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

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

“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

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