of the enterprises’ senior managements and the heads of various business departments is of great significance for promoting the smooth development of GA and giving full play to the value of GA function.

• 2023-11-28 | 09:20 - 11:50
• Zoom online

The government affairs (GA) work of enterprises is often compared to “building a rainbow bridge of communication and cooperation between the government and enterprises”. This course is intended for Government Affairs (GA) practitioners of enterprises to better understand and deal with the relationship between the enterprise and Chinese government, and how to communicate with the government stakeholders and advocate the business interests of enterprise to the government more effectively on this basis. On the one hand, actively promote business development and seize policy opportunities, and on the other hand, provide support for daily operations and possible crisis management. Specifically, this course focuses on how to identify the right stakeholders, provide win-win solutions, and communicate well with the external stakeholders.

• 2023-11-28 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Zoom online

In a world characterized by dynamic shifts and unprecedented complexities, the ability to adapt and innovate within the realm of Human Resources is paramount. We are delighted to invite you to participate in the "2023 South China HR Conference- Adapting HR Strategies for Business Continuity in Uncertain Times" This event serves as a prominent platform designed to facilitate discourse, exploration, and collaboration within a continuously evolving business environment. Our primary focus is on the meticulous art of adjusting HR strategies to ensure seamless business continuity in the face of pervasive uncertainties.

• 2023-11-24 | 13:00 - 17:30
• The American International School of Guangzhou （Science Park）

Amidst the growing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, industrial policy has taken a prominent role as nations worldwide formulate strategies and regulations concerning renewable energy, low-carbon technologies, and future materials. These developments are poised to reshape industries, especially in high-tech sectors like semiconductors, and exert a significant influence on global supply chains. Don't miss this essential discussion that delves into the future of global industrial strategy, its impact on clean technology, and the evolving dynamics of international trade. This event will provide a comprehensive examination of the approaches taken by the EU, China, and the US to foster and establish themselves as leaders in the field of clean technologies through their respective industrial policy initiatives.

• 2023-11-24 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Zoom online

Decarbonization of the electric power system is the key to realize the “double carbon” target. EU SMEs have to increase the usage of renewable energy while decreasing coal power when facing the ever-growing demand in electricity. However, to meet the target is not simply stop using coal power, but to realize multi-energy integration and complementation by optimizing the combination of coal and new energy, and furtherly establish low-carbon electric power system with renewable energy as the main body.

• 2023-11-24 | 15:30 - 17:30
• Blue-whale SOHO 蓝鲸SOHO联合办公