The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to attend a presentation and discussion on Trade Disputes, Uncertainties and the Impact on Supply Chains, which will take place on Friday, 29th November, from 13:30 to 15:00, at the European Chamber Shanghai office.

The world we live in now has never been more interconnected. The powerful yet unpredictable blend of trade, technology and globalisation has extended to us just as many benefits as it has risks. While some are reaping the benefits of this rapid worldwide integration, many others are stuck trying to mitigate its risks. To add another layer of complexity, businesses in China are also avoiding the adverse effects of the ongoing trade war and navigating China’s unique business environment. Is it even possible to make sense of this hypercomplexity?

Mr. Jon Cowley, an International Trade Partner from Baker& McKenzie Hong Kong, will share critical insights on how current trade disputes and uncertainties are affecting company supply chains across China and APAC and what are the strategies one can adopt to surpass resulting challenges. If you would like to further your ability to navigate today’s complex business environment with the latest insights on trade developments, we strongly encourage you to join our event!

• 2019-11-29 | 13:30 - 15:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office C405

Chinese government authorities have recently issued a series of policies and draft amendments to push forward the establishment of the Social Credit System (SCS). Foreign enterprises are particularly concerned at how the SCS could affect the business operation of their Chinese subsidiaries.

The SCS will establish an information-sharing platform covering all the rating information on all companies registered in China. In principle, the equal enforcement of regulations will likely to create a more level playing field. However, this may be an overly optimistic interpretation, as the system does have the potential for discriminatory use towards international companies, as well as other major concerns such as the “joint sanctions” – blacklisted companies will receive not only sanctions from the government enforcement authority, but should restrictions and negative treatment from other government agencies.

• 2019-11-29 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing

In order to support the implementation of Foreign Investment Law, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has initiated the public consultation of Provisions on Foreign Investment Information Report (Provisions) and Notice on Matters Related to the Report on Foreign Investment Information (Notice) as the supplementary measures for the Provisions.

• 2019-11-25 - 2019-11-25 | 09:10 - 11:30
• European Chamber Beijing Office C405

As the uncertainty during this trade dispute is prolonged, there is more that companies can do other than to sit and wait. The European Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite Dr. Deming Zhao, Partner of Global Law Office to share his insights on the potential risk that comes with the trade war and discuss possible solutions for this conundrum.

• 2019-10-10 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing

Since the establishment of the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in 1990, the State Council has approved the set-up of over 160 Customs Special Supervision Areas (CSSAs) in terms of bonded zones, export processing zones, bonded logistic parks, bonded ports, comprehensive bonded zones and cross-border industrial zones. Each of these areas enjoys different preferential benefits, is regulated by different policies or rules and runs different processes.

The Logistics Working Group welcomes Mr. Eric Zhou, Head of Trade & Customs, KPMG China, to discuss the latest policy development of CSSAs and give a comprehensive review on the overall regulatory framework.

• 2019-09-03 - 2019-09-03 | 14:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

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

Dear Working Group Member,

The Logistics, Petrochemicals, Chemicals & Refining, Auto Components and International Liner Shipping Working Groups are delighted to invite you to attend a presentation and discussion on dangerous goods transportation regulations, which will take place on Monday, 17th June 2019, from 14:00 to 16:00.

As China continues to upgrade its industries, there is an increased need for various materials that are classified as dangerous, and such goods must be transported both domestically in internationally to facilitate business and supply chain growth. In September 2018, the Ministry of Transport released a standard JT/T 617 which provides comprehensive regulations for transporting dangerous goods by road. Among other measures, the standard requires highly toxic chemicals be transported in specialty vehicles designed for chemical transport. In February 2019, the MOT further released for public consultation a draft Administrative Measures for the Safety of Road Transport of Dangerous Goods.

• 2019-06-17 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing C405

The European Chamber is pleased to be a supporting organization of the Belt and Road Digitization Cooperation International Summit. The Summit is hosted by ChinaInfo100, China Wanxiang Holding Co., Ltd, and Xiaoshan District People’s
Government of Hangzhou, sponsored by Munchner Kreis, Zhejiang Intelligent Manufacture Expert Committee and Beijing
Guoshuang Technology Co., Ltd, organized by BeijingInfo100 Information Economy Research Institute and Zhejiang-Turing
Research Institute, and supported by ChinaLabs and European Chamber.

• 2019-05-18 - 2019-05-19 | 09:00 - 17:30
• Hangzhou International Expo Center

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to a joint working group meeting titled Managing Personal Information Protection with Standards. It will take place in the form of a workshop, on Wednesday 8 May, from 14h to 16h30, at our Beijing Office. Please note the second presentation will be given in Chinese only without translation.

• 2019-05-08 | 14:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Beijing Office, 4th floor, Room C405

Dear Working Group Members,

The Logistics Working Group is delighted to invite you to the first working group meeting of the new year, which will take place on Tuesday, 26th February 2019, from 14:00 to 16:00.

During this kick-off meeting, we will review the activity of the Logistics Working Group (WG) in 2018, and members are strongly encouraged to join the discussion and provide input on the WG’s 2019 advocacy and activity priorities, and Position Paper outline.

• 2019-02-26 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing C411