Advocacy Actions
Meeting with Official from Shipping Division, Pudong Commission of Commerce
On 23 January, official from Shipping Department, Pudong Commission of Commerce visited European Chamber Shanghai chapter, for an industry investigation and short briefing of talent policy supports.
Read moreEnergy Working Group Chair Spoke at the International Green and Low-Carbon Cooperation Closed-Door Meeting at the Centre for International Knowledge on Development (CIKD)
On 31st January, Zhonghua Xu, National Chair of Energy Working Group spoke at a closed-door meeting organised by the Centre for International Knowledge on Development (CIKD), and presented the key messages of the Energy Working Group Position Paper 2023/24. Topics of discussion included the coordination of climate policy, industrial policy and trade policy in the context of global green transition, global pressure to reduce emissions and its impact on developing countries, and global green supply chain cooperation.
Read moreMeeting with China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI)
On 31st January, Energy Working Group representatives met with Director Jiang Hao, International Department of China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI).
Read moreFeedback Submitted to National Healthcare Security Administration on the Proposal for the Continuation of Centralised Volume-Based Procurement of Artificial Joints (Draft for Comments)
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group provided feedback to the National Healthcare Security Administration on the Proposal for the Continuation of Centralised Volume-Based Procurement of Artificial Joints (Draft for Comments).
Read moreEuropean Chamber Heating Desk Meeting with the Beijing Environment Bureau/BCEMA/Beijing Gas on Heating Appliance
Due to the decarbonisation targets in Beijing, government departments have also introduced corresponding policies in the use of gas. For example, the Notice of Ten Departments including the Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission on Issuing Implementation Opinions on Comprehensively Promoting the High-Quality Development of New Energy Heating, which explicitly stated that the new heating system will comprehensively promote the use of new energy, as well as promote the renewal of new energy forms for old gas boilers.
There are clear policies regarding using and updating large-scale gas wall-mounted boilers in Beijing. The "14th Five Year Plan for Green Development of Civil Buildings" clearly states in Article 5 (8) that it is necessary to improve the efficiency of heating systems. For gas wall-mounted boilers that have reached their service life, owners are encouraged to update them to efficient low-carbon green equipment promptly.
Approximately 800,000 households in Beijing have been using second-level and below-wall-mounted boilers for many years, and over 200,000 households have been using first-level wall-mounted boilers in recent years. The technical roadmap presented in the research report is that, under the conditions of existing urban buildings, gas wall-mounted boilers should still be used, and energy efficiency should be improved. Emissions are reduced according to the requirements of Beijing. A gas wall-mounted boiler with first-level energy efficiency should be equipped, and a fully premixed condensing furnace should be recommended to achieve the goal of green replacement. At the same time, in September 2023, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued a replacement policy for coal to gas in the next wave of rural areas, which also specified that if wall-mounted boilers in 187,000 households need to be replaced, they will still be replaced with gas power.
Healthcare Equipment Working Group Meeting
The HCE WG had a productive meeting discussing the medical device industry, focusing on its relation to other industries, multinational corporations' research and development in the Chinese market, and enhancing team capabilities. Plans for upcoming weeks and months were also discussed, including surveys, elections, and drafting a Position Paper in March. The Chamber will continue to collect feedback and promote collaboration.
Read moreVice President Zenkel Meets Guangdong CCPIT President
On 29th January, European Chamber vice president Klaus Zenkel, joined the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Guangdong Committee’s Annual Dinner, during which he had a VIP meeting with CCPIT president Mr Chen Xiaofeng.
Read moreMeeting with International Department of the Chinese Communist Party
On 29th January 2024, Jens Eskelund, President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China met with Mr. Zhao Shitong. Assistant Minister of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party (IDCPC) at the IDCPC office.
Read moreIntellectual Property Rights Working Group Updates European Stakeholders on Key IP Issues
Intellectual Property Rights Working Group Chair Mr Bai Yajun and Vice Chair Ms Hu Xuejiao Speak at EU Delegation IPR Market Access Team Meeting
Read moreMeeting of the Consumable and Disposable Medical Device Advisory Committee (CDMD) GA Sub-group
The CDMD GA Sub-group, a committee for Consumable and Disposable Medical Devices, had a meeting on 26th January 2024. Two guest speakers, Kai Yang and Jun Liu from IQVIA, discussed trends and reforms in the medical devices industry. Yang talked about volume-based procurement (VBP) and the price catalogue for medical consumables in China, whilst Liu emphasised the importance of real-world evidence (RWE) in device approval decisions. Members expressed the need for a faster approval process and proposed a green channel for medical device products. The Chamber will further discuss and convey member opinions to relevant government departments.
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