Media reports of slowing SUV sales and a bounce back in the popularity of instant noodles have been cited as evidence of an apparent “consumption downgrade” over the last 18 months. With the Chinese government keen to continue to push a more balanced economic growth model less dependent on investment and increasingly driven by consumption, such a cyclical slowdown is obvious cause for concern, and likely underscored a series of recent tax reform measures intended to stimulate spending.

• 2019-07-12 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre

The transition to autonomous mobility will not take place overnight – but it will come much sooner than expected. Substantial progress has been witnessed on almost all fronts, with regulatory hurdles coming down, critical infrastructure and investment going up, and customer interest in the technology holding firm. This is one of the key findings of the latest edition of Roland Berger's bi-annual analysis of the state of developments around autonomous mobility worldwide.

• 2019-06-28 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre

The rapid and widespread deployment of digital technology across functions and across industries has led to fundamental change in how companies operate and how they are regulated. The European Chamber is delighted to welcome experts for some of the most disrupted industries to share not only how their business models are evolving and adapting to this digital revolution, but also how they are upholding their corporate responsibility in the process.

• 2019-06-24 | 14:00 - 16:00
• The European Chamber Office

近三十多年来，世界贸易的格局慢慢发生改变。国际贸易的产品结构，发生了根本性的变化。不同于原本的成品贸易，现今中间品贸易的比重得到了极大提升，服务贸易也在过去的三四十年中飞速发展。世界贸易的新格局、新趋势也由此逐渐形成。

• 2019-06-21 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Four Seasons Hotel, Beijing Ballroom

Introduction to China Cybersecurity Law and Cases Sharing & Enhancing Your Business Agility with Digital Transformation

• 2019-06-20 | 14:30 - 16:30
• Yangtze 6, 3rd Floor, Radisson Blu Plaza Chongqing 重庆丽笙世嘉酒店3楼长江6厅

On April 23, 2019, revisions of China’s Trademark Law passed into law by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee. The amendment aims at enhancing intellectual property protections and seemingly addresses US concerns over forced technology transfer and IP theft. It is noticeable that the amendment seeks to penalize “bad-faith trademark registrations without intent to use”. The amendment to the Trademark Law will take effect on November 1, 2019.

• 2019-05-31 | 14:30 - 16:00
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre

Join the VIP Meeting with Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce

• 2019-05-30 | 14:00 - 16:20
• Room 2408, 24th Floor, Building 2, Chongqing Energy Mansion 重庆能源大厦2栋24楼2408室

Intellectual Property

• 2019-05-29 | 14:00 - 16:00
• The Executive Centre 德事商务中心

The European Chamber is delighted to be joined by the former US Ambassador the EU, His Excellency Anthony Gardner. During this seminar, Ambassador Gardner will consider where China fits into this tripartite equation and share his take on topics more closely relating to European business interests, including Europe’s engagement with the Belt and Road Initiative, the development of an investment screening mechanism, and the revival of calls for a new European industrial policy.

• 2019-05-13 | 13:30 - 15:00
• Hilton Hotel Beijing, Event Room Vision 7

The 21st annual EU-China Summit took place on April 9, 2019 in Brussels. To get inside the headiness, the European Chamber invites you to join a member-only EU-China Summit debrief by Ulrich Weigl, Minister Counselor and Head of Trade Section at the EU Delegation.

• 2019-04-29 | 14:00 - 15:30
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre