According to the UN International Trade Centre, SMEs represent 95% of firms in the world and provide 70% of employment opportunities. Data from the OECD indicates that SMEs in China contribute significantly to the country’s various economic sectors. However, SMEs face significant challenges in adopting sustainable practices and operations. In 2018, the Chinese National Environment Ministry reported penalties for environmental regulations violations as mostly incurred by SMEs.

• 2024-07-03 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office & Zoom 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Zoom

The Auto Components Working Group are pleased to invite you to the meeting “Overview of the Data Standard and Digitalization in Global Aftermarket Market and Working Group Discussion”, which is taking place on Thursday 4th July at 15:00-16:30, in the European Chamber Shanghai Office.

• 2024-07-04 | 15:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

On December 11th, 2001, China entered World Trade Organisation (WTO) and China market was opening since then. Over the years, China market see lots of companies and corporations around the world explore their business potential and flourish here. While pandemic comes out of sudden which has a significant impact on companies’ supply chain management and its resilience and agility. As such, businesses no matter company size is multinational or small-sized enterprises, are actually thinking of and planning for their resilient supply chain and putting efforts on developing multiple supply chain possibilities.

Enterprises around the world are looking for additional and multiple supply chain option, Chinese companies are also preparing for their overseas market to echo Road and Belt Initiative put forward in 2013. Till now, it has been over 10 years for the first batch to explore overseas market, while some may succeed, and others drop out from the market. Many successful cases can be referred, others wish to look into those failure or not such successful cases to learn the lesson and experience.

To learn the insights on developing overseas business and at the meantime, foresee potential risks are essential to give a taste of your potential plan in developing market abroad. As such, join us at the seminar on July 9th to hear from industry insiders and experienced professional to hear their stories about exploring overseas market from local and international perspectives.

• 2024-07-09 | 14:00 - 16:40
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

On the first anniversary of the release of the Interim Measures, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is honoured to invite well-known experts, lawyers, consulting institutions and representatives from industries to discuss the current situation, challenges and future trends of the AI industry in depth and conduct a comprehensive analysis of AI development. We look forward to your participation and work together to draw a more exciting blueprint for the future of the AI industry.
值《生成式人工智能服务管理暂行办法》发布一周年之际，中国欧盟商会有幸邀请业界知名专家、律师、咨询机构和中外产业界代表，深入探讨人工智能产业的现状、挑战与未来趋势，就人工智能发展进行全景分析。期待您的参与，共同为人工智能产业的未来描绘更加精彩的蓝图。

• 2024-07-12 | 13:30 - 16:30
• Innoway 中关村创业大街

“Games Wide Open” – we eagerly anticipate the Paris Olympics 2024. The global nature of the Olympics encourages sports participation in China and beyond, through corporate sponsorship, community initiatives, and extensive media coverage, promoting a healthier, more active generation. Our speaker series will explore two critical themes focused on China: a) transforming youth sports participation and b) maximising sports sponsorship effectiveness. We aim to inspire young athletes and ensure sponsorships are impactful, measurable, and aligned with broader social and health objectives.

• 2024-07-16 | 16:00 - 19:00
• Hansgrohe InnovationParc

中国欧盟商会[一小时早餐聚会]系列活动 One-hour Breakfast Get-together - One hour before your workday begins.

• 2024-07-17 | 07:45 - 09:00
• August Café

HR Initiative Seminar -[Reducing Cost Series] Over-Time Pay Judicial Practice & Problem Solving Seminar [降本增效系列活动之] 加班费司法实践疑难问题座谈会

• 2024-07-19 | 13:45 - 16:30
• European Chamber Office Tianjin, 41 Floor, Meeting Room