The Corporate Social Credit System (SCS) is quietly changing the working of the Chinese economy. While the worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted many areas of the business community operating in China, in particular SMEs, the CSCS is still working and expanding its areas of influence. The difficulties in the resumption of work and failure the consecutive failure to provide as promised could post unknown consequences in the business SCS record. In this regard, the SCS could be an ally or a threat for SMEs, depending on the correct understanding of this influential tool.

• 2020-03-24 | 15:30 - 17:30
• Online - Zoom (Link to be sent upon confirmation)

In 2019, a significant overhaul of the individual income tax (“IIT”) system has been introduced with a number of changes like IIT calculation method, redefinition of tax resident and non-resident, introduction of additional itemized deductions, transition period for certain preferential policy, etc. for individuals of Chinese or foreign nationality.

2019年个人所得税制度进行了重大改革，无论中国籍或是外籍员工，有一些具体的变化包括：个税计算方法、税收居民/非居民的重新定义、专项附加扣除的引入、一些特定优惠政策的过渡期适用等。

• 2020-03-24 | 15:00 - 16:15
• Zoom Online Meeting Platform

Dear Manufacturing Forum Member,
The European Chamber Manufacturing Forum invites you to our first working group meeting in 2020.
The main topics for this meeting will be the discussion and experience sharing on COVID-19 Control, along with our 2020-2021 chair elections.

• 2020-03-23 | 17:00 - 18:00
• Online – Zoom (code will be notified to each registered participant)

The European Chamber Logistics Working Group invites you to our first working group meeting in 2020. The meeting comprehends the long-awaited Chairs elections and meeting with members session, a seminar on high-tech development and artificial intelligence in logistics in China by Mr Yuanpeng Li, Partner at McKinsey, and a small discussion on our working group's annual planning.

• 2020-03-02 | 16:00 - 18:00
• Online - Zoom

The Greater Bay Area plan will guide the development of South China in the coming years, bringing an influx of foreign investment to China’s shores. To increase confidence in the foreign business community, Guangdong Province understands that a strong economy must have strong rule of law and thus has prioritised strengthening the province’s IP laws. Please join us at the Guangdong IPR Protection Centre on 15th January to better understand the Centre’s services offered to businesses.

• 2020-01-15 | 14:00 - 17:00
• Guangdong IPR Protection Centre

VAT Reform & Upcoming government meetings

• 2012-10-11 | 09:30 - 11:30
• Societe Generale office 法兴银行办公室

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Pearl River Delta Chapter invites Members to meet with Shenzhen Science & Technology, Industry, Trade and Information Committee.

• 2012-08-15 | 14:30 - 15:30
• Shenzhen Science & Technology, Industry, Trade and Information Committee 深圳市科技工贸和信息化委员会

Working level meeting with Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangzhou Municipality

• 2012-06-27 | 10:00
• BOFTEC GZ office

Government meeting - China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission and Members of European Chamber

• 2012-06-19 | 10:00 - 12:00
• China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission-South China sub-commission

Working level meeting with Guangdong Intellectual Property Office and Members of European Chamber

• 2012-05-30 | 14:00 - 16:30
• University of Birmingham, Guangzhou Centre, 伯明翰大学广州中