On December 11th, 2001, China entered World Trade Organisation (WTO) and China market was opening since then. Over the years, China market see lots of companies and corporations around the world explore their business potential and flourish here. While pandemic comes out of sudden which has a significant impact on companies’ supply chain management and its resilience and agility. As such, businesses no matter company size is multinational or small-sized enterprises, are actually thinking of and planning for their resilient supply chain and putting efforts on developing multiple supply chain possibilities.

Enterprises around the world are looking for additional and multiple supply chain option, Chinese companies are also preparing for their overseas market to echo Road and Belt Initiative put forward in 2013. Till now, it has been over 10 years for the first batch to explore overseas market, while some may succeed, and others drop out from the market. Many successful cases can be referred, others wish to look into those failure or not such successful cases to learn the lesson and experience.

To learn the insights on developing overseas business and at the meantime, foresee potential risks are essential to give a taste of your potential plan in developing market abroad. As such, join us at the seminar on July 9th to hear from industry insiders and experienced professional to hear their stories about exploring overseas market from local and international perspectives.

• 2024-07-09 | 14:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The Auto Components Working Group are pleased to invite you to the meeting “Overview of the Data Standard and Digitalization in Global Aftermarket Market and Working Group Discussion”, which is taking place on Thursday 4th July at 15:00-16:30, in the European Chamber Shanghai Office.

• 2024-07-04 | 15:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

According to the UN International Trade Centre, SMEs represent 95% of firms in the world and provide 70% of employment opportunities. Data from the OECD indicates that SMEs in China contribute significantly to the country’s various economic sectors. However, SMEs face significant challenges in adopting sustainable practices and operations. In 2018, the Chinese National Environment Ministry reported penalties for environmental regulations violations as mostly incurred by SMEs.

• 2024-07-03 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office & Zoom 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Zoom

European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
HR Director Roundtable
Date: Thursday, June 27th, 2024
Time: 14:00 to 16:00 (GMT+8)
Venue: European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200021 (上海市淮海中路333号，瑞安广场2204室)
Deadline for registration: Wednesday, 26th June, RSVP to Daisy Zhou at dzhou@europeanchamber.com.cn

• 2024-06-27 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai office

The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter is delighted to invite you to a meeting with the Minister Counsellor for trade at the EU Delegation Ms. Marjut Hannonen, 21st June in Shanghai.

• 2024-06-21 | 08:30 - 10:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

On September 7, 2021, China officially launched the pilot program for green power trading to further accelerate renewable energy development. Over the past two years, the rules for green power trading have been continuously improved, with the scale of green power trading in the tech, manufacturing, and car industries reaching new highs, driving the continuous expansion of the green power market. Meanwhile, as the development of renewable energy shifts from policy-driven to market-driven, discussions are ongoing on how to provide stable green power supply and diversified green power trading models for a wider range of stakeholders.

• 2024-06-18 | 10:00 - 11:30
• Room 2204, Shui On Plaza, No. 333 Huai Hai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

On 24th April, the European Parliament voted and adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), meaning it is now a legal responsibility for companies in the European Union (EU) to comply with the sustainability legislation and regulations indicated in the directive. Not complying with, or violating, legal requirements will lead to a significant financial or social impact for the company to bear.
While CSDDD is taking into effect in the EU, the directive also influences companies currently doing business in China. The impact of CSDDD spreads across the entire supply chain, potentially impacting all business partners and more importantly, the value chain. The due diligence expectations of CSDDD mean companies need to have awareness of the directive and prepare for the practical actions necessary for the company’s supply chain to comply.
The influence of CSDDD goes beyond geographical boundaries and extends across company functions and departments including the supply chain, procurement, finance and marketing, and legal teams.
So, what actions should your company take to comply with CSDDD? What are the implications for your business operations, compliance and company excellence? Join us at the event on 13th June to hear insights and best practices from experienced lawyers from Europe, sustainability experts, academia and industry.

• 2024-06-13 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

We invite members of the Spanish and Hispano-American business communities in Shanghai to join us for an insightful discussion on the issues, recommendations, and potential solutions outlined in the Position Paper, with a focus on how these matters affect and can be addressed by businesses in your communities.

• 2024-06-07 | 14:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

The European Chamber Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) rewards excellence in sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and raises awareness about sustainable business practices and responsible operating models. The 2024 SBA was officially launched and open for submission on 14th May. The information session on 4thJune will provide an overview of the 2024 SBA and the evaluation process, as well as introduce all the award categories, evaluation methodology and observations to all interested SBA applicants and audience members.

• 2024-06-04 | 14:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Teams

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next working group meeting, a Closed-door Exchange on the Outcomes of the High-Level EU-China Working Group on Financial Regulation. It will take place on Wednesday, 29th May from 16:00 to 18:00 at the European Chamber Shanghai office. Following the meeting, the European Chamber invites you to continue the exchange over happy hour at the Highline bar, a five-minute walk from the European Chamber office.

• 2024-05-29 - 2024-05-29 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Office Shanghai, Unit 2204