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

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

Embark on a transformative journey at the 25th China Hi-Tech Fair! Showcase your brilliance on the global stage, connect with industry pioneers, and unveil your solutions to a captivated audience.

Uniting visionaries, innovators, and tech enthusiasts, this landmark event will redefine the future from November 15th to 19th. We're thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity for European Chamber South China members: secure your spot with our limited offer of 4 FREE booths, available on a first-come-first-served basis. Don't miss your chance to be part of the technological revolution.

• 2023-11-15 - 2023-11-19 | 09:00 - 17:00
• Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center 深圳会展中心

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

On November 9th, European Chamber is arranging a visit to International Cargo Center Shenzhen, where we can understand more about the shipment process and cargo arrangement at Shenzhen Airport.

• 2023-11-09 | 14:00 - 16:30
• International Cargo Center Shenzhen

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

In recent years, China's policy initiatives have driven discussions around "carbon neutrality" and "ESG" to the forefront. But how can businesses in China get involved and embrace these concepts? 3M Materials Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. suggests that investing in pollution prevention is a smart move, reducing long-term risks while increasing returns. Join us on December 2nd to have an in-depth communications on this topic with the company's management team.
近年来，中国出台了一系列政策措施，以身作则引领绿色发展，为全球气候治理注入动力。因此，“碳中和”、“ESG”等，也成为了高频热点词。那么，对于在华经营的企业而言，如何积极参与并践行这些关键理念呢？3M材料技术（广州）有限公司认为，从预防污染方面着手，将会是一项非常值得的投资，因为从长远来看，这不仅有助于降低风险，还能带来更大的回报。我们诚挚地邀请您在11月02日星期四加入我们，一同走进这家企业，与他们的管理层对这一话题进行深入交流。

We sincerely invite general managers, production managers, sustainability managers and front-line employees of manufacturing enterprises, as well as those interested in environmental sustainability, to participate!
我们诚邀制造业企业的总经理、生产经理、可持续发展经理、一线员工，以及对环境可持续性感兴趣的人员参与。

• 2023-11-02 | 09:30 - 12:05
• 3M Material Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. 3M材料技术(广州)有限公司

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