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)

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
International Liner Shipping Working Group Kickoff Meeting and Chair Election 2022
Time: 14.00 pm-16.00 pm, 21st March, 2022
Address:
1) Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai
2) For Beijing attendances, please find online Zoom access later via Email.
3) Zoom. Zoom link will be circulated at later stage to all the registered participants.

• 2022-03-21 - 2022-03-21 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Shanghai Chapter

The Pharmaceutical Working Group is delighted to invite you to the 2022 Kick-off Meeting: Chair Election and Position Paper Discussion, to be held at 10.00 – 12.00, Tuesday, 15th March (arrival starts at 9.30), at the European Chamber’s Beijing and Shanghai Offices. The meeting will be held offline, and is open only to the industry members of the Pharmaceutical Working Group.

• 2022-03-15 - 2022-03-15 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Legal and Competition Working Group Kickoff Meeting and Chair Election 2022
Time: 10.00 am-12.00 pm, 9th March, 2022
Address:
1) Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai
2) C405, Beijing Lufthansa Centre, Office, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing/Zoom
3) Zoom. Zoom link will be circulated at later stage to all the registered participants.

• 2022-03-09 - 2022-03-09 | 10:00 - 11:30
• Shanghai Chapter

The Environment Working Group is pleased to invite you to its 2022 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion on Tuesday 8th March, 15:00 to 17:00 at the European Chamber’s Beijing and Shanghai offices, as well as online via Zoom.

• 2022-03-08 - 2022-03-08 | 15:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing (ONSITE) and European Chamber Shanghai (ONSITE) and ONLINE ZOOM

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to join the upcoming Auto Components Working Group Meeting: Overview of 2021 Automotive Industry and 2022/2023 Chair Election at 10.00am-12.00pm, 3rd March 2022 at the European Chamber Shanghai Office.

• 2022-03-03 - 2022-03-03 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

What are China's future plans and directions for the development of the winter sports industry?
How will these be intertwined with other industries?
What are the areas presenting opportunities to EU SMEs?
What are the main challenges and how to deal with these?
While the Beijing Winter Games 2022 are unfolding, together with our partner China-Italy Chamber of Commerce we have invited industry experts and businesses to discuss and answer these questions.

• 2022-02-16 | 04:00 - 05:30
• No. 1 South Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing