Advocacy Actions
European Chamber Representative Participates in BusinessEurope webinar on how to pursue a positive agenda with China on climate policy
On 10th December, Carbon Market Sub-Working Group Chair Huw Slater participated in a session on on how to pursue a positive agenda with China on climate policy organised by BusinessEurope.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Nanjing Representatives meet the German Consul-General Mr. Pit Heltmann
On 6th December, a European Chamber Nanjing delegation led by Board Chair Dr. Andreas Risch met with the Consul-General of Consulate General of Germany in Shanghai, Mr. Pit Heltmann
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Director-General for DG ENV
On 3rd December a European Chamber delegation led by President Joerg Wuttke met with Director-General for DG ENV, Florika Fink-Hooijer.
Read moreEuropean Chamber IPR Working Group Chair Elliot Papageorgiou Spoke at the 2021 EU-China Forum on Criminal IP Enforcement
On 2nd December, the National Chair of the European Chamber IPR Working Group, Mr Elliot Papageorgiou, spoke at the 2021 EU-China Forum on Criminal IP Enforcement.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Head of Cabinet of the Commissioner for Environment
On the 2nd December a delegation of European Chamber representatives led by Vice-President Guido Giacconi met with Mr Marius Vascega, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
Read moreSubmission of Comments on Draft Measures on Security Assessment of the Cross-border Transfer of Data
At the end of October, the Cybersecurity Administration of China (CAC) published a invitation to public consultation on the Measures on Security Assessment of the Cross-border Transfer of Data (Draft for comments).
Read moreEuropean Chamber President Meets with HR/VP Josep Borrell
On the 25th November, European Chamber President Joerg Wuttke met with High Representative for Foreign Affairs/Vice-President Josep Borrell.
Read moreMeeting with Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce
The European Chamber South China Chapter met with the Deputy Director of Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce to present the 2021 European Chamber Business Confidence Survey and 2021/2022 Position Paper.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President participates in the EU-China CEO and Former Senior Officials Dialogue
On the 23rd November European Chamber President Joerg Wuttke participated in the EU-China CEO and Former Senior Officials Dialogue.
Read moreMeeting with Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Jiangsu Energy Bureau)
On 22nd November 2021, the European Chamber Shanghai and Nanjing Chapters jointly hosted an online meeting with the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Energy Bureau of Jiangsu) focused on the policy interpretation of the ‘dual control’ energy strategy and its overarching impact on the business landscape for foreign investment.
Key concerns raised from the National Vice Chair of the Energy Working Group focused on industry efficiency benchmarks issued last week by the NDRC, including the potential timeline for the launch of the benchmark and whether companies would continue to face issues on total energy consumption. Further comments from the European business community were made outlining the negative impact of this year’s power shortages on the investment confidence from European HQs, and opportunities regarding green power investment and concerns over long-term access to green energy.
The Deputy Director General of the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Jiangsu Energy Bureau) reiterated that prior notice would be provided for future power cuts to enable member companies to make arrangements in advance, while energy-intensive industries would be prioritised for the implementation of the industry benchmarks. Jiangsu provincial government leaders also stressed the importance of stabilising foreign investment by mitigating the power shortages and building on the foundation for energy development in Jiangsu.