Advocacy Actions
European Business in China - Position Paper Launch 2023 (Shenyang) Achieved Great Success
Board members from the European Chamber Shenyang Chapter as well as senior officials from the French, Australian, German and Korean Consulates in Shenyang, officials from Liaoning Foreign Affair Office and Municipal Commerce Bureau, and representatives from member companies gathered together, witnessing the launch of Position Paper in Conrad Hotel 3rd floor meeting room 1 on October 16th, 2023.
Read moreAdvocacy Letter on New Social Insurance Law
Amidst the transformative 14th 5-year plan on Human Resources and Social Security, the European Chamber recognizes the crucial upgrades in China's social security regime, advocating for policies that balance compliance without escalating operational costs or impeding employee benefits during the transition. Highlighting the challenges faced by member companies regarding social insurance enrollment, the Chamber urges for a more inclusive approach, suggesting practical measures to allow European companies to adapt to the evolving legal landscape in China.
Read moreSecretary General Adam Dunnett Spoke at Liaoning-Europe Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference and the 10th Sino-German Lightweight Technology Annual Conference
On the afternoon of September 25, 2023, the "Liaoning-Europe Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference and the 10th Sino-German Lightweight Technology Annual Conference" (hereinafter referred to as the "Lightweight Annual Conference") jointly hosted by the Liaoning Provincial People's Government and the European Chamber, and organized by the Liaoning Provincial Department of Commerce, the Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, the Provincial Department of Science and Technology, and the Management Committee of the China-Germany (Shenyang) High-end Equipment Manufacturing Industrial Park, was grandly held in the 2nd floor conference room of the Shenyang New World Expo Center.
The European Chamber Shenyang Chapter Invited to Attend the 1st World Liaoning Entrepreneurs Convention
On September 25, 2023, Mr. Erich Kaiserseder, Chair of European Chamber Shenyang Chapter (hereinafter referred to as "Shenyang Chamber"), and Office Manager Mr. Leo Liu were invited by the Liaoning Chamber of Commerce to attend high-level government talks held before the 1st World Liaoning Entrepreneurs Convention with presence of senior government officials including Mr. Peng Hao, Secretary of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Lecheng Li, Governor of Liaoning Province; Mr. Bo Zhou, Chairman of the Liaoning Provincial Political Consultative Conference; Mr. Jian Wang, Ms. Lijie Hu and Mr. Youwei Jiang, members of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Xiangqun Chen, Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group of the Standing Committee of the Liaoning Provincial People's Congress; Mr. Guowei Jin, Vice Governor of Liaoning Province and Mr. Yanqing Zhao, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis
On 25th September, a group of European Chamber industry representatives led by President Jens Eskelund met European Commission Executive Vice-President for an Economy that Works for the People Valdis Dombrovskis and his team ahead of the latter's exchange with Vice-Premier He Lifeng in the context of the EU-China High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius
On 24th September, a group of European Chamber representatives led by President Jens Eskelund met with Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
Read moreSecretary General Adam Dunnett Participated the High Level Government Meeting of Liaoning Province
Invited by the Liaoning Provincial People's Government, Mr. Adam DUNNETT, Secretary General of European Chamber, attended a high-level government meeting with presence of Governor Lecheng LI, Vice Governor Weiguo JIN, Provincial Government Secretary General Shouquan FENG, as well as leaders from the Provincial Department of Commerce, Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Liaoning Province on September 24th 2023.
Read moreVice President Klaus Zenkel Meets with Shandong Vice Governor Zhou Liwei at SMEC
On September 21st, Mr. Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chair of the South China Chapter, attended a VIP session during the Sino-German (European) SME Communication & Cooperation Conference (SMEC) in Jinan, Shandong. The session was hosted by Shandong Vice Governor, Mr. Zhou Liwei.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Nanjing Chapter Attended the Celebration of 60th Anniversary of Jiangsu CCPIT
On September 19, 2023, Dr. Andreas Risch, Chair of the European Chamber Nanjing Chapter, attended the 60th-anniversary celebration of Jiangsu CCPIT.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Massimo Bagnasco attended the 2nd Global Geographical Indications Products Expo & Forum of China-EU Agreement on Geographical Indications
On 19th September 2023, the 2nd Global Geographical Indications Products Expo & Forum of China-EU Agreement on Geographical Indications was held in Luzhou city, Sichuan. The event lasted for 3 days, with the theme of "Strengthening the Protection of Geographical Indications and Promoting High Quality Industrial Development". Six themed exhibition areas were set up, including tea, alcohol, food, fruits and vegetables, handicrafts, and other categories, showcasing over 3000 products.
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