The European Chamber, in collaboration with Roland Berger, cordially invites you to attend the launch of its Business Confidence Survey (BCS) 2023 on 21st June, from 14:00–16:00 (Beijing time).

At the event, Mr Carlo Diego D'Andrea, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chairman of the Shanghai Board will present the key national findings of this year’s survey with a local Shanghai focus to explore the reasons behind Shanghai’s decreasing allure as a destination for regional HQs.

Since China ended its ‘zero-COVID’ strategy, Chinese officials have been on a charm offensive in an attempt to restore the country’s allure as an investment destination. However, more will need to be done if China is to successfully reverse the deterioration of business sentiment that has taken place over the past three years.

European companies have already begun shifting investments overseas and faced with growing risks and a more volatile operating environment, many have adjusted their investment and operational strategies. There is now an increased focus on making operations more durable—for example, through localisation or diversification of supply chains—as opposed to capturing market share. With China’s economy facing numerous headwinds, this trend appears set to continue at least into the medium-term.

• 2023-06-21 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Zoom/ European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has the pleasure to cordially invite you to the seminar “Green Transition Through Innovation and Energy Efficiency” co-organised with Consulate General of Sweden in Shanghai and Business Sweden as part of Sweden’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The seminar will take place at 09:30 – 12:00 on June 13 at the Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao (No. 100 Lane 1588 Zhuguang Road 诸光路1588弄100号) and is organised as a side event of the 2023 Shanghai International Carbon Neutral Technology, Products and Achievements Expo hosted by the Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai.

The seminar will focus on the importance of energy efficiency in driving the green transition and will explore innovative solutions to promote sustainable practices. The event will also feature insights based on the work conducted through the Swedish Pioneer the Possible China Platform, which provides support to Swedish companies in their efforts to reach carbon neutrality goals.

To RSVP, please reply to Stephanie Sam (European Chamber) at : ssam@europeanchamber.com.cn by June 9.

• 2023-06-13 - 2023-06-13 | 09:30 - 12:00
• Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao

商务部拟于5月17日-19日第五届“中国⻄部国际投资贸易洽谈会” 期间，与重庆市人⺠政府共同举办“投资中国年” ⻄部地区专场推介活动，邀请重点产业跨国公司和投资机构赴⻄部地区了解产业发展情况，考察投资环境及产业项目，搭建与⻄部地区对接合作的高效平台。届时 ⻄部地区12个省 (区、市)将分产业领域，以重点项目路演推介的形式，与受邀出席活动的嘉宾开展产业对接和洽谈合作。

• 2023-05-17 - 2023-05-19 | 13:00 - 21:20
• InterContinental Chongqing Raffles Hotel

Chengdu's Qingyang District, named after the famous Taoist temple Qingyang Monastery within its jurisdiction, is the provenance of Chengdu's over-2,300-year history of city construction and the starting point of the ancient Southern Silk Road and boasts over 70% of the cultural and tourist resources in the city proper, including historical scenic spots such as Jinsha Site, Kuanzhai Alley, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, and Qintai Old Path. Covering an area of 66 square kilometers with a permanent population of 960,000, the District registered a GDP of 149.64 billion yuan in 2022, and has attracted 104 Fortune 500 companies to settle here. Highlighting the development of industries such as aviation, finance, cultural tourism, and commerce, etc., Qingyang District has also become the top choice for urban industries, headquarters economy, and scientific research enterprises/institutions. As Chengdu's very core area, Qingyang is always committed to creating a forefront for Chengdu's opening-up, building a high-level international business environment, providing around-the-clock online foreign company consulting services for foreign investors, and striving to grow into a business-friendly and livable district where investors feel assured, satisfied, and at ease.

• 2023-04-20 | 13:20 - 17:30
• Assembling place: The entrance of ground parking point of Tivoli Chengdu at Cultural Heritage Park 集合地点：成都非遗博览园缇沃丽酒店 地面停车点入口处

Annual General Meeting: Board Election

• 2023-04-13 | 18:00 - 21:30
• Wenweng Shishi Meeting Room, 3F, Tivoli Chengdu at Cultural Heritage Park 成都非遗博览园缇沃丽酒店 3楼文翁石室厅

Zoom meeting "Meet the Candidates"

• 2023-04-06 | 14:00 - 15:10
• Online

Looking forward, how will opening up impact the China market in 2023? What opportunities does it bring? What are the prospects for the China market at both the industry and aggregate level? What steps do businesses need to take to ensure their operations remain both flexible and resilient? And how can Chinese policymakers shore up the business environment and restore investor confidence?

Join us on 29th March 2023 to hear from leading business executives and experts on these topics and more.

• 2023-03-29 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai

The European Union Chamber of Commerce Southwest China Chapter is delighted to invite you to the launch of the European Business in China – Position Paper 2022/2023 (Position Paper) on 7th December (Wednesday), 2022 in Chongqing. Position Paper is the Chamber’s most important publication and the cornerstone of its annual advocacy plan which is compiled by its 35 working groups and sub-working groups over a nine-month period. Despite the heightened difficulties facing European companies in China, they are committed to staying and improving the business environment, as illustrated by the 967 constructive recommendations put forward in the Position Paper 2022/2023.

• 2023-02-16 | 14:20 - 15:30
• Meeting Room 1, 2F, Block A2, SinoSwiss Technopark (SSTP) 中瑞（重庆两江）产业园A2栋2楼1会议室

The European Union Chamber of Commerce Southwest China Chapter is delighted to invite you to the launch of the European Business in China – Position Paper 2022/2023 (Position Paper) on 15th February (Wednesday), 2023 in Chengdu. Position Paper is the Chamber’s most important publication and the cornerstone of its annual advocacy plan which is compiled by its 35 working groups and sub-working groups over a nine-month period. Despite the heightened difficulties facing European companies in China, they are committed to staying and improving the business environment, as illustrated by the 967 constructive recommendations put forward in the Position Paper 2022/2023.

• 2023-02-15 | 18:30 - 21:00
• Wed Room, B2 F, W Chengdu 成都W酒店 B2层婚礼堂