Advocacy Actions
European 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 moreComments to Ministry of Finance on the draft Value Added Tax Law of the People's Republic of China
Finance & Taxation, Environment, GA Forum, Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Human Resources, Logistics, International Liner Shipping Working Groups jointly submitted comments to the Ministry of Finance on the draft Value Added Tax Law of the People's Republic of China.
Read moreMeeting with Ministry of Environment and Ecology
On 12th December, Ministry of Environment and Ecology (MEE) organized a meeting on environmental credit evaluation system and relevant regulations.
Read moreMeeting With the New Head of the Section Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Union Delegation to China
On 21st November 2019, Jet Chang, chair of the Environment Working Group (EWG) led a delegation from the European Chamber to meet with Mr. Sebastien Paquot, the new Head of the Section Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Union Delegation to China. In order to share updates on EU-China cooperation on environment industries-related issues.
Read more“Will Perform Better Role as Think-tank Platform and Deepen Cooperation with Industrial Sector”: CCIEE Vice Chair and CEO Zhang Xiaoqiang hosts European Chamber delegation
On 13th November, European Chamber Vice President (VP) Charlotte Roule led a delegation to the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) to meet with its Vice Chair (VC) and CEO Zhang Xiaoqiang. The Chamber delegation included representatives from the Energy, Environment and Banking and Securities working groups, Quality and Safety Services Sub-working Group, Paediatric Nutrition Desk and Government Affairs Forum.
Comments to MARA on Administrative Measures for the Recycling of Pesticide Packaging Waste (Draft for Comments)
Following the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA)'s call for comments on the Administrative Measures for the Recycling of Pesticide Packaging Waste (Draft for Comments) and upon circulation of the draft within relevant working groups, the European Chamber has collated all member inputs and submitted them to MARA.
Submitted comments to MEE on Management Regulations on Assessing the Environmental Impact Caused by Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry
On 22 October, the European Chamber's Energy, Environment and Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Refining groups submitted comments to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Management Regulations on Assessing the Environmental Impact Caused by Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry (Draft for Comments).
Read moreSubmitted comments to MOHURD on Code for Building Fire Protection
On 15th October 2019, the European Chamber's Construction, Energy, Environment and Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Refining working groups submitted comments to the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development on "Code for Building Fire Protection", one of the standards released as part of "40 National Standards for Housing and Urban-Rural Engineering Projects".
Read moreSubmitted Comments on MEE's National Catalogue on Hazardous Waste (revised draft)
On 12 October, the European Chamber's Environment and Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Refining working groups submitted comments on the MEE's National Catalogue on Hazardous Waste (revised draft).
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