Numerous applications were received from companies based in and outside of the European member states in the 2023 submission process. To highlight the successful stories of the winning applications from this year, we group the winners by the countries of origin. In this talk, we are inviting companies originating from France, FORVIA Faurecia China, Lesaffre, and VEOLIA, who won the 2023 SBA in these categories respectively - Decarbonisation Leader, Rural Development Pioneer, and Circular Economy Pioneer, to outline their successful projects and practices. To recognise the contribution of French companies to sustainability, the Chamber is also inviting a representative from the Consulate General of the Republic of France in Shanghai to deliver the closing remarks.

• 2023-12-14 | 14:30 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

Join us at the eagerly awaited HR Directors Roundtable (HRD) 2023, hosted by the European Chamber in Shanghai on December 7th. Embracing the theme 'Business Outlook 2024 and HR Adaptation,' this exclusive event reemerges as a beacon for navigating the dynamic HR terrain. Uniting industry pioneers, this roundtable promises insightful discussions led by Ms. Jeanette Yu, National Chair of HR Working Group at CMS China, and Dr. Ioana Kraft, Associate Director at X-PM Transition Partners. Explore topics ranging from workforce agility to soft skills development, pivotal in attracting and retaining emerging talent.

• 2023-12-07 - 2023-12-07 | 14:00 - 15:30
• Shanghai Office

Are you ready to elevate your managerial skills to the next level? The Managerial Acceleration Programme (MAP) is a dynamic curriculum to equip mid and senior managers, as well as forward-thinking entrepreneurs, with the knowledge and tools to thrive in today’s ever-evolving business landscape.
MAP focuses on three pivotal elements that define the modern business environment: sustainability, digitalisation, and agility. These elements are not just buzzwords; they are the driving forces behind success in the contemporary world of business.

• 2023-11-17 | 13:30 - 16:45
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

How can French enterprises get a deeper understanding of the particularities and complexities of the Chinese market, so as to better adapt to and integrate in an era of digital transformation？How can Chinese companies fully understand and adapt to the French market, to better "go global" in an era of globalization? This forum will invite representatives from China and France’s governments, business communities, and academic circles to engage in in-depth discussions on these questions and more. In the process, they will promote bilateral business exchanges along with the stable and far-reaching development of Sino-French relations, jointly helping to write a new chapter of cooperation for the future.

• 2023-11-16 | 16:00 - 19:00
• China Europea International Business School (CEIBS)

Forum Background

The comprehensive strategic partnership between the European Union (EU) and China turns 20 this year. Over the past two decades the EU and China, two of the world’s leading economies, have engaged in mutually beneficial cooperation in a win-win manner and achieved significant success in fields such as politics, economy, culture, and science. As of the end of 2022, EU-China bilateral trade volume reached $847.3 billion, with each side the second-largest trading partner of the other. The stock of two-way investment between China and the EU has exceeded $230 billion, benefiting people on both sides and contributing greatly to world peace and economic prosperity.

Looking ahead, the two sides hold great potential for cooperation and share common interests in promoting economic growth and financial stability, coping with the energy crisis, curbing inflation, and pursuing green and digital transitions. As such, they have decided to set up a financial working group under the China-EU High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue (HED) mechanism to strengthen cooperation in financial areas such as financial liberalisation, infrastructure, and regulation, as well as sustainable finance and fintech. However, some tension does exist within the relationship – EU authorities have recently opened an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric car imports, for example.

• 2023-11-14 | 16:30 - 19:10
• CEIBS Shanghai Campus

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

Companies are currently clearly facing a complicated legal risk landscape, in regard to both regulatory and disputes issues. The regulatory developments worldwide also pose new challenges for companies operating in China. These developments require robust risk mitigation strategies. This seminar therefore dives into the important topic of legal risk management.

Join us for the seminar on 12th October to hear from lawyers, in-house counsels, and other experts on this important topic.

• 2023-10-12 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Union Chamber of Commerce Shanghai Chapter is delighted to invite you to the launch event of the European Business in China – Position Paper 2023/2024 on 27th September 2023.

Join us to discuss the issues, recommendations and possible solutions outlined in the Position Paper from the perspective of European businesses from a range of industries in Shanghai.

• 2023-09-27 | 14:00 - 15:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber fosters collaboration among members from diverse industries in China. The dedicated platform facilitates idea-sharing and best practices, enhancing the supply chain for all participants.

• 2023-09-26 | 14:00 - 15:55
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

In recent years international F&B manufacturers and exporters are looking at the country for their investments and business expansion; US and European brands such as Beyond Meat, Omni Foods, VIOLIFE, and St Hubert have stepped into the Chinese market, of which the food and beverage market size was 9.1 billion US dollars in 2021, registered with a CAGR of 14%, according to Zhiyanzhan Research Institute. On the other side, the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy calls for a fair, healthy and sustainable food system and one of the approaches is transitioning from intensive animal agriculture to more plant-based food production.

This event will help European SMEs identify the market opportunities in plant-based food in China; analyse the exports to the region; understand the regulatory landscape; build competitive advantages against local brands; and benchmark against other leading entities that are thriving in this sector.

Join us on 30th August to hear about the latest developments and best practices from our prominent group of industry players and analysts.

• 2023-08-30 | 16:00 - 17:50
• European Chamber Shanghai Office & ZOOM