The Chinese and global economy is dependent on a well-functioning and healthy maritime transport industry. But in maritime transport in particular, there are limits to the carbon emission reductions that can be achieved by using existing technologies. New technologies need to be developed in order to ensure carbon neutrality, whether by 2050 or 2060. Developing and implementing entirely new maritime propulsion technologies and fuels requires international collaboration, due to the scale and urgency of the challenge. In this respect, China and Europe are natural partners within the maritime industry. They are global leaders within the industry, with the world’s five largest container shipping companies being based in either China or Europe. Moreover, China is the world’s largest shipbuilding nation, accounting for about 50 per cent of all tonnage being built globally, while many European companies and institutions are leaders in maritime technology

At this meeting, representatives of the China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) and the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) will jointly discuss how European ship manufacturers and ship operators can work together to form an industry pathway to decarbonisation.

• 2021-11-30 | 10:30 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

At this meeting, representatives of the Zhoushan Municipal Government will introduce policy for foreign participation in maritime R&D projects and shipbuilding projects. The working group will also introduce its Maritime Manufacturing Position Paper 2021/2022 followed by a roundtable discussion.

• 2021-11-12 | 15:30 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber provides a leadership development platform through the Cross-Industry Mentor Initiative (CIMI) and encourages potential future female leaders to step up to the C-suite level. As part of the CIMI, we will organise a series of activities and invite speakers from different sectors to tell their stories and share their experiences in leadership.

On 31st August, we are delighted to host a webinar highlighting the careers and experiences of three female leaders in technology sectors to inspire young professionals in our community.

• 2021-08-31 - 2021-08-31 | 16:00 - 17:45
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405 / Online via Zoom

In order to let all staff and members better understand such state strategy and present green policies for consumer-end activities and call on all staff and members to do our parts and take the social responsibility of reducing emission and saving energy, the European Chamber is very pleased to invite the experts from PRCEE of MEE.

• 2021-08-25 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405 / Online viz Zoom and WeChat

The current global pandemic has fundamentally impacted immigration and other policies worldwide, limiting mobility across the world. China continues to restrict most foreign immigration entering the country, having grave impact to many aspects of foreign companies and individuals in China. Policies are continuously updating and it is essential to track changes in travel and immigration announcements including key drivers, themes and political, economic and cultural factors that influence.

• 2021-08-04 | 15:00 - 16:15
• Online and European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The Cosmetics Working Group is honoured to have Ms Zhao Yanjun, Deputy Director General from Shanghai Medical Product Administration to attend our internal discussion and Nancy Li, Senior Manager of Intertek's Health and Beauty Products Division, give a lecture on supplementary regulations and answer questions from members.

• 2021-07-23 | 13:30 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office , Unit 2204

At this meeting, Sharon ZM Chen, Director Commercial, Corporate Services, Vistra and Ms Dujian Lin, Legal Advisor, Vistra will share their interpretation on the latest regulatory developments in leasing and commercial factoring, including:

· Shanghai Financial Leasing Company and Commercial Factoring Company's Relevant Business Specification Guidelines for Individual Customers 《上海市融资租赁公司、商业保理公司涉个人客户相关业务规范指引》launched 2020-05-01

· Guidelines for the Supervision and Management of Beijing Financial Leasing Companies (for Trial Implementation) 《北京市融资租赁公司监督管理指引》（试行）launched 2020-04-07

· Regulation of Beijing on Local Financial Regulation 《北京市地方金融监督管理条例》will be launched on 2021-07-01

· Implementation of the Civil Code related to mortgage registration of movable property, People’s Bank of China’s Uniform Registration Measures for Moving Property and Rights Guarantees (Revised Draft for Comments) 《中国欧盟商会关于中国人民银行发布《动产和权利担保统一登记办法（修订征求意见稿）》, public consultation concluded 2021-06-03

Members will also have an exchange on the implementation of the Civil Code (Mortgage, Zongdeng etc.), and form an advocacy plan for the launch of the NBFI Position Paper in September.

• 2021-07-13 | 16:00 - 18:00
• "European Chamber Office, Shanghai, Unit 2204

At this get-together we will briefly discuss our key messaging and align on the wording of raised concerns. It will also be a great time for us to meet face-to-face, mingle with our peers and receive some updates on the regulatory development for leasing, auto finance and leasing.

• 2021-04-16 | 10:00 - 11:00
• European Chamber Office, Shanghai

At this meeting we will discuss the first draft for this year’s Position Paper and review some of recent developments within the maritime sector. At this meeting we will also hold Working Group Chair and Vice Chair Elections for 2021/22.

• 2021-03-24 | 17:30 - 18:30
• Online (Zoom)

China will convene its most important political meetings on 4th March, known as the Two Sessions (Lianghui) joining two main political bodies of China, the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Over the course of a week, China’s plans and policies relating to economy, military, trade, diplomacy, the environment among others will be outlined. One of the main points on the agenda is to approve the 2021-25 14th Five-Year Plan.This event will provide business leaders and decision makers with an important insight into the implications the Two Sessions will have on their businesses, the economy and the future of China.

• 2021-03-10 | 14:30 - 16:00
• Online via Zoom & In person from the Shanghai Office of the European Chamber