Cybersecurity Law has heavy impact the business community in China; particularly, cross-border data transfer requirements are likely to be thorny for companies. The Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports came into force on 1st September, 2022, to guide and assist data handlers in standardising and orderly reporting security assessments for data export.

What are the latest policies on cross-border data transfers, data authentication and data sharing? By analysing data export policies, foreign companies taking a global approach to cybersecurity and compliance can revise their regional cybersecurity policies and current cybersecurity practices.

The European Chamber’s Cybersecurity Conference 2023 will bring together professionals and experts from law/consulting firms, different industrial players, and major data processors to share their insights on the future of China’s data flow security landscape and possible solutions for all relevant parties.

• 2023-08-08 | 14:00 - 17:00
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai

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

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

China has progressively stepped up enforcement of its anti-monopoly and data security regulations. On August 1, 2022, the amended Anti-Monopoly Law came into effect, prohibiting the use of certain technologies to engage in anti-competitive behaviour, raising the maximum fines for violations, and curbing abuse by administrative organizations. When it comes to data security, China has prioritised data protection, data privacy, and cybersecurity through a series of laws and regulations such as the Individual Information Protection Law. At this conference the speakers will focus on these two regulatory dimensions and discuss individual and corporate liabilities.

The regulatory environment is changing fast and non-compliance could expose a company to unforeseen risks, even civil and criminal penalties. For executives, directors, shareholders, and members of a corporation, it is imperative to have a clear understanding of the differences between corporate and individual liabilities and know how to mitigate the risk of individual liabilities.

Join in the annual Compliance Conference to gain insights and receive guidance on emerging compliance risks and solutions, implement best practices and strategies, and share ideas with senior legal and compliance professionals.

• 2022-12-13 | 14:30 - 17:50
• Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre, Ballroom 4&5, 5 floor

Convening annually for eighteen years, the European Chamber’s HR Conference continues to be the place to learn from extraordinary experience, and a magnifying glass to the latest challenges and solutions in human resources management. Join us on 27th October to learn to navigate challenges in turbulent times.

• 2022-10-27 | 08:30 - 12:00
• The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, Diamond Ballroom Ⅲ, 3rd floor

On 29th April, the National Information Security Standardization Technical Committee of China released a draft version of the Practice Guidelines for Cyber Security Standards – Technical Specifications for Certification of Cross-Border Processing of Personal Information for public comment. The relentless rate of change and threat in cybersecurity did not abate in 2021, but is expected to increase in 2022. In an era of accelerated digitization, most senior business leaders see cybersecurity and legal data flow as an operational priority to their business.

• 2022-09-22 | 09:00 - 12:00
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to invite you to the 2022 Sustainable Business Awards Conference & Ceremony: Advancing Resilience for Sustainable Growth. In Part I (Conference), we convene with thought leaders across industries to explore how we can arrive at a resilient and sustainable stance, ready to navigate risks and accelerate into the next reality. In Part II (Ceremony), 2022 awards winners will be announced and applicants will be acknowledged.

• 2022-09-15 | 14:00 - 19:10
• The Langham Xintiandi, Shanghai

Sign up the annual signature event of the Shanghai Chapter

• 2021-12-01 | 09:00 - 12:30
• The Langham Xintiandi Shanghai

Sign up the annual signature event of the Shanghai Chapter

• 2021-11-24 | 14:00 - 18:30
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai