Advocacy Actions
Energy Working Group Supports the 2022 World Young Hydrogen Scientist Forum
China Hydrogen Alliance held the 2022 World Young Hydrogen Scientist Forum in Wenzhou, Zhejiang on Monday 14th November. With support from the European Chamber Energy Working Group, experts, academicians and outstanding young scientists from industry, universities and research institutes have gathered to discuss the key technological innovations of the industry and the development trend of hydrogen energy at home and abroad.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with Director-General of DG GROW Kerstin Jorna
On 14th November, a group of industry representatives led by European Chamber President Joerg Wuttke had an online meeting with Director-General for DG GROW, Ms Kerstin Jorna.
Read moreEnergy Working Group Speaks at the 2nd Carbon Neutrality Conference in Tianjin
The European Chamber Tianjin Chapter organised its 2nd Carbon Neutrality Conference: The Role of European Business in China's Race to 2060 along with Green Partnership of Industrial Parks at Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin on Wednesday, 2nd November 2022. This event is also in memory of Guido Giacconi, former Vice President of the European Chamber, and a former passionate leader of the Chamber’s Energy Working Group, who visited Tianjin several times and supported this conference as the keynote speaker last year. Mickael Naouri, Vice Chair of the European Chamber Energy Working Group made a presentation on the work of the energy working group and moderated the panel discussion.
Read moreCCPIT Online Roundtable on Current Situation of Foreign Investment in China
On 13th May, the Department of Development Research of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the European Chamber co-organised an online roundtable on the situation for European business in China under the recent COVID-19 containment measures.
Read moreInsight Sharing: EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and China’s Footstep
On 16th February, the European Chamber Finance and Taxation Working Group held a working group meeting to share insight on the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and China’s footstep in the carbon-related tax policies.
Paolo Caridi, Policy Coordinator of DG CLIMA of the European Commission, introduced the EU’s CBAM, and Cong Zhang, Partner of Ernst & Young, provided the perspective from China side taking stock of the current tax policies in the country and sharing insight on the relevant framework discussions.
Survey on access to standardisation activities
From 2nd to 12th December, the Standards and Conformity Assessment Working Group, along with other relevant Working Groups, launched a survey to better understand the issues with access to standardisation activities of European businesses.
Read moreComments to MEE on Technical Standards on Ecological Impact, Acoustic environment
Call for comments to MEE: Technical Standards on Ecological Impact, Acoustic environment
On 8th November 2019, Energy Working Group submitted the comments on Technical Standards on Ecological Impact, Acoustic environment, Petroleum and Natural Gas Development Projects, Civil Airport and Highway Construction to Ministry of Industry and Information.
“Will Perform Better Role as Think-tank Platform and Deepen Cooperation with Industrial Sector”: CCIEE Vice Chair and CEO Zhang Xiaoqiang hosts European Chamber delegation
On 13th November, European Chamber Vice President (VP) Charlotte Roule led a delegation to the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) to meet with its Vice Chair (VC) and CEO Zhang Xiaoqiang. The Chamber delegation included representatives from the Energy, Environment and Banking and Securities working groups, Quality and Safety Services Sub-working Group, Paediatric Nutrition Desk and Government Affairs Forum.
“Facilitate Sino-European Practical Cooperation to a New Level”: Vice President Charlotte Roule Met with Vice Administrator Li Fanrong, National Energy Administration
On 31st Oct. afternoon, European Chamber Vice President Charlotte Roule led European Chamber representatives visited the National Energy Administration (NEA). The European Chamber delegation was received by Vice Administrator Li Fanrong and representatives from relevant departments at the NEA.
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