[Background 背景]

With over four decades of foreign-funded enterprises entering China, accompanied by China’s opening-up policy and active promotion of foreign investment, the legal framework applicable to foreign-funded enterprises has been continuously evolving. In order to provide a favorable and equitable business environment for foreign investment, the Foreign Investment Law came into effect in 2020, replacing the three old laws related to foreign investment and marking a new chapter where foreign-funded enterprises are equally subject to the Company Law. To meet the demands of economic development, the Company Law was revised at the end of last year and will come into effect on July 1, 2024. This revision proposes numerous new requirements concerning registered capital system, rights and responsibilities of shareholders, directors, supervisors and senior executives which will undoubtedly bring both new opportunities and challenges for foreign-funded enterprises.
外企入华四十余载，伴随着中国对外开放、积极引入外资的进程，适用于外资企业的法律法规也在不断变迁。为了给予外资优良公平的营商环境，《外商投资法》于2020年开始施行，旧三资法相应废止并归入历史，外资企业翻开了平等适用《公司法》的发展新篇章。为了适应经济发展需求，《公司法》于去年底通过修订并将于2024年7月1日起施行。此次修订对注册资本制度、股东及董监高权责提出了诸多新要求，必将为外资企业带来全新的机遇与挑战。

“Capital” and “Person” have always been the two cornerstones for development of enterprises. Through this presentation, we will summarize the legislative evolution in recent years affecting foreign-funded enterprises, focusing on the impact of the new regulatory framework under Company Law from the perspectives of “Capital” and “Person” which are critical to corporate governance and operations. We will discuss topics such as capital contributions of shareholders, capital increase and decrease, equity transfer procedures, appointment of legal representatives, corporate governance structures, shareholders’ rights and responsibilities, rights and responsibilities of directors, supervisors, and senior executives, as well as risks and safeguards related to their roles.
“资”与“人”，向来是企业发展的两大基石。通过本次分享活动，我们将归纳近年来涉及外资企业的立法演进，重点从关涉公司治理与经营的“资”与“人”之角度探讨新的公司法规制模式对外资企业的影响，对股东出资、公司增资减资、股权转让、法定代表人的选任、公司治理结构、股东权责、董监高权责及任职风险与保障等方面进行探讨。

• 2024-06-18 | 14:30 - 17:00
• Bourbon Room, 2F, Goose Island 鹅岛餐厅 二楼波本包间

An exclusive offline seminar for members on the interpretation of the cross-border data transfer (CBDT) policies and its implementation guidance. Speaker is the Chief Engineer of Shanghai CAC.

• 2024-06-17 | 09:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai office 欧盟商会上海分会办公室

2024 has presented a challenging backdrop of economic slowdown and trade tensions, making it increasingly important for European companies to better engage with internationally influential media to tell their China stories. To tackle this important topic, the Marketing and Communications Forum is delighted to invite seasoned journalists from international media outlets to have a panel discussion. This event will take a practical approach of how communications professionals can effectively connect with media as well as their suggestions to communications professionals in providing news content.

• 2024-05-23 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office and Online (via Teams)

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

The European Chamber Southwest China Chapter cordially invites you to participate in the oral health seminar "A Better Life, Starting from Teeth" to be held on May 10, 2024 (Friday) at Rytime Dental Hospital in Chongqing. Oral disease is one of the most common but also easily overlooked health issues. Together with the European Chamber, visit Rytime Dental Hospital, listen to seminars from dental experts on adult and child dental health, paid attention to the oral health, and cared for ourselves.
中国欧盟商会西南分会诚邀您参加将于2024年5月10日（星期五）在重庆瑞泰口腔医院举行的“美好生活，从齿开始”口腔健康讲座。口腔疾病是最普遍但也最容易被忽视的健康问题之一，和欧盟商会一起走进瑞泰口腔，聆听口腔专家关于成人以及儿童口腔健康的讲座，关注口腔，关爱自己。

• 2024-05-10 | 14:30 - 16:30
• Chongqing Rytime Dental 重庆瑞泰口腔医院

The European Chamber Southwest China Chapter and Bureau Veritas Certification sincerely invite you to participate in the online GSTC-Global Sustainable Tourism Certification Seminar on April 26, 2024 (Friday). With sustainable development becoming a global consensus, more and more travelers hope to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to environmental protection by choosing sustainable hotels. We hope that this seminar can increase the understanding of GSTC standards among members from different industries and jointly explore future trends in sustainable development.
中国欧盟商会西南分会和必维认证诚邀您参加将于2024年4月26日（星期五）在线上举办的 GSTC全球可持续旅游认证研讨会。随着可持续发展成为全球的共识，越来越多的旅客也希望通过选择可持续酒店来减少自己的碳足迹，为环境保护做出贡献。相信本场研讨会可以让来自不同行业的会员们增加对GSTC标准的了解，共同探讨未来可持续发展的趋势。

• 2024-04-26 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Online 线上研讨会

HR Seminar

• 2024-04-17 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Conference Room - Beijing, ICC Club Managed by TEC, Level 5 Office Tower 1, Chengdu ICC ICC环球贸易广场一号办公楼5楼ICC会议中心-北京厅

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the 2024 kick-off meeting of the Financial Services Working Group (WG). The meeting will be held on 17th April, 15:30 – 17:00, offline at the European Beijing and Shanghai Offices, as well as online. Please note this event is only open to industry representatives.

• 2024-04-17 - 2024-04-17 | 15:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing and Shanghai Offices

The Aviation and Aerospace Working Group cordially invites you to participate its 2024-2025 Chair Election and PP Discussion on Tuesday 2nd April 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00.

• 2024-04-02 | 09:30 - 11:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office and Online Meeting

On Thursday, 28th March, the ILS Working Group will hold its 2024-2025 working group chair and vice chair elections. The meeting will also include discussions on PP 2024/2025, upcoming EU-China Maritime Dialogues, agenda of Ningbo Meeting with the MoT, as well as 2024 ILS work plan.

• 2024-03-28 - 2024-03-28 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Office Unit2204, ShuiOn Plaza,333 Huaihai Zhong Road, Shanghai, 200021