The Shanghai Annual Dinner – Becoming a Global Center, held on 13rd of December 2016, is the perfect opportunity for the European business community in Shanghai to express their appreciation of the Shanghai Municipal Government's long-standing commitment to create a welcoming business environment. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the long-standing close partnership between the European Union and the city of Shanghai.

• 2016-12-13 | 17:30 - 20:00
• Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre

This is the second time that the Shanghai Position Paper has been published as a standalone publication. The Paper is founded on the concerns and recommendations of European Chamber member companies in Shanghai. It aims to offer constructive recommendations to Shanghai’s policy-makers.

• 2016-12-13 | 16:00 - 17:10
• Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre

The CEO Talk initiative shows that companies do not only care about environmental and social contribution of its own, but also of the contribution of their stakeholders. Following previous CEO talks on strategies in sustainability along the value chain, the 3rd talk will focus on corporate talent strategy as “The Force” for innovation and better fulfillment of social responsibilities.

As a pioneer to drive technology innovation and sustainability in the industry, the United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has strategized its talents empowerment approach with both internal Employee Scholar Program (ESP) that supports its employee’s life-long learning, and the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program that inspire the future generation of scientists, engineers and change makers.

• 2016-12-12 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204, 333 Middle Huaihai Road, Shui On Plaza, Shanghai

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China would like to invite you to join the next Standard & Conformity Assessment, and Quality and Safety Service joint working group meeting, which will be held at 13:30 h to 15:30 h (Tentatively) on Friday, 9th December, at the European Chamber Beijing office.

• 2016-12-09 | 13:30 - 15:30
• European Chamber office Beijing, Beijing Lufthansa Center, Office C411A

The Financial Times described Clark's biography of Alibaba as 'a must read for anyone hoping to navigate China's new economy.' Join author, and old China hand, Duncan Clark as he shares some of the anecdotes that underpin his new book, including recounting his very first meeting with Jack Ma in the late 90's.

Breakfast will be served at the event. Please note as a breakfast seminar seating is limited. We encourage you to sign up early to guarantee your place.

• 2016-12-09 | 08:30 - 10:00
• Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, 3rd Floor, TANG I

The European Chamber invites members to join the visit and conference featuring the Huawei company and focusing on stimulating innovation and patents protection.

• 2016-12-09 | 12:00 - 18:00
• Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Shenzhen

Christmas Lighting Ceremony in Westin Hotel Pazhou on 8th December.

• 2016-12-08 | 17:00 - 19:50
• THE WESTIN PAZHOU

ISA Families, Friends and Prospective Parents are invited to visit ISA Open Day on Thursday, 8th December 2016, from 9:00am-12:00 noon. We welcome prospective families who would like to learn more about the ISA di erence and to see our classes in action.我们诚邀广州爱莎国际学校家长及其他家长朋友于2016年12月8日（周四）上午9点—12点参加广州爱莎国际学校开放日。我们欢迎所有有意向入读广州爱莎学校的家长来校进一步了解广州爱莎国际学校并实地观摩学生课堂学习情况。

• 2016-12-08 | 09:00 - 12:00
• Block C2-2, Redtory

On Dec 8th, Aurp holds a salon on industrial change in China in Arup Shenzhen office.

• 2016-12-08 | 14:30 - 16:30
• Conference Room 4, Arup Shenzhen Office 5F

Dear R&D Working Group Member, Please join us at the next R&D Working Group meeting which will take place on Thursday 8th December at 09:00 in Shanghai. We will be welcoming Mr. Chris Bailey, Deputy Country Manager at specialist IP law firm Rouse who will be giving a presentation on IP Strategy for R&D Enterprises in China and the commercialization of IP. He will also be there to answer all your question on IP, whether that is on technology transfer, service inventor’s remuneration or other issues.

• 2016-12-08 | 09:00 - 10:30
• European Chamber Shanghai