On June 14, the State Council issued the Master Plan of Guangzhou Nansha on Deepening Comprehensive Cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao with Global Perspective (hereinafter referred to as the Nansha Plan). On the morning of June 29, the Guangzhou Municipal Government Information Office held a press conference on the Nansha Plan. The implementation of this plan has brought unprecedented opportunities for European companies in China. While improving the region's business environment and expanding high-standard opening-up, China will make solid efforts to build Nansha into a key platform to facilitate comprehensive cooperation in the GBA.
6月14日，国务院印发了《广州南沙深化面向世界的粤港澳全面合作总体方案》（以下简称《南沙方案》）。6月29日上午，广州市政府新闻办举行《南沙方案》新闻发布会。此方案的实施为在华欧洲企业带来了前所未有的机遇，中方将在优化区域营商环境、扩大高水平对外开放的同时，扎实把南沙打造成为推进大湾区全面合作的重要平台。

In order to promote exchanges between Chinese and European political and business circles in the field of Foreign Investment in Nansha, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China South Chapter is delighted to invite you to attend Field Trip to Nansha District, Guangzhou on August 23, 2022. This event is a good opportunity for members to understand the latest investment projects and explore new investment opportunities in Nansha District. The event includes a Field Trip to visit the fully automated terminal of Nansha Port (Phase IV) of Guangzhou Port, Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Terminal and Nansha Planning Exhibition Hall, and the "Foreign Investors in Nansha" Promotion & Exchange Conference.
为促进中欧政商界在“外商投资南沙”领域的交流，中国欧盟商会华南分会诚邀您参加与2022年8月23日在广州市南沙区举办的实地考察活动，帮助会员朋友了解广州市南沙区最新投资项目并探讨投资南沙新机遇。考察内容包括参观广州港南沙港区（四期）全自动码头、广州南沙国际邮轮码头和南沙规划展览馆以及“外商投资南沙”推介交流会。

• 2022-08-23 | 08:30 - 16:30
• North Gate of the Guangzhou Development Center Building

ANDRITZ is an international technology group providing plants, systems, equipment, and services for various industries. The company is one of the technology and global market leaders in the hydropower business, the pulp and paper industry, the metal working and steel industries, and in solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial segments.

In addition to patent, trademark, copyright, software copyright, technical secret is another important type of IP for manufactures. The status of “secrecy“ (i.e. the information is not public information) is one of the elements the information owner shall prove in legal action against the infringer of technical secret. It’s important for the Europe invested companies in China to understand what technical information can be recognized as trade secret in China legal environment.

• 2022-08-17 | 10:30 - 16:00
• 13th - 16th Floor, Andritz China Headquarter building

From 1st September, China’s outbound data transfer security assessment measures will take effect, which require certain data transfers from China to destinations outside its borders be subject to security reviews. In the past recent, the Chinese regulators have issued several new (draft) rules for data handlers to implement the cross-border data transfer requirements of the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), namely passing a government-led security assessment, obtaining certification under a government-authorized certification scheme, and signing a standard contract with the overseas data recipient.

• 2022-08-17 | 16:00 - 17:30
• Zoom/European Chamber Office Beijing, Room C405

Online & Offline Manufacturing Seminar: Decoding the Metaverse (English language)

This hybrid seminar (on-site and online) highlights the opportunities offered by the metaverse for manufacturing and retail companies. Our invited experts will deliver their knowledge from various angles: technological, marketing, intellectual property, etc. At the end of this seminar, you will be able to understand the ins and outs of this emerging industry.

• 2022-07-25 | 15:00 - 17:00
• Online / Nanshan International Exchange & Service Center 南山国际化交流中心

China’s Cybersecurity Law, Personal Information Protection Law, and Data Security Law have established the following channels for lawful cross-border data transfers, namely passing a security assessment conducted by the cyberspace authorities, obtaining a personal information protection certificate, and signing a standard contract with the overseas data recipient.

• 2022-07-20 | 16:00 - 18:00
• Zoom/European Chamber Office Beijing, Room C405

In the second edition of the EU-China Green Development Series, the European Chamber is delighted to welcome a distinguished group of experts from leading research institutes and global specialists in the energy sector, who will present on the status quo of corporate RE procurement in China and address the key challenges and opportunities in the market.

• 2022-06-17 | 15:00 - 16:30
• C405, Beijing Lufthansa Center/Zoom Online

Guangzhou Tax Bureau is hosting an offline seminar on 'Tax Policies for International & Hi-tech Talents in GBA'. This event is limited to 50 seats, each company may reserve 1 seat.

• 2022-05-17 | 09:00 - 11:10
• Lianhe Hall, No.3 Xiangxue Avenue, Guangzhou Science City Conference Center

On 23rd March, European Chamber President Jörg Wuttke will kick off the Chamber’s EU-China Green Development webinar series. This opening edition will feature prominent experts from the European Commission, European banks and leading research institutes in China, who will discuss the Green Deal, the EU Taxonomy and where both fit in the broader sustainable finance framework.

• 2022-03-23 | 15:00 - 16:30
• C405, European Chamber Beijing Office/Zoom online

The generation Z has different social behaviors, and they are more familiar with online rules than real social rules. At the same time, Gen Z has super organization power online, such as the use of social media well to build an “opinion army” to express. Therefore, knowing how to communicate with and be precaution with Gen Z when they are consumers is essential. We are delighted to invite Ms Ulan Tuya from Ulan Public Relations Consultancy to present the topic “Generation Z’s Online Behaviors Bring More Reputation Risks to Companies”

• 2022-03-18 | 15:00 - 16:00
• Online Zoom Link

The last two years have been an exceptional volatile period in both the world and China’s economy. This uncertainty is compounded in 2022 by new factors in the global geopolitical arena, growth headwinds, and regulatory changes.

• 2022-02-25 | 14:00 - 15:30
• KPMG Beijing Office/Zoom Online