Advocacy Actions
Comments to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Regarding Port Business Environment
On 30th June, Logistics Working Group and International Liner Shipping Sub-working Group submitted comments to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) regarding issues port issues faced by foreign-invested companies.
China-Europe H2 Workshop | 2021中欧氢能产业研讨会
On 29th June, the China-Europe H2 Workshop, jointly organised by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and China Hydrogen Alliance, was held successfully in Suzhou and online. The workshop was a vital part of NEA’s International Dialogue on Energy Transitions 2021, as well as an annual flagship event of the China-Europe Energy Innovation Cooperation—Hydrogen Work Stream, aiming to build an international platform for technological and industrial exchange, and promote cooperation on hydrogen industry. More than 500 people participated including Chinese and European authorities, international organisations, local government officials and key industry players.
Read moreMeeting with Mr Li Xuejiao, Standing Member and Head of United Front Work Department of CPC Yibin Committee, Director of Yibin Investment Promotion Committee
On 24th June and 25th June 2021. leading by Massimo Bagnasco, Vice President of European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and Chair of Southwest China Chapter of the Chamber, the delegation of European Chamber visited Yibin and had a VIP meeting with Mr Li Xuejiao, Standing Member and Head of United Front Work Department of CPC Yibin Committee, Director of Yibin Investment Promotion Committee. More than 40 guests of member companies attended the event.
Read moreMeeting with the Centre for Drug and Medical Device Procurement of Sichuan Province on the new Provincial Procurement Platform
The Healthcare Equipment (HCE) Working Group hold a meeting with the Centre for Drug and Medical Device Procurement of Sichuan Province on the new provincial platform for procurement of disposable medical devices.
Read moreMeeting with Mr. Wang Yong, Member of the Standing Committee of the Yuzhong District Committee of Chongqing, Deputy Chief Executive of Yuzhong District People's Government
On 10th June, European Chamber member company delegation led by Vice President Massimo Bagnasco had an exclusive VIP meeting with Mr. Wang Yong, Member of the Standing Committee of the Yuzhong District Committee of Chongqing, Deputy Chief Executive of Yuzhong District People's Government, to know the investment polices and find more cooperation opportunities in Chongqing.
Read moreAdvisory Council members meet with Chinese Ambassador to the EU
On Thursday, 10th June, a group of Advisory Council members led by European Chamber President Joerg Wuttke met with Chinese Ambassador to the EU, H.E. Zhang Ming.
Read moreClosed-door online briefing session on the European Commission’s initiative on an anti-coercion mechanism
On 3rd June the European Chamber invited Mr Colin Brown, Head of Unit, Legal Affairs/Dispute settlement at the European Commission, to brief key members on the Commission's initiative on an instrument to deter and prevent coercive actions by non-EU countries.
Read moreMeeting with Mr Zhang Wen, Deputy Director of Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Commerce
On 2nd June 2021, Southwest China Chapter of European Union Chamber of Commerce in China led a delegation of 40 guests from member companies to visit Chengdu China-EU Center (CCEC) and have a VIP meeting with Mr Zhang Wen, Deputy Director of Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Commerce. The event was held for the participants to learn about China-EU Center, Chengdu’s business, Chengdu's opening up and cooperation with Europe, and for two sides to tap cooperation potential, deepen exchanges and cooperation, and promote mutual benefits. Member companies including Bayer, Siemens, Standard Chartered Bank, Decathlon, Aden of the Chamber participated the event.
Read moreEU-China Green Development Dialogue II: Challenges and Opportunities in Building a Green Power System
The European Chamber organised the "EU-China Green Development Dialogue II: Opportunities and Challenges in Building a Green Power System", along with the Centre for International Economic and Technology Cooperation (CIETC) of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Friday 21st May at 15:00-17:30, European Chamber Beijing Office. In this meeting, Mr Hu Zhaoguang from the State Grid Energy Research Institute focused on green power industry in China, Mr Liu Qiang from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences on green energy policies, and Mr Yu Wenxuan from China University of Political Science and Law on green energy laws; while Mr William Zhao from Total and Ms Wang Hao from GIZ Sino-German Energy Partnership Project discussed about balancing between green energy and energy security, and the role of flexibility for a decarbonised power system.
Read moreMeeting with Mr Li Ang, Deputy Secretory of Tianfu New Area Administrative Committee
On 13th May 2021, leading by Massimo Bagnasco, Vice President of European Union Chamber of Commerce in China as well as Chair of the Southwest China Chapter of the Chamber, the delegation of the Chamber visited to Sichuan Tianfu New Area and had a roundtable meeting with the officials. Twenty-seven guests from Consulates and member companies attended the event.
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