Advocacy Actions
Energy and Carbon Market Working Group Representatives Attended Dinner with German and Danish Climate Envoys
On 10th April, Stefan Bernhart, Vice President of the European Chamber, Xiaolu Chen, Vice Chair of the Carbon Market Working Group and Susana Xu, Business Manager for the Energy and Carbon Market Working Groups attended a dinner with Mr. Norbert Gorißen and Mr. Tomas Anker Christensen, Climate Envoys of Germany and Denmark. The envoys are visiting Beijing to engage in constructive dialogue and seek opportunities for enhanced cooperation on climate action.
Healthcare Equipment Working Group Provides Feedback on Draft of Clinical Trial Inspection Guidelines
Healthcare Equipment Working Group provided feedback on the second draft of the 'Key Points and Judgement Principles for the Supervision and Inspection of Medical Device Clinical Trial Institutions'.
Read moreTraining 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”
Dinner with the Economic Forum of the Social-Democratic Party in Germany
President Eskelund gave an overall view of the macro and geopolitical environment in China. Other attendees participated in the discussion and in the Q&A session.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives discuss cross-border data transfer with the EU Delegation and DG TRADE
On 3rd April the Chair of the European Chamber Cybersecurity sub-Working Group and members of the secretariat met with Marjut Hannonen, Head of the Trade Section at the EU Delegation, Vanda Marcovic, Deputy Head of Unit for Services and Digital Trade at the European Commission's DG TRADE, and other representatives to discuss recent developments on cross-border data transfer.
Read moreMeeting with NEA and EPPEI on China-Europe Energy Innovation (CEEI) Cooperation in 2024
On 2nd April, European Chamber energy working group representatives joined the kick-off meeting for China-Europe Energy Innovation (CEEI) Cooperation in 2024, hosted by the China Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute (EPPEI).
Read moreMeeting with Delegation from Liaoning Chamber of Commerce
On April 1, the European Chamber met with a delegation from Liaoning Chamber of Commerce.
Read moreMaritime Manufacturing Working Group Met up with SEA Europe and Submitted Position Paper 2023
On Wednesday 27th March 2024, the Maritime Manufacturing & Industrial Services Working Group held a call with Mr Vincent Guerre, Trade and Competitiveness Director of the SEA Europe, to discuss the key priorities in 2023 Position Paper of the working group, the situation of China’s local shipping/shipbuilding industry, and global and China’s decarbonisation updates in maritime sector.
Read moreEuropean 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 moreEnvironment Working Group Spoke at the EU-China Plastics Comprehensive Usage Cooperation Forum on Circular Economy of Plastics
On Tuesday 26th March 2024, the Chair of Environment Working Group spoke at the EU-China Plastics Comprehensive Usage Cooperation Forum in Huzhou, Zhejiang, to present the working group work and EU business practices in circular economy.
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