The EU SME Centre, European Chamber and China Centre for Promotion of SME Development, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) are pleased to invite you to a joint Working Group meeting, where Mr Sun Wenkai, vice president of the National Institute of Small and Medium Enterprises at Renmin University of China, is going to give a detailed analysis of China's 14th Five-Year Plan for Promoting SME Development. The meeting will take place offline at European Chamber Beijing office and online on Tuesday 25 January from 15:30 to 17:00.

• 2022-01-25 | 15:30 - 17:00
• C405, European Chamber Beijing Office / Zoom online

中国欧盟商会与AbleSlide共同推出职场PPT呈现思维企业内训课程。帮助贵司员工学会梳理文档逻辑，让演示有逻辑更清晰；合理优化制作流程，提高PPT制作效率；掌握核心版式技巧，工具化思维排版；建立常用素材资源库，即搜即用更高效。

• 2022-01-24 - 2022-01-28 | 09:00 - 21:30
• The tutor will go to your company to teach in person 老师将亲自到贵司授课

At the end of 2021, Omicron, the fifth highly significant variant of the original SARS-COV-2, was designated a ‘variant of concern’ by the World Health Organization (WHO), based on its transmissibility and the severity of illness it can cause. South Africa, where Omicron was first reported, was the focus of the world’s attention as the number of infections surged within a few weeks. The new variant is now prevalent worldwide. The situation in China is also gloomy, given the increasing number of Omicron cases being reported across the country, which is likely to put China’s zero-COVID strategy to perhaps its toughest test yet.

To brief the European business and diplomatic community in China on the latest about Omicron, the effectiveness of current vaccines and treatments, as well as recommended actions for countries and individuals, the European Chamber has invited a group of prominent speakers to provide their different perspectives on the developing situation.

• 2022-01-21 | 13:45 - 14:45
• Zoom Online/European Chamber Beijing Office C405

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to the New Year Business Networking event in Guangzhou, on 20th January 2022.

With decorations popping up everywhere, Chinese New Year is just around the corner. It is time once again to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Join us and dive into the spirit of Chinese New Year with our next event. Start new year with some drinks, well-needed networking and kick off 2022 together!

• 2022-01-20 | 18:00 - 21:30
• The Happy Monk (Party Pier 琶醍店)

中国欧盟商会与莱茵学院以及Eddic易迪思合作开展数据分析系列课程，以下是2022年1月即将开展的课程清单，计划会定期更新，如有其他培训需求，请联系中国欧盟商会活动负责人莫静倩女士。

A series of data analysis series lessons will be jointly held by the European Chamber of Commerce in China with TÜV and the Eddic. The class schedules in January 2022 are listed below and will be updated regularly. For any training courses please contact the Events Manager of the EUCCC, Ms Jingqian Mo.

• 2022-01-19 - 2022-03-16 | 20:00 - 21:00
• Online training

After two years of uncertainty and lockdowns, 2022 will offer ample opportunities for growth – but red and amber lights continue to flash on the risk register dashboard for business. As geopolitical competition between China and western countries intensifies, issues such as digital sovereignty and ESG threaten to further complicate and disrupt the risk landscape. Against the backdrop of the 20th CPC National Congress, China will continue to focus on socio-economic reform and re-emphasising its long-term political and regulatory priorities.

• 2022-01-18 | 16:00 - 17:00
• Zoom Online/European Chamber Beijing Office C405

The COVID-19 travel restrictions and lengthy quarantine requirements imposed by China made it nearly impossible for foreign executives to visit the country since the beginning of 2020. Two years into the pandemic, the impact of these restrictions is increasingly leading to a disconnect between headquarters and local business operations of foreign companies. Planned investments and the expansion of existing ones have been put on hold. At the same time, geopolitical tensions lead to the rise of anti-China sentiments in many countries, affecting decision-makers and boardrooms. A Pew Research Centre study from October 2020 showed that negative views on China have reached historic highs, even in countries with strong economic ties and traditionally good cultural and academic cooperation with China. According to the research, 71 % of German respondents and 85% of French respondents hold negative views on China.

In this German Chamber and European Chamber co-organized webinar, business leaders and economists based in China will share their views on the current business and political environment. We jointly invite our member companies as well as their headquarters in Europe to join and learn of the prospects for business growth and development, as speakers paint a realistic picture of doing business in China 2022.

• 2022-01-13 | 16:00 - 17:15
• Online

Often perceived as inspired by Germany’s Industry 4.0, China’s national strategy titled "Made in China 2025" was launched in 2015 to promote and support the development of advanced industries and technologies. The strategy identifies ten core industries, such as robotics, power equipment and next-generation IT, in which China wants to achieve major breakthroughs and create globally competitive companies. Six years later after its official launch, the strategy has moved from blueprint to implementation and been constantly updated.

• 2022-01-12 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Zoom Online/European Chamber Beijing Office C405