Advocacy Actions
Dialogue with Tianjin Vice Mayor Jin Xiangjun and Multiple Departments of Tianjin Municipal Government
On 24th March, the European Chamber hosted a webinar with Tianjin Vice Mayor Jin Xiangjun and officials from departments of Tianjin Municipal Government to discuss the implementation of the policies related to work resumption and business development amid the COVID-19 outbreak. A new local 5-year plan of introducing and cultivating high-tech enterprises was shared by Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau at the webinar as well.
Read moreLetter to the Ministry of Transport (MOT), International Affairs Department, on the Difficulties Found by the Logistics Industry in the Resumption of Work
The European Chamber submitted a letter to the Ministry of Transport (MOT), International Affairs Department, following a call from the MOT offering to help coordinate difficulties found by logistics companies in the resumption of work.
Read moreSubmitted input to CPCIF for 14th Five-Year Plan
On 20th March, the European Chamber's Environment and Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Refining working group submitted comments to the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation for inclusion in their 14th 5-Year Plan for the chemical industry.
Read moreCCAR 21 Comments to CAAC, meeting with CAAC, Airworthiness Dept.
On 20th March, the Aviation & Aerospace Working Group (WG) held a meeting with Ms CHEN Ye from the Airworthiness Department of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to exchange views on the modified CCAR -21- R4, the main airworthiness regulation of the aeronautic industry. Ms Chen introduced the objectives behind the modification of CCAR 21,and explained and interpreted the key content of the 10 chapters of the Rule. She also clarified the relationship between CCAR -21- R4 and the EU- China bilateral agreement-BASA.
Read moreDiscussion between EUCCC Banking and Securities representatives and EU Commission representatives on the issue of the Shanghai Clearinghouse
Discussion between EUCCC Banking and Securities representatives and EU Commission representatives on the issue of the Shanghai Clearinghouse and the need for an equivalent system of recognition of Foreign Central Counterparties (CCPs).
Read moreChina's GDP growth is still expected to reach 6% in 2020: Former Vice Minister of Commerce Wei Jianguo Hosts Webinar with European Chamber
On 19th March, Mr Wei Jianguo, former vice minister of Commerce and current vice chair of the China Centre for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), hosted a 90-minute webinar for member representatives of the European Chamber Mr Wei shared his views on the economic trends and the opportunities and challenges for companies in the post-pandemic era. The webinar included half an hour of Q&As, moderated by Dr Kang Yong, the chief economist of KPMG.
Read moreGovernment Policies that Support Business Operations during the COVID-19: A Discussion with the Shanghai Local Authorities
Government Policies that Support Business Operations during the COVID-19: A Discussion with the Shanghai Local Authorities
Read moreEuropean Chamber’s Conference Call with Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen Joined by Multiple Departments on COVID-19 Impacts to FIEs
On the afternoon of 13th March, Vice Minister (VM) Wang Shouwen, Ministry of Commerce, People’s Republic of China (PRC), and Deputy China International Trade Representative, hosted a more than 2 hours cross-departmental conference call with the European Chamber's Advisory Council members and Desks representatives, responding to the work and production resumption issues faced by foreign-invested companies impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic outbreak.
Read moreEvent on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Global Transportation with Niall Leonard, First Counsellor of the EU Delegation to China
The European Chamber held an online webinar on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Global Transportation, where Mr. Niall Leonard, First Counsellor on Mobility and Transportation from the EU Delegation to China, was invited by the European Chamber to give a speech on the matter of transportation in times of crisis.
Read moreComments on Approval Rules of Airworthiness of Civil Aviation Products and Components （CCAR-21-R4） (the 2nd Draft for Comments )
On behalf of the members, A & A WG submitted to CAAC 30 comments on Approval Rules of Airworthiness of Civil Aviation Products and Components （CCAR-21-R4） (the 2nd Draft for Comments ), which is one of the most important rule for the aeronautic manufacturers.
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