The "Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents," also known as the Apostille Convention, became effective in China on November 7, 2023. This widely applicable convention, with the highest number of contracting members under the Hague Conference on Private International Law, aims to streamline the cross-border circulation of public documents. This change significantly reduces both the time and economic costs associated with document processing for both Chinese and foreign citizens and businesses, thereby facilitating international trade and personal exchanges.

• 2023-12-15 | 14:00 - 16:30
• 18/F, CTF Finance Centre, No.6 Zhujiang East Road, Guangzhou, P.R.CHINA

The "Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents," also known as the Apostille Convention, became effective in China on November 7, 2023. This widely applicable convention, with the highest number of contracting members under the Hague Conference on Private International Law, aims to streamline the cross-border circulation of public documents. This change significantly reduces both the time and economic costs associated with document processing for both Chinese and foreign citizens and businesses, thereby facilitating international trade and personal exchanges.

• 2023-11-30 | 08:30 - 10:30
• Phase I First floor, Wanghai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Cost management remains a prominent concern for foreign businesses operating in China in 2023, especially for manufacturers and SMEs facing economic uncertainties and tax-related challenges.
In today's rapidly changing business landscape, effective risk management directly translates into costs. To enhance business resilience, companies must adhere to several key components and tactical approaches for cost management in China.
In this seminar, the European Chamber Nanjing Chapter is pleased to invite Shirley Chu, Manager with Tax Advisory Service team and Simon Laube, Assistant Manager with the International Business Advisory team, at Dezan Shira & Associates, to share valuable insights on cost control solutions from tax, HR, and business perspectives, with a particular focus on China-specific tax avoidance arrangements and workforce optimization.

• 2023-11-28 | 15:00 - 16:30
• Pacific Restaurant

Member First Event

I would like to invite you to join a “MeetUp for Innovative companies” on 28th November from 18:30 to 21:30 in Shenzhen, SeaWorld.

Following various exchanges between member companies on topics such as industry 4.0, connectivity, 5G, security assessment of cross-border data transfer (CBDT), cybersecurity law, members expressed interest in getting to know and exchanging ideas with other members who are doing innovation.

We are creating a dynamic platform where pioneering MNCs, agile mid-sized companies and innovative outsiders can meet, exchange ideas and spark collaborations that will shape the future.

We invite you to join a MeetUp that's all about big ideas and new connections on 28th November from 18:30 to 21:30.

Let's brainstorm, connect and pave the way for game-changing partnerships.

• 2023-11-28 | 18:30 - 21:30
• 3rd Floor of Da Diio 炙焰西餐厅三楼

Members FIRST event

Following on from our successful “Women in Business” event series, and to mark the global “Movember” movement, we are now delighted to bring our first ever event specifically focused upon men’s issues.

Men continue to face challenges, particularly in this post-pandemic world, from work stress, societal expectations, family tensions and economic pressures. Instead of opening up, sharing and reaching out for help, men often keep quiet when facing these stresses and mental health challenges.

Through sharing the personal experiences, faced by men, we hope to reduce shame and awkwardness about opening up, reaching out and seeking help – whether for personal challenges or when helping others.

The “Movember” awareness drive started in 2003, when two friends from Australia, inspired by a fundraising effort of a friend for his mother’s breast cancer, began growing a moustache every November to raise funds and awareness of men’s issues. Movember has grown over the years to become a men’s version of the global “pink ribbon” movement in support of breast cancer. In recent years the focus has expanded globally to include men’s mental health suicide prevention, and awareness of testicular and prostate cancer and the need for regular screening and care.

We have invited a number of businessmen to openly share their personal experiences of dealing with a particular challenge as a man, at work or in life, how they coped with it and any advice they have for others. An interactive “game” and Q&A will follow.

Whether you are male or female, whether you wish to share or just listen, please join us to learn more about this meaningful, often ignored and highly relevant subject.

• 2023-11-10 | 17:00 - 19:00
• Residence G

This seminar is for IT leaders and digital transformation leaders of multinational enterprises, focusing on establishing efficient connectivity and ensuring data security and compliance in the face of emerging digital technologies, aiding companies in their digital transformation.

Join us on November 8, 2023 Wednesday

在新的产业革命潮流中，数字技术及其应用已成为全球主要经济体竞相发展的关键领域。随着这一浪潮的推进，跨国企业的IT负责人身上的责任与期望也随之增大。不仅要搭建高效的链接桥梁，还要确保数据的安全和合规性。

为此，我们诚挚邀请您参加2023年11月8日周三的研讨会，与欧洲在华企业的IT负责人以及数字化转型负责人一同探讨这些重要议题。

• 2023-11-08 | 13:30 - 17:00
• F1 meeting room, Building A, Guangzhou Information Port 广州信息港A座一楼会议厅

WeChat Channels (“Channels”) are already an useful and necessary marketing platform for corporate. This year, quite a number of new features of Channels have been released, making corporate much easier to obtain traffic.

• 2023-11-03 | 09:00 - 16:00
• Online

The European Chamber South China Chapter is delighted to invite you to meet with the Minister Counsellor for trade at the EU Delegation Ms. Marjut Hannonen in the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct 24th, in Guangzhou.

Ms. Marjut Hannonen will update the European community in Guangzhou on EU-China trade relations, global trade outlooks, as well as her insightful knowledge of how these developments impact European business operating in China.

We are inviting members, general managers and C-suits. Here, you can catch Ms. Hannonen's enlightening keynote speech, participate in Q&A sessions, and unwind with your peers during the coffee gathering.

Don't miss out on the chance to network with Ms. Hannonen and learn about the latest developments in global trade straight from the source! Save the date, Oct 24, and join us at this exciting event.

• 2023-10-24 | 17:00 - 19:00
• 17th Floor, Central Tower, 5 Xiancun Road, Zhujiang New Town

The Stein am Rhein symposium (stars) – in collaboration with the European research consultancy China Macro Group (CMG) as knowledge partner – is holding its 8th stars China symposium from 22-25th October at the Futian Shangri-La in Shenzhen.

• 2023-10-22 - 2023-10-25 | 09:00 - 18:00
• Futian Shangri-La 深圳福田香格里拉

The European Chamber Nanjing Chapter sincerely invite you to the seminar Managing ESG in China: new compliance trends and IP considerations on October 19.

• 2023-10-19 | 16:30 - 18:00
• BASF Digital Hub Nanjing / Online via Zoom