On 22nd March, 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) officially issued the ‘Provisions on Promoting and Regulating Cross-border Flow of Data’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘New Rules’), revamping the cross-border data transfer rules in place since 2022. The New Rules constituted a much-awaited announcement that is expected to lessen the administrative burdens and cross-border data transfer bottlenecks facing many companies, and provide a more internationalized environment for MNCs as well as Chinese local companies with overseas needs.

• 2024-03-29 | 16:30 - 18:00
• Teams/ European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

[HR High Level Seminar] Diversified Employment Challenges and Practice in Manufacturing [HR高层座谈会] 生产型企业多元化用工实践与挑战

• 2024-03-29 | 13:55 - 15:30
• European Chamber Office Tianjin, 41 Floor, Meeting Room

Over the last decades, the lifestyle of Chinese residents has undergone significant changes due to the rapid processes of industrialisation, urbanisation, and population aging. This transformation has presented new challenges in the health domain. In response, the Chinese Government has prioritised 'Healthy China' since 2016.

This trend creates opportunities for biopharmaceutical companies, supported by favourable policies from local governments. Qidong Economic Development Zone, located in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, is one of the examples. With the life-health industry as one of its key pillars, it has issued subsidy policies and now boasts over 60 biopharmaceutical companies.

The European Chamber invites you to join this session for further insights into the future of the life-health domain.

• 2024-03-29 | 09:00 - 11:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

2024 is an important year for China on further economic recovery and also provides challenges and opportunities for companies to explore business in China. The ‘Two Sessions (Lianghui)’ and the China Development Forum (CDF) will guide China’s economic growth and provide new engines for business. At the same time, a stable and healthy bilateral EU-China relationship is strategically significant for the economy and companies.

Welcome to join us to outlook the China economic growth, explore the opportunities under the uncertain EU-China relations, discuss how will the 'Two Sessions' convey confidence in 2024 economy, and talk with economists and experts on new business opportunities in China.

• 2024-03-27 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Teams / European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

Dry eye syndrome has become a public health issue affecting people of all ages worldwide. With the advent of an aging society and the impact of modern lifestyles, its incidence is rising year by year. We cordially invite you to participate in the "Clear and Comprehensive Vision: Prevention and Care of Dry Eye Syndrome" themed event, co-hosted by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Shenyang Chapter and Shenyang Aier Excellence Eye Hospital on March 26th. Let's take good care of our eyes and focus on overall eye health together.

干眼症现以成为一个影响全球各年龄层人群的公共健康问题。随着老龄化社会的到来和现代生活习惯的影响其发病率逐年攀升。我们诚邀您于3月26日参加由中国欧盟商会沈阳分会与沈阳爱尔卓越眼科医院共同举办的“明亮全视界”干眼症预防与护理主题活动。一起呵护好双眼关注普遍眼健康。

• 2024-03-26 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Meeting room

The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter cordially invites you to attend the launch of the Chamber’s latest publication, produced in partnership with China Macro Group (CMG), on 21st March 2024.

• 2024-03-21 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

Exchange and Connection - Corporate Decision Makers’ Meetup

• 2024-03-21 | 07:15 - 09:30
• Garnet Room, 1th Floor, Shangri-La Hotel

The National People’s Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) passed a significantly revised version of the Company Law on 29th December 2023, which will enter into force on 1st July 2024. This timing coincides closely with the expiration of a five-year grace period for foreign-invested companies to adjust to China’s Company Law by the beginning of 2025. This grace period began when the Foreign Investment Law (FIL) came into force on 1st January 2020.

The revised Company Law presents several new requirements for businesses, including updates to capital contribution rules for limited liability companies (LLCs), new diligence requirements for management and supervisors, and the requirement of an employee representative on boards of directors of some companies. It also includes new options for companies, such as the ability of companies with a small number of shareholders or a small scale of business to have no supervisor, the option for an audit committee in lieu of a supervisory board or individual supervisors for LLCs and greater freedom to choose which personnel can serve as legal representative.

During this seminar, participants will gain valuable insights as the experts delve into the intricacies of the New Company Law, offering expertise on the challenges faced by foreign-invested companies in China, with focus on limited liability companies. The discussion will focus on common issues and specific challenges encountered by foreign companies operating in China.

• 2024-03-21 | 15:00 - 16:15
• Universe Meeting Room, 6F, DB Schenker Technology Solution Center (Nanjing)

The European Chamber cordially invites you to attend the launch of its latest publication, produced in partnership with China Macro Group (CMG), on 20th March 2024.

European Chamber president Jens Eskelund and CMG co-founder and managing director Markus Herrmann Chen will present the key findings of the report. Following this, president Eskelund and former Chamber presidents Joerg Wuttke, Mats Harborn and Davide Cucino will discuss the impact that state-led risk management and economic-security-focussed policies are having on European companies in China.

• 2024-03-20 | 09:00 - 11:30
• Beijing Ballroom, 3F, Four Seasons Hotel

Every year, China’s ‘Two Sessions (Lianghui)’ convenes the national legislature and top political advisory body to discuss key political and economic issues and make central decisions. In 2024, the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) are set to be held in Beijing on the 4th and 5th March, respectively.
The Two Sessions hold significance for the international business community as they will establish the political and economic direction for China for 2024. In the preceding provincial Two Sessions, some key themes will be ‘new quality productivity’, ‘expanding domestic demand’, and ‘deepening reforms’, while seeking progress while maintaining stability, consolidating the foundation for economic recovery, and expanding high-level opening-up will be the main areas of focus.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China cordially invites you on 19th March for in-depth analysis and insights into the implications of the Two Sessions on businesses, the economy and the future of China.

• 2024-03-19 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office