Advocacy Actions
Shenyang Business Environment Construction Bureau meets with the European Chamber
On 23rd September, Harald Kumpfert, chair, European Chamber Shenyang Chapter, met with Mr Yan Zhanfeng, chief of the Shenyang Business Environment Construction Bureau at the local government, together with a delegation of six senior representatives from member companies including BASF Vitamin Company, the Conrad, Generali Life Insurance, Starmall Commerce, Hubschmann-Zhan International School, Cushman& Wakefield. The two sides exchanged opinions on the local business environment.
Read moreVice President Massimo Bagnasco Delivers a Speech at the 3rd Western China International Expo & International Investment Conference
From 20th to 24th September, a high-level event themed ‘3rd Western China International Expo & International Investment Conference’ was held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, by the local government. Participants included Chen Changzhi, Vice Chairman of National People’s Congress, Peng Qinghua, party secretary, and Yin Li, deputy party secretary and governor of Sichuan Province, and Li Yunze, vice governor of Sichuan Province. Representatives of various departments and bureaus, foreign chambers, associations and organisations also participated in the event.
Massimo Bagnasco, vice president (VP) of the European Chamber was invited as a distinguished guest to the event. On 20th ceremony, VP Bagnasco delivered a speech on behalf of the European Chamber and recognized the achievements made by the Sichuan Government in terms of attracting foreign investment and trade. He also emphasized that a more level playing field and a more favorable environment for foreign talent, especially skilled workers graduating from vocational schools, were critical to attract further investment. VP Bagnasco presented Chamber's latest thematic report - the Digital Hand: how China's corporate social credit system conditions market actors to officials.
Meeting with the Health Security Administration of Jiangsu Province
The Healthcare Equipment (HCE) Working Group hold a meeting with Mr Zhu Jinggui, Vice Director General of the Healthcare Security Administration (HSA) of Jiangsu Province to discuss latest provincial policies on procurement of medical devices.
Read moreGovernment Affairs Forum Event - Expert Insight Sharing - Status of the US-Chian relations and Trade Conflict
On 12th Sept., John Holden, senior director and head of China Practice at McLarty Associates, shared his insights on U.S-China relations to members of the European Chamber Government Affairs Forum.
Read moreMeeting with Tianjin Industry and Information Technology Bureau on Intelligent Manufacturing
On 11 September 2019, an European Chamber Tianjin Chapter delegation led by Dr. Juergen Hasenpusch, board member of Tianjin local board met with Mr. Zhao Peng, Department of Equipment Industry, Tianjin Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau (TJMIIT) on the theme of Tianjin intelligent manufacturing support policies.
Read moreMeeting with Chongqing Economy and Informatization Commission
On 10th September, European Chamber Southwest Chapter General Manager Sally Huang, and Chongqing Office Manager Camellia Song met with Chongqing Economy and Informatization Commission led by Chi Fu, Director of Foreign Economy and Foreign Affairs Office.
Read moreMeeting with Tianjin Customs on FTA, Transfer Pricing and Customs Tariff Investigation
On 9 September 2019, an European Chamber Tianjin Chapter delegation, led by Catherine Guo, General Manager of Tianjin Chapter, met with Tariff Division of Tianjin Customs on the theme of FTA, Transfer Pricing and Customs Tariff Investigation.
Read moreLobby Letter on Enterprise Standards
On 6th September, the European Chamber Standards and Conformity Assessment Working Group sent a lobby letter to the State Administration for Market Regulation on enterprise standards.
Read moreMeeting with Mr Zhang Zhichao, Director General of Nanjing Foreign Affairs Office
On 4th September, Mr Bernhard Weber, chair of the European Chamber Nanjing Board, met with Mr Zhang Zhichao, newly appointed director general of the Nanjing Foreign Affairs Office
Vice President Massimo Bagnasco Attends a Roundtable with Beijing Vice Mayor Yin Yong
On 23rd August, Mr Massimo Bagnasco, vice president (VP) of the European Chamber, attended the Roundtable with Overseas Chambers of Commerce and Enterprises in Beijing, initiated by the Beijing Municipal Government. Mr Bagnasco also met with Mr Yin Yong, vice mayor of Beijing, in the Tongzhou office building of the Beijing Municipal Government. Other chambers of commerce and some foreign enterprise representatives were also present at the event.
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