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

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

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 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 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