On March 5, 2024, Premier Li Qiang delivered the <<Report on the Work of the Government>> at the Second Session of the 14th National People’s Congress of China. Globally, economic recovery was slow, with increasing geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism. Domestically, China faced challenges in economic recovery due to the prolonged impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, exacerbated by existing structural issues and emerging risks in areas such as real estate and financial institutions.

In response to these challenges, the government outlined its tasks for 2024, including issuing ultra-long-term special government bonds and opening up new tracks in emerging fields like quantum technology and life sciences. Additionally, China plans to implement measures to further open up its economy, such as relaxing market access restrictions and promoting cross-border services trade.

To delve deeper into these issues and their implications for businesses, the European Chamber is pleased to host Mr. Xu Sitao, Chief Economist and partner at Deloitte China, to share his insights and forecasts on the economy. Mr. Xu brings extensive experience, having previously served as Chief Representative of China and EIU Forecasting Director at the Economist Group. We will also provide an opportunity for members to introduce themselves and engage in discussion.

• 2024-03-13 | 10:00 - 11:30
• 26/F, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP 26楼德勤华永会计师事务所

The Finance and Taxation (F&T) Working Group is delighted to invite you to the 2024-2025 Chair Elections, which will be held on Wednesday 13th March, at Shanghai Office and South China Office via video conference. An offline meeting will also be held by Beijing Office at the same time.

• 2024-03-13 | 14:30 - 16:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office + Online

The European Chamber is inviting you to join its “MeetUp for Innovative companies” on March 13th from 18:30 to 21:00 in Shenzhen, at Residence G.

Following various exchanges between member companies on topics such as industry 4.0, connectivity, 5G, security assessment of cross-border data transfer (CBDT), cybersecurity law, members expressed interest in getting to know and exchanging ideas with other members who are doing innovation.

• 2024-03-13 | 18:30 - 21:00
• Residence G

GM Dinner of Southwest China Chapter (Chengdu) 中国欧盟商会西南分会总经理晚宴（成都）

• 2024-03-13 | 18:30 - 20:30
• Dining Room, 27F, The Ritz-Carlton Chengdu 成都富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 27楼廳

The Maritime Manufacturing & Industrial Services Working Group is pleased to invite you to its 2024 Kick-off Meeting on Tuesday 12th March 2024, 14:30-16:30 at the European Chamber Shanghai office, and via Teams online.

• 2024-03-12 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office and Online Meeting

In this course, you will learn how to use ChatGPT as well as other automation tools to increase your productivity. We will cover some popular automation tools and provide some practical examples to help you understand how to apply these tools in your daily work. Whether you want to increase productivity or learn automation tools, this course will be a good choice. Our goal is to help you quickly master these tools and apply them to your daily work.

• 2024-03-12 - 2024-03-13 | 09:00 - 16:00
• Teams online

On Tuesday, 12th March, the Logistics Working Group will hold its 2024-2025 working group chair and vice chair elections.

• 2024-03-12 | 14:00 - 15:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405 + European Chamber Office Shanghai, 22nd Floor, Unit 2204

China's ESG regulations have developed significantly in recent years setting mandatory framework for certain industries. With the revised Company Law stipulating that companies, when doing business, shall “fully consider” the interests of their employees as well as environmental protection, and are encouraged to publish social responsibility reports, it becomes clear that companies need to ensure their compliance also in the ESG area. The developing ESG legal framework makes it difficult for companies to maintain a detailed and comprehensive overview.

• 2024-03-12 | 08:30 - 10:30
• 7F, VIP room, Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning 索菲特苏宁银河大酒店7层自助餐厅VIP Room

Enhance your strategic leadership skills with our program, focusing on vital aspects like competitive advantage management, connecting external changes to business reality, and linking broad factors to actionable strategies. Gain insights into team performance's impact on the business environment, visualize and track performance metrics effectively, and optimize organizational interdependencies for strategic success. This program provides a comprehensive approach to strategic leadership, empowering impactful decision-making in today's dynamic business landscape.

• 2024-03-12 - 2024-03-13 | 09:30 - 17:30
• Boardroom 26/F, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP 26楼德勤华永会计师事务所董事会议室

In this course, you will learn how to use ChatGPT as well as other automation tools to increase your productivity. We will cover some popular automation tools and provide some practical examples to help you understand how to apply these tools in your daily work. Whether you want to increase productivity or learn automation tools, this course will be a good choice. Our goal is to help you quickly master these tools and apply them to your daily work.

• 2024-03-12 - 2024-03-13 | 09:00 - 16:00
• Teams online