Outbreaks of corporate PR crisis are common. Although there are still companies hoping for "zero PR crisis", in fact, no company can guarantee that they will not be trending due to some unexpected events. What enterprises should learn more is how to prevent public sentiment and how to respond correctly when encountering sudden public sentiment, avoiding the expansion of public sentiment.
企业舆情的爆发非常常见。尽管还有企业在奢望“0舆情”，事实上，任何企业都无法保证自己不会因为某种意外上热搜。企业更应该学习的是如何预防舆情，以及如何在遇到突发舆情时能够正确应对，避免舆情的扩大化。

• 2023-12-22 | 14:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405

A discussion about the 2024 Annual Plan and the Upcoming 2024 event schedule.

• 2023-12-19 | 09:00 - 10:30
• European Chamber Office Shanghai, 22nd Floor, Unit 2204

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

Numerous applications were received from companies based in and outside of the European member states in the 2023 submission process. To highlight the successful stories of the winning applications from this year, we group the winners by the countries of origin. In this talk, we are inviting companies originating from France, FORVIA Faurecia China, Lesaffre, and VEOLIA, who won the 2023 SBA in these categories respectively - Decarbonisation Leader, Rural Development Pioneer, and Circular Economy Pioneer, to outline their successful projects and practices. To recognise the contribution of French companies to sustainability, the Chamber is also inviting a representative from the Consulate General of the Republic of France in Shanghai to deliver the closing remarks.

• 2023-12-14 | 14:30 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

Since 2008, the policy of deducting research and development (R&D) expenses for tax purposes has been formally recognized in legal terms. In order to encourage innovation and technological progress, and to assist businesses in enhancing their competitiveness and sustainable development capabilities, in recent years, the scope of the R&D expense deduction policy has gradually expanded.

• 2023-12-14 | 14:30 - 16:30
• Dun'an New City, 4th Floor, Alan's Western Restaurant

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Southwest Chapter is delighted to invite you to attend the HR Seminar: Talent Acquisition and Compliances on 12th December (Tuesday) 2023.
中国欧盟商会西南分会诚邀您于2023年12月12日（星期二）举行的“人力资源研讨会——人才招募与合规性”。

• 2023-12-12 | 14:00 - 17:00
• Residence 1001, 10F, Grand Hyatt Chengdu 成都群光君悦酒店10楼 君寓1001厅

The European Chamber will co-organise an event with the China Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) on Forum on EU-China Green Maritime Development and Cooperation, on 7th December 2023, 14:00-17:30, during the Marintec China 2023.

• 2023-12-07 | 14:00 - 17:30
• Shanghai

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability, the forthcoming workshop holds immense promise for key stakeholders in Shenyang, with a special focus on European businesses, automotive industry players, and other manufacturers. This gathering is strategically designed to equip the audience with actionable insights, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge-sharing and real-world case studies around EU and China, North and South of China as well as automotive industry become the catalyst for positive change. The workshop's emphasis on practical know-how, especially from an end-user perspective, ensures that attendees, including European businesses in Shenyang, automotive industrialists, and manufacturers, gain invaluable tools to not only enhance their operations but also contribute meaningfully to the city's sustainable development.

• 2023-12-05 | 14:00 - 19:00
• Conrad Hotel 3rd Floor Ball Room/沈阳康莱德酒店三层大宴会厅

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