Ten countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plus Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea have just signed one of the world’s largest regional free trade agreements: Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Notably, this agreement is the second in Asia to happen without participation from the United States, signaling a leadership tilt towards Asia and a great step towards multilateral trade integration in the region. An agreement so far-reaching surely comes with geopolitical and economic implications, among others.

This Webinar welcomes experts to dive into RCEP and its implications for Asia, the economy and foreign business in China. Join us Monday, 21st December 2020 4:00pm-5:30pm (GMT+8) online via Zoom.

• 2020-12-21 | 16:00 - 17:15
• Online - Zoom Platform

Victory for democratic candidate Joe Biden brings a tinge of optimism in restoring the world economic order and the likelihood for the US to re-engage in multilateral trade in the Asia-Pacific.

• 2020-12-17 | 14:00 - 15:00
• Online

2020 has been a year of unprecedented disruption and volatility for businesses. As well as placing enormous health and economic costs on organisations, the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified and accelerated latent geopolitical risks and trends. International companies in China now find themselves facing a more polarised geopolitical environment and a domestic agenda geared towards greater self-sustainability which pose significant challenges for their corporate strategies and operations both in China and globally.
The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to a webinar on December 9 where our distinguished speaker Chris Torrens, Partner at Control Risks, will share his observations on the profound geopolitical changes taking place in 2020-21 and the focus for organisations looking to future-proof their China - and global - businesses.

• 2020-12-09 | 16:00 - 17:00
• Zoom (On-line Meeting)

With a new president of the United States in 2021 comes hope of restoration of the U.S. and EU transatlantic bond. But will change really bring progress? After a rocky four years under the Trump presidency, a U.S.-EU strained relationship is undeniably collateral damage of the failed U.S.-China battle. With an equally complex relationship with China, the United States and Europe will need to step back and restrategise in order to stand a chance against Chinese dominance.

Our guests in this Webinar will provide an outlook on what may lie ahead for this important alliance and the need for a transatlantic strategy China.The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to welcome Thomas Friedman, New York Times Op-Ed Columnist; Author of “The Lexus and the Olive Tree”, “The World Is Flat” and “Longitudes and Attitudes” for a webinar moderated by. Book your seat now and join us for this webinar on hursday, 3rd December 10:00am-11:00am (GMT+8) / Wednesday, 2nd December 9:00pm-10:00pm U.S. EST via Zoom.

• 2020-12-03 | 10:00 - 11:00
• Online - Zoom Platform

Global supply chains have been greatly impacted by years of trade tensions between the United States and China, and most recently an unexpected pandemic. In the midst of economic recovery and a new president for the United States, now is the time tap into the potential of one factor that has many implications within global supply chains - Intellectual Property (IP) rights.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to welcome Mark A. Cohen, Distinguished Senior Fellow and Director, Berkeley Center for Law and Technology; Doug Clark, Global Head of Dispute Resolution, Rouse & Co. International; and Adam Mossoff, Professor of Law, George Mason University and Co-Chair, Technology, Innovation, and Intellectual Property Program, New York University School of Law to share their expertise on the above-mentioned. Join us 2nd December 9:00am-10:30am (GMT+8) via Zoom.

• 2020-12-02 | 09:00 - 10:15
• Online - Zoom Platform

To help foreign businesses navigate through tough waters, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to attend our next webinar with guest speakers from Sinolytics, Taylor Wessing, and KPMG as well as industry experts from BASF and BOSCH,and participate in an interactive discussion. Through presentations and a panel discussion, we aim to answer the questions of what the current status of the corporate social credit system is and how can companies better prepare for the new stage of the social credit system in the year to come.

• 2020-12-02 | 15:00 - 17:30
• Online - Zoom Platform

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