In the era of global digitalisation, data security is essential for businesses, especially for those operating in different geographical markets. China has enacted a series of laws and regulations including Measures for the Security Assessment of Cross-Border Data Transfers, the Cybersecurity Law, and the Personal Information Protection Law to further regulate cross-border data transfers.

For European SMEs to successfully expand their business to the country, it is imperative to understand the practical steps to take following the regulations, avoid compliance pitfalls and ensure the lawful, reasonable, and effective use of data.

• 2023-04-28 | 16:00 - 17:50
• European Chamber Shanghai Office & ZOOM

Evolving chemical regulations such as the implementation of One Enterprise, One Product, One QR Code for hazardous chemicals in China and emerging REACH-like regulations in APAC countries are creating new regulatory challenges for chemical companies operating in China in 2023. In addition, the revised Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) brings new opportunities for new cosmetic ingredient innovation but also more compliance obligations on cosmetic ingredients.

Join us in Shanghai office on April 26, 2023, for further interpret related policies for chemical and cosmetic industry. Topics include the latest QR code implementation for hazardous chemicals in China, the latest developments of REACH-Like regulations in Asian Pacific countries and practical compliance advice for cosmetic ingredients under CSAR.

• 2023-04-26 | 14:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

Given the new catchphrase of ‘derisking not decoupling’, what are the key challenges that keep CEOs awake at night? And what steps do business leaders need to take to ensure their operations remain flexible and resilient?
Join us for a candid chat between three China-based CEOs across different industries, hosted by Joerg Wuttke, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.

• 2023-04-25 | 17:00 - 19:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

China will convene its national legislature and top political advisory body for the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on the 4th and 5th March 2023 respectively.

Known as the ‘Two Sessions’(Lianghui), these annual meetings are attended by delegates and party members from across the country to discuss key political and economic issues and make central decisions. The Two Sessions are of particular interest to the international business community as it will set China’s political and economic precedent for the rest of the year.

• 2023-03-22 | 16:00 - 18:10
• Zoom & European Chamber Shanghai Office

With the recent hype around OpenAI, artificial intelligence (AI) has once again grabbed the attention of businesses. AI’s capabilities in big data computing, analysis, and automated learning will no doubt become a major driving force in the future of enterprises.

This event will look into the revolutionary impact of AI on businesses using case studies and will analyse the big data security infrastructure needed by companies to deploy AI.

Join the seminar on 21st March to hear from IT experts on the topic and kick off the journey into human-computer interaction.

• 2023-03-21 | 14:30 - 17:10
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The CEO Talk initiative shows that companies do not only care about environmental and social contribution of its own, but also of the contribution of their stakeholders. Following previous CEO talks on strategies in sustainability along the value chain, the 3rd talk will focus on corporate talent strategy as “The Force” for innovation and better fulfillment of social responsibilities.

As a pioneer to drive technology innovation and sustainability in the industry, the United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has strategized its talents empowerment approach with both internal Employee Scholar Program (ESP) that supports its employee’s life-long learning, and the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program that inspire the future generation of scientists, engineers and change makers.

• 2016-12-12 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204, 333 Middle Huaihai Road, Shui On Plaza, Shanghai

The European Chamber is delighted to welcome you to the seminar on Nationwide Integration of Customs Clearance by Shanghai Customs on Thursday, December 1st, 2016, 14:00-15:20.

中国欧盟商会欢迎您于2016年12月1日下午14:00-15:20前来参加上海海关关于全国通关一体化改革试点的讲座

• 2016-12-01 | 14:00 - 15:20
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The new economy is based on knowledge workers, intensive data flow and concepts such as Industry 4.0. Together with it, the “sharing technologies” are creating an increasingly digitalized and network-centered society that is silently extending into the working environment from the bottom. SMEs can shift their approach from a passive receiver into a strategic adopter by increasing coordination and reducing costs.

• 2016-11-30 | 09:00 - 10:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

This event aims to provide a comprehensive and practical overview of arbitration in China. The process of arbitrating a dispute is described from the perspective of a non-Chinese individual or business. Attendees will be guided through the typical course of events in an arbitration process. This presentation appeals to both law professionals and business managers, and is useful for practitioners and non-experts alike.

• 2016-11-29 | 16:00 - 17:40
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204

Are you a fair market player in the eyes of the Chinese government? How fair is the new anti-unfair competition law?
Join us in this event to learn about the concerns regarding certain elements of the proposed revisions to the AUCL, these concerns include possible conflicts between the revised law and the Anti-Monopoly Law.

• 2016-11-23 | 16:30 - 18:00
• Winston & Strawn