The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next Insurance Working Group Meeting. It will be held on Thursday, 14th December, 10:30am – 12:00pm, at the European Chamber Beijing office as well as online via Zoom.

• 2023-12-14 - 2023-12-14 | 10:30 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 5th Floor, Room C405

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next Construction Working Group meeting. It will be held on Wednesday, 13th December, 14:00 – 16:00, at the European Chamber Beijing office and online. Please note that this meeting will be held in Chinese only.

• 2023-12-13 - 2023-12-13 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

To Facilitate Collaboration between Educational Institutions and Businesses to Foster the Green Skills
弥合校企间的供需鸿沟，加强人才的绿色技能发展

• 2023-12-13 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405 / Online via Teams

The second edition of the European Chamber's European Tour in 2023 took place on the week of 23rd October.

The tour aims to present the European Chamber's key messaging and recent reports to European authorities such as the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council, as well as industry and business associations.

During the five-day tour, the delegation had 58 meetings/events in total, of which 25 were with high-level officials. After the trip, President Eskelund travelled to Paris, Berlin and Copenhagen and met with government, industry and think tank representatives there.

• 2023-12-12 | 10:00 - 11:00
• Zoom online

As one of the major annual events of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, the Cybersecurity Conference has been held for six consecutive years since 2016, becoming a well-recognised industry event on cybersecurity and data compliance for foreign companies operating in Chinese market, due to its focus on legislative developments and interpretation of relevant regulations.

A number of cybersecurity-related regulations have been published and implemented over the past year, including the Measures for Cross-border Data Transfer Security Assessments, Measures for the Standard Contract for the Outbound Transfer of Personal Information, the Personal Information Protection Certification Regime and the Interim Measures on the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services. Of particular note, in August 2023, the State Council released its Opinions on Further Optimising the Foreign Investment Environment and Increasing Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment, and in September, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued a draft Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Transfers, which aims to adjust the current regulatory framework for outbound data flow, sending positive signals on encouraging foreign investment and promoting cross-border data transfer in a safe and orderly manner.

• 2023-11-30 | 14:00 - 17:30
• Zoom/ European Chamber Office Beijing

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

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

To follow up on the advocacy letters sent to the relevant authorities on the Social Insurance Arrangement for Employees Working in Different Locations, Ms. Jeanette Yu, Chair of HR Working Group will provide an update on the feedback we have received; Meanwhile, we will discuss the upcoming advocacy activities.

• 2023-10-31 | 10:00 - 11:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office | European Chamber Shanghai Office | Online Teams

Throughout the past few years, the EU has been revamping its regulatory toolbox in order to better address emerging economic, geopolitical, technological and climate challenges. As a number of these regulations will impact the China operations of European companies, the European Chamber brings to you the Interpreting the EU’s Toolbox Series, where experts will provide an overview of the instruments that are being rolled out. The third episode of the series will focus on the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).

• 2023-10-23 - 2023-10-23 | 15:30 - 16:30
• Online

The European Union Chamber of Commerce Shenyang Chapter is delighted to invite you to the launch of the European Business in China – Position Paper 2023/2023 (Position Paper) on 13th October (Friday), 2023 in Shenyang. Position Paper is the Chamber’s most important publication and the cornerstone of its annual advocacy plan which is compiled by its 35 working groups and sub-working groups over a nine-month period. Despite the heightened difficulties facing European companies in China, they are committed to staying and improving the business environment, as illustrated by the 967 constructive recommendations put forward in the Position Paper 2023/2024.

• 2023-10-17 | 15:50 - 19:00
• Conrad Hotel 3rd Floor Meeting Room 1/沈阳康莱德酒店三层一号会议室