2022 marks the fifth anniversary of the rollout of China’s Cybersecurity Law and the first anniversary of the enactment of the Data Security Law (DSL) and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). A host of related finalised and draft regulations have been released in recent months, especially on cross-border data transfer, bringing about imminent compliance requirements for foreign companies operating in the Chinese market.

• 2022-12-12 | 14:00 - 17:25
• Zoom Online

This event is to bring up-to-date insights into the landscape of sustainable due diligence in mainland China and its implications for SME businesses in the Chinese market.

What to learn from the webinar:
-The development of sustainability due diligence in China
-How to manage sustainability due diligence issues efficiently in China
-How will an SME be affected from 2023 as a direct or indirect supplier?
-Which main legal positions are protected under the German law, i.e. in which areas is corporate sustainability due diligence required?
-What does Chinese law already regulate regarding these legal positions?
-Which practical next steps could an SME in China take?

• 2022-12-07 | 16:30 - 18:00
• Online, ZOOM

On 28th October 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the Administrative Regulation on Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturer and Product Admission (Draft for Comments) (Administrative Regulation on Admission). Five days later, the MIIT and the Ministry of Public Security jointly issued the Notice on Conducting Pilot Work of ICV Access and On-road Driving (Draft for Comment) (Draft Pilot Notice). The release of these two draft regulations is of great significance for future development of China’s auto industry, in particular that of smart vehicles.

• 2022-11-29 | 14:00 - 15:30
• Zoom Online

The EU SME Centre and the European Chamber are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Working Group meeting, where Ms Barbara Li, Partner at ReedSmith, will provide an overview of some of the key trends in digitalisation in China. Following Ms Li’s presentation, a panel composed by company representatives will discuss challenges and best practices when developing and implementing digitalization strategies.

• 2022-11-24 | 15:30 - 17:00
• Online European Chamber Beijing offices

The European Chamber Cosmetics Working Group organises a joint seminar with Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) on RMSI Submission discussion, aims to better connect the raw material manufactures and finished cosmetic product companies, enhance the understanding and implementation of regulations, and finally, improve compliance level through communication and cooperation.

• 2022-11-15 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Zoom Online

Join the national webinar ‘Townhall Online Briefing with the President’, during which President Jörg Wuttke will update members on the COVID situation across China, what to watch out for following China’s 20th Party Congress, as well as how the Chamber’s recently published position paper has been received at the national and local level.

• 2022-11-03 | 14:00 - 15:00
• Zoom Online

Data security and cross-border transfers of data are essential for of business activities and encourage innovation. Companies constantly use data generated from R&D or collected from customers in different locations to improve their products or develop new ones, often relying on teams based across the world.

Over the past years, China has considerably strengthened cybersecurity, data, and personal information protection governance. In 2017, the Cybersecurity Law (CSL) came to force outlining various obligations to network operators and internet service providers. In 2021, the CSL was complemented by Data Security Law (DSL) and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), stipulating a series of obligations not only for actors based in China but also for those based elsewhere yet processing data or personal information generated in China. When doing business in China, SMEs need to be aware of the regulations they must follow to be compliant with cybersecurity and data protection system.

• 2022-10-26 | 16:00 - 18:00
• Online via zoom

The European Chamber is glad to invite you to a working group meeting on EU-China Exchanges on Industrial Green Development. 中国欧盟商会很高兴邀请您参加《中欧工业绿色发展政策交流研讨会》，会议时间为2022年10月19日上午10:00-12:00。

• 2022-10-19 - 2022-10-19 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office and Online Meeting

Decarbonisation and digitalisation of shipbuilding has been more concerned during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. It is crucial for companies to understand the current status and future outlook of the green digital transformation of China's shipbuilding industry. The European Chamber is glad to invite you to an upcoming meeting on Decarbonisation and Digitalisation of Shipbuilding under the 14th FYP on 11th October 2022.

• 2022-10-11 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Beijing Office | European Chamber Shanghai Office | Online Meeting

Rhodium Group recently published a research note analysing European (EU+UK) FDI in China to assess the current state of investment on the ground, and shed light on how it has evolved over the past decade.

• 2022-09-23 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Zoom Online