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The Investment Working Group is pleased to invite you to the meeting “Riding the Wave: Navigating Investment Opportunities in Industry 4.0 Transformation in China”, which is taking place on July 28th, 16:00-17:00 (China time), both online (via Zoom) and on-site at the European Chamber’s Shanghai and Beijing offices.

  • 2020-07-28 - 2020-07-28 | 16:00 - 17:00
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, European Chamber Beijing Office, Zoom
Members only
15
Jul
Shanghai > Working Group Meeting

The Future of Data Centres in China: A Changing Environment

The COVID-19 crisis has given a boost to the use of online platforms such as Zoom, online gaming and other online expressions which has underpinned tendencies that were already in place. This has further consolidated the importance of data centres in the current times. The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to a Joint Working Group meeting held between the Construction and ICT working groups on the topic of the future of Data Centres and the new developments under the New Infrastructure Plan, giving a Market, Policy and Construction Analysis.
Register here online or email Ms. Yiran Chen at intern008@europeanchamber.com.cn before Tuesday, 14 July, COB. For Shanghai, you can either attend the event offline at the office or online through Zoom.You will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the meeting via Zoom after registration closes. If you do wish to attend offline, send an email to intern008@europeanchamber.com.cn stating so before registration closes.

  • 2020-07-15 | 10:00 - 11:30
  • Either offline attendance in the Chamber's office or online through Zoom
Members only

The Construction Working Group will hold Chair elections on March 20, 17.00 China time. At that meeting, the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the sector as well as the Position Paper for the group will be discussed.
The impact of the coronavirus has been felt on the Real State sector. Members will offer testimonies on the impact. Government policy support to recover after the crisis as well as opportunities for improvement in terms of building quality and safety (e.g. materials that act against the virus) will be discussed.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, including a leading role in the drafting of the annual Position Paper, in communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities, and in steering activities of the Working Group. The ideal Chair and Vice Chair is a senior industry representative with relevant expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Working Group for 12 months. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential. Before applying for the position of Chair or Vice Chair, we recommend that you obtain approval from your company.
The maximum duration of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson position is three consecutive years. Only candidates who are physically based in China are eligible to run for Chair or Vice Chair positions.
The Construction Working Group is going to elect one National Chair (either Beijing or Shanghai) and a maximum of three Vice Chairs (in both Beijing and Shanghai).

  • 2020-03-20 | 17:00 - 18:30
  • Zoom meeting (online or via call in)
Members only
27
Feb
Shanghai > Working Group Meeting

[Online F&T WG Meeting] Tax and Financial Policy During the Outbreak

At this meeting, Mr. Chengfei Yuan, Tax Director at PwC China, will offer insights into key areas of tax and financial policy as per official MOF and SAT notices.

  • 2020-02-27 - 2020-02-27 | 15:30 - 16:45
  • Zoom
Members only
11
Nov

Andrea Destefanis of Kokaistudios; David Shi of Cushman and Wakefield; and Manoj Mehta and Judy Zhu of naked Group will discuss an interesting array of topics around urban design and its increasing importance in China’s growing cities.

The presentations will be followed by a tour of Sinan Mansions, a historical “open air museum” that represents a prime example of successful urban renovation in China. The tour will be led by site’s owner. Space on the tour is very limited, so please RSVP early.

  • 2019-11-11 | 09:00 - 12:30
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204
Members only

Sustainability is a growing requirement from governments, suppliers and customers. Many businesses still don't recognize that working sustainably also means working cost-effectively. To turn this around requires a willingness to buck conventional financial wisdom by focusing not on reducing the cost of each part but on increasing the efficiency as a whole.

During this event, a range of speakers from various green sectors, will share with you how companies can start making their facilities more sustainable and reduce the environmental footprint.

  • 2019-05-28 | 15:30 - 18:00
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204

What is the impact of AI-related policies on European companies? How does the World Artificial Intelligence Conference contribute to the global AI development? The European Chamber is delighted to invite Mr SUN Yue, Vice Director of Artificial Intelligence Development Section at Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, to introduce the World Artificial Intelligence Conference and AI-related policies in Shanghai.

人工智能相关政策对欧洲企业有什么影响?世界人工智能大会对全球人工智能发展有什么促进作用?为了更好地了解世界人工智能大会以及人工智能相关政策,欧盟商会诚邀上海市经济和信息化委员会人工智能发展处副处长孙跃,向会员公司解读相关政策。

  • 2019-05-21 - 2019-05-21 | 14:30 - 17:00
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204
Members only

Meeting with the CAUPD of the MoHURD on the New Opportunities for Foreign Construction Companies in the Context of China’s New Urban Development Plan & Position Paper

  • 2019-04-22 | 09:00 - 11:00
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office
Members only
11
Mar
Shanghai > Working Group Meeting

Construction Working Group Meeting

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you attend the 1st Construction working group kick-off meeting in 2019. The meeting will take place on Monday 11 March at 9:30-11:30am in both Beijing and Shanghai office via videoconference facility. In this meeting, we will have speaker from the KPMG to share with us the insights on the recent development of real estate market in China. And we will also review the working group performance in 2018, elect the working group Chairs and Vice Chairs, and discuss the Position Paper and the priorities of the construction working group in 2019.

  • 2019-03-11 | 09:30 - 11:30
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office
Members only

The European Chamber is delighted to welcome The World Bank to share with participants their views on Shanghai's water problems and possible solutions.

  • 2018-10-12 | 16:00 - 17:20
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204