The pilot scheme on work permits for foreigners was introduced in October 2016 and will be implemented nationwide in April 2017. European Chamber, in cooperation with the German Chamber of Commerce, French Chamber and Swiss Chamber cordially invites you to a briefing on the new regulations for foreigners working permit on April 7.

The scheme will classify workers into three categories and aims to streamline work permit applications for foreign workers. The Section Chief of the Beijing Municipal Center of Foreign Experts Affairs, Mr. Rong Duan, will inform about the new regulations and attendees will have the opportunity to consult with governmental officials face to face during the Q&A session.

• 2017-04-07 | 14:00 - 17:00
• Hilton Hotel, Signature Ballroom B, 3rd Floor,

On 7th November, 2016, the Chinese authorities passed a new Cybersecurity Law that will have significant ramifications for the operations of European Business when it comes in force on June 1st this year. For one, existing requirements for localizing their storage of data on servers located within Chinese territory will be further strengthened. Network operators will also be required to provide ‘technical support’ for national security and law enforcement, which may include pressure to compromise their encryption.

• 2017-04-07 | 08:30 - 10:30
• QING II&III, 5th Floor, Four Seasons Beijing

January Automotive Roundtable will invite the industry players including OEMs, related services platform to share their views on used car market in China.

• 2017-01-24 | 18:00 - 20:30
• Restaurant “Blue Marlin”

Dear Working Group members,

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China would like to invite you to join the next Energy Working Group meeting. This will take place on Tuesday 17 January 2016, 9:30-11:30 h at the European Chamber Beijing office. Members in Shanghai will join this meeting via videoconference.

• 2017-01-16 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber, 4th floor, Lufthansa Center, Office C412