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

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 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

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

作为“在粤欧洲企业走进广州”系列活动的第一站，我们将于2024年10月24日，一起走进专精特新“小巨人”企业 - 广州成至智能机器科技有限公司。2024年4月份，面对广东韶关和清远的洪灾，以及广州白云的龙卷风灾害，成至智能的应急救援队迅速响应，第一时间抵达现场，用先进的无人机载荷设备进行关键信息搜集，配合其他力量进行救援。这个应急队伍在2022年的东航坠机事故、以及2021年郑州特大暴雨中，也发挥了同样的作用。

As the first stop of the ‘European Enterprises Explore Guangzhou’ series, we will visit Guangzhou Chengzhi Intelligent Machine Technology Co. on October 24th, 2024. In April 2024, Chengzhi’s emergency rescue team swiftly responded to floods in Shaoguan and Qingyuan, and a tornado in Baiyun, Guangzhou, using advanced drone payloads to gather critical data and support rescue efforts. The team also made significant contributions to the response efforts for the China Eastern Airlines crash in 2022 and the Zhengzhou floods in 2021.

“低空经济”近年来得到了显著发展，并在今年首次被写入政府工作报告中。今天，无人机在摄影摄像、农业植保、载物运输、载人出行、应急救援、巡逻检查等领域的应用上日益成熟，展现出广阔的前景。让我们把时光倒流至十几年前，回到行业的萌芽时期，那时的创业者们面临着诸多选择与挑战，各自掌握的资源也不尽相同。而成至智能为何最终聚焦于应急救援领域？在他们深耕这一细分市场的过程中，又经历了哪些值得分享的故事呢？

The "low-altitude economy" has developed rapidly in recent years and was included in the government’s work report for the first time. Drones are now widely used in photography, agriculture, transport, emergency rescue, and patrols, showing great potential.Looking back over a decade, entrepreneurs faced many choices and challenges. Why did Chengzhi choose to focus on emergency rescue? What key stories emerged from their deep dive into this segment?

• 2024-10-24 | 13:45 - 15:50
• 广州市天河区龙林中街5号2栋101房 Room 101, Building 2, No. 5 Longlin Zhongjie, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

The European Chamber “Friday gatherings” are monthly afterwork dinners, aimed at General Managers of member companies, to get to know each other or reconnect, discuss business and other topics, and share ideas in a casual and relaxed setting.
The European Chamber of South China is delighted to invite you to its Friday Gathering in Shenzhen, on 25th October.

Don't miss this opportunity to share ideas with like-minded professionals.
We really hope you can join and look forward to seeing you there.

• 2024-10-25 | 18:30 - 21:30
• 深圳 · 前海壹方汇店 Uniway

The European Chamber is delighted to welcome you to a visit to Covestro Asia-Pacific Innovation Center in Shanghai. Established in 2001, the Polymer Research and Development Center (PRDC) in Shanghai has evolved into Covestro’s Asia-Pacific Innovation Center. It is committed to developing future-oriented, sustainable products, technologies, applications and solutions for China and the world through local research & development and innovation, particularly leading in fields like electric vehicles, wind energy and photovoltaics, consumer electronics and construction. The center collaborates with customers, suppliers, startups, academia and other partners, through an “Open Innovation Hub” concept, focusing on exploring new business models and digital R&D, as well as promoting the industrialisation of scientific research results and cultivating talent.

• 2024-10-30 | 09:30 - 11:00
• Meeting Point: Covestro Asia-Pacific Innovation Center 科思创亚太创新中心

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