Join the European chamber for the release of the European Business in China Position Paper 2019/2020. Joerg Wutke, European Chamber President will present this year's report and discuss the key issues facing European businesses whilst outlining our recommendations for both the Chinese government and the EU.

• 2019-09-24 | 16:30 - 18:00
• Four Seasons Hotel, Beijing Ballroom

According to the 2019 Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking (GSER) published by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Shanghai is among the top 10 start up Economies. Within this dynamic and innovative environment, there is a small community of foreign entrepreneurs that have decided to start their own company in Shanghai. Why did they make this step? Which difficulties and opportunities have they encountered? Why Shanghai?
The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to our SME Forum meeting, where all these topics and more will be discussed by foreign entrepreneurs and insiders of the start-up world.

• 2019-09-24 - 2019-09-24 | 09:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The increasing tense and unpredictability of the global trade situation is causing significant disruptions to their global supply chains and serious impacts on multinational companies. Along with the upcoming roll-out of Social Credit Syetem by 2020, companies in China have to make sure themselves and their supply chain stakeholders all meet the compliance requirements which could define their future. How to manage supply chain stakeholders with efficiency and avoid potential risks are key concerns for companies nowadays. The European Chamber Sustainable Trade Task Force which is under CSR forum is delighted to invite experts of supply chain management to share their best practices and experience.

• 2019-09-19 | 10:00 - 12:00
• The European Chamber Office, C405

Building on the success of the 2nd European Chamber Sustainable Business Awards, the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter is pleased to announce the third edition of its 3rd Sustainable Business Awards to be held on 17 September 2019.

• 2019-09-17 | 15:00 - 19:30
• Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai 上海四季酒店, Second Floor, Ballroom

The U.S.-China trade relations have been fluctuating since 2018. The recent tariffs increase has put US$550 billion worth of Chinese goods subject to U.S. tariffs and US$185 billion worth of U.S. goods subject to Chinese tariffs. Uncertainties and challenges from U.S.-China trade war put companies in increasingly difficult water. With his rich experience in China, John Holden, Senior Director & Head of China Practice of McLarty Associates will deliver a speech on the status of U.S.-China relations and the trade conflict. Mr. Holden received the Friendship Award, the most prestigious honor granted by China to foreigners. From 1998 to 2005, Holden was President of the National Committee on United States–China Relations.

中美贸易关系自2018年来一波三折。双方最新的关税让总计约5500亿美元的中国出口美国商品受到新增关税的影响，也让总计约1850亿美元的美国出口中国商品受到新增关税的影响。贸易战的不确定性让公司面临着日益严峻的经营环境。来自McLarty Associates的Senior Director & Head of China Practice John Holden先生将就当前中美关系和贸易摩擦进行演讲。John Holden先生在中国有着丰富的经历。他曾获得“中国政府友谊奖”，这一奖项是中国政府授予外国专家的最高荣誉。从1998年至2005年，John Holden先生曾担任美中关系全国委员会主席。

• 2019-09-12 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Room 405, Beijing, European Chamber

The European Chamber has partnered with Sinolytics to provide a thorough analysis of the Chinese Social Credit System (SCS). This major report outlines how European companies can begin to deal with the acute disruptions that the SCS will bring, as well as the issues they will have to address to ensure compliance. The European Chamber and Sinolytics CEO Bjoern Conrad will present the main study results, and will be joined by the German Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai for a panel discussion on the implications of SCS.
This event is jointly organized by the German Chamber Shanghai and The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.

• 2019-08-29 | 18:30 - 20:50
• Four Seasons Hotel Pudong

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) and the German Chamber of Commerce in China – North China (German Chamber) jointly invite you to attend this event on China’s Social Credit System (SCS) on Wednesday 28th August, at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.

• 2019-08-28 | 18:00 - 21:00
• Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, Ballroom C

The Shanghai Chapter of the European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the August Members Briefing that will provide our members with an opportunity to meet with Shanghai Board Members, staff and other members and network. The event will be held on Monday 26th August from 18:00pm to 19:30pm at the European Chamber Shanghai offices(Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai 200021 |上海市淮海中路333号瑞安广场2204室 200021). During this event we will update you on recent and upcoming advocacy activities, events and publications.

• 2019-08-26 | 18:00 - 19:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes you to a facilitated session about in-company mentoring programs. This session is facilitated by Ms Laura Mitchelson, Managing Director China & North East Asia and Ms Valerie Guglielmi, Head of Training and Coaching at ICUnet Intercultural Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

• 2019-08-26 | 14:30 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Digital technology is being applied to almost every part of a company’s value chain. In terms of marketing, digitalization plays a vital role in improving customer experience, making better decisions, and ultimately driving growth. In the ever more competitive and constantly changing business environment, marketing departments are expected to contribute more to companies’ overall performance.

• 2019-07-25 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre