The hazardous chemicals industry in China has faced increasing regulatory scrutiny in recent years, with the introduction of traceability code policies across different provinces and municipalities. Starting with Guangdong Province in 2021, these policies have introduced QR codes to enhance safety, traceability, and oversight of hazardous chemicals. However, the lack of a unified national approach has led to significant challenges for companies. With each region enforcing its own version of the QR code requirements, compliance has become inconsistent and costly for businesses operating across multiple regions. Moreover, the lack of national endorsement for a single, standardised approach has made companies hesitant to invest in necessary system modifications, such as changes to SAP systems, which are resource and time-intensive.

• 2024-10-09 - 2024-10-09 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Teams

Adding another milestone to the growing ecosystem of EU sustainability regulation, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CSDDD") entered into force on 25th July 2024. This substantial piece of legislation is designed to mandate certain large EU and non-EU companies operating in the EU to conduct risk-based human rights and environmental due diligence.

• 2024-10-14 | 14:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海分会办公室

In China, more than 60% of consumers consider health to be the top priority in their daily lives; Compared to a year ago, they are paying more attention to their health. More notably, people are willing to increase health-related spending if overall consumption levels decline.

As China continues to prioritise health and innovation, Nansha District of Guangzhou is emerging as a burgeoning hub of biomedical industry. Building on the momentum of the "Overall development plan of Nansha, Guangzhou," Nansha district is leveraging favorable policies to become a key player in the biomedical sector.

In April 2024, Nansha released the "Support Measures for Promoting the High-quality Development of the Biomedicine Industry in Guangzhou Nansha," supporting the development of Nansha biomedicine companies in areas such as clinical trials and scenario applications. In September 2024, the Ministry of Commerce, the National Health Commission, and the National Medical Products Administration issued a notice to launch a pilot program for expanded openness in the medical field. In regions like the China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone, foreign enterprises are allowed to engage in the development and application of human stem cell, gene diagnosis and therapeutic technologies for product registration, launch, and production. Additionally, wholly foreign-owned hospitals are permitted to be established in cities such as Guangzhou. These significant measures have been rolled out in succession, accelerating the aggregation and realisation of high-level opening-up development achievements in Guangzhou Nansha.

This event aims to showcase Nansha’s unique development opportunities and growth potential, highlighting recent industry developments and fostering strategic collaboration between the Yangtze River Delta, the Greater Bay Area, and global markets. This event is a prime opportunity for biomedical enterprises to engage with Nansha’s dynamic business environment, supported by robust policies and a commitment to innovation. We are inviting Mofcom, Health Commission of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau, Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau, Canton Investment Development Commission (CIDC), People's Government of Nansha District.

• 2024-10-15 | 15:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber Southwest China Chapter sincerely invites you to join the Speed Business Meeting with Chengdu Qingyang District at 13:30 on 16th October (Wednesday) 2024.

中国欧盟商会西南分会诚挚邀请您参加将于2024年10月16日，星期三下午一点半在成都举办的“商务速配”青羊区专场活动。

Enterprises from below industries are highly welcome to attend 非常欢迎来自以下行业的企业参加:

Finance 金融、Aviation 航空航天、Business and trade 商务商贸、Culture and tourism 文化旅游、Electronic Information and Digital Economy 电子信息及数字经济

• 2024-10-16 | 13:30 - 17:00
• Xinhua Hotel 成都融通新华宾馆

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Compliance and Business Ethics Working Group Meeting on the 16th of October 2024.

• 2024-10-16 | 15:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Room 2204

The European Union Chamber of Commerce South China Chapter is delighted to invite you to the launch event of its European Business in China Position Paper 2024/2025 (Position Paper 2024/2025), on 17th October 2024.

This publication is the culmination of six months dedicated work by our 50 working groups, sub-working groups, desks and for a, compiling a comprehensive summary of the challenges faced by European companies operating in China. It also provides more than 1,000 constructive recommendations to the Chinese government on how to they can be resolved. In short, it provides a blueprint for rebuilding business confidence in the Chinese market and restoring it as the preferred destination for global investment.

Join us to hear the key concerns of European businesses operating in China.

• 2024-10-17 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Floor 3, Room Bauhinia. 3楼紫荆厅

The European Chamber, the IP SME Helpdesk and the EU SME Centre are therefore pleased to invite you to our next Working Group meeting, Intellectual Property Protection in a Brave New Digital World: A Primer for SMEs, which will take place on 17th October from 15:00-17:00 offline in Beijing and online. During this training, Ms Lisa Lu, China IP SME Helpdesk IP Business Advisor, will discuss the importance of IP protection in the software industry and will cover the different types of IP used to protect software, including but not limited to copyright, patents and trade secrets. Mr Charles Feng, Director of the International Business Department and a Senior Partner of Tahota (Beijing) Law Firm will cover data privacy and IP, and Mr Phillip Neumann, Business Development Manager at AppinChina, will provide practical information on relevant processes and best practices for companies in areas such as software licensing.

• 2024-10-17 | 15:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office

Join us for a luncheon hosted by ODDO BHF, where we aim to discuss the appealing themes with industry representatives. This event will provide attendees with valuable insights into the role of Supply Chain Finance in addressing global challenges. Participants will engage in discussions with industry peers, gaining practical knowledge and strategies to optimise working capital, mitigate risks, and strengthen supplier relationships.

• 2024-10-18 | 12:00 - 14:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

In today's global economic landscape, China's economic influence is becoming increasingly prominent. However, despite significant achievements in various sectors, China also exhibits vulnerabilities towards global commodity markets.

The European Chamber warmly invites you to join our Insight China Expert Talk on 18 October (Friday) in Beijing featuring Dr. Pascale Massot to understand how the world’s largest consumer transformed global commodity markets. Ms. Massot is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies; Senior Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; and Non-resident Honorary Fellow, Political Economy, Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis.

• 2024-10-18 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Teams/ European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

The European Chamber is glad to welcome you to the fifth edition of our Shanghai Chapter Football Tournament, which will bring together 16 corporate teams to compete with each other and where colleagues, families, sponsors, and friends will support and cheer for their favorite teams throughout the day.

The 2024 Football Tournament will take place on Saturday 19th October 2024.

Now we are recruiting teams to join us and play together! This event is a great opportunity to enhance team building, compete with other companies and stay healthy together. Join us, support your favorite team, win a championship and enjoy a healthy sports day with your colleagues, family and friends.

• 2024-10-19 | 10:00 - 17:00
• TBC