Advocacy Actions
Meeting with EU Delegation (Green Transition) on EU-China collaboration opportunities
On Wednesday 15th February 2023, the Environment Working Group of the European Chamber met with Mr Laurent Bardon, Head of the Sustainability and Green Transition section of the EU Delegation to China, on circular economy.
Read moreMeeting with the Delegation of the European Union to China on Sustainability and Green Transition
On 6th February, the European Chamber met with Laurent Bardon, the Head of the Sustainability and Green Transition section of the EU Delegation to China and discussed the recent environment and energy transition issues in the EU-China cooperation.
Read moreEuropean Tour 2022-23 Meeting with Industry Representatives of China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU)
On 13th January 2023, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) and the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) jointly held a high-level EU-China Business Leaders Dialogue in Brussels, Belgium. Minister Peng Gang of the Chinese Mission to the EU delivered a keynote speech, while President Joerg Wuttke of the European Chamber and President Xu Haifeng of the CCCEU delivered welcoming remarks online. Zhonghua Xu, Chair of the Energy Working Group and Sarah Yu, Vice-Chair of the Environment Working Group of the European Chamber, offered their views and suggestions on the prospects of exploring cooperation between Chinese and European companies in the fields of sustainable development and ESG, respectively. The event was moderated by Adam Dunnett, Secretary General of the European Chamber, and Fang Dongkui, Secretary General of the CCCEU.
Read moreEuropean Tour 2022-23 Meeting with Deputy DG Patrick Child (DG ENV)
On 11th January, the European Chamber met with Deputy DG Patrick Child (DG ENV) in Brussels to send key messages and exchange ideas concerning environmental issues. The European Chamber participants included the President, Vice President, Chairs of the Environment and Energy WGs, and so forth. Green and low-carbon development, ocean plastic pollution, circular economy, and climate warming were discussed.
Read moreSubmitted comments to NDRC on Regulations on Compensation for Ecological Protection
On 23 December, the Environment and Energy working groups and the Corporate Social Responsibility forum submitted comments to the NDRC on Regulations on Compensation for Ecological Protection (Draft for Comments).
Read moreSafety of Dangerous Goods Transport by Road in China 中国危险货物道路运输安全
On 24 November, several working groups held a joint meeting with Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and GBK China to discuss the Chinese regulatory environment for the transportation of dangerous goods.
Read moreSubmitted comments to NPC on Yangtze River Protection Law (Second Draft for Comments)
On 13 November, the Environment and Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Refining Working Groups submitted comments to the National People's Congress on the Yangtze River Protection Law (Second Draft for Comments).
Read moreSubmitted comments to MEM on Law of the People's Republic of China on the Safety of Hazardous Chemicals
On 30 October, the European Chamber's Logistics, Environment and Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Refining Working Groups submitted input to the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) on the draft Law of the People's Republic of China on the Safety of Hazardous Chemicals.
Read moreSubmitted comments to MEE on Guidelines on Optimizing Methods of Enforcing Ecological Environmental Protection Law and Improving the Efficiency of Law Enforcement
On 30 September, the Environment Working Group submitted comments to the MEE on Guidelines on Optimizing Methods of Enforcing Ecological Environmental Protection Law and Improving the Efficiency of Law Enforcement.
Read moreSubmitted letter to MEE regarding Solid Waste Import Ban
On 17 September, the European Chamber's International Liner Shipping and Environment Working Groups submitted a letter to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's Solid Waste and Chemical Centre regarding the Solid Waste Import Ban.