The cause of globalisation has had a difficult few years, with populist sentiment on the rise and the US pulling back from its traditional multilateral roles. This is driving a rethink of long-held beliefs about the economics of development, and finding adequate responses to deal with emerging challenges has become the priority for all stakeholders. With global growth outlooks looking increasingly bearish at a time when a variety of factors are limiting the responses available to the EU and China, it is all the more pressing to explore the options that remain for governments and businesses alike.

• 2019-12-03 | 08:30 - 12:35
• Wangfu Ballroom, The Peninsula Beijing | 北京王府半岛酒店

天然气行业发展宣讲会- 国家能源局油气司杨雷副司长宣讲
Speech on Natural Gas industry Development – by Mr. YANG Lei, Deputy Director of Oil & Gas Department, National Energy Administration

• 2019-12-02 | 14:00 - 16:00
• Meeting room of ENGIE (China ) LD01-2001

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to attend a presentation and discussion on Trade Disputes, Uncertainties and the Impact on Supply Chains, which will take place on Friday, 29th November, from 13:30 to 15:00, at the European Chamber Shanghai office.

The world we live in now has never been more interconnected. The powerful yet unpredictable blend of trade, technology and globalisation has extended to us just as many benefits as it has risks. While some are reaping the benefits of this rapid worldwide integration, many others are stuck trying to mitigate its risks. To add another layer of complexity, businesses in China are also avoiding the adverse effects of the ongoing trade war and navigating China’s unique business environment. Is it even possible to make sense of this hypercomplexity?

Mr. Jon Cowley, an International Trade Partner from Baker& McKenzie Hong Kong, will share critical insights on how current trade disputes and uncertainties are affecting company supply chains across China and APAC and what are the strategies one can adopt to surpass resulting challenges. If you would like to further your ability to navigate today’s complex business environment with the latest insights on trade developments, we strongly encourage you to join our event!

• 2019-11-29 | 13:30 - 15:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office C405

Chinese government authorities have recently issued a series of policies and draft amendments to push forward the establishment of the Social Credit System (SCS). Foreign enterprises are particularly concerned at how the SCS could affect the business operation of their Chinese subsidiaries.

The SCS will establish an information-sharing platform covering all the rating information on all companies registered in China. In principle, the equal enforcement of regulations will likely to create a more level playing field. However, this may be an overly optimistic interpretation, as the system does have the potential for discriminatory use towards international companies, as well as other major concerns such as the “joint sanctions” – blacklisted companies will receive not only sanctions from the government enforcement authority, but should restrictions and negative treatment from other government agencies.

• 2019-11-29 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing

Chinese government authorities have recently issued a series of policies and draft amendments to push forward the establishment of the Social Credit System (SCS). Foreign enterprises are particularly concerned at how the SCS could affect the business operation of their Chinese subsidiaries.

As the Social Credit System will be largely in place by the end of 2020, SCS is no longer just a vision. With the window of opportunity rapidly closing for companies to prepare for these regulatory ratings, companies need to stay alert for the upcoming the SCS and expect that heavy non-compliance will immediately lead to a listing as a distrusted entity, followed by costly sanctions.

• 2019-11-29 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

One of the hottest words of 2019 is ‘uncertainty’. With the impact of the trade war between the US and China, the significant advancements in new technologies (AI, automation and robotics), and the talent battle within the leading domestic companies in China, we are experiencing disruptive changes in both our personal lives and the workplace.

• 2019-11-28 | 08:20 - 12:30
• Grand Ballroom, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast | 北京海航大厦万豪酒店

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to attend the Third Edition of its Annual Artificial Intelligence Conference, one of its remarkable signature events, to be held on November 28th in Shanghai. The 2019 Artificial Intelligence conference will focus on the latest and exciting innovations in all areas of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning research which offers a unique opportunity for participants across the globe to meet inspiring AI thought leaders and network with experts in the area.

• 2019-11-28 | 14:00 - 18:00
• Regal International East Asia Hotel, Emerald Room

European Chamber convenes Aviation & Aerospace members to deliberate and formulate the Group Working Plan 2020, and prepare the upcoming advocacy activities.

• 2019-11-28 | 15:30 - 18:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office, Office C405

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

With the rapid development of China’s digital economy, tax authorities are gradually shifting the tax administrative model from ex-ante approval to ex-post management. The F&T Working Group cordially invites you to attend a presentation on digital taxation trends and the evolution of tax management in China.

• 2019-11-27 - 2019-11-27 | 09:30 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office