[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

The European Chamber Nanjing Chapter is delighted to invite you to join an exclusive tour to Star Charge in Changzhou, Jiangsu on June 7, a pioneering force in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy solutions. This event aims to provide European businesses with insights into cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches shaping the future of sustainable transportation in China and beyond. It also offers a platform for you to network and discuss with peers in the automotive, new energy, and other relevant industries, helping you understand Changzhou’s advancements in the EV and new energy industry, as well as engaging with Changzhou business and government representatives

欧盟商会南京分会邀请您参加6月7日在江苏常州举办的星星充电独家参观活动。星星充电是电动车充电和能源解决方案领域的先驱力量。此次活动旨在为欧洲企业提供中国电动汽车及相关行业的尖端技术和创新方法的见解。活动还为您提供了一个与汽车、新能源及其他相关行业同行交流和讨论的平台，帮助您了解常州在电动车和新能源行业的发展，并与常州本地企业及政府代表交流。

• 2024-06-07 | 13:30 - 17:00
• Sino-Europe Changzhou Green Innovation Park

In today's international environment, a large number of foreign-funded enterprises are concerned about economic shocks and pursue flexible cash liquidity to ensure that overseas subsidiaries in need have enough cash. Our event will discuss the compliance requirements and tax considerations when companies based in China need to repatriate cash offshore.现今的国际环境下，大量外资企业出于对经济震荡的顾虑，追求灵活的现金流动性，以保障有需求的境外分公司拥有足够现金。我们的活动将讨论当位于中国的企业需要调拨现金至境外时有哪些税务合规要求及税务考量点。

• 2024-05-15 | 14:30 - 16:15
• TC Group Nanjing office 道普瑞绅管理咨询南京办公室

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 European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Nanjing invited the ESG expert team to hold a workshop on sustainable automotive value chain. The workshop is based on sustainable supply chain management in the automotive industry, aiming to help enterprises understand the concept and value of sustainable supply chain management, and conduct a comprehensive scan of their own ESG management through relevant standards, management and evaluation methods in combination with relevant European policies. Empower enterprises to improve ESG management and promote sustainable supply chain development in the global automotive industry. In this event, the ESG expert team will guide the sustainable supply chain management work and explain the operational difficulties in detail.
中国欧盟商会邀请责扬天下ESG专家团队举行汽车可持续价值链工作坊，工作坊基于汽车行业可持续供应链管理展开，旨在帮助企业了解可持续供应链管理的概念、价值，结合欧洲相关政策，通过相关标准、管理及评估方法，对企业自身的ESG管理进行全面扫描，赋能企业提升ESG管理水平，推动全球汽车行业供应链可持续发展。 本次活动，责扬天下ESG专家团队将针对可持续供应链管理工作进行指导，并就其中的操作难点进行细致的讲解。

• 2024-04-11 | 09:30 - 11:30
• Room C, 37F, IFC