US-China trade tensions have shaken global markets. While there is always the possibility of a “truce” being forged, a real solution emerging is unlikely to emerge in the near-term. The challenge in dealing with the US-China trade war is that Washington’s negotiations have been driven by three different constituents with conflicting objectives (White House, business community and the security establishment) while Beijing is preoccupied with its efforts to become a major technological power. A common theme underlying is the clash between two fundamentally different systems, whether it be at the global or country level. Europe’s deep economic linkages with China means that it is being affected negatively. But less well recognized is that that solution to the increasing global tensions may lie in Europe, since left by themselves the US and China appear unable to resolve their differences.

• 2019-10-25 | 08:30 - 10:30
• Hilton Hotel Beijing, Signature Ballroom A

In 2018, vehicle sales in China fell for the first time in 28 years and the market continues to fall through 2019. In July and August, even the usually strong new energy vehicles sales started to decline. The downturn in the market requires the automobile industry and its upstream and downstream industries to adjust accordingly.

• 2019-10-15 | 09:30 - 11:00
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre

Increasing trade tensions between the United States and China are making headlines. The trade war is no longer a new concept and it has changed the business landscape for multinational companies with operations in China. The new landscape is forcing companies to perform a review of their current supply chains in light of the new environment and explore solutions to tackle these new challenges.

• 2019-09-25 | 15:00 - 16:45
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next Automotive Roundtable on Thursday 12 September from 17h30 to 20h, organised by GI Events in cooperation with Autoköpfe, with European Chamber and British Chamber as Strategic Partner, and German Centre for Industry and Trade Beijing as Event Partner.

• 2019-09-12 | 17:30 - 20:00
• German Restaurant Brotzeit (for dinner) & German Centre for Industry and Trade Beijing Co. Ltd. (for seminar)

In June 2017 China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published a draft Export Control Law for public comment. Almost two years later, amidst escalated Sino-US tension the draft Export Control Law re-emerged, listed in the State Council’s Legislative Work Plan for 2019. If enacted, the Export Control Law will be the country’s first law specifically addressing matters of export control.

• 2019-07-18 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Hilton Hotel Beijing, Signature Ballroom A

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

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