[Background 背景]

With over four decades of foreign-funded enterprises entering China, accompanied by China’s opening-up policy and active promotion of foreign investment, the legal framework applicable to foreign-funded enterprises has been continuously evolving. In order to provide a favorable and equitable business environment for foreign investment, the Foreign Investment Law came into effect in 2020, replacing the three old laws related to foreign investment and marking a new chapter where foreign-funded enterprises are equally subject to the Company Law. To meet the demands of economic development, the Company Law was revised at the end of last year and will come into effect on July 1, 2024. This revision proposes numerous new requirements concerning registered capital system, rights and responsibilities of shareholders, directors, supervisors and senior executives which will undoubtedly bring both new opportunities and challenges for foreign-funded enterprises.
外企入华四十余载，伴随着中国对外开放、积极引入外资的进程，适用于外资企业的法律法规也在不断变迁。为了给予外资优良公平的营商环境，《外商投资法》于2020年开始施行，旧三资法相应废止并归入历史，外资企业翻开了平等适用《公司法》的发展新篇章。为了适应经济发展需求，《公司法》于去年底通过修订并将于2024年7月1日起施行。此次修订对注册资本制度、股东及董监高权责提出了诸多新要求，必将为外资企业带来全新的机遇与挑战。

“Capital” and “Person” have always been the two cornerstones for development of enterprises. Through this presentation, we will summarize the legislative evolution in recent years affecting foreign-funded enterprises, focusing on the impact of the new regulatory framework under Company Law from the perspectives of “Capital” and “Person” which are critical to corporate governance and operations. We will discuss topics such as capital contributions of shareholders, capital increase and decrease, equity transfer procedures, appointment of legal representatives, corporate governance structures, shareholders’ rights and responsibilities, rights and responsibilities of directors, supervisors, and senior executives, as well as risks and safeguards related to their roles.
“资”与“人”，向来是企业发展的两大基石。通过本次分享活动，我们将归纳近年来涉及外资企业的立法演进，重点从关涉公司治理与经营的“资”与“人”之角度探讨新的公司法规制模式对外资企业的影响，对股东出资、公司增资减资、股权转让、法定代表人的选任、公司治理结构、股东权责、董监高权责及任职风险与保障等方面进行探讨。

• 2024-06-18 | 14:30 - 17:00
• Bourbon Room, 2F, Goose Island 鹅岛餐厅 二楼波本包间

The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter is delighted to invite you to a meeting with the Minister Counsellor for trade at the EU Delegation Ms. Marjut Hannonen, 21st June in Shanghai.

• 2024-06-21 | 08:30 - 10:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber Southwest China Chapter cordially invites you to participate in the “Achieving Wisdom as a CFO: Lean Financial Management to Drive Cost Reduction and Efficiency - Exchange Rate Risk Neutrality and Supply Chain Management Optimization" seminar in HSBC Chongqing Branch on June 26, 2024 (Thursday).
中国欧盟商会西南分会诚邀您参加将于2024年6月26日（星期三）在汇丰银行重庆分行举办的“成就智慧的CFO：精益资金管理，助推降本增效 - 汇率风险中性及供应链管理优化”讲座。

• 2024-06-26 | 14:00 - 16:00
• HSBC Chongqing Branch汇丰银行（中国）有限公司重庆分行

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 European Chamber Southwest China Chapter sincerely invites you to visit Alibaba and learn Outlook on B to B Online Foreign Trade on 9th July (Tuesday), 2024.
中国欧盟商会西南分会诚邀您参加于2024年7月9日（星期二）举行的参观阿里巴巴园区，了解企业出海业务展望活动。

• 2024-07-09 | 14:10 - 16:30
• Ali Center (Chengdu) 阿里中心（成都）

2023年12月29日，全国人大公布了新修订的《公司法》，自2024年7月1日起施行。新修订的《公司法》对公司董事、监事、高级管理人员的责任进一步明确和细化，其中第188条成为追究董监高履职不当责任的重要法律依据。本次讲座的目的是以法律视角解读董监高责任。第一部分是通过对董监高EHS领域法律责任的分析，帮助董监高合规履职，避免被索赔的风险，第二部分是通过董监高责任保险的重点条款分析，帮助企业合理运用董监高责任保险，分散公司以及董事、监事、高级管理人员的被索赔风险。
On 29 December 2023, the National People’s Congress announced the newly revised Company Law which will take effect from 1 July 2024. The revised Company Law further clarifies and elaborates on the responsibilities of company directors, supervisors, and senior executives, of which the Article 188 has become an important legal basis for holding them accountable for improper performance of their duties. The purpose of this seminar is to interpret senior executive’s lability from legal perspective. The first part will analyze the legal responsibilities of directors, supervisors, and senior executives in the EHS field, help them fulfill their compliance obligations while avoid potential claims. The second part will interpret the important provisions of director and officer liability insurance, guide enterprise to effectively use appropriate insurance instruments to mitigate potential risk of claim against both the enterprise and its directors, supervisors, and senior executives.

• 2024-08-01 | 14:00 - 17:00
• Jinling Hotel