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 Guangzhou Municipla Health Commission, Guangzhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau, Guangzhou Municipla Healthcare Securities Bureau, Office of Canton Investment Development Commission and People's Government of Nansha District.

• 2024-10-15 | 15:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

On 22nd October 2024, the European Chamber Sports Forum will gather sports-& marketing leaders to discuss the future of sports in China. At the peak of the Tour de Guangxi - happening that time in China - we will have representatives from the top cycling teams & brands with us. Meet brands, athletes, sports agencies and sports decision-makers at our 2nd European Chamber Sport Summit in downtown Shanghai.

• 2024-10-22 | 16:00 - 19:00
• Hansgrohe InnovationParc

Industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies such as Metaverse, AI, XR (AR, VR and MR) allow companies to innovate more rapidly, improve operational efficiency and make customer experiences more engaging. Among them, the metaverse has proved to be the field of transformational opportunities for small and big businesses, opening the doors for immersive consumer experiences. That allows businesses to create memorable interactions, driving higher customer satisfaction, loyalty, and ultimately, stronger business outcomes. The event will raise the topics of Metaverse, AR and VRs’ effects on businesses’ development, resource-saving efforts and business expansion strategies.

• 2024-10-23 | 14:30 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

This workshop will:
Introduce a new, award-winning, dynamic and strategic organisational leadership system
Give an approach which can increase organisational resilience and agility in VUCA times
Enable leaders to raise their game as well as their profile across MNCs
Enhance the ability to be agile and manage “upwards” to get speedier action
Explain a process which can widen the influence of Chinese managers across international borders

• 2024-10-25 | 09:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

Goal Management and Plan Execution is one of the core competencies necessary for managers and leaders. This course is designed to help participants understand the definition and logic of goal management, learn how to set clear goals, and master effective plan execution and control management skills. Through the learning of this course, participants will be able to improve the execution of the team and achieve personal and organisational goals. Success does not wait, but is earned by those who are willing to learn and improve themselves. Act now and let us help you achieve your career goals!

• 2024-10-30 - 2024-10-31 | 09:00 - 16:00
• Novotel Shanghai Atlantis

This event is intended to allow the government to clearly articulate policies designed to support SME development in Shanghai, while also providing businesses with a direct channel to present their operational challenges to relevant authorities, fostering collaboration to identify effective solutions.

• 2024-11-07 | 13:00 - 14:30
• Meeting room 9 &10, Second Floor, Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao 上海虹桥绿地铂瑞酒店2层9-10号会议室

The "zero-cost revelations" on social media present significant public opinion risks for companies. In corporate public opinion crises, one major category involves HR-related issues. Campus recruitment, layoffs, compensation, workplace injuries—each term is a key to negative traffic on social media platforms. As a generation raised with smartphones enters the workforce, they are adept at using social media, familiar with techniques to gain influence, and have a strong desire for self-expression. For companies, preventing all HR-related content from appearing online has become nearly impossible.
Traditionally, public opinion risks stemmed from business and communications departments, but now, HR has become a high-risk department for public opinion. Therefore, it is essential for HR to enhance its crisis prevention awareness, understand related risks, and take measures to prevent issues from arising.社交媒体上的“0成本爆料”带给企业巨大的舆情隐患。企业舆情危机中有一个重要分类就是HR有关舆情。校招、裁员、赔偿、工伤……每一个词都是平台上的负面流量密码。手机上长大的一代人进入劳动力市场，他们善于使用社交媒体，熟悉流量技巧，也有很强的表达欲望。对企业来说，想让企业HR有关的内容彻底不出现在网上，已经是不可能的。
传统上，舆情风险来自于业务和沟通相关部门，但是现在，HR已经是舆情高危部门，因此，HR有必要提高危机防范意识，了解相关的舆情风险，并做好日常言行的防范。

• 2024-11-08 | 09:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

The new PRC Company Law, effective from 1 July 2024, has brought multiple changes ­­– inter alia related to corporate governance and enhanced responsibilities and liabilities of company organs. A key change is that for many limited liability companies, including foreign-invested companies, employee representative(s) in the Supervisory Board or in the Board of Directors are required. What are the key changes in these areas? How to set up the corporate organs? How to elect employee representative(s)? What do companies need to pay attention to?

During this event, corporate law and labor law experts will provide an overview on the key issues and share their insights.

• 2024-11-13 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office