The European Chamber, in partnership with Roland Berger, cordially invites you to attend the launch of its Business Confidence Survey 2024 on 10th May, from 9:30–11:15 (Beijing time).

Instead of the strong economic rebound that businesses had hoped for, China’s reopening in 2023 brought more uncertainties for European firms operating in the country. China’s deeper structural issues—including sluggish demand, high levels of local government debt and the continued challenges in the real estate sector—continued to weigh on the prospects of both domestic and foreign companies, and the economy overall.

• 2024-05-10 | 09:30 - 11:15
• Teams/ European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

In a world facing multiple crises that are putting immense pressure on communities, achieving gender equality is more vital than ever. Numerous studies have consistently demonstrated that gender diversity in leadership leads to enhanced financial performance for companies and plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development, peace, and democracy in society. Building upon this knowledge, it is imperative for us to actively work towards increasing the representation of women in leadership positions, as it positively impacts the business landscape.

• 2024-03-07 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Teams

The European Chamber provides a leadership development platform through the Cross-Industry Mentor Initiative (CIMI) and encourages potential future female leaders to step up to the C-suite level. As part of the CIMI, we will organise a series of activities and invite speakers from different sectors to tell their stories and share their experiences in leadership.

On 31st August, we are delighted to host a webinar highlighting the careers and experiences of three female leaders in technology sectors to inspire young professionals in our community.

• 2021-08-31 - 2021-08-31 | 16:00 - 17:45
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405 / Online via Zoom

In order to let all staff and members better understand such state strategy and present green policies for consumer-end activities and call on all staff and members to do our parts and take the social responsibility of reducing emission and saving energy, the European Chamber is very pleased to invite the experts from PRCEE of MEE.

• 2021-08-25 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405 / Online viz Zoom and WeChat

The current global pandemic has fundamentally impacted immigration and other policies worldwide, limiting mobility across the world. China continues to restrict most foreign immigration entering the country, having grave impact to many aspects of foreign companies and individuals in China. Policies are continuously updating and it is essential to track changes in travel and immigration announcements including key drivers, themes and political, economic and cultural factors that influence.

• 2021-08-04 | 15:00 - 16:15
• Online and European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

China will convene its most important political meetings on 4th March, known as the Two Sessions (Lianghui) joining two main political bodies of China, the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Over the course of a week, China’s plans and policies relating to economy, military, trade, diplomacy, the environment among others will be outlined. One of the main points on the agenda is to approve the 2021-25 14th Five-Year Plan.This event will provide business leaders and decision makers with an important insight into the implications the Two Sessions will have on their businesses, the economy and the future of China.

• 2021-03-10 | 14:30 - 16:00
• Online via Zoom & In person from the Shanghai Office of the European Chamber

A strong corporate culture that invests in diversity and inclusion is one of the greatest competitive advantages a company can have. The lack of diversity in leadership is a missed opportunity for businesses, to gain benefits from inclusivity, a company’s commitment to diversity must be modeled by its leaders, in the C-suite and at all levels of leadership.
Does your company have diversity in its leadership? If not, you could be missing out on a host of business benefits, like more innovation, higher revenues and stronger talent acquisition opportunities.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and the leaders who share their stories are all proud of contributing to creating more inclusive workplaces.

• 2021-03-09 | 09:00 - 10:00
• Online - Teams Online Meeting Platform and in-person from Merck's Shanghai Innovation Center

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic, digital disruption, the US-China relationship and climate change are some of the top risks for businesses to watch for. Underpinning these risks, the potential of missing the rebound in a year of multi-speed recovery is a top risk for businesses. Businesses need to learn the lessons and embrace the positives.

What risks should be on the radar of businesses? What is the intensity of the potential disruption that they could cause? These and more questions will be addressed during this session.

• 2021-03-02 | 14:30 - 16:00
• In person from the European Chamber Shanghai office and online via Zoom

As China is well on its way to become a global superpower, over decades, organisations have recognised this potential and the possibilities its untapped market holds. New and well-established businesses acknowledge that China calls for a whole different approach to understand its dynamics, no matter the industry. Understanding and optimizing all factors involved in a businesses’ China strategy is the key for those looking to expand their operations.
This event will focus on what the future holds for organisations looking to expand in China, a glimpse into developing the right China strategy, and lesson sharing from veteran expansion managers.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes various speakers with experience in China expansion to share their view on this matter.

• 2021-02-26 | 16:00 - 18:10
• Online via Zoom & In person from the Shanghai Office of the European Chamber

Join us for a comprehensive overview of sustainable Chinese projects abroad, including opportunities for European participation, with speakers from the National Energy Administration, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Schneider Electric, and Dorsey & Whitney.

• 2021-02-05 | 09:00 - 11:40
• European Chamber Beijing and Shanghai Offices and Online via Zoom Webinar Platform