Adding another milestone to the growing ecosystem of EU sustainability regulation, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CSDDD") entered into force on 25th July 2024. This substantial piece of legislation is designed to mandate certain large EU and non-EU companies operating in the EU to conduct risk-based human rights and environmental due diligence.

• 2024-10-14 | 14:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海分会办公室

In China, more than 60% of consumers consider health to be the top priority in their daily lives; Compared to a year ago, they are paying more attention to their health. More notably, people are willing to increase health-related spending if overall consumption levels decline.

As China continues to prioritise health and innovation, Nansha District of Guangzhou is emerging as a burgeoning hub of biomedical industry. Building on the momentum of the "Overall development plan of Nansha, Guangzhou," Nansha district is leveraging favorable policies to become a key player in the biomedical sector.

In April 2024, Nansha released the "Support Measures for Promoting the High-quality Development of the Biomedicine Industry in Guangzhou Nansha," supporting the development of Nansha biomedicine companies in areas such as clinical trials and scenario applications. In September 2024, the Ministry of Commerce, the National Health Commission, and the National Medical Products Administration issued a notice to launch a pilot program for expanded openness in the medical field. In regions like the China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone, foreign enterprises are allowed to engage in the development and application of human stem cell, gene diagnosis and therapeutic technologies for product registration, launch, and production. Additionally, wholly foreign-owned hospitals are permitted to be established in cities such as Guangzhou. These significant measures have been rolled out in succession, accelerating the aggregation and realisation of high-level opening-up development achievements in Guangzhou Nansha.

This event aims to showcase Nansha’s unique development opportunities and growth potential, highlighting recent industry developments and fostering strategic collaboration between the Yangtze River Delta, the Greater Bay Area, and global markets. This event is a prime opportunity for biomedical enterprises to engage with Nansha’s dynamic business environment, supported by robust policies and a commitment to innovation. We are inviting Mofcom, Health Commission of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau, Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau, Canton Investment Development Commission (CIDC), People's Government of Nansha District.

• 2024-10-15 | 15:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

This two-day workshop aims to prepare technical experts changing to a management role and new managers with the leadership skills to build team engagement, performance and consistency.

This workshop emphasizes establishing a leadership essentials, which serves as a tool for new leaders to effectively communicate and collaborate, ensuring the consistent implementation projects, operation and a steady leadership pipelines across the organization.

• 2024-10-17 - 2024-10-18 | 09:30 - 17:30
• Shenzhen

The European Union Chamber of Commerce South China Chapter is delighted to invite you to the launch event of its European Business in China Position Paper 2024/2025 (Position Paper 2024/2025), on 17th October 2024.

This publication is the culmination of six months dedicated work by our 50 working groups, sub-working groups, desks and for a, compiling a comprehensive summary of the challenges faced by European companies operating in China. It also provides more than 1,000 constructive recommendations to the Chinese government on how to they can be resolved. In short, it provides a blueprint for rebuilding business confidence in the Chinese market and restoring it as the preferred destination for global investment.

Join us to hear the key concerns of European businesses operating in China.

• 2024-10-17 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Floor 3, Room Bauhinia. 3楼紫荆厅

【授课语言】：中文

Language: Chinese

企业宣传中，文案写作是最基本的工作。除了新闻稿、演讲稿，深度稿的撰写和应用最为广泛。深度稿的英文是feature article。内容涵盖从产品软文到成功案例的各种应用场景。

深度稿因为内容来源更多，应用场景更多，因此对写作能力提出了更高的要求。

本课中，会用“六个模块法”来帮助学员掌握深度稿的写作方法。

• 2024-10-18 | 09:00 - 16:00
• Online Training

In corporate promotion, copywriting is the most fundamental task. In addition to press releases and speeches, the writing and application of in-depth articles are the most extensive. It is called feature article. The content covers various application scenarios from product articles to successful cases.
Feature drafts require higher writing skills due to their diverse content sources and application scenarios.
In this lesson, the "six module method" will be used to help students master the writing techniques of feature drafts.
在企业推广中，文案是最基本的任务。除了新闻稿和演讲，深度文章的写作和应用最为广泛。深度草稿的英文术语是专题文章。内容涵盖了从产品文章到成功案例的各种应用场景。由于内容来源和应用场景的多样性，深度草稿需要更高的写作技巧。在本课中，将使用“六模块法”帮助学生掌握深草稿的写作技巧。

• 2024-10-18 | 09:00 - 16:30
• Zoom online

Digital Material Flow Cost Management Accounting Methods for Sustainable Manufacturing is an area that focuses on the intersection between sustainable manufacturing practices, digital technologies, and accurate costing and management. This one-day course aims to introduce participants to how modern information technology can be leveraged to enhance the management of material flow costs, thereby achieving the dual goals of economic efficiency and environmental responsibility. Through this course, participants should gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable manufacturing and digital cost management, along with initial implementation capabilities. Additionally, they will comprehend the importance of integrating environmental factors into cost management and how to use digital tools to improve cost efficiency and the environmental performance of the enterprise.

• 2024-10-18 | 09:00 - 17:00
• Industry 4.0 Demonstration and Innovation Center 中德工业4.0技术展示创新中心

Join us for a luncheon hosted by ODDO BHF, where we aim to discuss the appealing themes with industry representatives. This event will provide attendees with valuable insights into the role of Supply Chain Finance in addressing global challenges. Participants will engage in discussions with industry peers, gaining practical knowledge and strategies to optimise working capital, mitigate risks, and strengthen supplier relationships.

• 2024-10-18 | 12:00 - 14:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

This "emotion management course" is to help students upgrade the operating system of "emotion", so that emotion and reason can cooperate efficiently and play a role together, and lead students to conduct in-depth self-inquiry and awareness, get out of the emotional "stuck" point, improve the ability to get along with pressure, and maintain a positive attitude in an uncertain environment.这门“情绪管理课”就是要帮助学员升级“情绪”这个操作系统，让情绪与理性高效配合，共同发挥作用，并带领同学们进行深度的自我探询与觉察，走出情绪“卡”点，提升与压力相处的能力，在不确定的环境中保持积极心态。

• 2024-10-22 | 09:00 - 16:30
• Teams online

On 22nd October 2024, the European Chamber Sports Forum will gather sports-& marketing leaders to discuss the future of sports in China. At the peak of the Tour de Guangxi - happening that time in China - we will have representatives from the top cycling teams & brands with us. Meet brands, athletes, sports agencies and sports decision-makers at our 2nd European Chamber Sport Summit in downtown Shanghai.

• 2024-10-22 | 16:00 - 19:00
• Hansgrohe InnovationParc