As 2022 comes to a close, China’s economic outlook is the most uncertain since the country first embarked upon its programme of reform and opening more than four decades ago. Its COVID strategy has been put to the test, with nationwide outbreaks of the highly transmissible Omicron variant disrupting business operations on an unprecedented scale throughout the year. Other significant internal challenges include China’s mounting debt crisis, the unravelling of its real estate sector, demographic headwinds and stalling consumption growth.

• 2022-12-09 | 13:30 - 18:10
• Zoom Online/Grand Ballroom 1, 4F, InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun

Hybrid Workshop - Grow Green: Energy Efficiency | EU-China Cooperation and Opportunities for European SMEs

• 2022-12-05 | 16:00 - 17:40
• Online via zoom

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

The 20th Communist Party Congress wrapped up last week with the appointment of the new Politburo and Standing Committee. Key questions remain, such as what this new leadership will mean for China’s policy trajectory and economic prospects.

• 2022-11-10 | 16:30 - 18:00
• C405, European Chamber Beijing Office/Zoom online

The Paris Agreement set an ambitious goal to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5 degrees, in comparison with pre-industrial levels, which has prompted a series of measures to achieve this target. In response to mitigate climate change, countries and businesses have adopted global decarbonisation pledges to fulfil their Environmental, Social and Corporate governance (ESG) commitments. Decarbonisation has become a global imperative and one of the top priorities for governments, companies, and society at large.

• 2022-10-27 | 16:00 - 17:30
• KPMG Beijing Office/Zoom Online

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

While Hong Kong put an end to its quarantine policy for inbound travellers on 26th September, marking a significant step towards re-engaging with the rest of the world, it remains ambiguous when China will ease its zero COVID measures.

• 2022-10-13 | 14:00 - 15:30
• Zoom/European Chamber Office Beijing, Room C405

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

The EU SME Centre and the European Chamber are pleased to invite you to join our upcoming Policy Meeting, where Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) will share Beijing’s vision, priorities and likely trajectory on Taiwan. Next, FGS Global will explain the geopolitical impact and risks following Pelosi’s visit. The meeting will take place on Tuesday 27th September 15:00-16:30 offline only at Four Seasons Hotel. The meeting will be off-the-record and held under Chatham House rules.

• 2022-09-27 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Beijing Four Seasons Hotel, Tang I