The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to the next meeting of the Standards and Conformity Assessment Working Group on Tuesday, 29th March, from 15:00 to 16:30. At this meeting, we will hold the chair elections, update you on a few Chamber developments and discuss the Position Paper plans.

• 2022-03-29 | 15:00 - 16:30
• online via Zoom

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to join the upcoming R&D Working Group Meeting: Digital Engineering Operation Management and 2022/2023 Chair Election at 14.30am-16.30pm, 28th March 2022 at the European Chamber Shanghai Office.

• 2022-03-28 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
[Onsite and Online] PCR Working Group 2022 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and PP Discussion
Date: Friday 25 March , 15:00 to 17:00
Venue: Beijing Office (Beijing Lufthansa Center, Office C405, No. 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing) + Shanghai Office (Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai) + Online (Zoom)
Please register online HERE OR email ssam@europeanchamber.com.cn , indicating whether you will join in-person (Beijing or Shanghai) or online
Deadline for Chair/Vice Chair Candidates’ materials submission: Friday 18th March COB

Dear Members,

The PCR Working Group is pleased to invite you to its 2022 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion on Friday 25th March 2022 15:00 to 17:00 at the European Chamber’s Beijing and Shanghai offices, as well as online via Zoom.

The first part of this meeting will consist of a keynote presentation on investment opportunities in the chemicals industry from by MR. Song Lei, Director of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry Department商务部投资促进事务局医药化工部 宋雷主任 and MR. Zhang Zening, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry Department from Investment Promotion Bureau (CIPA Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals Department) Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM).


The second part of this meeting will consist of the 2022-2023 Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion. Candidates running for the elections will introduce themselves and their goals for the Environment Working Group over the next 12 months. Only PCR WG members who have their registration confirmed for this meeting will have the right to vote in person or online, with one vote per company.

Tentative Agenda:

Part 1
14.30-15:00 Offline Networking
15:00-15:10 Opening Remarks from PCR Working Group National Chair ( Karin Xu)
15:10-15:40 Keynote Speech on Investment Opportunities in the Chemicals Industry from Investment Promotion Bureau (CIPA Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals Department) Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM)
MR. Song Lei, Director of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry Department
商务部投资促进事务局医药化工部 宋雷主任
MR. Zhang Zening, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry Department
商务部投资促进事务局医药化工部 张泽宁

15:40-15:50 Q&A


Part 2
16:00-16:10 Overview of 2021 Advocacy Work
16:10 – 16:30 Chairs Elections and Candidate Speeches
16:30 – 17:00 2022-2023 Position Paper and Work Plan Discussion
Working Group members interested in running for this year’s Chair elections, should take notice of the following:

Roles and Responsibilities
The Chairperson and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, including a leadership role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities and steering Working Group meetings. The desired characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chairs are a senior industry representative with relevant expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Working Group. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential.

The maximum duration of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of a Group is three consecutive years. Candidates are only eligible for Chair or Vice Chair positions if he/she is physically based in China. The Environment Working Group is going to elect one National Chair and one Vice Chair (in the Beijing and Shanghai chapters).

If you are interested in running for Chair or Vice Chair, please read the attached Starter Kit for Chairs and submit the following information to ssam@europeanchamber.com.cn before Friday 18th March COB

• Short resume/CV and photo
• Motivation letter on why you wish to be elected Chair or Vice Chair, including:
- why you wish to be elected Chair or Vice Chair;
- how your background and experience match the role;
- the goals you have for the PCR working group over the following 12 months;
- how you intend to utilise or share professional resources for the benefit of the Working Group;
- whether you hold a position in another Chamber or industry association.
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For any further information on the European Chamber in general and the PCR Working Group in particular, please contact Ms Stephanie Sam at ssam@europeanchamber.com.cn in Shanghai.

• 2022-03-25 - 2022-03-25 | 15:00 - 17:00
• Beijing Office + Shanghai Office + Online (Zoom)

Working Group Meeting

• 2022-03-25 | 15:00 - 15:40
• Zoom

European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
NBFI Working Group
NBFI WG 2022 Kick-off Meeting " Money Transfers: Cross-border Payment Solutions, Chair Elections and Mini PP Discussion"
Date: Thursday 24th March, 14.00-16.00
Venue: European Chamber’s Beijing office as well as online via Zoom

• 2022-03-24 | 14:00 - 16:00
• ONLINE ZOOM

European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
NBFI Working Group
NBFI WG 2022 Kick-off Meeting " Money Transfers: Cross-border Payment Solutions, Chair Elections and Mini PP Discussion"
Date: Thursday 24th March, 14.00-16.00
Venue: European Chamber’s Beijing office as well as online via Zoom

• 2022-03-24 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office

At this meeting we will discuss recent developments in Europe and potential implications on business in China from both the regulatory perspective and the geopolitical perspective. Ms Ester Canada Amela, Senior European Affairs Manager, European Chamber will provide a brief update for WG members on recent EU regulations that the Chamber envisions will come to impact member companies in China.

At this meeting we will also hold Working Group Chair and Vice Chair Elections for 2022/2023. We encourage as many of our members as possible to attend to have their say in the leadership and representation of the Working Group in the year ahead.

• 2022-03-24 | 16:30 - 18:00
• European Chamber Office, Shanghai

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to the next meeting of the Logistics Working Group at 15:00 am-16:00 pm, Thursday, 24th March 2022 via Zoom. At this meeting, we will hold the elections, update you on a few Chamber developments and discuss the Position Paper plans.

• 2022-03-24 | 15:00 - 16:00
• Zoom

The European Chamber’s Rail Working Group is delighted to invite you to join a Meeting with the topic “Interpretation and Discussion on the "14th Five Year Plan" Development Plan of Modern Comprehensive Transportation Hub System (Chinese Only)” by Mr. Yu Zhanfu from Roland Berger, who is the vice president of the Roland Berger Greater China.

• 2022-03-23 | 09:30 - 11:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C412

The Human Resources Working Group is pleased to invite you to the meeting “Why Corporate Culture and Communication Matter when Adopting New Technologies”, which is taking place on Wednesday, 23 March, 10:00 to 12:00 (GMT+8:00, China time) at the European Chamber’s Shanghai office, as well as online via Zoom. At this meeting, we will also hold the 2022 chair elections.

• 2022-03-23 | 10:00 - 12:00
• Zoom (线上活动) | Shanghai Office, Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200021 (上海市淮海中路333号，瑞安广场2204室)