In light of the high risk profile associated with many BRI projects, China is looking to develop legal mechanisms to bring some level of governance to the initiative and to ensure that Chinese companies and their interests are protected abroad. In this event, speakers will assess the development of these emerging dispute resolution mechanisms and the impact they may have on alleviating concerns of international partners and investors.

• 2018-07-05 | 09:00 - 10:30
• Four Seasons Hotel, Beijing Ballroom 1

Want to keep up with the latest developments in China’s economy and Financial Markets? Join CKGSB's full-time English MBA Info Session on Jun 23rd (Saturday) 2018 in Beijing, for an enlightening day on the newest insights around China’s ever-changing economy.

• 2018-06-23 | 14:00 - 17:00
• Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, Oriental Plaza 2/F, Tower E3, 1 East Chang An Ave, Beijing

China’s intention to become a major technological power and its huge bilateral trade surpluses with the US and Europe have generated tensions with the West. Should China’s innovation strategy be seen as a threat to the economic well-being of Europe and the United States? How do these issues relate to the ongoing concerns about trade wars?

• 2018-06-22 | 09:00 - 10:30
• Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Room

In 2017 the State Council released the national Next Generation AI Development Plan that set the target of China being the dominant global player in artificial intelligence by 2030. While the existence of a top level plan is no guarantor of success, State Council papers have the tradition of rapidly mobilizing both local government and private companies to action.

• 2018-06-22 | 15:00 - 17:00
• Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Room

The European Chamber Marcom Forum is delighted to invite Sherry Gong, Counsel at Hogan Lovells International LLP, to discuss the influence of GDPR and China’s Personal Information Protection Specification on the marketing practices of European companies in China.

• 2018-06-20 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, Room C412

Andrew Polk will discuss the details of recent opening measures in the financial sector, putting them within the broader policy context, and highlighting the many hurdles that still remain for companies to take advantage of these changes.

• 2018-06-14 | 09:00 - 10:30
• The Westin Beijing Chaoyang Hotel, Fire Room, 3rd Floor

Driven by China’s booming e-commerce platforms there are few sectors that have encountered as much disruption in recent years as retail. The retailers that had most success in meeting the challenges brought by these dominant e-commerce platforms have moved beyond classic brick-and-mortar operations, adopting business models that effectively create synergy between online and offline sales channels.

• 2018-06-12 | 15:00 - 17:30
• Rosewood Beijing Hotel, Salon 303, 3rd Floor

2018 could be dubbed ‘the year of data protection’ with major legislative changes in both China and the EU bringing truly global implications for business.

• 2018-05-24 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Four Seasons Hotel, QING 2+3

With intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs) being repeatedly referred to in policy documents released over the course of 2017/2018, the future of mobility is upon us. The convergence of the automotive and ICT industries will bring about significant disruption to previous business models and bring major challenges in complying with an evolving regulatory framework. In addition to foreign investment restrictions relating to the vehicles and various in-vehicle technology, new rules are also emerging to regulate liability, privacy, security as well as the testing of ICVs

• 2018-05-09 | 09:00 - 10:30
• The Westin Beijing Chaoyang Hotel, Fire Room, 3rd Floor

The European Chamber is delighted to welcome Diane Zhu to explain how Merck are challenging traditional talent management thinking by encouraging employees to make their capabilities and career aspirations transparent and to proactively take ownership over their own development.

• 2018-05-09 | 14:00 - 15:30
• Hilton Hotel Beijing