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

This is a meeting aiming to share information between the European Chamber and South China members in the Healthcare industry on the Healthcare Equipment advocacy work done by the European Chamber.

• 2019-11-27 - 2019-11-27 | 15:00 - 16:30
• The Langham Hotel 朗廷酒店

The manufacturing industry is in flux. Workforce data shows that the types of people working in manufacturing are changing, as are the skills they need. Attracting and retaining talent for the manufacturing industry is more challenging than ever.

However, the future of manufacturing is not a zero-sum game. Although the industry is undergoing a transition, employers can leverage the opportunity to bring together and engage different types of workers with varying skill sets to achieve their business goals.

Considering this, the European Chamber South China Chapter is thus going to have our next meeting for MFG Forum. Join us and learn the insights from the experts on how to attract and keep talent within manufacturing.

• 2019-11-27 - 2019-11-27 | 09:00 - 13:30
• Coats Shenzhen

China’s National Medical Products Administration or NMPA China, renamed in 2018 from State Food and Drug Administration (CFDA China, 国家药品监督管理局) is Chinese government’s administrative body responsible for regulating pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics in China.

• 2019-11-26 | 10:00 - 11:30
• Baia Restaurant, SeaWorld

The Greater Bay Area plan will guide the development of South China in the coming years, bringing an influx of foreign talent to China’s shores. To stay sharp and competitive, companies with business in China must understand the ever changing landscape to retain their foreign talent. Please join us at the Deloitte offices as they discuss IIT subsidies and Baker McKenzie sharing their insights on employment structure in the GBA and cross-border employment issues.

If you want the latest on the GBA and how it will impact your business, we will see you there !

• 2019-11-22 | 09:00 - 12:00
• Deloitte Office Meeting Room

The European Chamber is happy to invite you to the back to the next meeting of the Standards and Conformity Assessment Working Group (SCA WG), which will take place on the 17th September 2019, from 15:30 to 17:20 at the European Chamber’s Beijing, Shanghai and South China offices.

• 2019-09-17 | 15:30 - 17:20
• Conference Call