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2012-08-24 | Beijing, Shanghai

 

Upcoming Activities

 

Joint Working Group Meeting

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Construction, Energy, Smart Grid, Lighting Working Groups
Date and Time
9:00am – 11:00am, September 3rd , 2012
Venue:
European Chamber Beijing Office

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Non-Chamber Activity

 

The International Energy Agency (IEA), in co-operation with China 5e (中国能源网) and the Delegation of the European Union to China, is pleased to invite you for the launch in Beijing of a new report, Gas Pricing and Regulation: China’s Challenges and OECD Experience, as presented by IEA Executive Director Ms Maria van der Hoeven.

RSVP Information: Please RSVP with Ms. Jiang Ping: jiangping@china5e.com, by 6 September, 2012. If you are not able to attend and wish to nominate a colleague to attend in your place, please notify Ms. Jiang Ping as well. Please forward your NAME / COMPANY / POSITION / MOBIL NUM / EMAIL

Date and Time: 11 September, 2012 ; 09:30-10:30 am

Location: EU Delegation headquarters in Beijing:

Galileo Room, EU Delegation to ChinaNo. 15 Dongzhimenwei Street, Beijing 100600, China

北京市朝阳区东直门外大街15号,欧盟驻华代表团

Additional Venue Information: Please make sure you bring your ID in order to access the premises. Due to security procedures, confirmation of attendance is required in advance. Please arrive early to pass the security check.

 

1.     Laws, Regulations and Notices

State Council: Issue the 12th Five Year Plan for Energy Saving and Emission Reduction

国务院:关于印发节能减排十二五规划的通知  

现将《节能减排“十二五”规划》印发给你们,请认真贯彻执行。

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MOT: Notice of 4 Transportation Industrial Standards for Technical Specification for the Power Supply System of Ships at Port 

交通部:关于发布港口船舶岸基供电系统技术条件等4项交通运输行业标准的公告

《港口船舶岸基供电系统技术条件》等4项交通运输行业标准业经审查通过,现予发布,自2012年10月1日起实施

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CAAC: Notice of the First Batch of Special Supporting Fund Projects for Energy Saving and Emission Reduction in Civil Aviation Industry (2012)

民航局:关于2012年民航节能减排专项资金第一批支持项目的公示

  根据《民航节能减排专项资金管理暂行办法》(财建〔2012〕547号),经各单位提交申请材料、各地区管理局初审、民航局汇总审核等程序,提出2012年民航节能减排专项资金第一批支持项目,现予以公示。公示期自2012年8月21日至9月3日(10个工作日)。

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MIIT: Issue the Catalogue of “Energy Star” Products (2012)

工信部:《能效之星产品目录(2012)》公示

为促进高效节能家电产品的推广应用,引导和推动生产与消费方式的转变,根据工业和信息化部办公厅《关于组织开展2012年度节能家电产品“能效之星”评价的通知》(工信厅节函[2012]582号)要求,结合2012年节能产品惠民工程推广目录的产品,经各地工业和信息化主管部门推荐、相关行业协会和专家评审,编制形成了《“能效之星”产品目录(2012)》(以下简称《目录》)。考虑技术发展趋势、申报企业数量、产品型号数量、品牌信誉、市场容量等综合因素,《目录》对家用电冰箱、热水器的产品类型进行了微调,家用电冰箱拆分增加一种产品类型,热水器合并减少一种产品类型;并对部分类型产品的最终推荐数量也进行了调整。《目录》共涉及5大类75个型号产品。其中,房间空气调节器23个型号产品,家用电冰箱13个型号产品,热水器17个型号产品,电动洗衣机12个型号产品;平板电视10个型号产品。 

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MIIT: Issue the Energy-efficient Target and Enterprises for Key Products (Procedures) Using Energy in Steel and Other Industries (2011)

工信部:关于发布2011年度钢铁等行业重点用能产品(工序)能效标杆指标及企业的通知

为贯彻落实国务院《“十二五”节能减排综合性工作方案》(国发〔2011〕26号)精神,建立节能降耗长效机制,深化重点用能行业能效水平对标达标活动,充分挖掘重点用能产品(工序)节能潜力,经中国钢铁工业协会、中国有色金属工业协会、中国建筑材料联合会、中国轻工业联合会、中国纺织工业联合会等协会推荐,我们确定了2011年度钢铁、有色金属、建材、轻工、纺织等行业16种重点用能产品(工序)能效标杆指标及企业(见附件),现予发布。

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NEA: Notice of Implementing Special Supervision of the Qualifications of Coal Mine Enterprises for Obtaining Work Safety Licenses

能源局:关于开展煤矿企业安全生产许可证持证条件专项监察的通知

   为切实做好煤矿企业安全生产许可证颁发管理工作,促进煤矿企业持续保持安全生产条件,深入推进煤矿“打非治违”专项行动,根据今年监察计划安排,决定于8月中旬至9月中旬组织开展1次煤矿企业安全生产许可证持证条件专项监察。现将有关事项通知如下:

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MEP: Call for Comments on Environmental-protection Standard < Emission Limits and Measurement Methods for Automotive C.I. Engines, Spark-ignition Gas Engines and Automotive Cold-start Exhausts>    Deadline 10th, Sep, 2012

环保部:关于征求国家环境保护标准《车用压燃式、气体燃料点燃式发动机与汽车冷启动排气污染物排放限值及测量方法》(征求意见稿)意见的函

 为贯彻《中华人民共和国环境保护法》、《中华人民共和国大气污染防治法》,保护环境,防治污染,保障人体健康,我部决定制定国家环境保护标准《车用压燃式、气体燃料点燃式发动机与汽车冷启动排气污染物排放限值及测量方法》。目前,标准编制单位已编制完成标准的征求意见稿。根据国家环境保护标准制修订工作管理规定,现将标准征求意见稿和有关材料印送给你们,请研究并提出书面修改意见反馈我部(征求意见截止时间为2012年9月10日)。

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2.     Industry News

 

China wants US policies on renewable energy corrected

BEIJING -- The Ministry of Commerce is demanding the United States to remove supporting measures for its renewable energy industry, accusing it of violating the World Trade Organization rules.

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China to invest 2.37t yuan in energy-saving projects

BEIJING -- China plans to invest 2.37 trillion yuan ($375.6 billion) in major energy-saving projects during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015), according to a document released by the State Council.

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China fears new car restrictions

BEIJING - Discontent is intensifying across China with speculation that more cities will follow Beijing and Guangzhou and limit the number of new cars on the streets as they try to tackle traffic gridlock.

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Economic rebound lacks gas

Sharply slowing export growth together with a slump in bank loans and industrial output in July are pointing to a prolonged slowdown for the world's second largest economy.

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Chinese company making bid for US battery maker

Wanxiang Group Corp, a Chinese producer of automobile parts, plans to invest up to $450 million in A123 Systems Inc, a US-based producer of lithium-ion batteries, to take advantages of opportunities in China's booming electric battery industry.

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Limits revised to promote green autos

Last week, the Guangzhou city government added new measures encouraging eco-friendly vehicles to regulations released a month ago that limit the number of auto license plates granted each year.

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State-owned enterprises profits drop in H1

China's State-owned enterprises reported a more than 7 percent year-on-year drop in their first-half net profits, even though their revenues grew by more than 20 percent during the same period, according to figures from Wind Information, a financial data provider.

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 News on Smart Grid (see attachment)

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3. Publications

European Business Confidence Survey 2012

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European Business in China: Position Paper 2011/2012,

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EURObiz, July/August 2012
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4. Upcoming Events

 

Shanghai

30th November - Save the Date: 8th European Chamber HR Conference - HR Innovation: Efficiency and Productivity Optimisation

Longemont Hotel Shanghai | Shanghai

8:30am

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Beijing

29th August- Insight China: China’s Consumption Challenge: Rebalancing China’s Growth

Westin Beijing Chaoyang | Beijing  

16:00pm

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30th August - All-Chamber Welcome Back Networking
 Sofitel Hyland Hotel

China World Summit Wing | Beijing

18:30pm

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