China has recently introduced key policies in cross-border data transfer, cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. In August 2023, China unveiled the inaugural Generative Artificial Intelligence Service Management Interim Measures, outlining regulations governing AI services, including data training, manual annotation, and user information. In December 2023, the draft Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Management Measures established reporting standards and guidelines for handling cyber breaches. Most recently, the new rules for cross-border data transfer were launched in March.
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape, it is crucial to explore the latest policies on cross-border data transfers, data authentication, and data sharing. Understanding these policies means foreign companies can adopt a global approach to cybersecurity and compliance, enabling them to review and enhance their regional cybersecurity policies and practices.
The European Chamber's Cybersecurity Conference 2024 will bring together professionals and experts from various sectors, including law and consulting firms, industrial players, and major data processors to share their insights on the future of China’s data flow security landscape and possible solutions for all relevant parties.

• 2024-05-21 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai

At this year’s annual Human Capital Conference, the European Chamber is delighted to invite chief executive officers (CEOs) and human resources (HR) leaders from top-tier companies to debate key strategies for adapting to the shifting business dynamics in China. Speakers will explore how to cultivate a culture of talent engagement and retention, while also examining which cutting-edge tools and technologies can help elevate the employee experience and drive organisational transformation.

This event aims to provide a platform for industry leaders and HR professionals to share ideas and gain valuable insights to enhance HR practices and improve the working lives of employees.

• 2024-05-15 | 13:00 - 17:30
• Beijing Ballroom, 3F, Four Seasons Hotel

The European Chamber Nanjing Chapter is delighted to invite you to the 2024 Nanjing Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on May 6 in Nanjing.

• 2024-05-06 | 13:30 - 18:00
• Fangmo Bar, 5th floor of Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

The 1st China-Europe Sports Summit ‘Moving Together’ follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Chamber and China’s General Administration of Sports (GAS) to build bridges between sports communities in Europe and China. European sports companies in China are keen to support China’s community goals by promoting healthy lifestyles, sports activities and wellness to create a better life for all. Bringing together European Sports companies, government stakeholders and the local communities through the integration of sports and education to promote the development of sports in China is a core goal of this initiative.

The half-day summit will see experts analyse various aspects of the fast-developing sports landscape in China, with panel discussions featuring representatives from European sports companies, sports opinion leaders and government representatives. The event will delve deeper into trending topics in the industry, such as the development of a winter sports industry, youth sports development, motorsport as well as the current landscape of the China market as well as the wider ecosystem of the sports industry.

• 2024-04-09 | 14:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Big Meetingroom

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Nanjing Chapter is delighted to invite you to attend our upcoming “2024 Nanjing Government Dialogue”.

• 2024-03-28 | 15:00 - 17:30
• Crystal Ballroom C, Club Med Nanjing Urban Oasis 地中海南京白日方舟度假村，晶耀C厅

The normalisation of life in China after COVID management controls were lifted 12 months ago led many to think that a robust and swift economic recovery would follow. However, while it looks like the government’s official 2023 target of achieving around a five per cent growth rate will be met, a combination of economic challenges and policy developments have cast a shadow over the potential for a stronger economy in 2024 and beyond.

In China, consumer demand remains muted, the property market is still in the process of stabilising, and overall business confidence remains low. An increasing number of Chamber member companies are looking to alternative investment destinations to diversify and avoid excessive dependence on a single location; others are separating parts of their China operations from their global ones, to remain compliant with legislation in China and the rest of the world, as well as to guard against risks arising from geopolitical tensions. Some companies take a different approach, doubling down on their presence in China in view of the importance of their China activities to their global portfolio.

• 2023-12-12 | 14:00 - 18:10
• Signature Ballroom, Hilton Beijing

In recent years, confidence in the Chinese market has experienced a significant decline. Government policies have increasingly prioritised ideology over economic concerns, even as China grapples with mounting challenges, including the repercussions of its zero-COVID policy, escalating geopolitical tensions, surging debt levels, and sluggish consumption growth. This shift has cast doubts on the reliability, predictability, and efficiency that were once pillars of China's economic success.

• 2023-12-05 | 14:45 - 18:00
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai 上海宏安瑞士大酒店

As one of the major annual events of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, the Cybersecurity Conference has been held for six consecutive years since 2016, becoming a well-recognised industry event on cybersecurity and data compliance for foreign companies operating in Chinese market, due to its focus on legislative developments and interpretation of relevant regulations.

A number of cybersecurity-related regulations have been published and implemented over the past year, including the Measures for Cross-border Data Transfer Security Assessments, Measures for the Standard Contract for the Outbound Transfer of Personal Information, the Personal Information Protection Certification Regime and the Interim Measures on the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services. Of particular note, in August 2023, the State Council released its Opinions on Further Optimising the Foreign Investment Environment and Increasing Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment, and in September, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued a draft Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Transfers, which aims to adjust the current regulatory framework for outbound data flow, sending positive signals on encouraging foreign investment and promoting cross-border data transfer in a safe and orderly manner.

• 2023-11-30 | 14:00 - 17:30
• Zoom/ European Chamber Office Beijing

This year, the Compliance Conference will address two critical themes: data security and the Anti-Unfair Competition Law.

The regulatory landscape in China is constantly evolving, making it challenging for businesses to stay compliant. Recent years have seen the introduction of several laws and regulations to address data security concerns, including the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, Personal Information Protection Law, and recent ones, Measures for the Security Assessment of Outbound Data Transfers, all of which have significant implications for businesses operating in China.

• 2023-11-29 | 14:30 - 18:00
• The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, Diamond Ballroom Ⅲ, 3rd floor 上海威斯汀大饭店三楼钻石宴会厅

In order to further expand cooperation channels and gather international Innovation resources, The 3rd Innovation Fair
& Nanjing-Europe International Technology Industry Exchange Conference 2023 held by Foreign Affairs Office of Nanjing Municipal People's Government and Messe Stuttgart, Germany will be held on November 29 in Nanjing. This event is planned to arrange keynote speeches, industrial technology promotion and enterprise precision exchanges. About 20 European enterprises and project representatives will attend the conference.

• 2023-11-29 | 09:00 - 19:00
• Grand Ballroom, Novotel Nanjing East Suning