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2013-02-01 | Beijing, Shanghai

 

    

Construction Newsletter (BJ+SH)

 

Bi-weekly Newsletter on Construction policy and trends in China 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contents:

 

 

1.       Laws, Regulations and Notices

 

2.       Industry News

 

3.       Publications

 

4.       Upcoming Events

 

 

 

 

 

  

The European Business in China Position Paper 2012/2013 was released on the 6th September in Beijing and Shanghai. The annual Publication represents the overall views of European companies doing business in China, detailing the key concerns and recommendations of each of the 42 Working Groups and Forums.

 

Useful Links:

 

·         Construction Working Group (BJ)

·         Construction Working Group (SH)

 

·         European Chamber

 

·         Switch Asia - Train the Trainers

 

 

Contact Us:

 

If you have any questions, suggestions or remarks, please contact:

 

Beijing: Mr. Sam Passafiume

+86 (0) 10 6462 2066 ext. 61

spassafiume@europeanchamber.com.cn

 

Shanghai: Ms. Bettina Buck

+86 (0) 21 6385 2023 ext. 104

bbuck@europeanchamber.com.cn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 1st, 2013

 

 

1.     Laws, Regulations and Notices

MOHURD: Issue the Plan for Establishing and Revising the Engineering Construction Standards of 2013

住建部:关于印发2013年工程建设标准规范制订修订计划的通知

MOHURD: Issue the Plan for Establishing and Revising the Centralization Industry’s Standards

住建部:关于印发2013年归口工业产品行业标准制订修订计划的通知

 

MOHURD: Notice on Implementing the <Measures for the Administration of Housing Security Files>

住建部:关于贯彻实施《住房保障档案管理办法》的意见

 

MOHURD: Notice on the Guidelines on the Spare-Time Schools for the Migrant Workers in Construction Sites

住建部:关于深入推进建筑工地农民工业余学校工作的指导意见

 

MIIT: Issue the Audit Guidance of Steel and Building Material Enterprises

工信部:关于印发钢铁、建材企业能源审计指南的通知

 

SAWS: Notice on Enhancing the Safety Production of Construction Fire Transportation

国家安全监管总局:要求加强建筑消防交通等安全生产工作

 

SAC: Issue the < High-Standard Farm Land Construction- General Standard>

国家标准委:关于下达《高标准农田建设 通则》国家标准项目计划的通知

 

MEP: Issue the <Soil and Sediment- Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds by Sattic Headspace- Gas Chromatography-Mass Method> and another National Environmental Protection Standard

环保部:关于发布《土壤和沉积物 挥发性有机物的测定 顶空/气相色谱—质谱法》等两项国家环境保护标准的公告

 

State Council: Issue the Working Arrangement of the Recent Environmental Protection and Comprehensive Treatment of Soil

国务院:关于印发近期土壤环境保护和综合治理工作安排的通知

 

MOF: Notice on Adjusting the Published 13th Government Sourcing List of Energy-Saving Products

财政部:关于调整公布第十三期节能产品政府采购清单的通知

 

MOF: Notice on Adjusting the Published 11th Government Sourcing List of Environment-Labeling Products

财政部:关于调整公布第十一期环境标志产品政府采购清单的通知

 

MLR: Notice on Enhancing Administrative Reconsideration of National Land Resource

国土资源部:关于进一步加强国土资源行政复议工作的意见

 

2.     Industry News

 Financial Times: Caterpillar sees stronger China growth (Full text in English)

 

Reuters: survey: China home price inflation quickens in Jan (Full text in English)

 

Reuters: China Property Digest: developers’ credit improving (Full text in English)

 

Wall Street Journal: A Glimpse of Home Building's Future (Full text in English)

 

Wall Street Journal: Study: China Underestimated House Price Growth in Beijing, Shanghai (Full text in English)

 

China Daily: Buildings collapse after subsidence in S China (Full text in English)

 

China Daily: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2013-01/28/content_16179086.htm (Full text in English)

 

Shanghai Daily: New home sales rise 19.2% in Shanghai (Full text in English)

 

3. Publications

 

European Business in China: Position Paper 2012/2013, September 2012

Read full publication

 

EURObiz 11th Issue November/December

Read full publication

 

Business Directory 2013

Read full publication

 

Business Confidence Survey 2012

Read full publication

 

Dulling the Cutting Edge

Read full publication


The Social and Economic Impact of Private Equity in China – 2012

Read full publication

 

4. Upcoming Events

 

Beijing 

 

Book Presentation: China’s Urban Billion: The Story Behind the Biggest Migration in Human History

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to the book presentation: China’s Urban Billion: The Story Behind the Biggest Migration in Human History from 09:00 to 10:30 on Wednesday, 20th February 2013 at the Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel.

Time: 2013-02-20 08:30 - 10:30
Venue: Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel 北京富力万丽酒店 | Beijing

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Ther 3rd China International Smart Grid Construction Technology and Equipment and the Distributed Energy and Energy Storage Expo & Summit

China International Smart Grid Construction Technology and Equipment and the Distributed Energy and Energy Storage Expo& Summit has been successfully held for two sessions, since 2011. The expo highlights both domestic and foreign industry advancements in the energy distribution and storage sectors.

Time: 2013-06-16 09:00 - 18:00
Venue: National Convention Center, Beijing | Beijing

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Clean Energy Expo China 2013

If there is one renewable event that you cannot miss in 2013 then we advise you to save your calendar date for July 3-5 2013. Clean Energy Expo China (CEEC) presents a unique platform showcasing all the different renewable energy industries.

Time: 2013-07-03 09:00 - 18:00
Venue: China National Convention Center (CNCC) | Beijing

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Shanghai

 

Has China Reached a Tipping Point? The Challenges of Authoritarian Capitalism, Book Reading with James McGregor

The European Union Chamber of Commerce and AmCham Shanghai jointly invite you to an Author Series event on Tuesday, February 5 at the Four Seasons Hotel from 11:30–13:30, as James McGregor, senior counselor for APCO Worldwide in China, discusses his book "No Ancient Wisdom, No Followers: The Challenges of Chinese Authoritarian Capitalism".

Time: 2013-02-05 11:30 - 13:30
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel | Shanghai

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Full-Day Training: Coaching for Rapid Change

Decisions in business are made quickly and the actions taken are expected to make a positive difference. These demands on leaders and managers leave little time to devote to effectively managing and coaching others, especially when it comes to making change happen. How do organizations ensure that managers have the tools they need to support and manage the change in their direct reports that will yield the best outcome for the company, team and individual? The European Chamber is happy to invite you to a full-day training on Coaching for rapid change.

Time: 2013-03-06 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: European Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai | Shanghai

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Fraud Risk and Compliance Seminar

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to a half-day conference examining the whole range of issues surrounding international compliance with a highly practical spin. It will take place on Thursday, 21 March 2013, from 8:30am to 12pm.

Time: 2013-03-21 08:30 - 12:00
Venue: tbc | Shanghai

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Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational purposes only among European Chamber Working Group members and should not be construed as business or legal advice on any specific facts or circumstances. We will not be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided in the newsletter and the European Chamber accepts no legal liability for errors or omissions.