Archive for 2016

The TPP is a big deal, in all senses of the word. It is the most important trade deal negotiated in over 20 years, and it also represents a new effort to agree on a range of “behind the border” regulatory issues that go well beyond traditional trade issues. It is huge and complex and, inevitably, almost everybody can find something in it to dislike.

  • 2016-04-27 | 09:00 - 11:30
  • The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The longstanding tension in China between expansion of service to the Internet and regulation of content on the Internet has entered a new phase.

  • 2016-04-19 | 09:00 - 11:30
  • The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Discussion on China’s Investment Environment with Officials of CCPIT and Experts of Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of MOFCOM

  • 2016-04-19 | 14:00 - 17:00
  • European Chamber Shanghai Office
Members only

Invite of Workshop and Networking Cocktail/Dinner for EU AGRI Commissioner Mr. Phil Hogan

  • 2016-04-16 | 15:00 - 21:00
  • Hyatt on the Bund Hotel
Members only

China’s Communist Party recently approved the 13th Five-Year Plan, designed to guide the country’s social, political, and economic development through the second half of this decade. What is the significance of the plan? What are the main characteristics of the latest plan? And how should Chinese companies and foreign companies doing business in China respond?

  • 2016-04-11 | 14:00 - 16:30
  • Jones Day Shanghai Office
7
Apr

Cheap labor is almost a thing of the past as the Chinese employment market becomes increasingly volatile and competitive.

  • 2016-04-07 | 09:00 - 11:30
  • The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Each day, people in cities like Shanghai spend huge amount of unnecessary time and energy commuting and transporting on the road, which all add up to the cost. However, with the help of shared economy and smart transport technology, such waste can be mitigated and cost can be saved. The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the upcoming event to explore such popular trend.

  • 2016-04-06 | 14:00 - 16:30
  • The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Why China's draft cybersecurity, counter terrorism and NGO laws has chilling implications for multinationals.
(CASH PAYMENTS ONLY)

  • 2016-03-31 | 09:00 - 11:30
  • Wellington College International Shanghai (Wellington College Library – Main Hall)

While cross-border E-commerce makes it possible for Chinese consumers to have on their tables more varieties of imported food, certain food safety risks are haunting due to poor cold chain management in China. You will learn more about the current challenges China faces in the cold chain and the industrial best practice that can make sure the food you buy stays fresh from farms to tables.

  • 2016-03-31 | 09:00 - 11:30
  • The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

As part of the One Belt One Road Initiative, Yiwu-Madrid Freight Railway was launched in November 2014. After more than one year of operation, it now has been serving as an alternative route to the Maritime Silk Road, revitalizing the ancient Silk Road. Mr. Xiong Tao, Vice Mayor of Yiwu City, Mr. Feng Xubin, the CEO of Timex Industrial Investment and Mr. Dawid Pozniak, will introduce the significance of the freight railway to the region and within the One Belt One Road Initiative from both strategic and operational perspectives.

  • 2016-03-25 | 09:00 - 11:30
  • The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204