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

Merry Christmas! Join us to celebrate the Christmas together with our members and sponsors who offered us tremendous supports throughout the year!

• 2021-11-26 | 18:30 - 21:30
• Four Seasons Ballroom 1

Auto Components Working Group Meeting
Topic: Transaction Structure and Post-transaction Integration within the Auto Sector Integration M&A

• 2021-11-26 - 2021-11-26 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Office Shanghai Big Meeting room

The European Chamber is delighted to invite to the joint Working Group Meeting ‘Impact of Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law in Transport Sector’ at 3:30-5:00pm on Tuesday, 23rd November 2021 in European Chamber’s Beijing Office. Please note that this event will be held only in Chinese.

• 2021-11-23 | 15:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office, 4th Floor C405

2021 has witnessed tremendous changes in China’ digital landscape – more than ever, intellectual property (IP) protection in digital economy plays a crucial role in ensuring successful business operation in China. What can European companies do to protect their IP, when Covid pandemic continues to keep business as well as infringers online, and at a time when China promogulated Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law? The European Chamber and China IP SME Helpdesk cordially invite you to the joint Working Group Meeting ‘IP Protection in China’s Evolving Digital Economy: E-commerce, Data localisation, and more’. Speakers include Mr Matias Zubimendi, IP Business Advisor at China IP SME Helpdesk, and Ms Jin Ling, Head of IP Commercial & Digital Services at Beijing Lusheng Law Firm.

• 2021-11-19 - 2021-11-19 | 10:30 - 12:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber’s Rail Working Group is delighted to invite you to join a Meeting with the topic “Introduction and Sharing of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Rail Projects and Their Operation Modes (Chinese Language)” on Thursday, 18th November 2021 at 10:00-11:00 in the European Chamber Beijing Office.

• 2021-11-18 - 2021-11-18 | 10:00 - 11:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office

The Investment Working Group is pleased to invite you to the meeting “Investing in China: Localization Strategies for Multinationals”, which is taking place on September, 23rd, 16:30-18:00, online via Zoom and in-person at KPMG Beijing office and at the European Chamber Shanghai office (venue details above).

• 2021-11-18 - 2021-11-18 | 16:30 - 18:00
• KPMG Beijing Office/ European Chamber Shanghai Office/Zoom

The European Union Chamber of Commerce’s Financial Services WGs have been working with the EU Delegation in Beijing to organise regular meetings with the regulators (CBIRC and CSRC). The next “seminar” should be held in the coming months. Cyber security, data transfer, data protection seem to be common issues that the whole industry has to face and would like to discuss with CBIRC. A virtual meeting between the banks, insurance and NBFI companies' COOs, CIOs, Heads of IT, Heads of Legal, Heads of Compliance was organised on November 17th to prepare the meeting thoroughly and identify concrete examples of areas where issues might arise.

• 2021-11-17 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Online

The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) has come into effect on 1st November, 2021. This law affects every company and every industry’s handling of employee data including the collection, storage, and use of information. Similar to Europe’s GDPR, it brings about many questions and challenges for HR leaders in China looking to be compliant with this new regulation.

At this working group meeting, Ms Isabelle Hajjar, Head of Compliance - Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, TekID will examine key considerations for HR leaders from a cybersecurity perspective and Ms Jeanette Yu, Partner, CMS will share her expertise from a legal standpoint.

• 2021-11-17 | 16:00 - 17:15
• European Chamber Shanghai Office and Online Zoom

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Shenyang Chapter invites you to participate in the Culture Sharing and Practice of the Golf Club on November 14th（Sunday）from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

中国欧盟商会沈阳分会诚挚邀请您参加11月14日（周日）上午 9:30 到 11：30举办的高尔夫文化分享与高尔夫俱乐部练习活动。

• 2021-11-14 | 09:30 - 11:30
• Aoyuehui City Golf Club (Yifang Square) 奥悦荟城市高尔夫俱乐部（一方广场店）