On 23rd September, the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter will launch the European Business in China Position Paper 2024/2025 (Position Paper 2024/2025), the culmination of six months dedicated work by our 50 working groups, sub-working groups, desks and fora. This year’s Executive Position Paper focuses on the lack of progress made by the Chinese authorities on pro-business reform pledges announced in the past year.

• 2024-09-23 | 14:30 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 欧盟商会上海分会办公室

The Finance and Taxation Working Group, together with multiple working groups, will hold a working group meeting titled Fiscal Foresight: Unlocking China's Consumption Tax Reform after the Third Plenum on September 27, 2024 from 9 am to 11:30 am at the European Chamber's Beijing, Shanghai and Deloitte Guangzhou Office.

• 2024-09-27 - 2024-09-27 | 09:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Beijing Office + Shanghai Office + Deloitte Guangzhou Office

The hazardous chemicals industry in China has faced increasing regulatory scrutiny in recent years, with the introduction of traceability code policies across different provinces and municipalities. Starting with Guangdong Province in 2021, these policies have introduced QR codes to enhance safety, traceability, and oversight of hazardous chemicals. However, the lack of a unified national approach has led to significant challenges for companies. With each region enforcing its own version of the QR code requirements, compliance has become inconsistent and costly for businesses operating across multiple regions. Moreover, the lack of national endorsement for a single, standardised approach has made companies hesitant to invest in necessary system modifications, such as changes to SAP systems, which are resource and time-intensive.

• 2024-10-09 - 2024-10-09 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Teams

Adding another milestone to the growing ecosystem of EU sustainability regulation, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CSDDD") entered into force on 25 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.

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.

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

[EHS Seminar] Targeted Measures: Insights on Company Fire Protection & Machine Safety Managing Best Practice Tips 精准施策：解锁企业消防与机械安全管理的实战秘籍

• 2024-10-22 | 13:30 - 17:30
• Room 2202 A, 22 floor, Tianjin City Tower, Hexi District

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 Chamber Sport Summit in downtown Shanghai.

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

This event is intended to allow the government to clearly articulate policies designed to support SME development in Shanghai, while also providing businesses with a direct channel to present their operational challenges to relevant authorities, fostering collaboration to identify effective solutions.

• 2024-11-07 | 13:00 - 14:30
• Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao 上海虹桥绿地铂瑞酒店