The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter is proud to host the 8th annual Sustainable Business Awards (SBA). The 2024 edition will continue to put sustainability awareness at the forefront of its focus, recognising companies who push for sustainable economic growth, environmental care and social welfare. Applications are open from 14th May to 30th June 2024.

• 2024-06-30 - 2024-06-30 | 00:00 - 24:00
• Applications are open from 14th May to 30th June 2024 (18:00). The points for late submissions will be deducted. Please download the application form(s) and FAQ on this page and send your application(s) to sba_submission@europeanchamber.com.cn

According to the UN International Trade Centre, SMEs represent 95% of firms in the world and provide 70% of employment opportunities. Data from the OECD indicates that SMEs in China contribute significantly to the country’s various economic sectors. However, SMEs face significant challenges in adopting sustainable practices and operations. In 2018, the Chinese National Environment Ministry reported penalties for environmental regulations violations as mostly incurred by SMEs.

• 2024-07-03 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office & Zoom 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Zoom

On December 11th, 2001, China entered World Trade Organisation (WTO) and China market was opening since then. Over the years, China market see lots of companies and corporations around the world explore their business potential and flourish here. While pandemic comes out of sudden which has a significant impact on companies’ supply chain management and its resilience and agility. As such, businesses no matter company size is multinational or small-sized enterprises, are actually thinking of and planning for their resilient supply chain and putting efforts on developing multiple supply chain possibilities.

Enterprises around the world are looking for additional and multiple supply chain option, Chinese companies are also preparing for their overseas market to echo Road and Belt Initiative put forward in 2013. Till now, it has been over 10 years for the first batch to explore overseas market, while some may succeed, and others drop out from the market. Many successful cases can be referred, others wish to look into those failure or not such successful cases to learn the lesson and experience.

To learn the insights on developing overseas business and at the meantime, foresee potential risks are essential to give a taste of your potential plan in developing market abroad. As such, join us at the seminar on July 9th to hear from industry insiders and experienced professional to hear their stories about exploring overseas market from local and international perspectives.

• 2024-07-09 | 14:00 - 16:40
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber Southwest China Chapter sincerely invites you to visit Alibaba and learn Outlook on B to B Online Foreign Trade on 9th July (Tuesday), 2024.
中国欧盟商会西南分会诚邀您参加于2024年7月9日（星期二）举行的参观阿里巴巴园区，了解企业出海业务展望活动。

• 2024-07-09 | 14:10 - 16:30
• Ali Center (Chengdu) 阿里中心（成都）

On the first anniversary of the release of the Interim Measures, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is honoured to invite well-known experts, lawyers, consulting institutions and representatives from industries to discuss the current situation, challenges and future trends of the AI industry in depth and conduct a comprehensive analysis of AI development. We look forward to your participation and work together to draw a more exciting blueprint for the future of the AI industry.
值《生成式人工智能服务管理暂行办法》发布一周年之际，中国欧盟商会有幸邀请业界知名专家、律师、咨询机构和中外产业界代表，深入探讨人工智能产业的现状、挑战与未来趋势，就人工智能发展进行全景分析。期待您的参与，共同为人工智能产业的未来描绘更加精彩的蓝图。

• 2024-07-12 | 13:30 - 16:30
• Innoway 中关村创业大街

The European Chamber Southwest China Chapter cordially invites you to participate in the scientific eye use lecture and free eye examination to be held on July 14, 2024 (Sunday) at China-Singapore Maylook Eye Hospital (Chongqing). The Southwest Chapter of the European Chamber of Commerce collaborates with China-Singapore Maylook Eye Hospital (Chongqing) to create a visual fatigue relief station for members and their families. Join us and enjoy summer eye care together and guarding bright eyes.
中国欧盟商会西南分会诚邀您参加将于2024年7月14日（星期天）在中新美陆（重庆）眼科医院举办的科学用眼讲座以及免费眼部体检。欧盟商会西南分会联动中新美陆眼科医院为会员及家属爱心打造视疲劳解压站。加入我们，一起畅享夏日护眼，守护明亮双眸。

• 2024-07-14 | 14:30 - 16:30
• Visual Exploration Hall

“Games Wide Open” – we eagerly anticipate the Paris Olympics 2024. The global nature of the Olympics encourages sports participation in China and beyond, through corporate sponsorship, community initiatives, and extensive media coverage, promoting a healthier, more active generation. Our speaker series will explore two critical themes focused on China: a) transforming youth sports participation and b) maximising sports sponsorship effectiveness. We aim to inspire young athletes and ensure sponsorships are impactful, measurable, and aligned with broader social and health objectives.

• 2024-07-16 | 16:00 - 19:00
• Hansgrohe InnovationParc

With over four decades of foreign-funded enterprises entering China, accompanied by China’s opening-up policy and active promotion of foreign investment, the legal framework applicable to foreign-funded enterprises has been continuously evolving. In order to provide a favorable and equitable business environment for foreign investment, the Foreign Investment Law came into effect in 2020, replacing the three old laws related to foreign investment and marking a new chapter where foreign-funded enterprises are equally subject to the Company Law. To meet the demands of economic development, the Company Law was revised at the end of last year and will come into effect on July 1, 2024. This revision proposes numerous new requirements concerning registered capital system, rights and responsibilities of shareholders, directors, supervisors and senior executives which will undoubtedly bring both new opportunities and challenges for foreign-funded enterprises.
外企入华四十余载，伴随着中国对外开放、积极引入外资的进程，适用于外资企业的法律法规也在不断变迁。为了给予外资优良公平的营商环境，《外商投资法》于2020年开始施行，旧三资法相应废止并归入历史，外资企业翻开了平等适用《公司法》的发展新篇章。为了适应经济发展需求，《公司法》于去年底通过修订并将于2024年7月1日起施行。此次修订对注册资本制度、股东及董监高权责提出了诸多新要求，必将为外资企业带来全新的机遇与挑战。

“Capital” and “Person” have always been the two cornerstones for development of enterprises. Through this presentation, we will summarize the legislative evolution in recent years affecting foreign-funded enterprises, focusing on the impact of the new regulatory framework under Company Law from the perspectives of “Capital” and “Person” which are critical to corporate governance and operations. We will discuss topics such as capital contributions of shareholders, capital increase and decrease, equity transfer procedures, appointment of legal representatives, corporate governance structures, shareholders’ rights and responsibilities, rights and responsibilities of directors, supervisors, and senior executives, as well as risks and safeguards related to their roles.
“资”与“人”，向来是企业发展的两大基石。通过本次分享活动，我们将归纳近年来涉及外资企业的立法演进，重点从关涉公司治理与经营的“资”与“人”之角度探讨新的公司法规制模式对外资企业的影响，对股东出资、公司增资减资、股权转让、法定代表人的选任、公司治理结构、股东权责、董监高权责及任职风险与保障等方面进行探讨。

• 2024-07-18 | 14:30 - 17:00
• The Executive Centre

At 15:00 on 2nd August the European Chamber Shenyang Chapter is proud to be hosting our HR Sharing Salon Session III: Activating Learning-Style Organizational Development. The seminar will help HR departments activate their organization’s learning capabilities and facilitate organizational development through Michelin’s unique learning-style development. Our speaker will provide valuable insight into Michelin’s application of ecological evolution in the workplace to develop the necessary flexible and resilient workforce in today’s whirlwind world.
欧盟商会沈阳分会将于8月2日下午3点，举办第三届HR分享沙龙活动——“激活学习型组织发展”。此次研讨会旨在帮助HR部门激发其组织的学习能力，并通过米其林独特的学习型发展模式促进组织的成长。我们的演讲嘉宾将深入讲解米其林在工作场所中应用生态演进的方法，以培养适应当今动态世界所需的灵活且有韧性的员工队伍。

• 2024-08-02 | 15:00 - 17:30
• 新华天玺大厦F座 3层新华创新中心 3rd Floor Xinhua Innovation Centre Block F, Xinhua Tianxi Building

即兴领导力是管理者激发自我和团队当下的力量，赋能团队成员，成就彼此，共同完成目标的领导力训练方法。通过这种方法，团队成员将在虚拟场景中体验和应对各种实际工作中的挑战，提升个人与团队的协作能力和领导力水平。即兴领导力不仅仅是一个培训项目，更是一次深度体验和自我提升的机会。此次活动能帮助参与者能够在一个安全且充满创意的环境中探索自身潜力，提升团队合作与领导能力，为未来的职业发展打下坚实的基础。

Improvisational Leadership is an innovative leadership development approach that for managers to improve self efficacy and team cohesion, and to empower team members accomplish goals together. Through this approach, team members address various challenges encountered in real work settings through experienceing hypothetical situations, enhancing both collaboration and leadership skills. Improvisational leadership is not just a training program; it is also an opportunity learning and self-improvement. This event can also help participants explore their potential in a safe and creative environment, enhance teamwork and leadership abilities, and lay a solid foundation for future career development.

• 2024-08-09 | 13:30 - 17:00
• Shenyang New World EXPO, 4th Floor, EXPO Gallery 沈阳新世界博览馆，4层，博览阁