Recent WTO disputes, an ongoing trade war, and significant rates of ongoing intellectual property (IP) infringement in China have amplified concerns about the strength of the country's IP regime. At the same time, across many indicators, China's IP regime is relatively supportive of European businesses. For European firms, this seeming contradiction is difficult to explain to fellow employees and top management in China -- let alone headquarters, clients, and government representatives. And yet, without a convincing explanation offered to these stakeholders, business activities in China may run sub-optimally at a time where competition is fiercer than ever. This working group meeting will seek to both explain and offer some solutions to this conundrum.

• 2021-12-07 - 2021-12-07 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Zoom

The European Chamber is pleased to invite Professor Ma Aijin, the main drafter of Excessive Package Standard for Cosmetics and Food, to give the recorded illustration of the key requirements of the Standard.

• 2021-12-07 | 10:00 - 11:00
• zoom

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to the last Shenzhen Business Networking event of the year, on 3rd December in Shenzhen.

2021 has not spared us from challenges such as the electricity shortage, the hunt for talent, colleagues or family members stranded abroad. We are resilient! We are superheroes!

Through ice-breaking games, you and your team can show your knowledge of the business environment and Chamber activities. You will certainly learn something new, too. May the best team win!

We anticipate a night to remember with a fun quiz, dinner and business networking at Residence G and the DJ-led after-party at Baia Burger Concept.

To celebrate our resilience and simply enjoy the moment, come dressed as a superhero.

• 2021-12-03 | 18:30 - 22:00
• Residence G Shenzhen

Over the past two years, companies in South China have been dealt a series of hardships stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic that has put additional pressure on them. Travel policies may be seen as the most challenging obstacle to tackle for businesses as it grows increasingly difficult to not only return key employees from abroad, but, more importantly, attract talent to move to South China.

• 2021-12-02 | 14:00 - 17:30
• 3rd floor, The Westin Pazhou

Sign up the annual signature event of the Shanghai Chapter

• 2021-12-01 | 09:00 - 12:30
• The Langham Xintiandi Shanghai

The Chinese and global economy is dependent on a well-functioning and healthy maritime transport industry. But in maritime transport in particular, there are limits to the carbon emission reductions that can be achieved by using existing technologies. New technologies need to be developed in order to ensure carbon neutrality, whether by 2050 or 2060. Developing and implementing entirely new maritime propulsion technologies and fuels requires international collaboration, due to the scale and urgency of the challenge. In this respect, China and Europe are natural partners within the maritime industry. They are global leaders within the industry, with the world’s five largest container shipping companies being based in either China or Europe. Moreover, China is the world’s largest shipbuilding nation, accounting for about 50 per cent of all tonnage being built globally, while many European companies and institutions are leaders in maritime technology

At this meeting, representatives of the China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) and the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) will jointly discuss how European ship manufacturers and ship operators can work together to form an industry pathway to decarbonisation.

• 2021-11-30 | 10:30 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

Merry Christmas! Join us to celebrate the Christmas together with our members and sponsors who offered us tremendous supports throughout the year!

• 2021-11-26 | 18:30 - 21:30
• Four Seasons Ballroom 1

Auto Components Working Group Meeting
Topic: Transaction Structure and Post-transaction Integration within the Auto Sector Integration M&A

• 2021-11-26 - 2021-11-26 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Shanghai Big Meeting room

Sign up the annual signature event of the Shanghai Chapter

• 2021-11-24 | 14:00 - 18:30
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai

The European Chamber is delighted to invite to the joint Working Group Meeting ‘Impact of Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law in Transport Sector’ at 3:30-5:00pm on Tuesday, 23rd November 2021 in European Chamber’s Beijing Office. Please note that this event will be held only in Chinese.

• 2021-11-23 | 15:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office, 4th Floor C405