2020 is the start of a new era for sustainability - a turning point – where it takes the world stage as we continue to learn just how important its role is in preserving our quality of life and all lives in the planet we share. This became even more apparent following the European Chamber's 2020 Sustainable Business Awards, where a record number of companies shared their forward-thinking sustainable projects. In this way, we are pleased to bring to you the 2020/2021 edition of the Sustainable Business Talks, a series of events brining corporate leaders together to dive deep into sustainable solution synergies.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Chinawelcomes Mr Roy Cheung, Global head of Sustainability Solutions, Polycarbonates Business Unit, Covestro. Covestro China was the winner of the Social Innovation Pioneer Award Category at the European Chamber's 2020 Sustainable Business Awards held by the Shanghai Chapter. In the panel session, we also invite key stakeholders in their social innovation projects, together they will share their expertise, challenges, implementation and outlook of sustainable solutions in China. Book your seat to join us 19th November, 3:00pm-4:30pm, at the European Chamber Shanghai Office.

• 2020-11-19 | 15:00 - 16:10
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

With nowadays rapid technological development, the semiconductor industry can look forward to growth. After what is expected to be a relatively weak 2020, industry could anticipate that the semiconductor market will recover in 2021 and continue to prosper.
The semiconductor industry has been a pioneer in digitization since its inception, offering digital services and pursuing new digital business models.
It is clear that the coming years, and even decade, hold many possibilities for semiconductor firms to profit. Over the forecast period through 2022, that the semiconductor market will continue to grow quickly in every global market.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to seminar about insight semiconductor market. Please join us on 18th November 2020 for an engaging session with speakers from a diverse range of backgrounds.

• 2020-11-18 | 14:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office Unit 2204

The Finance & Taxation and Petrochemicals, Chemicals & Refining Working Groups are pleased to invite you to the meeting “Consumption Tax in China: Where Things Stand”, which is taking place on Wednesday, November 18th, 10:30-12:00 (China time), both online (via Zoom) and on-site at the European Chamber’s Shanghai office.

• 2020-11-18 - 2020-11-18 | 10:30 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Zoom

The global pandemic has further accelerated the digital transformation of businesses resulting in increased reliance on e-commerce platforms, boom in the AI-related industries and digitalisation of production and delivery processes. With digitalisation of businesses, consumption too has increasingly moved online. Intellectual property (IP) is crucial to digital economy as it drives innovation and provides SMEs with comparative advantage over competitors. While digital economy brings about new IP risks like online infringements, it also creates new solutions for IP protection such as the use of blockchain technologies or reliance on sophisticated notice and take-down systems on e-commerce platforms or even the use of internet courts speeding up IP enforcement procedures. To be successful in digital economy, SMEs should focus on protecting their IP by adopting a comprehensive IP strategy taking into account the needs of digital economy.

• 2020-11-18 | 15:00 - 17:00
• Zoom Online Meeting

Pharmaceutical and Compliance & Business Ethics Joint Working Group Meeting: Discussion on the Administrative Measures of Medical Representative Registration (Trial)

• 2020-11-17 | 09:00 - 10:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The attendees from embassies of member states in Beijing, European institutions, Chinese energy R& D institutions and industrial organizations will discuss about energy policies of European Union and EU member states; European energy companies’ business operation, and development of the energy industry in China. The aim of the seminar is to provide the advices to the energy administrations for making and implementing effective energy policies, rules and regulations on energy transition and reform in China.
来自欧洲国家使馆及机构的人员、中国能源研究机构及行业组织人员交流和分享欧盟及成员国的能源政策, 欧盟能源企业发展经验以及中国能源行业发展的情况。交流的目的是为中国相关能源行政机构就制定和实施能源转型及改革方面的政策、法律和法规提出建议。

• 2020-11-13 | 09:00 - 12:00
• Online Zoom participation at European Chamber Meeting Room, Shanghai Office

[ German Language Event] The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, in cooperation with the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai is delighted to invite you to the launch of the European Chamber's Position Paper 2020/2021 at 9:00 AM on Friday 13th November 2020.

According to the findings of the European Chamber, the fourth edition of the Position Paper evaluates how, in the wake of COVID-19, Shanghai can draw upon the strength of the European business community to ensure stable economic recovery in the short and long-term. Issues related to human resources, tax competitiveness, and regulatory obstacles must be resolved, while innovation resources and regional integration must be fully leveraged, if Shanghai is to maintain the title of China's most international city.

• 2020-11-13 | 09:00 - 11:10
• Le Royal Meridien Shanghai

The Legal and Competition Working Group cordially invites you to the next meeting---"Update on Legislation of Trade Secret Protection and How It May Impact Your Practice in China".

• 2020-11-13 - 2020-11-13 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office Unit 2204

The Investment Working Group is pleased to invite you to the meeting “M&A 2020: Analysis and Outlook”, which is taking place on Thursday, November 12th, 17:00-18:30 (China time), both online (via Zoom) and on-site at the European Chamber’s Shanghai office.

• 2020-11-12 - 2020-11-12 | 17:00 - 18:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Zoom

The European Chamber is delighted to you invite you to the next CFO Roundtable “The Power of One: Maximizing Profit, Cash and Value to Achieve Financial Excellence”, which is taking place on Tuesday, 10th November, 2020, from 3:00pm (China time), both via Zoom and at our Shanghai and Beijing premises.

• 2020-11-10 - 2020-11-10 | 15:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, European Chamber Beijing Office, Zoom