Advocacy Actions
Advocacy Letter on New Social Insurance Law
Amidst the transformative 14th 5-year plan on Human Resources and Social Security, the European Chamber recognizes the crucial upgrades in China's social security regime, advocating for policies that balance compliance without escalating operational costs or impeding employee benefits during the transition. Highlighting the challenges faced by member companies regarding social insurance enrollment, the Chamber urges for a more inclusive approach, suggesting practical measures to allow European companies to adapt to the evolving legal landscape in China.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis
On 25th September, a group of European Chamber industry representatives led by President Jens Eskelund met European Commission Executive Vice-President for an Economy that Works for the People Valdis Dombrovskis and his team ahead of the latter's exchange with Vice-Premier He Lifeng in the context of the EU-China High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue.
Read moreEuropean Chamber President meets with Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius
On 24th September, a group of European Chamber representatives led by President Jens Eskelund met with Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
Read moreVice President Klaus Zenkel Meets with Shandong Vice Governor Zhou Liwei at SMEC
On September 21st, Mr. Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chair of the South China Chapter, attended a VIP session during the Sino-German (European) SME Communication & Cooperation Conference (SMEC) in Jinan, Shandong. The session was hosted by Shandong Vice Governor, Mr. Zhou Liwei.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Massimo Bagnasco attended the 2nd Global Geographical Indications Products Expo & Forum of China-EU Agreement on Geographical Indications
On 19th September 2023, the 2nd Global Geographical Indications Products Expo & Forum of China-EU Agreement on Geographical Indications was held in Luzhou city, Sichuan. The event lasted for 3 days, with the theme of "Strengthening the Protection of Geographical Indications and Promoting High Quality Industrial Development". Six themed exhibition areas were set up, including tea, alcohol, food, fruits and vegetables, handicrafts, and other categories, showcasing over 3000 products.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice President Bagnasco attended the 5th Quality Conference hosted by the Chinese Government
On behalf of the European Chamber, Vice President and Chair of the Southwest China Chapter Massimo Bagnasco attended the 5th Quality Conference and spoke at the opening ceremony on 1st September 2023, in Chengdu.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Business Delegation Visit to Zhejiang
On 31st August and 1st September, European Chamber Vice President Carlo D'Andrea led a business delegation to visit Hangzhou and Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Vice-President meets representative from JETRO
On 25th July European Chamber Vice President Miguel Montoya met with Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Mitsuhiro Fukuyama.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with EU Delegation Counsellor for the Internal Market Frank Schmiedel
On 24th July the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Standards and Conformity Assessment Working Group met with EU Delegation Counsellor for the Internal Market Frank Schmiedel.
Read moreChair of the Quality and Safety Services meets Counsellor for the Internal Market at the EU Delegation to China
On 21st July Danfeng Jiang, Chair of the Quality and Safety Services Sub-Working Group, met with Frank Schmiedel, EU Delegation to China Counsellor for the Internal Market.
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