Chinese government authorities have recently issued a series of policies and draft amendments to push forward the establishment of the Social Credit System (SCS). Foreign enterprises are particularly concerned at how the SCS could affect the business operation of their Chinese subsidiaries.

The SCS will establish an information-sharing platform covering all the rating information on all companies registered in China. In principle, the equal enforcement of regulations will likely to create a more level playing field. However, this may be an overly optimistic interpretation, as the system does have the potential for discriminatory use towards international companies, as well as other major concerns such as the “joint sanctions” – blacklisted companies will receive not only sanctions from the government enforcement authority, but should restrictions and negative treatment from other government agencies.

• 2019-11-29 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing

In order to support the implementation of Foreign Investment Law, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has initiated the public consultation of Provisions on Foreign Investment Information Report (Provisions) and Notice on Matters Related to the Report on Foreign Investment Information (Notice) as the supplementary measures for the Provisions.

• 2019-11-25 | 09:10 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

In order to support the implementation of Foreign Investment Law, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has initiated the public consultation of Provisions on Foreign Investment Information Report (Provisions) and Notice on Matters Related to the Report on Foreign Investment Information (Notice) as the supplementary measures for the Provisions.

• 2019-11-25 - 2019-11-25 | 09:10 - 11:30
• European Chamber Beijing Office C405

The European Chamber invites you to a seminar sponsored by DS Avocats where speakers and participants will enjoy a discussion on the opportunities for companies looking for new investments opportunities.

• 2019-11-01 | 09:30 - 12:10
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204

As the uncertainty during this trade dispute is prolonged, there is more that companies can do other than to sit and wait. The European Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite Dr. Deming Zhao, Partner of Global Law Office to share his insights on the potential risk that comes with the trade war and discuss possible solutions for this conundrum.

• 2019-10-10 - 2019-10-10 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

As the uncertainty during this trade dispute is prolonged, there is more that companies can do other than to sit and wait. The European Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite Dr. Deming Zhao, Partner of Global Law Office to share his insights on the potential risk that comes with the trade war and discuss possible solutions for this conundrum.

• 2019-10-10 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing

Since the establishment of the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in 1990, the State Council has approved the set-up of over 160 CSSAs in terms of bonded zones, export processing zones, bonded logistic parks, bonded ports, comprehensive bonded zones and cross-border industrial zones.

The Logistics Working Group welcomes Mr. Eric Zhou, Head of Trade & Customs, KPMG China to discuss the latest development of CSSAs and have a comprehensive review.

• 2019-09-03 | 14:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

Since the establishment of the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in 1990, the State Council has approved the set-up of over 160 Customs Special Supervision Areas (CSSAs) in terms of bonded zones, export processing zones, bonded logistic parks, bonded ports, comprehensive bonded zones and cross-border industrial zones. Each of these areas enjoys different preferential benefits, is regulated by different policies or rules and runs different processes.

The Logistics Working Group welcomes Mr. Eric Zhou, Head of Trade & Customs, KPMG China, to discuss the latest policy development of CSSAs and give a comprehensive review on the overall regulatory framework.

• 2019-09-03 - 2019-09-03 | 14:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

Since the establishment of the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in 1990, the State Council has approved the set-up of over 160 Customs Special Supervision Areas (CSSAs) in terms of bonded zones, export processing zones, bonded logistic parks, bonded ports, comprehensive bonded zones and cross-border industrial zones. Each of these areas enjoys different preferential benefits, is regulated by different policies or rules and runs different processes.

The Logistics Working Group welcomes Mr. Eric Zhou, Head of Trade & Customs, KPMG China, to discuss the latest policy development of CSSAs and give a comprehensive review on the overall regulatory framework.

• 2019-09-03 | 14:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Office Shanghai, 22nd Floor, Room 2204

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published the draft Export Control Law for public comments via a circular on 16th June 2017. If enacted, the China's new Export Control Law will be the first set of comprehensive and unified export control legislation in China, which is aimed at upgrading the country's existing regime consisting of various administrative regulations and rules.
In March 2019, the State Council issued its legislative proposal for 2018. Amongst the proposed bills for submission to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress this year is the Export Control Law. There is no guarantee that this bill will be passed into law this year but it is high on China’s priority list and is widely expected to be enacted within the calendar year.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes Courtney Zhou, Consultant at Control Risks and Baker McKenzie to discuss the the latest development of China’s proposed Export Control Law, how the respective lists may be enacted in the continuing trade war, and how business with China be affected by this control scheme.

• 2019-08-30 | 16:00 - 17:50
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204