Advocacy Actions
Training on the Interpretation of EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) organized by CCPIT Sichuan Council in Chengdu
On 8th April 2024, a training on the Interpretation of EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) organised by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Sichuan Council in Chengdu. European Union Chamber of Commerce in China took part in as supporting organisition.
Mr. Massimo Bagnasco, Vice President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China gave a speech in the training. VP Bagnasco shared that he was glad to contribute and cooperate with CCPIT to increase awareness and deep understanding about CBAM on behalf of European Chamber.
Mr. Wang Zhimin, CCPIT Sichuan Vice President, Mr. Liu Chao, Vice Director Beijing CCPIT Legal Centre and the other experts provided a detailed explanation of the policy.
EUCCC core message was “CBAM is primarily designed to ensure fairness within the European market and prevent carbon leakage without being a trade tariff or barrier against any specific country”.
“The imposition of tariffs on high carbon products by the European Union is actually a "forced” boost for Sichuan. Sichuan enterprises should quickly familiarize themselves with the requirements of the EU's carbon border regulation mechanism, establish carbon accounting capabilities, and ensure the accuracy of the submitted data and information”.
Was said by VP Wang and he stressed that “By enhancing the carbon reduction capabilities of enterprises, they can create their "carbon competitiveness" under the global trend of energy conservation and emission reduction, and seize the opportunity for green development and low-carbon competition”
European Chamber Secretary General Meets Assistant Minister of IDCPC
On 27th March, Secretary General Adam Dunnett attended a closed-door roundtable hosted by Assistant Minister Zhao Shitong of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), to provide feedback on China’s business environment.
Read moreEuropean Chamber meets the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province
On 26th March 2024, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China participated a roundtable discussion hosted by Director General Zhang Jinsong of the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province in Beijing.
Read moreMeeting with Chongqing Economic Development Zone Government
On 20th March, the European Chamber Southwest China Board Vice Chair and Chongqing Representative, Mr. Leo Zhang had a meeting with Deputy Director of the Chongqing Zone Management Committee, Tan Hao.
Read moreFeedback on cross-sectoral advocacy priorities submitted to the Dutch Embassy and Consulate
On 20th March, ahead of a high level Dutch government delegation visit to China, the European Chamber submitted feedback on key cross-sectoral advocacy issues for European Industry.
Read moreFinancial Services Working Group Members Attend China-EU Roundtable
On 19th March, European Chamber Vice-President Bruno Weill and representatives from the Financial Services Working Group member companies attended the China-EU Roundtable hosted by the People's Bank of China (PBoC) on the sidelines of the high-level EU-China Financial Regulatory Working Group.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with Director-General for DG COMP Olivier Guersent
On 19th March, a group of European Chamber representatives from the Legal and Competition Working Group led by Chamber President Jens Eskelund met with Director-General for DG COMP Olivier Guersent.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with Director-General for DG FISMA John Berrigan
On 18th March, a group of European Chamber representatives led by Vice-President Bruno Weill met with Director-General for DG FISMA and his team.
Meeting with Tianjin Municipal Government Office
On March 14, 2024, European Chamber Tianjin Chapter was invited to attend a meeting with the Municipal Government Office, the Foreign Investment Management Office of Tianjin Commerce Bureau , and the Tianjin Electricity Trading Center. During the meeting, attendees were briefed on the development of green electricity in Tianjin, and some issues that enterprises have encountered in the use and procurement of green electricity were addressed.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Financial Services Working Groups Meet with the National Financial Registration Administration
On 13th March, European Chamber Vice President Bruno Weill and representatives from the Banking and Securities, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, and Insurance Working Groups met with representatives from the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA).
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