The European Chamber and the EU SME Centre are pleased to invite you to our working group meeting, where we will address pressing questions on how and what to do to overcome the impacts of COVID-19 for SMEs from a corporate social credit system view.

• 2020-03-24 | 15:30 - 17:30
• Online - Zoom (Link to be sent upon confirmation)

The Corporate Social Credit System (SCS) is quietly changing the working of the Chinese economy. While the worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted many areas of the business community operating in China, in particular SMEs, the CSCS is still working and expanding its areas of influence. The difficulties in the resumption of work and failure the consecutive failure to provide as promised could post unknown consequences in the business SCS record. In this regard, the SCS could be an ally or a threat for SMEs, depending on the correct understanding of this influential tool.

• 2020-03-24 | 15:30 - 17:30
• Online - Zoom (Link to be sent upon confirmation)

Businesses in China have mobilized quickly to address critical priorities like employee wellbeing and business continuity during the acute phase of the COVID-19 crisis. For many, the CSR function has been critically important in working closely alongside other key functions to ensure coordination of initiatives to both mitigate negative impact to the company and to maximize support to employees and other important stakeholders. As the situation continues to evolve and move beyond immediate crisis response, the focus of the CSR function needs to shift to improving preparedness, prevention, and organizational resilience. In this webinar, we will explore what critical steps and issues CSR practitioners need to consider next, to ensure their companies are capturing and acting on “lessons learned”.

• 2020-03-24 | 16:00 - 17:00
• Online (webinar link will be shared prior to the event)

Dear Manufacturing Forum Member,
The European Chamber Manufacturing Forum invites you to our first working group meeting in 2020.
The main topics for this meeting will be the discussion and experience sharing on COVID-19 Control, along with our 2020-2021 chair elections.

• 2020-03-23 | 17:00 - 18:00
• Online – Zoom (code will be notified to each registered participant)

The Construction Working Group will hold Chair elections on March 20, 17.00 China time. At that meeting, the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the sector as well as the Position Paper for the group will be discussed.
The impact of the coronavirus has been felt on the Real State sector. Members will offer testimonies on the impact. Government policy support to recover after the crisis as well as opportunities for improvement in terms of building quality and safety (e.g. materials that act against the virus) will be discussed.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, including a leading role in the drafting of the annual Position Paper, in communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities, and in steering activities of the Working Group. The ideal Chair and Vice Chair is a senior industry representative with relevant expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Working Group for 12 months. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential. Before applying for the position of Chair or Vice Chair, we recommend that you obtain approval from your company.
The maximum duration of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson position is three consecutive years. Only candidates who are physically based in China are eligible to run for Chair or Vice Chair positions.
The Construction Working Group is going to elect one National Chair (either Beijing or Shanghai) and a maximum of three Vice Chairs (in both Beijing and Shanghai).

• 2020-03-20 | 17:00 - 18:30
• Zoom meeting (online or via call in)

The Construction Working Group will hold Chair elections on March 20, 17.00 China time. At that meeting, the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the sector as well as the Position Paper for the group will be discussed.
The impact of the coronavirus has been felt on the Real State sector. Members will offer testimonies on the impact. Government policy support to recover after the crisis as well as opportunities for improvement in terms of building quality and safety (e.g. materials that act against the virus) will be discussed.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, including a leading role in the drafting of the annual Position Paper, in communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities, and in steering activities of the Working Group. The ideal Chair and Vice Chair is a senior industry representative with relevant expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Working Group for 12 months. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential. Before applying for the position of Chair or Vice Chair, we recommend that you obtain approval from your company.
The maximum duration of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson position is three consecutive years. Only candidates who are physically based in China are eligible to run for Chair or Vice Chair positions.
The Construction Working Group is going to elect one National Chair (either in Beijing and Shanghai) and a maximum of three Vice Chairs (in both Beijing and Shanghai).

• 2020-03-20 | 17:00 - 18:30
• Zoom meeting (online or via call in)

2020 Kick-off Meeting: Agriculture, Food and Beverage Working Group Elections and 2020 Position Paper Discussion

• 2020-03-20 | 10:00 - 11:30
• Zoom Online Meeting Platform, pre-registered participants only

2020 Kick-off Meeting: Agriculture, Food and Beverage Working Group Elections and 2020 Position Paper Discussion

• 2020-03-20 | 10:00 - 11:30
• Zoom Online Meeting Platform, pre-registered participants only

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next regular Healthcare Equipment Working Group Meeting. The meeting will be held on 20 March, 15:00 – 17:00h.

• 2020-03-20 | 15:00 - 17:00
• Zoom Online

2020 Kick-off Meeting: R&D Working Group Elections (call for candidates) and 2020 Work Plan Discussion

• 2020-03-19 | 16:00 - 17:30
• Zoom Online Meeting Platform, pre-registered participants only