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

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

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the 4th session of our Cybersecurity Compliance Series: Data Protection in Automotive Industry, taking place on Tuesday 25 June, from 16:00 to 18:00 at the European Chamber’s Beijing office. We will have the pleasure to meet with two experts on data security: Ning Xuanfeng, senior partner at King & Wood Mallesons and He Yanzhe from China Electronics Standardisation Institute (CESI).

• 2019-06-25 | 16:00 - 18:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

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