“Capital Beat” is Chamber regular seminar series on the topic of Public Affairs, in each session we aim to invite experts to share their views and opinions on current policy issues and their impacts for foreign business in China.

The 14th FYP necessitates attention. Companies should utilise the plan to refresh their strategic understanding of the next stage of China’s development trajectory towards modernisation. Therefore, the European Chamber is delighted to invite you to a webinar on 4th March where our distinguished guest speakers - Dr. Martin Raiser from World Bank, Ms. Lara Dong from IHS Markit and Mr. Scott Kennedy from Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) - will provide key predictions on the major policy shifts and trends, rollout and execution of the 14th FYP.

• 2021-03-04 | 16:00 - 17:35
• Zoom (Online Meeting)

合规与商业道德工作组很高兴邀请您参加3月3日（星期三）14:00 – 15:30举行的《外商投资安全审查办法》深度解析会议及2021-2022主席选举活动。 届时欢迎您前来上海市外商投资协会线下参加，您也可以通过ZOOM在线参会。会议语言为中文。

上海市外商投资协会会长黄峰将总结其过去的从业经验，为会员针对《外商投资安全审查办法》进行深度解读。在加入上海市外商投资协会之前，黄会长曾于2010年6月至2011年7月担任上海市商务委员会副主任、2011年8至2016年3月担任国家商务部外国投资管理司副司长。

• 2021-03-03 | 14:00 - 15:30
• Online and Onsite – Shanghai Foreign Investment Association Meeting Room

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic, digital disruption, the US-China relationship and climate change are some of the top risks for businesses to watch for. Underpinning these risks, the potential of missing the rebound in a year of multi-speed recovery is a top risk for businesses. Businesses need to learn the lessons and embrace the positives.

What risks should be on the radar of businesses? What is the intensity of the potential disruption that they could cause? These and more questions will be addressed during this session.

• 2021-03-02 | 14:30 - 16:00
• In person from the European Chamber Shanghai office and online via Zoom

At this meeting we will discuss the agenda for this year’s Position Paper and decide upon what we would like to highlight in our WG’s Position Paper this year (e.g., decide which key recommendations to keep and new key recommendations to put in). The European Business in China – Position Paper (Position Paper) is the European Chamber’s primary annual publication. It delivers to the Chinese Government over 800 detailed recommendations for improving the business environment, spread across 34 industry sectors and horizontal issues. The Position Paper details how persistent issues, such as limited market access and a complex regulatory environment, prevent European businesses from contributing fully to China’s sustainable development.

• 2021-03-01 | 16:30 - 17:45
• European Chamber Office, Shanghai

As China is well on its way to become a global superpower, over decades, organisations have recognised this potential and the possibilities its untapped market holds. New and well-established businesses acknowledge that China calls for a whole different approach to understand its dynamics, no matter the industry. Understanding and optimizing all factors involved in a businesses’ China strategy is the key for those looking to expand their operations.
This event will focus on what the future holds for organisations looking to expand in China, a glimpse into developing the right China strategy, and lesson sharing from veteran expansion managers.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes various speakers with experience in China expansion to share their view on this matter.

• 2021-02-26 | 16:00 - 18:10
• Online via Zoom & In person from the Shanghai Office of the European Chamber

The AFB WG is pleased to invite you to the first working group meeting in 2021 to kick start the year with an election of the WG chair and vice-chairs.

• 2021-02-25 | 15:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Office Shanghai, 22nd Floor, Room 2204

Last December, the European Union and China reached, in principle, an agreement on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI), EU’s first ever stand-alone bilateral investment treaty.

The CAI’s main objective would be to enhance the protection and reduce the barriers of bilateral investments and to promote sustainable development initiatives by highlighting core environmental standards and labour rights.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China invites you to an interactive webinar on the topic of the recently reached CAI and the potential wins or losses in it, join us for an engaging discussion on 9th February 2021 at 4:00pm (China time).

• 2021-02-09 | 16:00 - 17:00
• Online - Zoom Online Webinar Platform

The EU SME Centre and the European Chamber are pleased to invite you to our next Working Group Meeting, where Mr. Mark Xu and Mr. Ben Rotheram from China-Britain Business Council, and Mr. Kyle Freeman from Dezan Shira & Associates will give professional insights into the practicalities of operating within China’s non-capital cities and outline the challenges and opportunities for European companies. The meeting will take place offline at the European Chamber Beijing office on the 8th February from 15:00-17:00. Online access will be offered to members not able to attend in person.

• 2021-02-08 | 15:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office/Zoom

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has started in multiple countries, but mass immunisation will still take time and the costs associated with it will be significant and may increase the gap between the world’s richest and poorest nations in terms of vaccination timelines.
As COVID-19 vaccines reach more people in more countries, what have we learned from the early rollout? What is the current situation and what can we all do in the meantime to limit the spread of tis virus?

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to welcome you to a webinar where speakers will take a closer look at some of the key issues associated with the rollout of the COVID-vaccine, the current situation and next steps.

• 2021-02-08 | 16:00 - 17:00
• Online via Zoom

Join us for a comprehensive overview of sustainable Chinese projects abroad, including opportunities for European participation, with speakers from the National Energy Administration, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Schneider Electric, and Dorsey & Whitney.

• 2021-02-05 | 09:00 - 11:40
• European Chamber Beijing and Shanghai Offices and Online via Zoom Webinar Platform