2022 marks the fifth anniversary of the rollout of China’s Cybersecurity Law and the first anniversary of the enactment of the Data Security Law (DSL) and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). A host of related finalised and draft regulations have been released in recent months, especially on cross-border data transfer, bringing about imminent compliance requirements for foreign companies operating in the Chinese market.

• 2022-12-12 | 14:00 - 17:25
• Zoom Online

As 2022 comes to a close, China’s economic outlook is the most uncertain since the country first embarked upon its programme of reform and opening more than four decades ago. Its COVID strategy has been put to the test, with nationwide outbreaks of the highly transmissible Omicron variant disrupting business operations on an unprecedented scale throughout the year. Other significant internal challenges include China’s mounting debt crisis, the unravelling of its real estate sector, demographic headwinds and stalling consumption growth.

• 2022-12-09 | 13:30 - 18:10
• Zoom Online/Grand Ballroom 1, 4F, InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun

This event is to bring up-to-date insights into the landscape of sustainable due diligence in mainland China and its implications for SME businesses in the Chinese market.

What to learn from the webinar:
-The development of sustainability due diligence in China
-How to manage sustainability due diligence issues efficiently in China
-How will an SME be affected from 2023 as a direct or indirect supplier?
-Which main legal positions are protected under the German law, i.e. in which areas is corporate sustainability due diligence required?
-What does Chinese law already regulate regarding these legal positions?
-Which practical next steps could an SME in China take?

• 2022-12-07 | 16:30 - 18:00
• Online, ZOOM

Hybrid Workshop - Grow Green: Energy Efficiency | EU-China Cooperation and Opportunities for European SMEs

• 2022-12-05 | 16:00 - 17:40
• Online via zoom

On 28th October 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the Administrative Regulation on Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturer and Product Admission (Draft for Comments) (Administrative Regulation on Admission). Five days later, the MIIT and the Ministry of Public Security jointly issued the Notice on Conducting Pilot Work of ICV Access and On-road Driving (Draft for Comment) (Draft Pilot Notice). The release of these two draft regulations is of great significance for future development of China’s auto industry, in particular that of smart vehicles.

• 2022-11-29 | 14:00 - 15:30
• Zoom Online

The EU SME Centre and the European Chamber are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Working Group meeting, where Ms Barbara Li, Partner at ReedSmith, will provide an overview of some of the key trends in digitalisation in China. Following Ms Li’s presentation, a panel composed by company representatives will discuss challenges and best practices when developing and implementing digitalization strategies.

• 2022-11-24 | 15:30 - 17:00
• Online European Chamber Beijing offices

The European Chamber Cosmetics Working Group organises a joint seminar with Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) on RMSI Submission discussion, aims to better connect the raw material manufactures and finished cosmetic product companies, enhance the understanding and implementation of regulations, and finally, improve compliance level through communication and cooperation.

• 2022-11-15 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Zoom Online

The 20th Communist Party Congress wrapped up last week with the appointment of the new Politburo and Standing Committee. Key questions remain, such as what this new leadership will mean for China’s policy trajectory and economic prospects.

• 2022-11-10 | 16:30 - 18:00
• C405, European Chamber Beijing Office/Zoom online

Join the national webinar ‘Townhall Online Briefing with the President’, during which President Jörg Wuttke will update members on the COVID situation across China, what to watch out for following China’s 20th Party Congress, as well as how the Chamber’s recently published position paper has been received at the national and local level.

• 2022-11-03 | 14:00 - 15:00
• Zoom Online

The Paris Agreement set an ambitious goal to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5 degrees, in comparison with pre-industrial levels, which has prompted a series of measures to achieve this target. In response to mitigate climate change, countries and businesses have adopted global decarbonisation pledges to fulfil their Environmental, Social and Corporate governance (ESG) commitments. Decarbonisation has become a global imperative and one of the top priorities for governments, companies, and society at large.

• 2022-10-27 | 16:00 - 17:30
• KPMG Beijing Office/Zoom Online