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

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 Chamber member CFOs are encouraged to join us for this open discussion on employee retention and recruitment practices in China. As a platform for sharing knowledge and ideas, our aim for the CFO Roundtable is to bring together financial leaders in South China to learn from each other, find common issues, and share solutions. If your finance team can benefit from sharing best practices in retention and recruitment, we will see you there!

• 2019-11-28 - 2019-11-28 | 09:00 - 11:00
• Deloitte

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 Gunnar Wiegand, the Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS), participatnts will share their insights on the business environment in the region and their view on regional development and future.

• 2019-11-27 | 12:45 - 14:45
• Mayfair room, Floor 4, The Langham Hotel

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

China‘s social credit system for companies

• 2019-11-26 | 09:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Chapter, 4th Floor, Office C405, Lufthansa Centre