On 22nd March, 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) officially issued the ‘Provisions on Promoting and Regulating Cross-border Flow of Data’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘New Rules’), revamping the cross-border data transfer rules in place since 2022. The New Rules constituted a much-awaited announcement that is expected to lessen the administrative burdens and cross-border data transfer bottlenecks facing many companies, and provide a more internationalized environment for MNCs as well as Chinese local companies with overseas needs.

• 2024-03-29 | 16:30 - 18:00
• Teams/ European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

The Government Affairs Forum will have this year’s kick-off meeting on Friday 29th March 2024 from 14:00 to 15:30 pm at the European Chamber Beijing Office.

• 2024-03-29 | 14:00 - 15:30
• European Chamber Beijing Office C405 + Teams (Online)

The European Chamber Carbon Market Working Group is pleased to invite you to join its 2024 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion on Thursday 28th March, 10:00 – 12:00.

• 2024-03-28 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing | Online

Following the announcement of candidates for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair, the Rail Working Group is pleased to invite you to join its 2024 Kick-off Meeting which will take place onsite from Beijing and online on Thursday 28th March, 16:00-18:00.

• 2024-03-28 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office C405 + Teams (Online)

The European Chamber is happy to invite you to the kick-off meeting of the Corporate Social Responsibility Forum (CSR Forum) which will take place onsite from Beijing and online on 28th March 14:00-16:00. If you want to join this meeting, please register here or contact Mr. Ziyao Jing at zyjing@europeanchamber.com.cn before 25th March COB.

The main topics for this meeting will be the review of the activities of the Forum in 2023, as well as the establishment of the Forum priorities for 2024. Thus, members are strongly encouraged to join the discussion and provide input on the key issues which will likely shape the activities of the Forum this year. Please find attached for your reference the Forum Position Paper that was developed and rolled out in September 2023. During this meeting we will hold our 2024-2025 chair elections.

• 2024-03-28 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Beijing Offices, Beijing Lufthansa Center, Office C405

2024 is an important year for China on further economic recovery and also provides challenges and opportunities for companies to explore business in China. The ‘Two Sessions (Lianghui)’ and the China Development Forum (CDF) will guide China’s economic growth and provide new engines for business. At the same time, a stable and healthy bilateral EU-China relationship is strategically significant for the economy and companies.

Welcome to join us to outlook the China economic growth, explore the opportunities under the uncertain EU-China relations, discuss how will the 'Two Sessions' convey confidence in 2024 economy, and talk with economists and experts on new business opportunities in China.

• 2024-03-27 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Teams / European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

Kick-off meeting of the Automotive Working Group which will take place onsite from Beijing and online on 20th March 13:30 to 15:50.

• 2024-03-20 | 13:30 - 15:50
• EUCCC Beijing Office, 4th Floor, Room C405

The European Chamber cordially invites you to attend the launch of its latest publication, produced in partnership with China Macro Group (CMG), on 20th March 2024.

European Chamber president Jens Eskelund and CMG co-founder and managing director Markus Herrmann Chen will present the key findings of the report. Following this, president Eskelund and former Chamber presidents Joerg Wuttke, Mats Harborn and Davide Cucino will discuss the impact that state-led risk management and economic-security-focussed policies are having on European companies in China.

• 2024-03-20 | 09:00 - 11:30
• Beijing Ballroom, 3F, Four Seasons Hotel

The EU SME Centre and the European Chamber Carbon Market Working Group are glad to invite Director Ma Jun from the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) and industry players across China to explore the recent practices on corporate green supply chain management, the critical role of SMEs and challenges they face, and the different approaches large enterprises can adopt to support their SME partners throughout the supply chain to improve their environmental performance.

• 2024-03-19 | 15:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing | Online

On March 5, 2024, Premier Li Qiang delivered the <<Report on the Work of the Government>> at the Second Session of the 14th National People’s Congress of China. Globally, economic recovery was slow, with increasing geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism. Domestically, China faced challenges in economic recovery due to the prolonged impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, exacerbated by existing structural issues and emerging risks in areas such as real estate and financial institutions.

In response to these challenges, the government outlined its tasks for 2024, including issuing ultra-long-term special government bonds and opening up new tracks in emerging fields like quantum technology and life sciences. Additionally, China plans to implement measures to further open up its economy, such as relaxing market access restrictions and promoting cross-border services trade.

To delve deeper into these issues and their implications for businesses, the European Chamber is pleased to host Mr. Xu Sitao, Chief Economist and partner at Deloitte China, to share his insights and forecasts on the economy. Mr. Xu brings extensive experience, having previously served as Chief Representative of China and EIU Forecasting Director at the Economist Group. We will also provide an opportunity for members to introduce themselves and engage in discussion.

• 2024-03-13 | 10:00 - 11:30
• 26/F, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP 26楼德勤华永会计师事务所