Delve into the vibrant world of SME innovation within the Greater Bay Area, a pivotal hub connecting Europe and China. This event will illuminate the diverse urban and regional landscapes of innovation, shedding light on inspirational company narratives and emerging opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving role of collaborative innovation in shaping the trajectories of small and medium-sized enterprises in this dynamic region.

• 2023-12-20 | 16:00 - 17:30
• 3BF, Salon Rodin, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, Guangzhou / Online via ZOOM

European Chamber Tianjin 2023 Supply Chain Annual Review 中国欧盟商会天津分会2023年供应链年度论坛

• 2023-12-20 | 13:00 - 17:00
• VIP room, 3/F, THE WESTIN TIANJIN

The EU SME Centre and the European Chamber are thus pleased to invite you to join our upcoming Policy Meeting, where two experts will explore both China’s current energy landscape – with a focus on renewables – and also pathways for international engagement. The meeting will be off-the-record and held under Chatham House rules.

• 2023-12-19 | 10:30 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Beijing

To Facilitate Collaboration between Educational Institutions and Businesses to Foster the Green Skills
弥合校企间的供需鸿沟，加强人才的绿色技能发展

• 2023-12-13 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405 / Online via Teams

The second edition of the European Chamber's European Tour in 2023 took place on the week of 23rd October.

The tour aims to present the European Chamber's key messaging and recent reports to European authorities such as the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council, as well as industry and business associations.

During the five-day tour, the delegation had 58 meetings/events in total, of which 25 were with high-level officials. After the trip, President Eskelund travelled to Paris, Berlin and Copenhagen and met with government, industry and think tank representatives there.

• 2023-12-12 | 10:00 - 11:00
• Zoom online

The normalisation of life in China after COVID management controls were lifted 12 months ago led many to think that a robust and swift economic recovery would follow. However, while it looks like the government’s official 2023 target of achieving around a five per cent growth rate will be met, a combination of economic challenges and policy developments have cast a shadow over the potential for a stronger economy in 2024 and beyond.

In China, consumer demand remains muted, the property market is still in the process of stabilising, and overall business confidence remains low. An increasing number of Chamber member companies are looking to alternative investment destinations to diversify and avoid excessive dependence on a single location; others are separating parts of their China operations from their global ones, to remain compliant with legislation in China and the rest of the world, as well as to guard against risks arising from geopolitical tensions. Some companies take a different approach, doubling down on their presence in China in view of the importance of their China activities to their global portfolio.

• 2023-12-12 | 14:00 - 18:10
• Signature Ballroom, Hilton Beijing

Join us at the eagerly awaited HR Directors Roundtable (HRD) 2023, hosted by the European Chamber in Shanghai on December 7th. Embracing the theme 'Business Outlook 2024 and HR Adaptation,' this exclusive event reemerges as a beacon for navigating the dynamic HR terrain. Uniting industry pioneers, this roundtable promises insightful discussions led by Ms. Jeanette Yu, National Chair of HR Working Group at CMS China, and Dr. Ioana Kraft, Associate Director at X-PM Transition Partners. Explore topics ranging from workforce agility to soft skills development, pivotal in attracting and retaining emerging talent.

• 2023-12-07 - 2023-12-07 | 14:00 - 15:30
• Shanghai Office

Registration deadline: 10am Dec.06, 2023.

The European Chamber Nanjing is pleased to invite you to join the factory tour to Factory Tour to Nanjing Ericsson Panda Communication Co., Ltd.

• 2023-12-06 | 14:45 - 16:30
• Nanjing Ericsson Panda Communication Co., Ltd

In recent years, confidence in the Chinese market has experienced a significant decline. Government policies have increasingly prioritised ideology over economic concerns, even as China grapples with mounting challenges, including the repercussions of its zero-COVID policy, escalating geopolitical tensions, surging debt levels, and sluggish consumption growth. This shift has cast doubts on the reliability, predictability, and efficiency that were once pillars of China's economic success.

• 2023-12-05 | 14:45 - 18:00
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai 上海宏安瑞士大酒店

As one of the major annual events of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, the Cybersecurity Conference has been held for six consecutive years since 2016, becoming a well-recognised industry event on cybersecurity and data compliance for foreign companies operating in Chinese market, due to its focus on legislative developments and interpretation of relevant regulations.

A number of cybersecurity-related regulations have been published and implemented over the past year, including the Measures for Cross-border Data Transfer Security Assessments, Measures for the Standard Contract for the Outbound Transfer of Personal Information, the Personal Information Protection Certification Regime and the Interim Measures on the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services. Of particular note, in August 2023, the State Council released its Opinions on Further Optimising the Foreign Investment Environment and Increasing Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment, and in September, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued a draft Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Transfers, which aims to adjust the current regulatory framework for outbound data flow, sending positive signals on encouraging foreign investment and promoting cross-border data transfer in a safe and orderly manner.

• 2023-11-30 | 14:00 - 17:30
• Zoom/ European Chamber Office Beijing