The "Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents," also known as the Apostille Convention, became effective in China on November 7, 2023. This widely applicable convention, with the highest number of contracting members under the Hague Conference on Private International Law, aims to streamline the cross-border circulation of public documents. This change significantly reduces both the time and economic costs associated with document processing for both Chinese and foreign citizens and businesses, thereby facilitating international trade and personal exchanges.

• 2023-11-30 | 08:30 - 10:30
• Phase I First floor, Wanghai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

The EU SME Centre and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China are pleased to invite European SMEs to a comprehensive exploration into China’s research and development landscape.

• 2023-11-30 | 16:00 - 17:30
• zoom online

Business writing is one of the most important skills you can have to succeed in your career. So many trainees - from professional writers to new hires, from non-native English speakers to experienced executives - use techniques in business writing to enhance their ability to communicate and present ideas. This course will teach you how to apply the principles of good business writing to your work, how to dramatically improve your writing with simple tools, and how to execute organization, structure, and revision to communicate more skillfully than ever before. Starting with this class, you will be able to immediately apply your newly learned knowledge to your work and improve your writing to impress others with your career.商务写作是你在职场中取得成功的最重要技能之一。如此多的受训人员- 从专业作家到新员工，从非英语母语人士到经验丰富的高管 - 都使用商务写作中的技术来增强他们沟通和提出想法的能力。本课程将教你如何将良好的商务写作的原则应用于你的工作，如何通过简单的工具来显着改善你的写作，以及如何执行组织，结构和修订，比以往任何时候都更熟练地沟通。从这堂课开始，你能够立即将新学到的知识应用到你的工作中，并改善你的写作，给他人留下职业的印象。

• 2023-11-30 | 09:00 - 16:30
• Teams online

In order to further expand cooperation channels and gather international Innovation resources, The 3rd Innovation Fair
& Nanjing-Europe International Technology Industry Exchange Conference 2023 held by Foreign Affairs Office of Nanjing Municipal People's Government and Messe Stuttgart, Germany will be held on November 29 in Nanjing. This event is planned to arrange keynote speeches, industrial technology promotion and enterprise precision exchanges. About 20 European enterprises and project representatives will attend the conference.

• 2023-11-29 | 09:00 - 19:00
• Grand Ballroom, Novotel Nanjing East Suning

Cost management remains a prominent concern for foreign businesses operating in China in 2023, especially for manufacturers and SMEs facing economic uncertainties and tax-related challenges.
In today's rapidly changing business landscape, effective risk management directly translates into costs. To enhance business resilience, companies must adhere to several key components and tactical approaches for cost management in China.
In this seminar, the European Chamber Nanjing Chapter is pleased to invite Shirley Chu, Manager with Tax Advisory Service team and Simon Laube, Assistant Manager with the International Business Advisory team, at Dezan Shira & Associates, to share valuable insights on cost control solutions from tax, HR, and business perspectives, with a particular focus on China-specific tax avoidance arrangements and workforce optimization.

• 2023-11-28 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Pacific Restaurant

Member First Event

I would like to invite you to join a “MeetUp for Innovative companies” on 28th November from 18:30 to 21:30 in Shenzhen, SeaWorld.

Following various exchanges between member companies on topics such as industry 4.0, connectivity, 5G, security assessment of cross-border data transfer (CBDT), cybersecurity law, members expressed interest in getting to know and exchanging ideas with other members who are doing innovation.

We are creating a dynamic platform where pioneering MNCs, agile mid-sized companies and innovative outsiders can meet, exchange ideas and spark collaborations that will shape the future.

We invite you to join a MeetUp that's all about big ideas and new connections on 28th November from 18:30 to 21:30.

Let's brainstorm, connect and pave the way for game-changing partnerships.

• 2023-11-28 | 18:30 - 21:30
• 3rd Floor of Da Diio 炙焰西餐厅三楼

Amidst growing global geopolitical uncertainties, trade tensions between China and Europe have escalated rapidly, particularly in critical future technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs) and battery components. With the necessary reforms of World Trade Organization (WTO) facing significant challenges, businesses are encountering an increasingly inflexible and unpredictable legal landscape influenced by national interests on both sides of the China-Europe relationship.

• 2023-11-28 - 2023-11-28 | 11:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405 + European Chamber Office Shanghai, 22nd Floor, Unit 2204

本课程为中文授课。根据您的需求，学员可选择上午场培训- 政府事务对内沟通，或选择下午场对外沟通， 或选择全天对内和对外沟通两场培训。

• 2023-11-28 | 09:00 - 16:30
• Online (Zoom link shall be sent to participant's email box before the training) 线上培训（Zoom会议链接将于培训前发到报名邮箱）

In a world characterized by dynamic shifts and unprecedented complexities, the ability to adapt and innovate within the realm of Human Resources is paramount. We are delighted to invite you to participate in the "2023 South China HR Conference- Adapting HR Strategies for Business Continuity in Uncertain Times" This event serves as a prominent platform designed to facilitate discourse, exploration, and collaboration within a continuously evolving business environment. Our primary focus is on the meticulous art of adjusting HR strategies to ensure seamless business continuity in the face of pervasive uncertainties.

• 2023-11-24 | 13:00 - 17:30
• The American International School of Guangzhou （Science Park）

Amidst the growing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, industrial policy has taken a prominent role as nations worldwide formulate strategies and regulations concerning renewable energy, low-carbon technologies, and future materials. These developments are poised to reshape industries, especially in high-tech sectors like semiconductors, and exert a significant influence on global supply chains. Don't miss this essential discussion that delves into the future of global industrial strategy, its impact on clean technology, and the evolving dynamics of international trade. This event will provide a comprehensive examination of the approaches taken by the EU, China, and the US to foster and establish themselves as leaders in the field of clean technologies through their respective industrial policy initiatives.

• 2023-11-24 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Zoom online