The Shanghai chapter of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China was opened in 2002 and is currently the largest chapter in terms of number of member companies. It hosts over 21 active Working Groups and three Forums, as well as the China Desks for a number of European industry associations, such as the European Heating Industry (EHI).

The chapter has strong relations with various branches of the local government including regular strategic dialogues with the Shanghai Development and Reform Commission (SDRC), the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce (SCOFCOM), and the Shanghai Customs Bureau.

The Shanghai Chapter’s secretariat geographical responsibilities include Shanghai, Jiangsu (shared with Nanjing Chapter), Anhui (shared with Nanjing Chapter), and Zhejiang.

Shanghai Chapter is managed at the local level by Shanghai local board reporting directly to the Executive Committee.