Advocacy Actions
Meeting with National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC)
On November 23rd, The European Chamber had a meeting with Zhiqiang Zhang, the director of Information and Training Department of NCSC, to discuss the future cooperation opportunities.
Read moreMeeting with Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Jiangsu Energy Bureau)
On 22nd November 2021, the European Chamber Shanghai and Nanjing Chapters jointly hosted an online meeting with the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Energy Bureau of Jiangsu) focused on the policy interpretation of the ‘dual control’ energy strategy and its overarching impact on the business landscape for foreign investment.
Key concerns raised from the National Vice Chair of the Energy Working Group focused on industry efficiency benchmarks issued last week by the NDRC, including the potential timeline for the launch of the benchmark and whether companies would continue to face issues on total energy consumption. Further comments from the European business community were made outlining the negative impact of this year’s power shortages on the investment confidence from European HQs, and opportunities regarding green power investment and concerns over long-term access to green energy.
The Deputy Director General of the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Jiangsu Energy Bureau) reiterated that prior notice would be provided for future power cuts to enable member companies to make arrangements in advance, while energy-intensive industries would be prioritised for the implementation of the industry benchmarks. Jiangsu provincial government leaders also stressed the importance of stabilising foreign investment by mitigating the power shortages and building on the foundation for energy development in Jiangsu.
Submitted Comments to SAC on Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Submersible Motor-pumps (Draft for Comments)
On 20 November 2021, the Energy Working Group submitted comments to the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) on Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Submersible Motor-pumps (Draft for Comments).
Read moreChina-Europe Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum | 中欧海上风电产业合作与技术创新论坛
On 16th November, the first China-Europe Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum, which was jointly organised by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber), China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute, Huaneng Clean Energy Research Institute and Yancheng Municipal People’s Government, took place in Yancheng, Jiangsu, and online. More than 200 people joined the onsite event, including Chinese and European authorities, international organisations, local government officials and key industry players.
Read moreParticipation in the Yancheng Hydrogen Energy Summit
European Chamber Energy Working Group representatives participated in the Yancheng Hydrogen Energy Summit on 15th November, jointly organised by the China Hydrogen Alliance and Yancheng Municipal People’s Government, and supported by the China-Europe Energy Innovation Cooperation Office.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with Director-General for DG GROW Kerstin Jorna
On 15th November, a delegation of senior European Chamber representatives let by Secretary General Adam Dunnett met with Director-General for DG GROW Kerstin Jorna.
Read moreSeminar Series on Circular Economy: Session III Recycling and Remanufacturing Plastic Wastes
Third session - session III remanufacturing plastic wastes was co-organized with China Circular Economy Association, experts from the EU Delegation and the China Association of Circular Economy (CACE), GIZ and the member companies shared the policies and rules on plastic wastes, and some members talked about their visions and practice of developing this market.
Read moreParticipation in the EU Energy Day - COP26 Side Event
On 5 November 2021, the European Chamber Energy Working Group representatives attended the EU Energy Day Chinese language live streaming event, organised by the EU-China Energy Cooperation Platform (ECECP), in recognition of the similar challenges faced by the EU and China in the energy transition and in tackling climate change.
Read moreMeeting with Jinan Foreign Affairs Delegation (Energy WG Vice Chair)
The Shanghai chapter welcomed a visit from Tian Yin, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Jinan and the rest of the Jinan delegation (庞龙, Deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Jinan, 董晓丽 Director of Europe Africa division) on the 4th November to discuss the general situation of Jinan and potential areas of collaboration with European coompanies as well as the Shandong Initiative. This built on the recent Jinan visit from the European Chamber delegation, led by Vice President, Guido Giacconi. The vice chair of the Energy Working Group, Juan Ignacio Garcia de Motiloa was present to represent the chamber and the advocacy work of the working group.
Read moreClimate Targets and Impacts in the Transport Sector in China
The event was co-sponsored by the European Chamber of Commerce and the National Determined Contribution Transport Initiative For Asia (NDC-TIA) project. Mr. Philippe Bardol, Chair of Aviation and Aerospace Working Group at EUCCC, Mr. Joakim Diamant, Vice-Chair of the Automotive Working Group at EUCCC, and Mr. Tom Shi, Vice-Chair of the International-liner shipping Sub Working Group at EUCCC shared important insights at the meeting.
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