Advocacy Actions
European Chamber representatives meet the Director of Energy Policy for DG ENER
On 15th December, Energy Working Group representatives met with the Director of Energy Policy for DG ENER, Ms Cristina Lobillo Borrero. The meeting was led by Director Lobillo (from the Commission side) and Zhonghua Xu (National Chair of the Energy Working Group).
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Director-General for DG CLIMA
On 8th December a European Chamber delegation led by President Joerg Wuttke met with Director-General for DG CLIMA, Mauro Petriccione. Chairs and senior representatives from the Energy, Carbon Market, Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Refinery Working Groups joined the meeting.
Read moreMeeting with DG Grow on Magnesium Shortages (PCR WG)
In light of recent concerns from Brussels on magnesium shortages (as a crucial component for various critical industries including automatic and aerospace, this online meeting between the Delegation of the European Union to China (DG Grow) and European Chamber PCR Chairs and industry players aimed to facilitate discussion on causes and effects of the magnesium shortages, in the hopes of anticipating future bottlenecks on critical raw materials. Issues including the power shortages and China's decarbonisation strategy were discussed.
European Chamber representatives meet the Director-General for DG ENV
On 3rd December a European Chamber delegation led by President Joerg Wuttke met with Director-General for DG ENV, Florika Fink-Hooijer.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Head of Cabinet of the Commissioner for Environment
On the 2nd December a delegation of European Chamber representatives led by Vice-President Guido Giacconi met with Mr Marius Vascega, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
Read moreFollow-up Meeting with National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC)
On December 1st, The European Chamber had an online follow-up meeting with Zhiqiang Zhang, the director of international cooperation department of NCSC to discuss the details of future cooperation activities.
Read moreMeeting 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.
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