Faced with an increasingly unstable geopolitical and economic environment, industrial policy has been inserted as a core component in the agendas of the world’s largest three economies – the United States (US), China, and the European Union (EU). These strategies and regulations on renewable and low-carbon solutions, raw materials and technologies of the future are likely to result in profound implications on the global supply and value chains while reshaping entire industries.

What is the global geopolitical and trade outlook look like amid this global industrial strategy race? What are the implications of the varying policy measures on the strategies of multinational companies? As the world is seemingly moving away from globalisation, how will the elevation of industrial strategies impact the liberalisation of global trade?

Faced with the above and further related questions, the European Chamber launched an event series—Battling it out - Decoding the Global Industrial Strategy Race—to bring members a comprehensive understanding on the industrial strategies adopted by the world’s top three superpowers and their implications on both state and industry players.

• 2023-11-10 | 12:30 - 14:00
• Wang Fu Ballroom II

On November 9th, European Chamber is arranging a visit to International Cargo Center Shenzhen, where we can understand more about the shipment process and cargo arrangement at Shenzhen Airport.

• 2023-11-09 | 14:00 - 16:30
• International Cargo Center Shenzhen

In recent years, China's policy initiatives have driven discussions around "carbon neutrality" and "ESG" to the forefront. But how can businesses in China get involved and embrace these concepts? 3M Materials Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. suggests that investing in pollution prevention is a smart move, reducing long-term risks while increasing returns. Join us on December 2nd to have an in-depth communications on this topic with the company's management team.
近年来，中国出台了一系列政策措施，以身作则引领绿色发展，为全球气候治理注入动力。因此，“碳中和”、“ESG”等，也成为了高频热点词。那么，对于在华经营的企业而言，如何积极参与并践行这些关键理念呢？3M材料技术（广州）有限公司认为，从预防污染方面着手，将会是一项非常值得的投资，因为从长远来看，这不仅有助于降低风险，还能带来更大的回报。我们诚挚地邀请您在11月02日星期四加入我们，一同走进这家企业，与他们的管理层对这一话题进行深入交流。

We sincerely invite general managers, production managers, sustainability managers and front-line employees of manufacturing enterprises, as well as those interested in environmental sustainability, to participate!
我们诚邀制造业企业的总经理、生产经理、可持续发展经理、一线员工，以及对环境可持续性感兴趣的人员参与。

• 2023-11-02 | 09:30 - 12:05
• 3M Material Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. 3M材料技术(广州)有限公司

As part of its 30/60 carbon neutrality goals, China set a goal for renewable energy to exceed fossil fuel capacity by 2025, a target that has already been reached two years ahead of schedule. Renewable energy sources, as China defines them, now make up over half of the country’s power capacity. However, China’s energy consumption mix remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, with China’s coal usage exceeding the rest of the world combined in 2022. With climate change-induced power shortages and extreme weather conditions becoming more frequent, the path towards carbon neutrality will be crucial for China to maintain its competitiveness as a global manufacturing powerhouse.

• 2023-10-30 | 14:30 - 18:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber is glad to welcome you to the fifth edition of our Shanghai Chapter Football Tournament, which will bring together 16 corporate teams to compete with each other and where colleagues, families, sponsors, and friends will support and cheer for their favorite teams throughout the day.

The 2023 Football Tournament will take place on Saturday 28th October 2023.

Now we are recruiting teams to join us and play together! This event is a great opportunity to enhance team building, compete with other companies and stay healthy together. Join us, support your favorite team, win a championship and enjoy a healthy sports day with your colleagues, family and friends.

• 2023-10-28 | 10:00 - 17:00
• Soccer World

European Chamber and Shenzhen Bureau of Commerce is jointly organizing this Shenzhen - EU Enterprises Dialogue on Industrial Policies for European Chamber members who wish to communicate their policy questions and interests with Shenzhen government.

This event will be in both Chinese and English.

• 2023-10-26 | 09:30 - 12:00
• The InterContinental Hotel Shenzhen, Barcelona Hall

This year, we are focusing on two key themes that are shaping the HR landscape in China and beyond: the impact of the Personal Information Protection Law on HR operations, and the intersection of ESG and talent retention.

The European Chamber invites HR leaders to join us for this event, where you can connect with peers, learn from experts, and gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in HR.

• 2023-10-19 | 14:30 - 18:00
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai

European Chamber is organizing a three-day visit to zhaoqing.
欧盟商会将组织代表团到肇庆进行为期3天的参访。
The event's schedule includes visits to major manufacturing industry leaders such as XPeng Motors and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), International manufacturing platform, providing foreign-invested enterprises with the opportunity to understand local industries and investment environment.
活动行程包括参观小鹏汽车、宁德时代、国际制造业平台等大型龙头制造业企业，为外资企业提供了解当地产业和投资环境的机会。
Each member company is entitled to one free accommodation place.
每家会员企业可享受一个免费住宿名额。

• 2023-10-19 - 2023-10-21 | 09:00 - 20:30
• Zhaoqing Wyndham Grand Hotel

The European Union Chamber of Commerce Shenyang Chapter is delighted to invite you to the launch of the European Business in China – Position Paper 2023/2023 (Position Paper) on 13th October (Friday), 2023 in Shenyang. Position Paper is the Chamber’s most important publication and the cornerstone of its annual advocacy plan which is compiled by its 35 working groups and sub-working groups over a nine-month period. Despite the heightened difficulties facing European companies in China, they are committed to staying and improving the business environment, as illustrated by the 967 constructive recommendations put forward in the Position Paper 2023/2024.

• 2023-10-17 | 15:50 - 19:00
• Conrad Hotel 3rd Floor Meeting Room 1/沈阳康莱德酒店三层一号会议室

On 13th August, China’s State Council released the Opinions of the State Council on Further Optimising the Foreign Investment Environment and Increasing Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment (Opinions). The European Chamber has stated that the 24 points contained in the Opinions could go a long way towards improving business confidence if they are implemented in a timely, coordinated and consistent manner. The publication of detailed implementation guidelines will be an extremely important part of this process.

• 2023-10-12 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Signature Ballroom B, Hilton Beijing