To successfully halt counterfeiting in China, it is essential for one to prove that his or her IPR have been infringed, backing by a significant volume of evidence. In Chinese Court the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff. As one proves his ownership via IPR certificates he must also prove the infringement via physical evidence including contracts, photographs of infringing products and proof of sale which have been validated by a notary public.

As a follow-up event of the meeting on the Trademark Law, this meeting aims to explain why the evidence of IPR infringement is important, what can be used and how to effectively secure the evidence needed. The European Chamber is pleased to invite Mr. Lionel Yan and Mr. Benjamin Miles from Blackpeak to share their best practice on evidence notarisation.

• 2019-12-11 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

On 1st November 2019, China's Ministry of Justice (MOJ) released a draft version of Regulation on the Implementation of Foreign Investment Law. The Draft provides much-needed clarity on certain challenging issues in the Foreign Investment Law (FIL), such as how to reconcile the corporate structure of foreign investment enterprises during the transition period, while leaving certain areas for further clarification. In addition, further ramp up efforts to protection on IP rights, the Draft provides that China establishes the punitive compensation system for intellectual property infringement.

• 2019-12-06 | 15:30 - 17:30
• Hogan Lovells Shanghai

Dear Working Group Member,

Global mobility is a complex issue, and getting it right means mastering the tax implications, building attractive propositions for candidates, and developing effective return programs. The Human Resources Working Group is delighted to invite you to attend a presentation and discussion on the Outbound Mobility Trends – Building a Culture of Mobility and Enhancing Employee Experience, which will take place on Friday, 6th December, from 09:30 to 11:30, at the European Chamber Shanghai office, where our speakers will share their insights into how organisations can identify, track and report the data that is required to build a culture of mobility, including success measures and return on investment, and assess the significance of mobility to employees’ experience life cycles, and then move toward a mobility strategy that focuses on and harnesses this talent.

• 2019-12-06 | 09:30 - 11:30
• European Chamber Office Shanghai

The InterChamber Christmas Mixer is here! Join us in this social event co-organised with all major Chambers of Commerce in Shanghai for socialising and networking in a relaxed atmosphere.

• 2019-12-03 | 18:30 - 22:00
• Paulaner Bräuhaus Shanghai @Expo

Chinese government authorities have recently issued a series of policies and draft amendments to push forward the establishment of the Social Credit System (SCS). Foreign enterprises are particularly concerned at how the SCS could affect the business operation of their Chinese subsidiaries.

As the Social Credit System will be largely in place by the end of 2020, SCS is no longer just a vision. With the window of opportunity rapidly closing for companies to prepare for these regulatory ratings, companies need to stay alert for the upcoming the SCS and expect that heavy non-compliance will immediately lead to a listing as a distrusted entity, followed by costly sanctions.

• 2019-11-29 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

With the rapid development of China’s digital economy, tax authorities are gradually shifting the tax administrative model from ex-ante approval to ex-post management. The F&T Working Group cordially invites you to attend a presentation on digital taxation trends and the evolution of tax management in China.

• 2019-11-27 - 2019-11-27 | 09:30 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

We are pleased to invite you to the next working group meeting that will take place on 25th November, 16:00-18:00 in Beijing and Shanghai.

• 2019-11-25 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Shanghai office

In order to support the implementation of Foreign Investment Law, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has initiated the public consultation of Provisions on Foreign Investment Information Report (Provisions) and Notice on Matters Related to the Report on Foreign Investment Information (Notice) as the supplementary measures for the Provisions.

• 2019-11-25 | 09:10 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The Human Resources Working Group is delighted to invite you to attend a presentation and discussion on the Employment Prospects for Foreign Nationals in China, which will take place on Tuesday, 12th November, from 14:00 to 16:00, at the European Chamber Shanghai office.

• 2019-11-12 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

Andrea Destefanis of Kokaistudios; David Shi of Cushman and Wakefield; and Manoj Mehta and Judy Zhu of naked Group will discuss an interesting array of topics around urban design and its increasing importance in China’s growing cities.

The presentations will be followed by a tour of Sinan Mansions, a historical “open air museum” that represents a prime example of successful urban renovation in China. The tour will be led by site’s owner. Space on the tour is very limited, so please RSVP early.

• 2019-11-11 | 09:00 - 12:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204