With the new application system for foreigners’ work permit implemented on April 1st 2017 and the 2017 Foreign Permanent Resident ID starting to process in June in Shanghai, the batch of newly promulgated policies have drawn much attention as well as confusion. How has this new system been implemented in Shanghai over the past months? Which lessons can be learned from the visa application experiences in practice?

• 2017-10-18 | 16:00 - 17:50
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The European Chamber is delighted to welcome Dr Yukon Huang, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment and a former World Bank Director for China, advisor to the World Bank, ADB, AIIB and various governments and corporations, to share with participants his view on the upcoming Party Congress, based on his book “Cracking the China Conundrum: Why Conventional Economic Wisdom is wrong”.

• 2017-10-17 | 09:00 - 10:30
• INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI PUDONG

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to the next IPR Working Group Meeting in our Beijing and Shanghai offices on Thursday, 28th September, 09:15 to 11:00, to collect your opinions on the EU-China policy priorities in the IP domain and share the updates on the legislative process on the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL), the Patent Law and the Copyright law.

• 2017-09-28 | 09:15 - 11:00
• European Chamber Office Shanghai, Unit 2204

The Petrochemicals, Chemicals & Refining (PCR) Working Group is glad to invite you to their next Joint Working Group Meeting, that will take place on Wednesday, 27th September, 16:00-18:00 at the European Chamber Shanghai Office. Members from Beijing can join via videoconference.

During this meeting, we will have a discussion about the recent campaign to enforce environmental law from the MEP and local environmental protection agencies.

In the past three months some members of the European Chamber have found increased difficulties to operate their business, mainly as a consequence of environmental regulation strictly enforced by the MEP and local environmental protection agencies. In some cases, companies have been requested to stop their production immediately. According to the information received by the European Chamber, the involved areas mainly include Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, Shandong Province, Guangdong Province, Shanghai and Tianjin.

• 2017-09-27 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

Seminar Objective In a knowledge-based economy, it is talent that differentiates companies. Talent-related issues must be a top priority for senior executives, who can no longer be complacent in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-potential employees and future leaders. Attracting the right talent and managing talent well creates value for companies. The purpose of this forum is to provide international insights on the following three aspects. So that they can revamp their talent management strategies and develop more innovative value propositions, in line with the changing economic landscape and a more global workforce, thus companies remain competitive.
研讨会介绍：在知识主导的经济背景下，人才决定企业的发展。与人才相关的话题对于企业的决策者是重要的课题。HR扮演的角色尤其重要。为了保证企业的竞争力，如何吸引与保留人才也是每个HR的重要课题。人才需要发展平台和相应的福利待遇。本次研讨会的目的在于在以下三方面为HR提供新的视野，以便其为企业在日新月异的市场中保持竞争力。

• 2017-09-22 | 13:30 - 17:30
• Room Mudan on the 4th floor of Shangri-La Shenyang

The European Chamber is glad to invite you to a dialogue on the new regulations on soil and groundwater pollution that will take place on Thursday, 21st September, 9:00-11:00 in the European Chamber Shanghai office.

China's public enemy number one is environmental pollution. In order to fight and defeat this enemy, the authorities have considered necessary to wage a new, all-out offensive. The European Chamber has invited several experts to address these new requirements and liabilities on the new regulations on soil and groundwater contamination for enterprises and the practical approach to prevent soil pollution.

• 2017-09-21 | 09:00 - 11:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to the next Pharma Working Group meeting jointly held in Shanghai and Beijing Offices from 14:00 to 16:00, 21 September, on China's public hospital reform and its impact on the strategies of pharma companies in China.

• 2017-09-21 | 14:00 - 15:40
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Come and join the 2017 DUSA Oktoberfest at Kempinski Hotel Suzhou. authentic German food and fresh house -brewed Pai;aner beer are served in a typical Oktoberfrst tent and you will be entertained by a Oktoverfest band "IGGY STONE & ALPENROCKER" have fun and don't miss a fantastic time here with us!

• 2017-09-20 - 2017-09-23 | 18:00 - 22:30
• Kempinski Hotel Suzhou

What is holding back Digital in HR? How can Digitalisation of HR help to attract, engage and retain talent?
The aim of the seminar is to explore the future of cloud-based human capital management, and demonstrate how what you do today will energize your company.
This seminar highlights the capability, skills and technology your key business functions need to attain success in a radically changing world. Which are the competencies needed by HR to adapt and manage this shift towards data-driven decision making? How are companies making smarter and more informed decisions thanks to big data analytics? How can employees benefit from this transformation?

• 2017-09-19 | 09:00 - 11:10
• Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai

The European Chamber's Environment Working Group and AmCham's Shanghai’s Supply Chain/Manufacturers’ Business Council/Environmental Committees are pleased to invite you to a joint event to discuss the impact of new Ministry of Environmental Protection’s regulations on factory closures and the implications for manufacturing and the supply chain on Monday, September 18 from 16:30-18:00 at the AmCham Shanghai Conference Room.

• 2017-09-18 | 16:45 - 18:00
• AmCham Shanghai Conference Center