European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Agriculture, Food & Beverage Working Group Meeting
Theme: Chair Elections and Presentation on EU-China Negotiation on Geographic Indication Agreement
Date and Time: Tuesday 27 February, 2018, 14:00-16:00pm
Venue: European Chamber Shanghai (Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Road)
European Chamber Beijing (Meeting Room C411A, Beijing Lufthansa Centre, 50 Liang Ma Qiao Road)
Dear Working Group member,
At the first AFB working group meeting this year, we would like to hold 2018 Chair elections. The AFB Working Group Chair and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, which includes 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 industry 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 Chairmanship or Vice Chairmanship of a Group is three consecutive years. Candidates are only eligible for Chair or Vice Chair position if he/she is physically based in China and it is recommended that the member holds the position in the Chapter where he/she is physically based.
Should you be interested in putting your name forward for election, please, firstly, read the attached Starter Kit for Chairs document. To apply, please send a short biography and a motivation letter, stating whether you intend to run for Chair or Vice Chair to Ms. Helei Fu at hlfu@europeanchamber.com.cn by Wednesday 14 February COB.
During this working group meeting, we will also invite Mr. Charles MARTINS FERREIRA, Deputy Minister Counsellor of Agricultural Affairs of French Embassy in China, to present us the latest developments of EU-China Negotiation of Geographic Indication (GI) Agreement and discuss the likely impact on European business.
Agenda
13:30 – 14:00 Registration
14:00 – 14:10 Welcome remarks
14:10 – 14:40 Chair election
14:40 – 15:20 Presentation on EU-China Negotiation of Geographic Indication Agreement
15:20 – 15:50 Q&A
15:50 – 16:00 Closing remarks
*Please note the running order of the presentation and election may be switched depending on the availability of the speaker.
As always, we welcome your suggestions for possible agenda topics and speakers for future meetings.
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. If you would like to attend this meeting, please register online or contact Ms. Helei Fu at hlfu@europeanchamber.com.cn indicating which office you would like to attend by Wednesday 14 February COB.
For more information on the above Working Groups or the European Chamber in general, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Helei Fu at hlfu@europeanchamber.com.cn
Downloads
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- Agriculture, Food and Beverage
- Dairy Industry (Sub-working Group)
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Starter Kit for Chairs
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