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

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

In a world characterized by dynamic shifts and unprecedented complexities, the ability to adapt and innovate within the realm of Human Resources is paramount. We are delighted to invite you to participate in the "2023 South China HR Conference- Adapting HR Strategies for Business Continuity in Uncertain Times" This event serves as a prominent platform designed to facilitate discourse, exploration, and collaboration within a continuously evolving business environment. Our primary focus is on the meticulous art of adjusting HR strategies to ensure seamless business continuity in the face of pervasive uncertainties.

• 2023-11-24 | 13:00 - 17:30
• The American International School of Guangzhou （Science Park）

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

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

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

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) is delighted to invite you to the launch of our Position Paper 2023/2024 on 28th September 2023.

• 2023-09-28 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Floor 3, Hibiscus 3楼芙蓉厅

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) is delighted to invite you to the launch of our Position Paper 2023/2024 on Wednesday , 27th September 2023.

• 2023-09-27 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Residence G: 4078 Dongbin Road Nanshan District, Exit D/C, Metro Nanyou West Station, Nanshan Shekou, Shenzhen

To implement the important instructions and guidelines of General Secretary Xi Jinping on the revitalization and development of Northeast China and Liaoning, fully implement the three-year action plan for comprehensive revitalization and enhance the level of open cooperation, the Liaoning Provincial People's Government, in collaboration with the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, is organizing the Liaoning-Europe Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference and the 10th Sino-German Lightweight Technology Annual Conference.

为贯彻落实习近平总书记关于东北、辽宁振兴发展的重要讲话和指示批示精神，全力实施全面振兴新突破三年行动，提升开放合作水平，在打造对外开放新前沿上实现新突破，进一步加强与欧洲的经贸合作，以轻量化技术为突破点加强辽宁与欧洲重点企业之间的经济技术合作，中国欧盟商会携手辽宁省人民政府联合举办“辽宁—欧洲经贸合作推介会暨第10届中德轻量化技术年会”。

• 2023-09-25 | 14:30 - 16:30
• Shenyang New World EXPO Conference Room 204-205 新世界博览馆204—205会议室