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

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

On August 13th 2023, the State Council of China released the Opinions on Further Optimising the Foreign Investment Environment and Increasing Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment. This is a positive message, signalling China’s continued drive to open up to the world economy. In addition, the Chinese government aims to spur the growth of the private economy. The year 2023 has been a year of continuously boosting the private economy with policies aimed at tackling challenges in finance and trade.

• 2023-11-22 | 14:00 - 17:00
• Conrad Hotel Shanghai 上海康莱德酒店

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

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

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

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

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the 2023 Sustainable Business Awards Conference & Ceremony: Embracing the Green Transition & Measuring Unexpected Impacts. Commemorating the 7th annual Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) in collaboration with SynTao as the knowledge partner, the SBA rewards companies that put sustainable economic growth, green development, innovation, risk management and social welfare at the forefront of their values.

The conference will explore the intricacies of accelerating the green transition and measuring sustainability, with insights from experts from across industries. Followed by a ceremony to announce this year’s Sustainable Business Awards winners.

• 2023-09-06 | 14:30 - 18:00
• The Langham Xintiandi, Shanghai

Cybersecurity Law has heavy impact the business community in China; particularly, cross-border data transfer requirements are likely to be thorny for companies. The Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports came into force on 1st September, 2022, to guide and assist data handlers in standardising and orderly reporting security assessments for data export.

What are the latest policies on cross-border data transfers, data authentication and data sharing? By analysing data export policies, foreign companies taking a global approach to cybersecurity and compliance can revise their regional cybersecurity policies and current cybersecurity practices.

The European Chamber’s Cybersecurity Conference 2023 will bring together professionals and experts from law/consulting firms, different 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.

• 2023-08-08 | 14:00 - 17:00
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai

The European Chamber, in collaboration with Roland Berger, cordially invites you to attend the launch of its Business Confidence Survey (BCS) 2023 on 21st June, from 14:00–16:00 (Beijing time).

At the event, Mr Carlo Diego D'Andrea, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chairman of the Shanghai Board will present the key national findings of this year’s survey with a local Shanghai focus to explore the reasons behind Shanghai’s decreasing allure as a destination for regional HQs.

Since China ended its ‘zero-COVID’ strategy, Chinese officials have been on a charm offensive in an attempt to restore the country’s allure as an investment destination. However, more will need to be done if China is to successfully reverse the deterioration of business sentiment that has taken place over the past three years.

European companies have already begun shifting investments overseas and faced with growing risks and a more volatile operating environment, many have adjusted their investment and operational strategies. There is now an increased focus on making operations more durable—for example, through localisation or diversification of supply chains—as opposed to capturing market share. With China’s economy facing numerous headwinds, this trend appears set to continue at least into the medium-term.

• 2023-06-21 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Zoom/ European Chamber Shanghai Office