The European Chamber is honored to invite mentors from the initial cycle of the mentoring programme Charlotte Roule, CEO of ENGIE China, Vice President of European Chamber and Denis Depoux, Global Managing Director, Managing Director Greater China, Head of Asia of Roland Berger to share their views on the importance of the women’s representation in leadership teams and how the CIMI can facilitate the female leadership development. This webinar will be moderated by Laurie O'Donnell, Managing Director at Cornerstone International Group.

• 2020-09-25 | 11:00 - 12:00
• Online - Zoom Online Meeting Platform

First introduced at a politburo meeting in May, the new ‘dual circulation’ strategy (DCS) has immediately become a buzzword and been widely discussed both home and abroad. The strategy envisions a new economic development mode by relying less on global integration and expanding domestic reliance.

2020年5月，中共中央政治局常委会会议首次提出“构建国内国际双循环相互促进的新发展格局（双循环）”战略。“双循环”战略，旨在 “逐步形成以国内大循环为主体、国内国际双循环相互促进的新发展格局”，在全球经济波动、不稳定因素增加的大背景下，提高国内经济的弹性和自给自足的能力，在刺激内需的同时，继续吸引外资，稳定国际贸易。“双循环”战略的提出，引起海内外的密切注和广泛讨论。

• 2020-09-23 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Zoom/European Chamber Office Beijing, Room C405

The European Chambe is delighted to invite you to the online press conference for the launch of the European Chamber’s annual European Business in China Position Paper (Position Paper) at 10:00 am on 10th September via Zoom. President Joerg Wuttke will present the report and lead the Q&A.

• 2020-09-10 | 10:00 - 11:00
• Zoom (Online Meeting)

Investment in the fintech sector has remained strong even in the face of turmoil and volatility in global markets and despite macroeconomic concerns. Demand for fintech innovations by financial institutions has continued to grow.

FinTech can bring numerous benefits to both consumers and businesses. . Fintech has grown for several reasons: changes in expectations about financial services and consumer behaviour; a more affordable infrastructure spurred by Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data and cloud computing; digital currencies and mobile technologies and their effect on reducing barriers to entry to the financial services industry. Fintech, thus, has continued to transform the global financial landscape. On the other hand, FinTech innovations can pose risk for consumers and businesses, with the increasing need of protecting the privacy of customers’ information in an online environment.

In this context, China has been at the forefront of the industry’s growth. China is the largest fintech market in the world, in 2018 it accounted for 46% of all fintech investments globally. China had the right conditions to promote this incredible development: traditional banking systems were not well-developed and the regulatory environment was far less constraining towards fintech businesses. These two factors combined boosted the industry in China.

The European Chamber is pleased to invite renown experts of the industry to offer insights, trend analysis and predictions for the evolution of the sector, as well lessons to be learnt from the Chinese model. We welcome Dr. Bonnie Buchanan, Head of Department of Finance and Accounting, Professor of Finance, University of Surrey (United Kingdom), Michael Moon, Managing Director, Payments & Trade Markets, Asia Pacific, SWIFT, Piyush Singh, Managing Director, Head of Financial Services Asia Pacific and Africa, Accenture, and Diego Garcia Fernandez, Head of Business Development Alipay Spain Wallet. and David Wen, Professor at the International Business School at Zhejiang University. Join us Thursday 3rd September, 4:00am-5:15pm (GMT+8) online via Zoom.

• 2020-09-03 | 16:00 - 17:15
• Online - Zoom Online Meeting Platform and in-person from the European Chamber Shanghai Office

As the world begins to reflect on their COVID-19 experience, the changes it caused in society, and how governments, companies and communities have had to adapt, we also begin to focus on strategizing a way forward. This path forward is especially important for Multinational Companies (MNC’s) who have started to feel the ripple effects of a global growth slowdown in their demand, confidence and supply chain. Companies will need to revamp their business plans, expectations, and plan of action to increase their resilience long-term.

The European Chamber is honoured to hear from Mr Mats Rahmström, Global President and CEO of Atlas Copco in a fireside chat with Mr Joerg Wuttke, President of the European Chamber on 29th May 4:00pm (GMT+8).

• 2020-05-29 | 16:00 - 17:00
• Online - Zoom Online Meeting Platform

After decades of uninterrupted globalisation, the connections between the world’s three largest markets have never been more intertwined. Yet, between a trade war, geopolitical competition and the unexpected curveball of COVID-19, the EU, China and the United States now risk falling prey to making the kind of knee-jerk reactions that could leave the global system in a tangled mess. The surge in talk about decoupling and self-reliance begs the question, has the world reached ‘peak globalisation’?

• 2020-05-28 | 19:00 - 20:30
• Online

Dire challenges resulting from climate change are cementing sustainability and green growth as a necessity for all countries. This can be seen in the change in priorities of both the EU and China as they become more holistic and sustainability-focused in their approaches to economic growth. Ultimately, strong cooperation will be key in successfully tackling environmental problems, in what many agree is the world’s most significant challenge.

• 2020-05-26 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Online

After being postponed due to COVID-19, the most important event in China’s political calendar now has a new date. This year’s Two sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPCC), known as the Lianghui, will take place starting from 22nd May.
The major focus point for the Two Sessions this year will be the government’s work report, China’s GDP growth target and the major policies for the next year.

This webinar will be of significant use to decision makers that seek for a deeper understanding of the implications of the Two Sessions and how it will impact their businesses and the future of China. Join our discussion on 25th May to discuss what happened during the Two Sessions, what significance it has for economy and business and what are the implications.

• 2020-05-25 | 17:00 - 18:15
• Online - Zoom Online Meeting Platform

Join us on 22nd May for a discussion with Cecilia Malmström, Former EU Commissioner for Trade, Pascal Lamy, Former European Commissioner for Trade, Former Director General of the WTO and Jürgen Hambrecht, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, BASF to learn about China's past since joining the WTO and hear about the potential for further trade and investment.

• 2020-05-22 | 16:00 - 17:30
• Online

In the aftermath of COVID-19, China now begins to see an increase in work and school resumption at different stages across provinces. Shanghai’s latest update on reopening dates indicates that by 18th May most students will be able to attend school. Considering this, the education industry in China needs to examine its strategy in managing and responding to risks that affect students, faculty, and staff.

• 2020-05-19 | 09:00 - 10:15
• Online - Zoom Platform