Archive for 2018

The European Chamber is delighted to bring together the most influential cybersecurity experts and executives to share the latest market information and discuss cyber threats, which refer to data security, malware attacks, VPNs and cyber sovereignty, and China’s CSL and Europe’s GDPR. Join us in this event and learn about the threats that surround China’s CSL enforcement and how companies can take action as early as possible to ensure full compliance.

  • 2018-08-30 | 15:00 - 17:50
  • Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai 上海四季酒店

On 1 January 2018, the amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the People’s Republic of China (“Anti-Unfair Competition Law”) became effective. This is the first major amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law since its implementation in 1993, and it will have a significant impact on business in China. It becomes crucial to understand how the amended anti-unfair competition law will change the landscape of intellectual property protection in China and how the enterprises can benefit from the amended law in practice. Don't miss this exciting comprehensive IP enforcement and practice program featuring leading toymaker,various industry players, IPR experts, enforcement officials and other key experts.

  • 2018-08-29 | 14:00 - 17:00
  • Regal International East Asia Hotel, Emerald Ballroom

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to welcome Miriam Wickertsheim, General Manager of Direct HR Group and Fionn Wright, International Coach and Trainer to share with participants the advantages of 360-degree feedback to improve employee and team performance.

  • 2018-08-15 | 09:00 - 10:40
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The European Chamber is delighted to welcome Harry Zhang and Sally Peng from Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, to share with us cost saving strategies for Traders under the U.S.China Trade War.

  • 2018-08-08 | 09:00 - 10:20
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The European Chamber is glad to invite you to an introductory seminar on the new dividends withholding tax deferral that will take place on Thursday, 1st February, 9:00-10:30 in the European Chamber Shanghai office.

On 28 December 2017, the Ministry of Finance, the State Administration of Taxation (SAT), the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce jointly released Cai Shui [2017] No. 88 ("Notice 88"). Notice 88 allows a non-resident enterprise to defer payment of tax on dividends derived from a Chinese enterprise if, among other things, the non-resident enterprise directly reinvests the dividends into industries “encouraged” by the Chinese government.

  • 2018-02-01 | 09:00 - 10:30
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber is delighted to welcome Dr Eveline Goodman-Hedtke (PhD. Psychology & PhD Neuroscience) as the host of an interactive and energising afternoon of cutting edge business and brain science. We have invited five leading business executives for an invigorating panel discussion: Jiangbing (James) Wang (CEO, KUKA Systems China), Arnim Rohns (General Manager China, imat-uve), Weiguo Wang (Vice President, Siemens China), and Jonathan Yan (Chairman, JW & Associates).

  • 2018-01-30 | 16:00 - 17:30
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

China’s amended Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL) comes into force on January 1, 2018. This is the first major amendment since its implementation in 1993, and indicates that China’s anti-corruption campaign will continue to escalate.
The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to a session on the Anti-Unfair Competition Law’s commercial bribery provisions.

  • 2018-01-25 | 15:00 - 17:00
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

It’s Performance Evaluation Time! As we approach the beginning of the Chinese New Year, companies with a performance evaluation process in place will launch into the annual performance review. The European Chamber is delighted to welcome Miriam Wickertsheim, General Manager at Direct HR, and Sebastian Lillo, Vice President at DOOR International, and Cyrille Jégu, Managing Director and Master Trainer at ThrivinAsia, to share with participants their experience in conducing successful performance evaluations and cultivating a culture of accountability.

  • 2018-01-25 | 09:00 - 12:00
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Top R&D Talent is a necessary resource to have in order to stay competitive on a dynamic market such as China today. However, there is a lack of candidates and it is therefore a challenge to find and attract this type of talent.
What are the efficient methods to identify relevant R&D talent and to convince them to join your company?

A host of speakers from professional services companies and industry HR professionals are set to discuss solutions, as well as share opinions and best practices.

  • 2018-01-18 | 09:00 - 11:00
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The European Chamber is delighted to start 2018 with a tour to Air Liquide R&D Center, located in the industrial park of Xinzhuang, in Minhang District, Shanghai. During this tour, participants will enjoy a visit to the R&D Center and Digital Performance Center, and Mr Steven Cheng, Air Liquide Group R&D Director in China, will present the topic 'Plant Remote Control and Operation'.

  • 2018-01-10 | 08:30 - 13:10
  • Meeting Point: European Chamber Shanghai Office