On 24 October 2019, President Xi declared blockchain "a crucial breakthrough point for the indigenous innovation of core technologies" and stressed the application of blockchain in the innovation of digital economy, optimizing the business environment and advancing China's supply-side reform and high-quality development. He also underscored exploring the application of "blockchain plus" in people's livelihood and advancing the integration of underlying technology service of blockchain with the building of new type of smart cities.

Today Blockchain still involves many challenges, but from an applied point of view, it goes beyond specific technical problems and uses fundamental principles to think about complex phenomena. In China, the application of Blockchain technology has been extended to sectors including digital finance, Internet of Things, smart manufacturing, supply chain management and digital asset trading.

What does this mean to your China business? What are the new opportunities and challenges? How do the other companies, such as Coca Cola and Walmart, use Blockchain technologies in their practice? What could you learn from them? And how?
The European Chamber is delighted to welcome Chun Yin Cheung, Partner of PwC, Kevin Feng, COO of Vechain and Phipps Xue, Director of SAP Labs together to an open discussion on Blockchain with you. They will share with you their latest insights, experience and case studies to shed some light on the hot topics above.

• 2020-01-07 | 09:00 - 11:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Plant Visit

• 2020-01-08 | 13:30 - 17:00
• Balluff Sensors (Chengdu) Co., Ltd 巴鲁夫传感器（成都）有限公司

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Nanjing Chapter is delighted to invite you to attend our upcoming “2020 Jiangsu Government Dialogue and Appreciation Dinner”. The Dialogue and dinner will be held on Thursday, 9 January, 2020 at InterContinental Hotel Nanjing.

• 2020-01-09 | 15:00 - 20:00
• Zijin Ball Room, 7F, Nanjing Intercontinental Hotel

Join us on 14th January, in Shanghai, for a full-day training on China's Social Credit System for Companies. As the CSCS applies to all companies active in China, regardless of size or industry, the training is designed for all European Chamber of Commerce in China members.

• 2020-01-14 | 09:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204

Come and join us at the 2019 New Year's Members' reception. Connect with our newcomers, mingle with familiar members and meet the staff of the European Chamber in a casual networking atmosphere and see what's planned for the upcoming months

• 2020-01-14 | 16:30 - 18:30
• 26/F, Infinitus Tower

Blockchain is undoubtedly swirling the business world today. Started in the financial world through cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology has shown great potential across varying business sectors with impressive results. Yet, the associated risks and opportunities remain to be explored.

• 2020-01-14 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing, Room C405

The Corporate Social Credit System (CSCS) is changing the regulatory context for all companies in China, including European businesses. From MNCs to SMEs - the CSCS rating mechanisms come with challenges as well as opportunities for everyone. To avoid the severe consequences of negative ratings and blacklistings while at the same time benefitting from the advantages of the CSCS, a solid understanding of its inner workings is indispensable. But the intricacies of the system make it highly difficult to navigate. Many misunderstandings about the CSCS are still prevalent, hampering companies’ ability to clearly assess the implications of the CSCS and make well-informed decisions on necessary reactions.

• 2020-01-15 | 09:00 - 17:00
• TBC

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and EuroCham Myanmar are pleased to welcome you to an event about business opportunities in Myanmar. This event will be of special interest for China-based companies which are exploring new markets. Join us on 15th January 2020 and take the opportunity to ask all your questions about expanding to Myanmar.

• 2020-01-15 | 09:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204

European Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to invite you to join our Aviation & Aerospace Working Group seminar “EU- China Win – Win Aeronautical Cooperation” and Tour to Airbus (Tianjin) and Sinelson Aero

• 2020-01-17 | 09:00 - 16:10
• Airbus (Tianjin) & Sinelson Aero (Tianjin) Co, Ltd

European Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to invite you to join our Aviation & Aerospace Working Group seminar “EU- China Win – Win Aeronautical Cooperation” and Tour to Airbus (Tianjin) and Sinelson Aero

• 2020-01-17 | 10:00 - 16:10
• Airbus (Tianjin) & Sinelson Aero (Tianjin) Co, Ltd