The European Chamber, in partnership with Roland Berger, cordially invites you to attend the launch of its Business Confidence Survey 2024 on 10th May, from 9:30–11:15 (Beijing time).

Instead of the strong economic rebound that businesses had hoped for, China’s reopening in 2023 brought more uncertainties for European firms operating in the country. China’s deeper structural issues—including sluggish demand, high levels of local government debt and the continued challenges in the real estate sector—continued to weigh on the prospects of both domestic and foreign companies, and the economy overall.

• 2024-05-10 | 09:30 - 11:15
• Teams/ European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

Over the last decades, the lifestyle of Chinese residents has undergone significant changes due to the rapid processes of industrialisation, urbanisation, and population aging. This transformation has presented new challenges in the health domain. In response, the Chinese Government has prioritised 'Healthy China' since 2016.

This trend creates opportunities for biopharmaceutical companies, supported by favourable policies from local governments. Qidong Economic Development Zone, located in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, is one of the examples. With the life-health industry as one of its key pillars, it has issued subsidy policies and now boasts over 60 biopharmaceutical companies.

The European Chamber invites you to join this session for further insights into the future of the life-health domain.

• 2024-03-29 | 09:00 - 11:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter cordially invites you to attend the launch of the Chamber’s latest publication, produced in partnership with China Macro Group (CMG), on 21st March 2024.

• 2024-03-21 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

Every year, China’s ‘Two Sessions (Lianghui)’ convenes the national legislature and top political advisory body to discuss key political and economic issues and make central decisions. In 2024, the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) are set to be held in Beijing on the 4th and 5th March, respectively.
The Two Sessions hold significance for the international business community as they will establish the political and economic direction for China for 2024. In the preceding provincial Two Sessions, some key themes will be ‘new quality productivity’, ‘expanding domestic demand’, and ‘deepening reforms’, while seeking progress while maintaining stability, consolidating the foundation for economic recovery, and expanding high-level opening-up will be the main areas of focus.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China cordially invites you on 19th March for in-depth analysis and insights into the implications of the Two Sessions on businesses, the economy and the future of China.

• 2024-03-19 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

In a world facing multiple crises that are putting immense pressure on communities, achieving gender equality is more vital than ever. Numerous studies have consistently demonstrated that gender diversity in leadership leads to enhanced financial performance for companies and plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development, peace, and democracy in society. Building upon this knowledge, it is imperative for us to actively work towards increasing the representation of women in leadership positions, as it positively impacts the business landscape.

• 2024-03-07 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Teams

2024 Supply Chain Trends: Automation, Digitalisation, Green Logistics and Localisation

• 2024-03-06 | 14:00 - 16:10
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) rewards excellence in sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and raises awareness about sustainable business practices and responsible operating models. In September 2024, the Chamber will celebrate the 8th consecutive year of the SBA ceremony. As part of the SBA, the Sustainability Talk series aims to bring corporate leaders together to explore effective sustainable business development.

• 2024-03-05 | 14:30 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

China’s emphasis on green and sustainable development offers a fertile ground for businesses in sustainable urban development. Integral to this are initiatives such as China’s Five-Year Plan, the Urban Renewal Action Plan (2023-2025), and local programs for green development and urban planning. These initiatives set forth ambitious goals for achieving ultra-low energy consumption in construction and have laid the groundwork for the adoption of green transportation projects. European SMEs, with their established practices in eco-friendly construction and sustainable transportation, are well-positioned to make a significant impact in China’s growing green and sustainable urban development sector and to export their expertise and sustainable solutions.

• 2024-02-29 | 16:00 - 17:45
• European Chamber Shanghai Office & Zoom 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Zoom

Over 2023, the global landscape underwent various international crises, from the protracted conflict in Ukraine to the unrest in the Gaza Strip, which have had far-reaching negative effects on the global and regional economy. For all the economic worries of a real estate crisis, government debt overload, and high youth unemployment, China looks to have managed an acceptable 5+% year growth off its low base of 2022 and the outlook for 2024 is subdued at around 4+%. Against the backdrop of significant geopolitical shifts, the evolving dynamics between China, the European Union, and the United States — the world's leading economic powers — are central to understanding the future direction of international business and commerce.

• 2024-01-31 | 15:30 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

Happiness has been widely studies in psychology, economics, and other social sciences in recent decades. Happiness is an important measure for well-being, in addition to objective well-being measures such as GDP per capita and poverty. Policy-makers worldwide increasingly see happiness as an important and overarching objective of public policy. With encouragement from the OECD, nearly all its member states now measure the happiness of their people annually.

• 2024-01-24 | 13:30 - 16:45
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室