The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next Automotive Roundtable on Thursday 12 September from 17h30 to 20h, organised by GI Events in cooperation with Autoköpfe, with European Chamber and British Chamber as Strategic Partner, and German Centre for Industry and Trade Beijing as Event Partner.

• 2019-11-01 | 17:30 - 18:40
• German Restaurant Brotzeit

On 26 August 2019, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress approved the revised Drug Administration Law (DAL). The revised DAL will come into effect on 1 December, 2019. New rules addressing market demands and social issues were incorporated into the comprehensive revision. Notably, these changes aim at rewarding drug innovation and discouraging misconduct.

• 2019-11-01 | 09:30 - 11:10
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre

With raising awareness of women equality and non-negligible achievements to the world, the stereotypes of gender images, roles and relations have gradually changed. However, it is still crucial for women to raise their voice to advocate for equal treatment and boost power to make contribution to the society. As the United Nations proposed in the Sustainable Development Goals, “Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world."

• 2019-10-29 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre

US-China trade tensions have shaken global markets. While there is always the possibility of a “truce” being forged, a real solution emerging is unlikely to emerge in the near-term. The challenge in dealing with the US-China trade war is that Washington’s negotiations have been driven by three different constituents with conflicting objectives (White House, business community and the security establishment) while Beijing is preoccupied with its efforts to become a major technological power. A common theme underlying is the clash between two fundamentally different systems, whether it be at the global or country level. Europe’s deep economic linkages with China means that it is being affected negatively. But less well recognized is that that solution to the increasing global tensions may lie in Europe, since left by themselves the US and China appear unable to resolve their differences.

• 2019-10-25 | 08:30 - 10:30
• Hilton Hotel Beijing, Signature Ballroom A

In 2018, vehicle sales in China fell for the first time in 28 years and the market continues to fall through 2019. In July and August, even the usually strong new energy vehicles sales started to decline. The downturn in the market requires the automobile industry and its upstream and downstream industries to adjust accordingly.

• 2019-10-15 | 09:30 - 11:00
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre

With user-generated content gaining much more influence, some cases of overzealous consumer activism can damage brands’ reputation significantly overnight. When such improper rights protection affects brands, the communication strategy to deal with consumers and media is vital to protect a brand’s reputation and defuse crisis.

• 2019-09-25 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, Room C405

Increasing trade tensions between the United States and China are making headlines. The trade war is no longer a new concept and it has changed the business landscape for multinational companies with operations in China. The new landscape is forcing companies to perform a review of their current supply chains in light of the new environment and explore solutions to tackle these new challenges.

• 2019-09-25 | 15:00 - 16:45
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre

The increasing tense and unpredictability of the global trade situation is causing significant disruptions to their global supply chains and serious impacts on multinational companies. Along with the upcoming roll-out of Social Credit Syetem by 2020, companies in China have to make sure themselves and their supply chain stakeholders all meet the compliance requirements which could define their future. How to manage supply chain stakeholders with efficiency and avoid potential risks are key concerns for companies nowadays. The European Chamber Sustainable Trade Task Force which is under CSR forum is delighted to invite experts of supply chain management to share their best practices and experience.

• 2019-09-19 | 10:00 - 12:00
• The European Chamber Office, C405

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next Automotive Roundtable on Thursday 12 September from 17h30 to 20h, organised by GI Events in cooperation with Autoköpfe, with European Chamber and British Chamber as Strategic Partner, and German Centre for Industry and Trade Beijing as Event Partner.

• 2019-09-12 | 17:30 - 20:00
• German Restaurant Brotzeit (for dinner) & German Centre for Industry and Trade Beijing Co. Ltd. (for seminar)

The U.S.-China trade relations have been fluctuating since 2018. The recent tariffs increase has put US$550 billion worth of Chinese goods subject to U.S. tariffs and US$185 billion worth of U.S. goods subject to Chinese tariffs. Uncertainties and challenges from U.S.-China trade war put companies in increasingly difficult water. With his rich experience in China, John Holden, Senior Director & Head of China Practice of McLarty Associates will deliver a speech on the status of U.S.-China relations and the trade conflict. Mr. Holden received the Friendship Award, the most prestigious honor granted by China to foreigners. From 1998 to 2005, Holden was President of the National Committee on United States–China Relations.

中美贸易关系自2018年来一波三折。双方最新的关税让总计约5500亿美元的中国出口美国商品受到新增关税的影响，也让总计约1850亿美元的美国出口中国商品受到新增关税的影响。贸易战的不确定性让公司面临着日益严峻的经营环境。来自McLarty Associates的Senior Director & Head of China Practice John Holden先生将就当前中美关系和贸易摩擦进行演讲。John Holden先生在中国有着丰富的经历。他曾获得“中国政府友谊奖”，这一奖项是中国政府授予外国专家的最高荣誉。从1998年至2005年，John Holden先生曾担任美中关系全国委员会主席。

• 2019-09-12 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Room 405, Beijing, European Chamber