Advocacy Actions
European Chamber President Meets Shenzhen Party Secretary Meng Fanli
On 16th April, a European Chamber delegation led by President Jens Eskelund met with Shenzhen Party Secretary Meng Fanli and other local leaders.
Read moreChairman of European Chamber South China Chapter Participated in 10th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference
On 9th April, Mr Klaus Zenkel, Chairman of European Chamber South China Chapter was invited to participate in 10th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference Plenary Session, where he met Mr Sun Zhiyang, the mayor of Guangzhou and joined the launch ceremony of the conference as an important guest.
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”
Chairman of European Chamber South China Chapter Attended Dinner Reception of Guangzhou Night 2024 with Vice Mayor of Guangzhou
On 8th April, Mr Klaus Zenkel, the chairman of European Chamber South China Chapter was invited to “Guangzhou Night” for Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference China and had a discussion with Ms Tan Ping, vice mayor of Guangzhou.
Read moreEuropean Chamber South China Chapter Vice Chairman Addresses Nansha Investment and Cooperation Seminar
On Friday, March 29th, Mr Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Chapter, was invited to present at the Nansha Investment and Cooperation Seminar, hosted by the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province.
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 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 moreEuropean Chamber Shenyang Chapter Invited to Attend and Speak at the Investment Seminar by the Shenyang Federation of Industry and Commerce
On March 25th, 2024, Mr. Erich Kaiserseder, the Chair of the European Chamber Shenyang Chapter, and Mr. Leo Liu, the Office Manager, were invited to attend the Investment Seminar hosted by the Shenyang Federation of Industry and Commerce. Mr. Jin Xiang, the Deputy Director of the United Front Work Department of the Shenyang Municipal Committee and the Party Secretary of the Federation of Industry and Commerce, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Mr. Zhang Xuetao, the Director of the Shenyang Municipal Commerce Bureau, introduced the city's situation and investment promotion. Representatives of domestic and foreign enterprises exchanged views on the global economic situation, the "dual circulation" development trend, and industry directions.
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.
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